About Our School
Our Mission
Dexter Elementary will educate, engage, and empower military-connected students to ensure high levels of learning for all students.
Our Vision
We believe in excellence in education for every student, every day, everywhere. We envision a school in which staff:
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to the academic success and well-being of each student by working together in collaborative teams
- Equip our students with the skills and tools to be leaders in the world of advancing technology
- Create a safe effective learning environment to help students reach their greatest potential
Background Information: Dexter is a member of the DoDEA Southeast School District and is located on Main Post at Fort Benning, Georgia. Dexter serves children in grades Prekindergarten through 5th Grade.
Our school was named in honor of Major Herbert J. Dexter, a Vietnam War Hero. He was a member of the Screaming Eagles 101st Airborne. Major Dexter lost his life in the battle of An Ninh during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. Our mascot, Herbie the eagle, and our school colors of red, white, and blue, appropriately represent the courage and bravery of our namesake, Major Dexter.
"Don't Pull Back, Don't Pull Back" - Major Herbert J. Dexter and the Vietnam War.
A Note from The Virtual Wall - On 18 September 1965 the recently arrived 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division launched Operation GIBRALTAR, an air assault aimed at VC and North Vietnamese units headquartered at An Ninh, a tiny village located about 28 kilometers east-northeast of the Brigade's base at An Khe. Major Dexter, the Battalion Operations Officer, was one of the men killed in the assault; a summary of the action and a list of the US servicemen who died as a result of it can be found on The Virtual Wall's " Battle of An Ninh" page.
Students will have high academic achievement in math and literacy.
Reading – Emphasis on writing
To achieve a school-wide score of at least 7 points above the multi-year average for each year from SY 2023 to SY 2025 prospectively.
Math – Emphasis on Mathematical Teaching Practices (MTPs) and Standards for Mathematical Practices (SMPs)
To achieve a school-wide score of at least 7 points above the multi-year average for each year from SY 2023 to SY 2025 prospectively.
Dr. Courtney Roberson
99 Yeager Ave Bldg 1400
Fort Benning, GA 31905-6522
United States
Ms. Maureen Barefield
99 Yeager Ave Bldg 1400
Fort Benning, GA 31905-6522
United States
