Save the date for the Elks Hoop Shoot!
Are you registered to vote? Any registered voter in the Dowagiac Union School District can vote on the 2025 sinking fund millage proposal. To register you must be a resident for at least 30 days, at least 18 years old, and a resident of the United States.
In-person registration deadline: Available up to and including on Election Day
You can register in person at your state or local election office, your state motor vehicles office, and at many government public assistance offices.
For more information visit Michigan’s election website: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index
*** NO EXPECTED INCREASE OVER THE CURRENT TAX RATE***
This week is National School Bus Safety Week! Check out the educational video. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9fm9qb4rwuix7i2au2tjv/BlueBird_Final.mov?rlkey=i45owofxa7a24ixzpns3ixp3h&e=2&st=6urtwo0h&dl=0
Support DUHS Athletics and order McDonalds through the digital APP on Tuesday, October 21.
The Board of Education will hold its Regular Board Meeting, on October 20, 2025 in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Congratulations to the DUHS Marching Band and Band Director, Benjamin VanRoekel!
Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
On November 4, 2025, voters in the Dowagiac Union Schools district will be presented with a Sinking Fund Millage Proposal set at 0.5 mill. For further information, please see the informational flyer. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Superintendent Greg Blomgren at 269-782-4400 or via email at gblomgren@dowagiacschools.org.
Key points to know and be aware of:
-.5 mills of debt on the middle school is expiring (paid off), so the .5 mills for a new sinking fund will keep tax rates the same from this year to next. No net increase.
-The sinking fund will generate between 400K-600k per year for sustainability and maintaining our current school district.
-Current priorities in the district include; middle school roof, transportation building repairs and updates, buses, repairs to the tennis courts.
Public Notice: ***ATTENTION DATE CHANGE*** Bids for snow plowing shall be accepted until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
The Board of Education will hold its Regular Board Meeting, on September 15, 2025 in the Council Chambers at Dowagiac City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.