New posting: DMS Assistant Principal
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New posting: Student Service Secretary
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Dowagiac Union Schools is proud to support the communities children with FREE lunches this Summer. Please see the scheduled stops!! The stops are timed and the trucks do need to leave for their next location at a specific time.
Just a reminder that this is a Federally funded program and we need to follow the guidelines. We need to see the children that you are requesting lunches.
Thank you for your support.
Michigan Department of Education
Office of School Support Services
Summer Food Service Program
The Dowagiac Union Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the site(s) listed below:
The following locations will be serving Free Lunch from 6/13-8/19 Except July 4th
11-11:30 Twin Lakes Park, Lakeshore Road, Dowagiac
11:00-11:30 Riverside Apartments, 550 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac
11:45-12:15 Sister Lakes Community Church, 67119 M152, Dowagiac
11:30-12:00 Dowagiac District Library, 211 Commercial St, Dowagiac
12-12:30 Water Tower Park, Helena St, Dowagiac
12:30-1:00 Indian Hills Apartments, 400 Cleveland St, Dowagiac
12:30-1:00 Justus Gage Playground, 301 James St., Dowagiac
1:00-1:30 HS Auto Shop, 701 N. Lowe St, Dowagiac
1:00-1:30 ACTION Pantry, 301 Main St, Dowagiac, MI
1:30-2:00 Eagle’s Wood Apartments, 29509 Amerihost Dr, Dowagiac
1:30-2:00 Vineyard Place Apartments, 508 Vineyard Place Dr, Dowagiac
2:00-2:30 Walter Ward Park, 309 Thickstun, Dowagiac
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Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
School board elections will be held in November. Dowagiac Union Schools will have 3 seats on the ballot for incumbents and/or new candidates to fill. Interested candidates must register with the county by 4:00 pm on July 26, 2022. Candidates for election on the local school board must file an Affidavit of Identity and a nonpartisan nominating petition. (A $100.00 nonrefundable fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.) Interested candidates would need to contact the Cass County Clerk's office for petitions and any other information regarding deadlines and qualifications.
Notice of Public Hearing of The Board of Education of Dowagiac Union Schools regarding the proposed 2022-23 budget will be held at 6:30pm on June 27, 2022 in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School.
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The Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held at 7:00pm after the budget hearing.
New posting: Patrick Hamilton Secretary
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Newly released Dowagiac Union Schools State of the Union Newsletter, June 2022.
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School board elections will be held in November. Dowagiac Union Schools will have 3 seats on the ballot for incumbents and/or new candidates to fill.
Interested candidates must register with the county by 4:00 pm on July 26, 2022. Candidates for election on the local school board must file an Affidavit of Identity and a nonpartisan nominating petition. (A $100.00 nonrefundable fee may be filed in lieu of a petition.)
Interested candidates would need to contact the Cass County Clerk's office for petitions and any other information regarding deadlines and qualifications.
New posting: Administrative Assistant
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New postings: JV Cheer coach- https://5il.co/1axvx
DMS Cheer coach- https://5il.co/1axwh
The Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting, Monday, May 23, 2022, in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DowagiacSchools
Calendar for the 2022-23 School year. Click on link to view: https://5il.co/1avvo
The Dowagiac Union School's Technology Department will be selling equipment Monday May 23rd from 3-5pm that is no longer being used in the District. The following equipment is available for sale: notebook computers starting at $40 each; Chromebooks starting at $30 each. The sale will be held at the Technology Office (same building as the Autoshop). Come to the door facing Lowe St, Monday May 23rd from 3-5pm. For questions call 269-782-4477.
New posting - Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. Click on link to view the posting.
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The Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting, Monday, April 18, 2022, in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School at 7:00 p.m. The Top Ten of the Class of 2022 will be recognized. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DowagiacSchools
New posting: Custodian - JG/PH Elementary - click on link to view posting.
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Fitch Camp Registration Form 2021-2022. Please click the link to download the form to register your 2nd-5th grader. This form must be completed and turned in to the school office before a camper is eligible to attend. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vUkDausLvzT6lxtylZLzdOwGZvXVxSdpM8FWwaaskqU/edit?usp=sharing
New posting: Office Assistant-Administration
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New posting: Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
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New posting: Communications Specialist
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