Dowagiac Union Schools, Michigan Leadership Institute, Superintendent Search
News Release, March 13, 2024: The Dowagiac Union Board of Education moved one step closer to hiring a new superintendent this week. The Board initially interviewed four candidates: Brandon Waggoner, Director of Curriculum in Watervliet; Dr. Daniel Hyliard, Class Principal in Ann Arbor; Ryan Williamson, High School Principal in South Haven; and Greg Blomgren, High School Principal in St. Joseph. The Board decided to invite two candidates back for a second interview. The interviews will be held on Thursday, March 21. Mr. Waggoner will interview at 5:30 pm and Mr. Blomgren will interview at 7:00 pm. The interviews will be held at the Dowagiac City Hall Council Chambers, 241 S. Front St., Dowagiac. The public is welcome to attend. Candidates will tour the district prior to the final interviews. The new superintendent is anticipated to begin their duties on July 1.
The Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting, on Monday, March 18, 2024, in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Tomorrow is our Senior Citizen Luncheon! We look forward to serving you!
Reminder that next week all elementary schools have parent teacher conferences and a half day of school.
Do you have any plans for the weekend? Don't miss our talented students rocking the stage with their magical performance of Oliver!
Thank you Cari Soderbloom! If there's someone who has been of great assistance to you or consistently performs exceptionally, please click on the link to complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYgJ3x90EaHgt7DfzoHlNl6x1SiY2bb4hsmjYXlcZ5ozMPJw/viewform
Thank you Amy Steinman!
The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting, on Wednesday March 13, 2024, in the Council Chambers at Dowagiac City Hall at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting, on Tuesday March 12, 2024, in the Council Chambers at Dowagiac City Hall at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Thank you Guadalupe-Arellano-Nelson!
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Thank you Susan Baldwin!
This week is National School Social Worker Week! Be on the look out for appreciation posts!
Dowagiac Union Schools
Michigan Leadership Institute
Press Release
March 1, 2024
The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education is moving forward in the selection of a new superintendent. Sixteen educators applied for the position. The Board reviewed the applications and has invited four educators to be interviewed. The process has been facilitated by the Michigan Leadership Institute.
The interviews will be held on March 12 and 13. All interviews will be held at the Chambers of Commerce, City Hall, 241 S. Front Street, Dowagiac, Michigan. Interviews are open to the public.
The interview schedule is as follows:
March 12 at 5:30 pm: Brandon Waggoner, Director of Curriculum in Watervliet
March 12 at 7:00 pm: Dr. Daniel Hyliard, Class Principal in Ann Arbor
March 13 at 5:30 pm: Ryan Williamson, High School Principal in South Haven
March 13 at 7:00 pm: Greg Blomgren, High School Principal in St. Joseph
The superintendent position became available as Jonathan Whan announced his retirement for the end of this school year. He has served the district admirably for five years in this position. The Board anticipates the new superintendent will begin duties on July 1.
The Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting, on Thursday February 29, 2024, in the Council Chambers at Dowagiac City Hall at 5:00p.m for the purpose of reviewing applications for the Superintendent position. The meeting is open to the public.
Thank you Dara Killarney! If there's someone who has been of great assistance to you or consistently performs exceptionally, please click on the link to complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYgJ3x90EaHgt7DfzoHlNl6x1SiY2bb4hsmjYXlcZ5ozMPJw/viewform
On Monday, February 26, at 7 p.m., your boys basketball team will begin district play against Niles. They will play at Edwardsburg High School. Purchase your tickets online ONLY: https://gofan.co/event/1417512?schoolId=MI4239
February 22 is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Reminder that all of our elementary schools will be having their Kindergarten Meet & Greet tomorrow, February 22, 2024 from 5:00pm-6:30pm. See the flyer for more details.
Congrats to our January 2024 Students of the Month!
