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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Heritage Southwest ISD is looking for Speech and Language Pathologists.
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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
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New posting. Extended Utility Aide at Justus Gage Elementary
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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
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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