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Dakota
Ninth Grade Center

The Dakota community provides a safe, supportive learning environment with opportunities for all students to develop the skills and knowledge to become responsible, successful members of society.

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Dakota NGC

21055 Twenty-One Mile Rd

Macomb, MI 48038

(586) 723-3300

(586) 723-3301

Attendance: (586) 723-3300

8 Sep
- First Day of School for Students; Elementary and Middle School Students AM Only; High School All Day
  
  First Day of School for Students; Elementary and Middle School Students AM Only; High School All Day
  
  Date: Sep 8
  
  Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar
2 Oct
- Dakota High School Homecoming
  
  Dakota High School Homecoming
  
  Date: Oct 2
  
  Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar
7 Oct
- Fall Count Day
  
  Fall Count Day
  
  Date: Oct 7
  
  Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar
16 Oct
- Chippewa Valley High School Homecoming
  
  Chippewa Valley High School Homecoming
  
  Date: Oct 16
  
  Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar
20 Oct
- High School Students 11th Grade PSAT/NMSQT in AM; Virtual Late Start for High School
  
  High School Students 11th Grade PSAT/NMSQT in AM; Virtual Late Start for High School
  
  Date: Oct 20
  
  Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar

DHS-9 Calendar

‹ August 2026 ›

Aug 25

"COUGAR DAYS"

Location: DHS-9

Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar

Each session will begin with a short presentation in our gym with Principal, Jon Jones and Assistant Principal, Jason Bruveris. Parents are welcome to attend. After the presentation, students will tour the building and also take part in the following activities (with more to come):

"COUGAR DAYS"

Location: DHS-9

Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar

"COUGAR DAYS"

Location: DHS-9

Calendar: DHS-9 Calendar

Get their school picture taken - All students are expected to have their photo taken for their school ID.
Pick up their school laptop
Learn more about Dakota clubs and activities
Learn more about our school PBIS program
Check out our DHS "Selfie Station"

District & School Calendars Subscribe to Calendars

DHS-9 Printable Calendar

Announcements DHS-9 News & Updates

Homework Help

2026-2027 District Calendar

Cougar Den Check out the school Store

Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027

Students & Parents! Have you seen student behavior at DHS you don't like? Report it to administration!

Vaping 101 Identify vaping products targeted at teens

Save the Date

Tuesday, August 25th is "COUGAR DAYS"

Cougar Days

CVS 9th Grade Centers

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Promoting Positive Parenting The Growth Mindset. Research-based tips for parents.

PaySchools Central Help PaySchools Central offers parents a convenient and secure way to make purchases online.

Parent Portal - School Messenger Help Need help with Parent Portal or School Messenger while schools are closed? If you have further questions please email them to PSHelp@cvs.k12.mi.us.

Raising Resilient Children Tips for raising resilient children and teens.

Your child has a library card to the Clinton-Macomb Public Library To access, your child may visit www.cmpl.org and log in using his/her student ID number and the last four digits of the phone number registered with the school for the password.

School Information

Dakota NGC

21055 Twenty-One Mile Rd

Macomb, MI 48038

(586) 723-3300

(586) 723-3301

Attendance:(586) 723-3300

Guidance: (586) 723-3350

School Hours: 7:15 am - 2:11 pm

Jonathan Jones

Principal

Jason Bruveris

Assistant Principal

Melody McBride

Secretary

Caren Sprunk

Clerk

Shane Finney

Athletic Director

586-723-2802

Nancy Coulter

Scheduling Coordinator

586-723-2700

Macomb County Crisis Center

If you are in crisis or overwhelmed by any situation, call 1-586-307-9100 at any time, to talk to a trained crisis counselor. Confidential, private, and you don't need to give your name.

Community Resource List to Assist Families

Housing Emergency Help