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🌱 Patch AM: How has Wylie Elementary’s student makeup shifted over the last decade?
Coming up on the Dexter Patch calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival
Good day Dexter! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How has Wylie Elementary's student makeup shifted over the last decade?
- How big is Friday's Saline–Dexter rivalry clash shaping up to be?
Also on today's calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 432 white students enrolled at Wylie Elementary in 2024-25 (annarbortimes.com) — Families in Dexter's school district can see how Wylie Elementary's enrollment is changing, with 432 white students making up 88.9% of its 486 students in 2024-25. The report also notes that Dexter High School has the district's highest white-student enrollment and outlines statewide funding increases that support local schools, including per-pupil funding and free meals. 
• Saline Rolls Past Pioneer, Improves to 3-0 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline's football team is heading to Dexter this Friday night for a key SEC Red showdown against the rival Dreadnaughts after rolling past Ann Arbor Pioneer 48-13. The Hornets, now 3-0, leaned on quarterback Case Campbell's four touchdown passes and a dominant first half to stay unbeaten heading into their big road test in Dexter.
📸 Around Dexter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dexter
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★ Featured events ★
- Scio Fall Fun Festival →
Scio Community Church, 1293 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Somewhere in Time Book Club
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
7:00 pm - Dexter Community Day →
Dexter MI
6:00 am - Intro to Ancestry.com
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
9:00 am - Vintage-Inspired Collage on Canvas Craft
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
10:00 am - Fleet Feet's Big Shoe Try On x Erratic →
Dexter MI - Erratic Run Club →
Erratic Ale Co., 8080 Grand St, Dexter
6:00 pm - Drop-In Makerspace for Grades K-8 →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
4:30 pm - A Natural Dye Workshop ~ Bundle Dye at The Joyful Willow →
The Joyful Willow, 7200 Dan Hoey Rd, STE G2, Dexter, MI, 48130
10:00 am - Webster Fall Festival →
Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Rd, Dexter
10:00 am - Drop-In Fall Crafts for Children of All Ages →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
11:00 am - Drop-In Preschool Makerspace For ages 5 and Under →
Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine, Dexter
11:00 am
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
📣 Dexter Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Direct Care Supervisor in Chelsea. Apply here.
- The Forum At Rancho San Antonio posted a job opening for Full Time Housekeeper in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chelsea
- Stephanie Elliff Doll (thesuntimesnews.com)
- Season of the Arts: Toledo sees touring theater firsts in upcoming season (toledoblade.com)
- Former City Manager Requests Public Hearing (thesuntimesnews.com)
Ann Arbor
- UTEP vs Michigan Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 19 2026 (statsalt.com)
Ok Dexter! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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