
Hello Pat Ham! Reminder picture day is Friday, October 7th!


Good afternoon Pat Ham! Just a reminder tomorrow is Silly Sock day! Can't wait to see all those silly socks.


Reminder, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday 9/2 and Monday 9/5.


Hello Pat Ham!
Can you believe school starts on Monday! The Patrick Hamilton staff is so excited to see everyone! Don't forget the school day begins at 8:47 AM and ends at 3:47 PM. Breakfast begins at 8:39 AM. If your student is a car rider or walker make sure they are here at 8:39 AM to grab their Breakfast!


Wednesday, August 24, our office will be closed until 12:00 pm, due to Professional Development and welcoming our new staff.

Open House is Wednesday, August 24 from 6-7:30 pm. We look forward to see you all!


The City of Dowagiac has informed us that they will be shutting power down at 12:00 pm today. We will resume offices hours tomorrow Tuesday, August 16. Have a great day!

Kindergarten parents, just a reminder that now is a great time to stop by
your in-boundary school to register your children for the school year.

The Technology department still has some items still for sale. Quantities are very limited and is first come first serve. Here is the breakdown.
Older Computer Monitors - $10 each
Older Desktops just mouse and keyboard (no monitor) - $10 each
Extremely low amount of Chromebooks - $20 each
Sale is still cash only!
Please call 269-782-4477 if you are interested

Just a reminder! The Dowagiac Union Schools Technology Department will be selling equipment Wednesday July 13th from 1-5pm that is no longer being used in the District. The following equipment is available for sale: Desktop computers $25 with monitor; Notebook computers starting at $40 each; Chromebooks starting at $30 each. The sale will be CASH ONLY. Please come to the Auto Shop overhead garage door facing the high school. For questions call 269-782-4477.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Dowagiac Union Schools Technology Department will be selling equipment Wednesday July 13th from 1-5pm that is no longer being used in the District. The following equipment is available for sale: Desktop computers $25 with monitor; Notebook computers starting at $40 each; Chromebooks starting at $30 each. The sale will be CASH ONLY. Please come to the Auto Shop overhead garage door facing the high school. For questions call 269-782-4477.


Hello Pat Ham! Below is a link to our wait list registration for summer school. If a space becomes available and you are interested in sending your student please fill this out as soon as possible. Any open seat will be filled on a first come first serve basis for the waitlist.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18oKwlmrgdqpV6hThnIdkYXzX7TVLa50UzLX7M5krjhY/edit?usp=drive_web


The Dowagiac Union School's Technology Department will be selling equipment Monday May 23rd from 3-5pm that is no longer being used in the District. The following equipment is available for sale: notebook computers starting at $40 each; Chromebooks starting at $30 each. The sale will be held at the Technology Office (same building as the Autoshop). Come to the door facing Lowe St, Monday May 23rd from 3-5pm. For questions call 269-782-4477.


Pat Ham had a visitor from the North Pole today!!! Melfin the elf was in the Library reading on the shelf with Mrs. Conlin!! Keep an eye out he will be here all next week.


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.


Letter from Superintendent Whan with information for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. Click this link to view: https://5il.co/wl5b

Desktop computers for sale! If you are looking for a one of our used desktop computers there will be one more opportunity to secure yours. Wednesday July 21 from 9am-noon at the Autoshop Building. Cost is $25 for a complete desktop unit (computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse). The supply is limited. Call 269-782-4477 with any questions.

Pre-registration is now open for School Supply Spectacular 2021!
United Way of Southwest Michigan is proud to partner with businesses and organizations in Cass County to present the School Supply Spectacular. This annual event provides backpacks with age-appropriate school supplies to students living throughout Cass County.
Receive a FREE Backpack filled with age-appropriate school supplies. Backpacks will be available, pre-registration required, to Cass County children (pre-K to 12th grade). Children must be present in order to receive a backpack and must be accompanied by an adult. This event is for students residing in or attending schools in Cass County only and is intended to serve those families in Cass County who are experiencing financial hardship and are not able to afford school supplies and backpacks for their children.
Pre-Registration is required at https://www.uwsm.org/school-supply-spectacular
Event Dates:
Wednesday, August 18 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Marcellus High School 303 West Arbor St, Marcellus
Saturday, August 21 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brookside Learning Center 61662 Dailey Rd, Cassopolis

Reminder:
Dowagiac Summer School will be closed Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend.
Sincerely,
The Dowagiac Summer School Staff


Attention all current Dowagiac Elementary Summer School students and families! Dowagiac Elementary Summer School is currently taking place at Patrick Hamilton Elementary School. The program runs Monday - Friday 8:00 - 12:45. Session 1: June 21 - July 16 Session 2: July 19 - August 13 For the maximum benefit we strongly encourage students to attend both sessions and five days a week! Please call 269-782-4450 with any questions.