Dowagiac Union Schools

Heritage Southwest ISD is looking for Speech and Language Pathologists. Click on link to view posting: https://5il.co/17hn0

The Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, March 21, 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

New posting: Lunch Aide-Justus Gage Elementary https://5il.co/1731y

New posting. Extended Utility Aide at Justus Gage Elementary https://5il.co/16ywp

Dear Dowagiac Union Schools Parents and Guardians, Early this morning, around 6:30 AM, it was learned that a middle school student made alarming comments to another student last night via social media. Once aware of the possible threat, actions were taken by school administration. Law enforcement was notified, an officer was dispatched to the home of the student in question, and the student was not allowed to ride the bus or attend school. As we were able to take these actions before school started it was determined that we are in a low threat assessment currently and students are safe at school. Please be aware that law enforcement and school officials continue to investigate this incident. Threats or threatening behavior have no place in our schools or community. As an important reminder, threats of any nature are against the District Code of Conduct and can lead to very serious consequences and possible legal penalties. To submit a tip anonymously online, go to OK2SAY - anyone can report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Dowagiac Union Schools counseling staff are available to assist students who may deal with the anxiety of this event. If your child, is need of assistance or if you have questions about support, please reach out to your school building. We appreciate the support of our community, the Dowagiac Police Department, the Cass Co. Sheriff Department in dealing with and moving forward from this challenging situation. Sincerely, Jonathan M. Whan Superintendent ​https://5il.co/16y59

Last Friday, February 25, 2022, the CDC ended the mandate requiring the wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/childcare programs. With this change, Dowagiac Union Schools will move from requiring masks wearing on buses/vans to masks being optional as we do in our buildings and classrooms. We thank all students, staff, and parents for their cooperation regarding the wearing of masks as a part of the districts transportation department. Sincerely, Jonathan M. Whan

The Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Monday, February 21, 2022, in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School at 7:00 p.m. 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: Title I Aide - Kincheloe Elementary https://5il.co/15qmw

New posting: Breakfast/Lunch aide at Kincheloe Elementary. https://5il.co/15qiu

Dowagiac Union Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 11, 2022, due to inclement weather and road conditions

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, February 7th, at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School. The meeting will be called to order in open session and then will go into closed session. This meeting will not be live-streamed. https://5il.co/157q2

Dowagiac Union Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 3rd, due to inclement weather.

Dowagiac Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 2nd due to weather.

Dowagiac Union Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 25th, due to inclement weather.

The Board of Education will hold its Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 10, 2022, in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School at 6:30 p.m. This will be followed by the Regular Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/letsgochiefs

Information from the Athletic Office: Today's Dowagiac vs Edwardsburg Basketball games have been cancelled. They will be played tomorrow (Jan 8) Tomorrow's make up schedule in Dowagiac: GJV - 10:00 a.m. GV - 11:30 a.m. BV - 1:00 p.m. All student tickets will be $1 at the gate. https://twitter.com/duhsathletics/status/1479457256462815232?s=21

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 7, 2022 due to inclement weather.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, January 6, 2022 due to inclement weather.

New posting. JV Softball Coach https://5il.co/13qz1

New Postings: JV Boys Soccer Coach, JV Baseball Coach, Varsity Girls Tennis Coach, Varsity Boys Tennis Coach, and Varsity Boys/Girls Cross Country Coach. View postings on our Human Resources page of the website. https://www.dowagiacschools.org/page/human-resources