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The deadline for transportation requests is tomorrow, July 26th. Any submissions received after this date may not be processed in time for the start of the school year. If submissions are received after the deadline, processing may take up to two weeks from the start of the school year. Transportation Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgmJhGpcDU4YREXSmpRPHogdgjCklCg7D2duiLl9fkLJG6aA/viewform
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The upcoming school year is approaching. If you are interested in serving as a substitute teacher within our district, we invite you to start the application process by following the link provided below. For any inquiries, please contact Zoe at zmichael@dowagiacschools.org.
Link: https://www.edustaff.org/services
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The Dowagiac Union Schools Technology Department is having a sale of older technology equipment on July 31 (9am-3pm) and August 1 (1pm-5pm). Here is a partial listing: Windows 10 desktops $10 each, flat screen monitors $5 each, USB keyboard/mouse $5 each, 500GB 2.5” hard drives $1 each, 1TB 3.5 inch hard drives $5 each, video projectors $15 each, and Chromebooks $30 to $50 each. Misc cables - free. The sale will be located at the Dowagiac Autoshop Building, 601 West Prairie Ronde. Questions - call 269-782-4477.
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Reading is FUNdamental is still going strong! Students can come on any of the days available. Parents or guardians should sign students in and out. If special arrangements are needed, parents or guardians will need to send notes or make in-person contact with the teachers.
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Starting today, July 8, 2024, the Central Office building will be moving into our summer hours. Our office will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and it will be closed on Fridays. These hours will run through Friday, August 2, 2024.
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Happy 4th of July!
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Welcome, Superintendent Greg Blomgren!
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Reading is FUNdamental! Our students continue to have a blast during our summer reading program. Retired Principal Dan Smith came for a visit and helped our students launch a rocket into the sky! The next session is Tuesday, July 2, from 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Link to the video: https://5il.co/2q3uh
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Save the Date! United Way is hosting the School Supply Spectacular. Please make sure to register online to receive a FREE backpack! This event is for students (pre-K to 12th grade) residing in or attending schools in Cass County only. Limited quantities are available! On August 8th, from 4-6 PM, we will be hosting a backpack pick-up at Dowagiac Union High School. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Make sure to scroll down on the website to click the location you will be picking up your supplies if the date for Dowagiac does not work for your schedule. Link to fill out online registration: https://www.uwsm.org/school-supply-spectacular
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Will your student need transportation for the 2024–25 school year? Parents and guardians are required to fill out a new form each year. Please fill out the online form by July 26th to ensure your child is able to ride the bus at the start of the school year. Link to the transportation form:
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Our students are having tons of fun during Reading is FUNdamental! Students can come to one or all of the sessions that are available. We have sessions running on Tuesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We hope to see you there!
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Important information regarding Reading is FUNdamental!
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Meet Up and Eat Up
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Awards Day! Link to video: https://5il.co/2nwit
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Enjoy your break!
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Field Day was fun for all! Link to video: https://5il.co/2nsrr
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Seniors from the Class of 2024 who attended Kincheloe proudly paraded through the halls in their caps and gowns! Link to video: https://5il.co/2n7ld
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Our third graders enjoyed visiting the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
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Reminders for next week!
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Today is a day of remembrance. Thank you to those who have served.
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