Dexter Consolidated Schools
Home of the Dexter Demons!
💙 DEXTER C.A.R.E. CLOSET 💙
Supporting Our Students and Families
We are excited to welcome our families and community to the Dexter C.A.R.E. (Community, Assistance, Resources, & Essentials) Closet!
🛍️ OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
📍 Location: Dexter Consolidated Schools – Central Office Building
📅 Every 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
⏰ 8:30-11:00
Supporting Our Students and Families
We are excited to welcome our families and community to the Dexter C.A.R.E. (Community, Assistance, Resources, & Essentials) Closet!
🛍️ OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
📍 Location: Dexter Consolidated Schools – Central Office Building
📅 Every 2nd Wednesday of Every Month
⏰ 8:30-11:00
Opportunity for Parents from New Mexico Public Education Department
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Office of Special Education, in partnership with Public Consulting Group (PCG), is pleased to offer a virtual training series for parents, caregivers, and families. This professional learning series is designed to empower families to navigate the special education process.
Sessions provide practical strategies, real-world examples, and tools to build partnerships with educators, develop communication plans, and advocate for your child's inclusive education. This opportunity enhances parent and family advocacy and supports lasting positive outcomes for your child's education.
Families and caregivers will explore topics including:
*Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process
*Fostering effective communication with schools
*Helping your child build independence, self-advocacy, and self-determination skills
*Supporting your child's social-emotional growth and wellbeing
https://forms.gle/xunSQHu5BoFgSTS18
Sessions provide practical strategies, real-world examples, and tools to build partnerships with educators, develop communication plans, and advocate for your child's inclusive education. This opportunity enhances parent and family advocacy and supports lasting positive outcomes for your child's education.
Families and caregivers will explore topics including:
*Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process
*Fostering effective communication with schools
*Helping your child build independence, self-advocacy, and self-determination skills
*Supporting your child's social-emotional growth and wellbeing
https://forms.gle/xunSQHu5BoFgSTS18
Dexter Elementary, Middle and High School is set to celebrate New Mexico Grown Day on November 9, 2026. The menu will consist of local grown beef from USA Beef Packing for the
Green Chili Cheese Burgers, pinto beans from Graves Farm and Garden for the baked beans and local grown corn and apples.
Green Chili Cheese Burgers, pinto beans from Graves Farm and Garden for the baked beans and local grown corn and apples.
¡Acompáñenos el 6 de noviembre a celebrar el Día de Acción de Gracias con una deliciosa comida en la escuela primaria Dexter!
Horario: 11:00 a. m. – 12:05 p. m.
Costo de la comida: $10.00
Por favor, realice el pago por adelantado utilizando el código QR proporcionado.
No se aceptará dinero en efectivo.
Horario: 11:00 a. m. – 12:05 p. m.
Costo de la comida: $10.00
Por favor, realice el pago por adelantado utilizando el código QR proporcionado.
No se aceptará dinero en efectivo.
Join your student on November 6th as we celebrate Thanksgiving with a delicious meal.
Meals will be served during your students regularly scheduled lunch times.
Cost of meal:$10.00
No Cash.
Meals will be served during your students regularly scheduled lunch times.
Cost of meal:$10.00
No Cash.
Step right up, everyone! This week is National School Lunch Week, and
our theme is the Cafeteria Circus! Every day, our amazing cafeteria crew balances
nutrition and taste like perfect acrobats. Fuel up with a healthy lunch today to get your
brain ready for a spectacular week of learning! Today’s main attraction is a delicious
layout of beefy nachos, street corn in a cup, and crunchy apple wedges with
caramel topping. Plus, look out for our special circus guest, Cynthia the Clown, who
will be stopping by the elementary school cafeteria!
our theme is the Cafeteria Circus! Every day, our amazing cafeteria crew balances
nutrition and taste like perfect acrobats. Fuel up with a healthy lunch today to get your
brain ready for a spectacular week of learning! Today’s main attraction is a delicious
layout of beefy nachos, street corn in a cup, and crunchy apple wedges with
caramel topping. Plus, look out for our special circus guest, Cynthia the Clown, who
will be stopping by the elementary school cafeteria!
Join us!
We are keeping an eye on the incoming weather over the next few days. There is a chance for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible flooding in our area.
As always, we’ll keep you updated if the weather impacts school, buses, or activities. Keep an eye on our official Dexter Schools notices for the latest information.
Support the Junior Class Enchilada Dinner. Benefiting Class of 2028
No School, Monday, September 7, 2026
No School, Monday, September 7, 2026
🚌 Stay Connected with Stopfinder! 📍
Dexter Schools families can use the Stopfinder App to stay informed about their student’s bus transportation.
With Stopfinder, parents can:
🚌 View bus route information
📍 Track the school bus
⏰ Stay updated on transportation information
📱 Access important bus details right from your phone
Want to learn more about how Stopfinder works? Watch this quick video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M99jRNEt7lQ
We encourage all families with students who ride the bus to take advantage of this helpful tool!
💙 Dexter Consolidated Schools
#DexterSchools #Stopfinder #StudentTransportation
Dexter Schools families can use the Stopfinder App to stay informed about their student’s bus transportation.
With Stopfinder, parents can:
🚌 View bus route information
📍 Track the school bus
⏰ Stay updated on transportation information
📱 Access important bus details right from your phone
Want to learn more about how Stopfinder works? Watch this quick video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M99jRNEt7lQ
We encourage all families with students who ride the bus to take advantage of this helpful tool!
💙 Dexter Consolidated Schools
#DexterSchools #Stopfinder #StudentTransportation
📸 ELEMENTARY PICTURE DAY!
Picture Day for Dexter Elementary School is Thursday, August 13!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Elementary School será el jueves 13 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
Picture Day for Dexter Elementary School is Thursday, August 13!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Elementary School será el jueves 13 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
📸 MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE DAY!
Picture Day for Dexter Middle School and Dexter High School is Wednesday, August 12!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA SECUNDARIA Y PREPARATORIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Middle School y Dexter High School será el miércoles 12 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
Picture Day for Dexter Middle School and Dexter High School is Wednesday, August 12!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA SECUNDARIA Y PREPARATORIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Middle School y Dexter High School será el miércoles 12 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
📸 ELEMENTARY PICTURE DAY!
Picture Day for Dexter Elementary School is Thursday, August 13!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Elementary School será el jueves 13 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
Picture Day for Dexter Elementary School is Thursday, August 13!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Elementary School será el jueves 13 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
📸 MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE DAY!
Picture Day for Dexter Middle School and Dexter High School is Wednesday, August 12!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA SECUNDARIA Y PREPARATORIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Middle School y Dexter High School será el miércoles 12 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
Picture Day for Dexter Middle School and Dexter High School is Wednesday, August 12!
Students, come ready for your school picture and bring your best smile! 😁📸
💙 Desire • Dedication • Opportunity
📸 ¡DÍA DE FOTOS PARA SECUNDARIA Y PREPARATORIA!
¡El Día de Fotos para Dexter Middle School y Dexter High School será el miércoles 12 de agosto!
Estudiantes, vengan preparados para su foto escolar y ¡traigan su mejor sonrisa! 😁📸
💙 Deseo • Dedicación • Oportunidad
Hi Dexter families!
This year, we’re excited to introduce something new called the Dexter Edge.
The Dexter Edge is about helping our students develop the skills that will help them succeed not only in school, but in college, careers, and life.
Each week, we’ll focus on one simple skill that students can practice at school, at home, and in our community.
Our Week 1 Dexter Edge skill is: Greet Others Warmly.
For our younger students, that may simply mean saying hello with a smile. As students get older, we’ll build on that by encouraging them to use someone’s name, make eye contact, and offer a confident, professional greeting.
And here’s something exciting to look forward to! During the spring semester, students will have the opportunity to put their Dexter Edge skills to the test in a competition called the Amazing Shake.
Throughout the year, the skills we practice each week will help prepare students for this fun competition, where they’ll have the chance to demonstrate their communication, confidence, professionalism, and ability to interact with others.
Families, you can help us this week by practicing greetings at home and encouraging your child to confidently greet others.
These small skills can make a big difference—and we can’t wait to see our students develop their Dexter Edge!
Desire. Dedication. Opportunity.
¡Hola, familias de Dexter!
Este año, estamos muy emocionados de presentar algo nuevo llamado Dexter Edge.
Dexter Edge se enfoca en ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para tener éxito no solo en la escuela, sino también en la universidad, en sus futuras carreras y en la vida.
Cada semana, nos enfocaremos en una habilidad sencilla que los estudiantes podrán practicar en la escuela, en casa y en nuestra comunidad.
Nuestra habilidad de Dexter Edge para la Semana 1 es: Saludar a los demás con amabilidad.
Para nuestros estudiantes más pequeños, esto puede ser tan sencillo como decir “hola” con una sonrisa. A medida que nuestros estudiantes crecen, desarrollaremos esta habilidad animándolos a usar el nombre de la persona, hacer contacto visual y ofrecer un saludo seguro y profesional.
¡Y tenemos algo muy emocionante que esperar! Durante el semestre de primavera, nuestros estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de poner en práctica sus habilidades de Dexter Edge en una competencia llamada Amazing Shake.
Durante del año, las habilidades que practiquemos cada semana ayudarán a preparar a nuestros estudiantes para esta divertida competencia, donde tendrán la oportunidad de demostrar sus habilidades de comunicación, confianza, profesionalismo y su capacidad para relacionarse con los demás.
This year, we’re excited to introduce something new called the Dexter Edge.
The Dexter Edge is about helping our students develop the skills that will help them succeed not only in school, but in college, careers, and life.
Each week, we’ll focus on one simple skill that students can practice at school, at home, and in our community.
Our Week 1 Dexter Edge skill is: Greet Others Warmly.
For our younger students, that may simply mean saying hello with a smile. As students get older, we’ll build on that by encouraging them to use someone’s name, make eye contact, and offer a confident, professional greeting.
And here’s something exciting to look forward to! During the spring semester, students will have the opportunity to put their Dexter Edge skills to the test in a competition called the Amazing Shake.
Throughout the year, the skills we practice each week will help prepare students for this fun competition, where they’ll have the chance to demonstrate their communication, confidence, professionalism, and ability to interact with others.
Families, you can help us this week by practicing greetings at home and encouraging your child to confidently greet others.
These small skills can make a big difference—and we can’t wait to see our students develop their Dexter Edge!
Desire. Dedication. Opportunity.
¡Hola, familias de Dexter!
Este año, estamos muy emocionados de presentar algo nuevo llamado Dexter Edge.
Dexter Edge se enfoca en ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para tener éxito no solo en la escuela, sino también en la universidad, en sus futuras carreras y en la vida.
Cada semana, nos enfocaremos en una habilidad sencilla que los estudiantes podrán practicar en la escuela, en casa y en nuestra comunidad.
Nuestra habilidad de Dexter Edge para la Semana 1 es: Saludar a los demás con amabilidad.
Para nuestros estudiantes más pequeños, esto puede ser tan sencillo como decir “hola” con una sonrisa. A medida que nuestros estudiantes crecen, desarrollaremos esta habilidad animándolos a usar el nombre de la persona, hacer contacto visual y ofrecer un saludo seguro y profesional.
¡Y tenemos algo muy emocionante que esperar! Durante el semestre de primavera, nuestros estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de poner en práctica sus habilidades de Dexter Edge en una competencia llamada Amazing Shake.
Durante del año, las habilidades que practiquemos cada semana ayudarán a preparar a nuestros estudiantes para esta divertida competencia, donde tendrán la oportunidad de demostrar sus habilidades de comunicación, confianza, profesionalismo y su capacidad para relacionarse con los demás.
📢 We Want Your Input!
The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) made changes to its student-athlete eligibility rules for the 2026–2027 school year, including a change that would allow a student to transfer schools one time without losing varsity eligibility.
At Dexter Schools, we value the voices of our students, parents, staff, and community members. Before any future discussions, we'd like to hear your thoughts on how these proposed changes could impact our district.
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our anonymous community survey and share your perspective.
🔗 Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPgK9AFk5KLyUaiAE4R1bgXaS1CE6Pyh-rLEULGlRF-rGoyw/viewform?usp=header
Your feedback will help us better understand our community's views as we continue to put students and our district first.
Thank you for taking the time to participate!
#DexterSchools #DexterEdge #CommunityVoice
The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) made changes to its student-athlete eligibility rules for the 2026–2027 school year, including a change that would allow a student to transfer schools one time without losing varsity eligibility.
At Dexter Schools, we value the voices of our students, parents, staff, and community members. Before any future discussions, we'd like to hear your thoughts on how these proposed changes could impact our district.
📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our anonymous community survey and share your perspective.
🔗 Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPgK9AFk5KLyUaiAE4R1bgXaS1CE6Pyh-rLEULGlRF-rGoyw/viewform?usp=header
Your feedback will help us better understand our community's views as we continue to put students and our district first.
Thank you for taking the time to participate!
#DexterSchools #DexterEdge #CommunityVoice
Please read this letter concerning free breakfast and lunch for all Dexter Students.