Students, our teachers are offering office hours to further assist you! Below is a link to our DMS office hours schedule. Your teachers have shared the link to their office time in Google Classroom. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vMB9sTZ2kzOyHbC37D7noZJA_-h2j9XCSjRQCys1iTo/edit#gid=0 READ MORE >

To help finalize our Return to School Plan, we are asking parents to complete the following survey: bit.ly/dusbts Parents will be able to complete the survey through Sunday, July 26th. READ MORE >

We have changed our Kindergarten Round-Up procedure to keep everyone as safe as we can. No dates have been decided to do the actual physical screening but we still need to get the incoming students registered for the fall. You have a couple options for completing the registration! We have online forms available below, or you can print the registration packet... READ MORE >

11-11:30 Twin Lakes Park, Lakeshore Road, Dowagiac 11:00-11:30 Riverside Apartments, 550 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac 11:45-12:15 Sister Lakes Community Church, 67119 M152, Dowagiac 11:30-12:00 Dowagiac District Library, 211 Commercial St, Dowagiac 12-12:30 Water Tower Park, Helena St, Dowagiac 12:30-1:00 Indian Hills Apartments, 400 Cleveland St,... READ MORE >

Today, more parents and students than ever before are experiencing increased levels of stress, anxiety, and isolation, and may need mental health support. Here is some information and resources for supporting student and community mental health during COVID-19. Links to resources for parents supporting student wellness during Covid... READ MORE >

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Greetings Dowagiac Middle School families, For those families who have elected to have their son or daughter participate in receiving printed materials as their source of learning for the remainder of the year, I have a schedule of important dates listed below to remind you of when things are due. I would also like to let you know the... READ MORE >

We would like to give a big shout out to the DMS staff, students and families for their outstanding efforts and progress with our e-learning. Each and every one of you are working extremely hard during this time of change and we can’t thank you enough. Keep up the outstanding work Chieftains. We are super proud of you!!!!!!!!! READ MORE >

Welcome back to School Dowagiac Middle School families! On Monday, April 20th staff will be facilitating distance/remote learning utilizing the Google Classroom platform. The majority of students at DMS have been exposed to this platform and are familiar with it enough to be ready to engage in the instruction they will be receiving. In an effort to provide you... READ MORE >

Below are links to the district, primary and secondary grade level plans for online learning as set forth by the governor. District PlanPrimary PlanSecondary Plan READ MORE >

During the next few weeks, Suzanne, our district school nurse will be reaching out to the parents of students who have medications and medical supplies in the buildings. She will contact you to discuss options regarding medication pick up or disposal. The State of Michigan law requires that all medications that are not picked up must be discarded. If you know... READ MORE >

This is the start of another week and a new program list from WNIT! There are many resources for students to access at home! We are going to be highlighting them over the next few weeks! Here is one that is available on your television. WNIT is available on over the air broadcasting on Channel 34.5 and on Comcast Cable channel 1160. Their programs shown... READ MORE >

There are many resources for students to access at home! We are going to be highlighting them over the next few weeks! Here is one that is available on your television. WNIT is available on over the air broadcasting on Channel 34.5 and on Comcast Cable channel 1160. Their programs shown below can be used by you at home to enrich your student! READ MORE >

As of today at 9:16 AM, Executive Order No. 2020-35 "Provision of K-12 education during the remainder of the 2019-20 school year," was signed by Governor Whitmer. As we are assessing the 17-pages of the E.O., I felt there was vital information that would be helpful for you to know to help the transition begin. I am going to share the information in a timeline... READ MORE >

Cass County has a number of resources for you during this trying time and every other day as well! Here is the Cass County Resource Guide. READ MORE >

Dowagiac was well represented at the Lewis Cass ISD County Spelling Bee Meet which was held at Southwestern Michigan College. Spelling Bee team members competing were from grade levels 4th -5th, 6th & 8th. At the 4th grade level: Simeon Schaller earned first place honors and Hunter Steiman placed second. For the fifth through eighth grade bee, Tessa Deering... READ MORE >

To help you keep your student thinking and learning, we have made our learning packets available online, the link is below. You can also pick up a hard copy at the building your child attends this Wednesday through Friday (3/18/20 -3/20/20) from 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. http://bit.ly/DUSlearning READ MORE >

IMPORTANT MEDICATION INFORMATION: If your student will need medications currently on file at school or medical equipment used in the school setting during the closure, please go to the building that your child attends. Buildings will be open on Monday (3/16) & Tuesday (3/17) 8 am – 3 pm; and Wednesday (3/18) 8am – noon. Sports/Extracurricular All... READ MORE >

During our school closure (March 16-April 3) we will be providing meals (breakfast and lunch) at the following stops. These are the stops that we make during the Summer Program. These meals are available for all children 18 years and under. 11-11:30 Twin Lakes Park, Lakeshore Road, Dowagiac 11:00-11:30 Riverside Apartments, 550 Riverside Drive,... READ MORE >

On March 12, Governor Whitmer declared that all schools in Michigan are to be closed from March 16- April 5. Below is a link of a letter from Superintendent Whan. There is also a link and image of book report ideas. As more information is available, we will share it with you. Letter from Superintendent Whan: https://5il.co/dp0y Book Report Ideas:... READ MORE >

DMS February Newsletter available here:https://docs.google.com/docume...Spanish version (Feb. Newsletter):https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

Here are the links to the documents highlighted above:MDE Memo: https://5il.co/df8nVanBuren Cass District Health Department Memo: https://5il.co/df8m READ MORE >

DMS January Newsletter available here: https://docs.google.com/docume...DMS January Newsletter (Spanish version) available here: https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

Attention DMS parents- Dowagiac Middle School is excited to announce that the Van Buren Cass District Health Department will be offering a great opportunity for our students. On Monday February 20th, 2020 the health department dental hygienist will be at DMS offering a program to help stop tooth decay. The SEAL Michigan Dental Sealant Program will be coming to... READ MORE >

Our December Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/cqxe READ MORE >

Dear Dowagiac Middle School Parents,Internet safety and sending inappropriate images over social media has become one of the top 5 concerns for both parents and schools to address (U of M Gerald R Ford School of Public Policy, 2015) (Mott Report, 2015). To assist us with educating our students and providing them with a better awareness as to the seriousness of... READ MORE >

Message from the Nurse- We have had many students that were out of school for various illnesses and I wanted to remind parents about our illness policy which states that children should stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of any fever-reducing medication such as Tylenol or Motrin. I also want to remind parents that it is important... READ MORE >