Last night at a special BOE meeting and interviewing 4 qualified candidates, Brent Brewer was elected to fill the vacant seat on the BOE. The Board and the district welcomes Brent to his new role of trustee and look forward to working with him.
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 for the purpose of interviews for the vacant board seat. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., and will be held at Dowagiac Middle School in the PAC.
There are four (4) candidates for the open board seat and candidates are listed in the order of their interviews.
Craig Schmidt, Brent Brewer, Jessica Shank, and Angela Johnson
Meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/letsgochiefs
The Board of Education will hold its Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021 in the PAC at Dowagiac Middle School at 6:30 p.m., it will be followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meeting is open to the public. The meeting will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/letsgochiefs
Please visit our Human Resources page on our website for several postings for Breakfast Lunch Aides in all our elementary buildings. https://www.dowagiacschools.org/o/district/page/human-resources--306
Applications from interested applicants are still being accepted until January 6, 2021, at 4 p.m. by the Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education to fill an upcoming vacant board seat. This seat will be to fulfill the remainder of a current term, 2 years, due to the recent election results. Applicants must submit a letter of interest to the board. Interested applicants can mail their letter to Dowagiac Board of Education, 243 S. Front St., or email their letter to Kathy Stewart, kstewart@dowagiacschools.org
At the January 11, 2021, regular board meeting, the board will review the letters of interest and determine the number of candidates to be interviewed.
Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education is seeking interested applicants to fill an upcoming vacant board seat. This seat will be to fulfill the remainder of a current term, 2 years, due to the recent election results. Applicants must submit a letter of interest to the board by January 6, 2021, at 4 p.m. Interested applicants can mail their letter to Dowagiac Board of Education, 243 S. Front St., or email their letter to Kathy Stewart, kstewart@dowagiacschools.org
At the January 11, 2021, regular board meeting, the board will review the letters of interest and determine the number of candidates to be interviewed.
Board of Education decides for K-12 to participate in distance learning for one week after the winter break from January 4th - 8th. Read more information here: http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on cases at Union High School and Sister Lakes, and a probable positive case at Patrick Hamilton. http://bit.ly/duscovid
The Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight, Monday, December 14, 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 http://www.youtube.com/letsgochiefs
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a probable positive case at Patrick Hamilton. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Kincheloe and DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Sister Lakes. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Patrick Hamilton. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Patrick Hamilton. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DMS and Union High School. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Patrick Hamilton. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the letter from the Superintendent regarding the returning to face-to-face instruction on Wednesday, December 9th. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Union High School. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Kincheloe. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a probable positive case at Sister Lakes. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DMS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
The following are the meet up and eat up locations and times during distance learning.
https://5il.co/n935
Parents, as we prepare for virtual learning next week, teachers will be sending home at least one QR code that will serve as a login badge for kindergarten-5th grade students to get into Chromebooks. This will help in the login process for the devices. Teachers will be practicing this with students to ensure they are ready. If you have questions, please contact your building office. The following link will give you video instructions: https://www.loom.com/share/ac1244e1259c48189eb6e5a45cebde52?sharedAppSource=personal_library
Parents, as we prepare for virtual learning next week, teachers will be sending home at least one QR code that will serve as a login badge for kindergarten-5th grade students to get into Chromebooks. This will help in the login process for the devices. Teachers will be practicing this with students to ensure they are ready. If you have questions, please contact your building office. The following link will give you video instructions: https://www.loom.com/share/ac1244e1259c48189eb6e5a45cebde52
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DMS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a probable positive case at DMS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the letter regarding the mandated 9-12 Distance Learning and the BOE's decision to have K-8 go to Distance Learning effective Monday, November 23.
http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
The Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting , Monday, November 16, 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 http://www.youtube.com/letsgochiefs
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DMS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on extending Kincheloe Elementary distance learning through the end of the week. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Patrick Hamilton. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Kincheloe and the temporary closure of Kincheloe Elementary. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on probable positive cases at Kincheloe. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Good afternoon. The decision has been made to have the High School continue distance learning for the rest of this week.
We are planning on students returning to in-person instruction Monday, November 9th.
Have a great day.
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Patrick Hamilton http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at Justus Gage. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DMS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Two new job postings.
DMS 7th grade boys basketball coach. https://5il.co/mo7z
Utility Aide - Kincheloe Elementary. https://5il.co/mo72
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on the temporary closure of Dowagiac Union HIGH SCHOOL. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the updated memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DMS and DUHS for the 10/28/2020 memo. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on a case at DMS and DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on cases at DMS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on cases at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on cases at DUHS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Please visit the DUS Covid Page to read the memo from Superintendent Whan on cases at DMS. http://bit.ly/duscovid
Covid 19 informational letter to families: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPCNDRVEgsrNTMFZKIxOCDTQJ1NHzUIW/view?usp=drivesdk
Covid-19 Informational letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14GGN9xvpiR8We59VtZrBgOPuwe0YYZp2/view?usp=sharing
The BOE will hold its regular monthly meeting , Monday, October 19, 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 http://www.youtube.com/letsgochiefs
Hello Dowagiac Union Schools community.
There is false information being shared, that needs to be corrected.
NO students were sent home yesterday from any building in the district, for having tested positive for COVID-19.
We are required to post information regarding students or staff that the Health Department reports to us. Additionally, we would contact anyone who may have been in contact with someone who is positive for C-19 at school and needs to quarantine.
The Board of Education last Monday made the decision to return to in-person instruction on Monday, October 12, 2020. Click this link to see School Building Times. https://5il.co/lrd0
Certified Teachers needed. We currently have job openings for certified teachers. Information and application online at: https://www.applitrack.com/dowagiacschools/onlineapp/
New posting: Kindergarten Aide - Justus Gage Elementary
https://5il.co/lei7
Information on Chieftain High School Fall Sports can be view by clicking on this link. https://5il.co/kvua
Greetings to all of the parents, grand-parents, guardians and care givers.
On behalf of the staff I want to say thank you for a very good start to the school year. With any new adventure, there can be bumps along the way. We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and support with the Distance Learning start of this school year.
School Transportation Request! Parents, please click on the link for important information regarding transportation. If you will require transportation this school year a Transportation Request Form must be completed by September 14, 2020. The link is here: https://5il.co/knri
The Dowagiac Union Schools announces the sponsorship of the Extended Summer Food Service Program for children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. For times and locations click here: https://5il.co/kmgo
K-5 Virtual Learning families, please check your email for important information sent from k5vl@dowagiacschools.org.
DUS Daily Schedule for Distance or Virtual Learning
You can see the information and examples to help you choose your students learning path by clicking the link: https://5il.co/jyur
Dowagiac Union Schools Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Plan can be reviewed here: https://5il.co/jt87
The notification that was issued today referencing Distant Learning and In-person instruction, the Board determined at last Wednesday's meeting that we will use distance learning during the first five (5) weeks for students in kindergarten - 12 grade being that we are in Phase 4 of the governor's system. After three weeks, the district will reassess and determine if we will extend distance-learning beyond the five weeks and consider In-Person Instruction. If our region is moved into Phase 5 during the first five weeks, we will assess moving to in-person instruction. If this transition happens, it will not happen overnight. We believe it will take a least one (1) week but no more than two (2) weeks to make the shift.
Please read the Superintendent's update regarding school opening this Fall. The link is here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNWUbqQcNSp3immQ5nNZA79sFdvP9gzR/view?usp=sharing
If you have visited Chris Taylor Field lately, you would have seen the new “walk of fame” sidewalk with the inlaid bricks. Unfortunately, due to an issue with the process, cracking has started taking place and the project has to be redone. This will begin soon and the cost is being covered by the contractor and project management company, with no expense to the district.
This delay is unfortunate, but the Board and administration felt this part of the whole project could not be accepted in its current condition.
State of the Union District Newsletter recently released. You may view a copy of it here: https://5il.co/gtzy