As we expected COVID cases are increasing so Ascension Borgess Lee is hosting a free rapid testing site. This is a drive thru testing site that is free.
ATTENTION all DMS girls interested in playing basketball this year. Tryouts will start on Monday, January 3rd from 4:30-6:30 in the middle school gym. FYI-In order to participate, student-athletes will need to have a physical on file with the school (If you do NOT have on the day of tryouts, you will NOT be allowed to play until one is provided.). Thank you.
We were treated to a wonderful Holiday Concert from our DMS/DUHS bands tonight. It truly was a JOY to hear everyone on stage together. The evening was orchestrated by Band Director, Mr. Shane Oakley. Everyone sounded FANTASTIC!! Super show CHIEFTAINS!!!
Last week we recognized the following students for being selected as one of our weekly DMS Chieftain HEROES: Kameron H, Charleigh R, & Maddy S. They displayed all of our characteristics of being: Helpful, Engaged, Respectful, Ownership, Empathetic and Safe. KEEP IT UP CHIEFTAINS!
Today, Mr. Schuur's choir classes at DMS wrote Christmas letters to local veterans to help brighten their holiday season. We love our community!
The Dowagiac Union School's Technology Department will be selling equipment Monday December 13 that is no longer being used in the District. The following equipment is available for sale: notebook computers starting at $40 each; Netbook computers for $15 each; Chromebooks starting at $15 each (most are $40 each). We will also have a few desktop computers and monitors. The sale will be held at the Technology Office (same building as the Autoshop) Monday December 13 from 3-5 pm. For questions call 269-782-4477.
Hello DMS Chieftain Families,
Public Safety has made us aware we can no longer allow families to park/stand in the entry area of our driveway in the morning. We have been informed it is a traffic hazard and does not allow emergency vehicles access to the building if a need should arise. Additionally, it has made it increasingly difficult for our district busses to get through to drop off students.
It is for these reasons that we are requiring all of our families who arrive early to either drop their son or daughter off in the front of the building (where they will be able to wait until our doors open at 7:25 am) or park in our front or back parking lots. This will allow emergency vehicles access to the building along with our busses. It will also help alleviate the congestion many people have communicated they experience daily on Riverside Drive.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Mrs. Cromer's Student Council sponsored a SOCKTOBER sock drive at DMS. We were able to collect over 270 pairs of socks to help keep families warm during the winter months. Pictured is the class enjoying a donut party for bringing in the most socks!!! Way to go CHIEFTAINS!
We want to give a BIG CHIEFTAIN shout out to Mr. Schuur and our DMS Choir students for putting on a fantastic Holiday Concert!
On Wednesday November 24th, the combined DUHS/DMS choirs performed at Ramona Roller Rink for "Penny a Pound Night" to kick off our holiday season. Over 50 students participated in singing for our community at this event. Our Dowagiac Choir students had a blast caroling, eating pizza, and skating! We certainly have a lot of things to be thankful for and we love our community!
You have two more chances to see our talented vocal music choirs perform before the end of 2021!
DUS Choir Winter Concert - Thursday December 2nd 6:30pm at Dowagiac Middle School
Annual Dowagiac Christmas Parade - Friday December 3rd 6:30pm outside City Hall. (We will also be selling hot chocolate for a $1!)
Thank you Mr. Schuur and our talented students for being CHIEFTAINS!
Students in Mr. Buynar's 8th Grade Social Studies classes are reciting the Constitution's Preamble as they begin their unit of study of our rights. CHIEFTAINS on the move at DMS!
We would like to congratulate Spencer C. for being selected as our October Student of the Month! Spencer was selected by staff for his positive attitude and good work ethic! He truly is one of our many DMS HEROES who come to school every day ready to learn!
Our Boys 7th and 8th grade Basketball Teams played at home against Otsego Middle School today. Both teams were on top of their game during their contests! Way to represent CHIEFTAINS!
Our 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams performed well against Three Rivers Middle School yesterday. Great effort CHIEFTAINS!
7th Grade Chieftain basketball team played a great first game of the season, falling to Sturgis by only a basket. Great things to come for this group!
8th grade Chieftains starting the season off strong with a big win over Sturgis tonight!
We would like to congratulate Mr. Schuur and all of our Dowagiac Middle School Choir students for putting on a fabulous concert tonight! It was nice to see all of our families in attendance too! They sounded fantastic!!
We were treated to a wonderful evening of music from Mr. Oakley and our talented DUHS Marching Band! Nice performance!!
Attentiin DMS families. Our Athletic Department would like to remind all boys interested in playing 7th or 8th grade basketball that practice starts tomorrow, Monday, October 25th at 2:45. FYI-All athletes must have a MHSAA sports physical on file to participate.
We want to congratulate Mr. Oakley and our 8th grade Marching Band members for helping DUHS earn a top rating at the MSBOA Fall Festival! Nice job Middle School Chieftains!
