Dowagiac Union Schools

Due to the inclement weather and road conditions this morning we are going to have to cancel school for today, Tuesday, March 17.

Join the Dowagiac Chieftains Network as we welcome new head football coach Joel Brawley. Joe Jason and Athletic Director Brent Nate talk about the process of hiring the new football coach, and finally we talk with Coach Brawley about his athletic career, college football experience, and the opportunity to lead Dowagiac football in its next chapter. Interview Link: https://webca.st/275853

Grade Level Centers Announcement: We are excited for an awesome opportunity for our K-5 learners and staff! Together we will accomplish great things!

The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on March 9, 2026 in the Council Chambers at Dowagiac City Hall at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Our Kindergarten Meet & Greet has been postponed and will be held at a later date. Be on the lookout for a flyer with more information coming soon!

The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on February 25, 2026 in the Council Chambers at Dowagiac City Hall at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

DMS parent teacher conferences scheduled for this evening, February 23, 2026, from 4:30-7:30 PM are still on as planned. We look forward to seeing you.

Due to the inclement weather and road conditions this morning we are going to have to cancel school for today, Monday, February 23.

🐝✨ Wow! Way to BEE awesome, spellers! ✨🐝 Overall, Dowagiac Union Schools finished 2nd Place in the Cass County Spelling Bee! A huge thank you to the dedicated coaches and students who put in the time, effort, and determination to make this achievement possible. Your hard work truly paid off! 🏆 Scarlett Thunell captured 1st Place in the 4th Grade Individual Competition — amazing job! 🥈 Kara Killarney finished 2nd Overall in the competition — outstanding achievement! 👑 Owen Killarney was crowned Overall Champion of the competition — what an incredible accomplishment! Way to go, Dowagiac! We are so proud of you! 💛🖤🐝

Welcome to the DUS Family!

Public Notice

Important Update: Date Change for Grade Level Centers at Kincheloe. The date has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 1.

Reminder: Count Day is February 11. Please make sure that all students are in attendance to support our district!

Due to the inclement weather forecast and road conditions we are going to have to cancel school for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Monday, January 26: All afternoon activities, practices, games, and events have been canceled for the evening due to inclement weather and road conditions.

Due to the inclement weather and road conditions, the Organizational & Regular Board Meeting for today, January 26, 2026 has been canceled. Please stay warm and safe.

Due to the inclement weather forecast and road conditions we are going to have to cancel school for tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.

You are invited to learn more about our reconfiguring and restructuring of our elementary buildings!

Our elementary students recently participated in the school spelling bee to select the district teams for the 4th and 5th grades. We are proud of all who participated and congratulate those who earned a spot on the teams.