This week is Parent/Teacher Conference week! If you have not signed up for a time, reach out to your student's teacher, it's not too late! Here is our schedule for the week!Monday- Full Day and Conferences from 5-8 pmTuesday-Full Day and Conferences from 5-8 pmWednesday- Half Day- Dismissal at 12. Conferences 1-4 pmThursday- Half Day- Dismissal at 12.Friday- No... READ MORE >
Hunter Hawkins a 3rd grader from Ms. Parmley's 3rd grade class is our Hero of the Week for the week of 3/8. Great job Hunter, keep up the good work! READ MORE >
Our Hero of the Week for 3/15/21 is Gala Sanchez-Ortega. She is a 4th grader in Mrs. Slusher's class. Gala is a great example of what a Pat Ham Hero should be. We are very proud of you Gala! READ MORE >
Here is our Hero of the Week for the week of 3/22/21, Ethan McCarthy! He is a 1st grader at Pat Ham in Mr. L's class. We are so proud of Ethan! Keep up the good work! READ MORE >
Here are the book winners for week 4! MaKenna Mohr, Valentina Mireles, Peyton Beard and Kyrah English! Great job and keep reading!!! READ MORE >
Don't forget to bring your reading logs back tomorrow!!! Last chance to get your logs in to win a bike!!! READ MORE >
Here are the book winners for our week 3 reading challenge: Juan Casillas, Brody Brewer, Noah Hemenway and Katelyn McGauvran. Great job!!! Keep reading!!! READ MORE >
Book Winners Week 2: Lexi Taggart, Ayva Engen, Phoenix Warehime and Zariel Shelton. Congratulations and keep reading! READ MORE >
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Our March Reading Month Book Mark Winners are: Mason Weber, Maddox Zablocki, Mia Razo, Zuri Rankin, Gracie Wiemuth, Ezekiel Shouse, Jonnah Cristobal, Elijah Reyna, Jadi Chavez and April Fish. Congratulations to everyone who participated they all turned out awesome! READ MORE >
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Michigan Department of Education Office of School Support Services Extended Summer Food Service Program The Dowagiac Union Schools announces the sponsorship of the Extended Summer Food Service Program for children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational... READ MORE >
WNIT is providing more at-home learning activities for students and families, and here are the most recent schedules!PBS KIDS Curriculum-Based Educational Programming for Pre-K through Grade 4At Home Learning InformationWNIT Schedule READ MORE >
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Hello again Pat Ham, Today’s back to school update is about Chromebooks. We will need for all students to bring their Chromebooks back to school on the first day. We will continue to use our distance learning platforms while in the classroom. Yep, that is right, we will continue to use Schoology and Seesaw in our daily instruction. Our goal is to help... READ MORE >
Breakfast & Lunch Procedures Hello Pat Ham families, Below is an outline of our breakfast and lunch procedures. These procedures will be in place as long as we are in phase 4 of the state of Michigan plan. If the state moves to phase 5 we will revisit and update you on procedures. Students will be eating breakfast in the classroom immediately... READ MORE >
10/5/2020 Hello Pat Ham, Visitor procedures will be a bit different this year. Below is an outline of the expectations and procedures for visitors. Visitors will... READ MORE >
WELCOME BACK!! Calling all Patrick Hamilton Elementary students - We have exciting news! Face-to-face (F2F) learning will begin on Monday, October 12, 2020. We will be sharing new information over the next few days about schedules, expectations, lunch etc. Please check your email and social media regularly for updates. Today we will start with... READ MORE >
The Dowagiac Board of Education is meeting September 28, 2020, to consider allowing students to return for In-Person instruction beginning October 12, 2020. The Dowagiac Board of Education is interested in YOUR OPINION regarding this decision. Please complete this survey by Thursday, September 24, 2020.Thank you for your participation and... READ MORE >
WNIT has continued to provide at-home learning activities for students and families, and here are the most recent schedules!PBS KIDS Curriculum-Based Educational Programming for Pre-K through Grade 4At Home Learning: September - OctoberWNIT Schedule 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 >
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 >
For the 2020-2021 School YearOnline Registration Will Be Available on Dowagiac Schools Website onTuesday April 28, 2020You may drop off completed packets or pick up packets to complete at any Dowagiac Elementary School on these days/timesMay 4, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.May 11, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.May 12, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.May 26, 2020... 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 >
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Please save you Box Tops and Family Fare receipts. Both collections will benefit our school with additional funds to purchase school supplies and field trips for our students. Thank you for your help! READ MORE >
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