📚✨ Kindergarten & Young 5’s Registration is now open for the 2026 school year! ✨📚
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026? It’s time to get them registered for an exciting start at Dowagiac Union Schools! 🍎🖍️
Children turning 5 between September 2 and December 1 may also be considered through an age waiver.
Simply scan the QR code in the graphic below to complete the online registration form in English or Spanish.
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026? It’s time to get them registered for an exciting start at Dowagiac Union Schools! 🍎🖍️
Children turning 5 between September 2 and December 1 may also be considered through an age waiver.
Simply scan the QR code in the graphic below to complete the online registration form in English or Spanish.

PHE 4.17.26 Newsletter: https://dowagiacschools.edurooms.com/engage/patrick-hamilton-elementary/newsletters/phe-4-17-26
Kindergarten and Young 5’s registration nights are happening tonight and tomorrow evening. We’re excited to welcome our newest students and families!

Central Office Newsletter, April 2026: https://aptg.co/CpbcLR
Kindergarten and Young 5's Registration Night!


PHE 3.20.26 Newsletter: https://dowagiacschools.edurooms.com/engage/patrick-hamilton-elementary/newsletters/phe-3-20-26
Spring Break is around the corner!

Due to the inclement weather and road conditions this morning we are going to have to cancel school for today, Tuesday, March 17.

PHE 3.16.26 Newsletter: https://dowagiacschools.edurooms.com/engage/patrick-hamilton-elementary/newsletters/phe-3-13-26
Grade Level Centers Announcement

Grade Level Centers Announcement: We are excited for an awesome opportunity for our K-5 learners and staff! Together we will accomplish great things!

Career Day! Please reach out if you are able to help!

PHE 2.27.26 Newsletter: https://dowagiacschools.edurooms.com/engage/patrick-hamilton-elementary/newsletters/phe-2-27-26
Our Kindergarten Meet & Greet has been postponed and will be held at a later date. Be on the lookout for a flyer with more information coming soon!
Due to the inclement weather and road conditions this morning we are going to have to cancel school for today, Monday, February 23.

PHE 2.20.26 Newsletter: https://dowagiacschools.edurooms.com/engage/patrick-hamilton-elementary/newsletters/phe-2-20-26
🐝✨ Wow! Way to BEE awesome, spellers! ✨🐝
Overall, Dowagiac Union Schools finished 2nd Place in the Cass County Spelling Bee!
A huge thank you to the dedicated coaches and students who put in the time, effort, and determination to make this achievement possible. Your hard work truly paid off!
🏆 Scarlett Thunell captured 1st Place in the 4th Grade Individual Competition — amazing job!
🥈 Kara Killarney finished 2nd Overall in the competition — outstanding achievement!
👑 Owen Killarney was crowned Overall Champion of the competition — what an incredible accomplishment!
Way to go, Dowagiac! We are so proud of you! 💛🖤🐝


PHE 2.13.26 Newsletter: https://dowagiacschools.edurooms.com/engage/patrick-hamilton-elementary/newsletters/phe-2-13-26
Important Update: Date Change for Grade Level Centers at Kincheloe. The date has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 1.


