We have had many students that are 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 for you to contact the school to notify us that your child is ill.  The school is required by the public health law to report illness numbers to the local health department each week and the information we report is gathered from what parents report to the school.  It is very helpful for our report if you can provide us with a basic idea of what type of illness your child is experiencing.  Also if your child is seen at a physician office please bring in a written excuse from their office to document their illness.  

Just a reminder, any medication that must be administered at school must have a completed medication authorization form completed by a physician.  Medication must be brought to school by a parent/guardian with the authorization form completed. This form can be obtained in the office along with the Dowagiac Union School Medication Policy. 

Also reminding you as we are still in the cold months,  your children will be wearing coats and hats so with those we find the number of students with head lice to be increasing.  Please remember to check your child’s hair frequently during these times.  If you notice any signs of head lice please begin the treatment process immediately.  This process is very time consuming, but in order to keep the head lice from returning the entire process must be completed.  If you would like information about the treatment of head lice please feel free to contact me at 269-782-4420 ext. 1218 or sdorman@dowagiacschools.org with any questions or concerns.

Suzanne Dorman RN, MSN

School Nurse

Dowagiac Union Schools

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW | FROZEN, JR THE MUSICAL

Help support our amazing students by purchasing tickets to the spring musical.

A big thanks to the Beckwith Theatre Co. for partnering to bring our tickets online.

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Dowagiac Union Schools would love to hear your thoughts about our Title 1 programs. We would appreciate your feedback!

🎶 What a week at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association District 6 Choral Festival! 🎶

Our 7th Grade Choir performed Tuesday for Festival Experience and received excellent remarks from the judges — way to go! 

Today, our high school choirs took the stage for ratings:
🎵 Cadet Choir — Division 3
🎵 Chamber Choir — Division 1 

With their Division 1 rating, our Chamber Choir has qualified for the State Choral Festival and will perform at Hope College in May!

We are so proud of all our singers for their hard work, growth, and dedication. Congratulations on an outstanding festival week! 🎶

Our Youth in Government students are off to a fantastic start in Lansing! 

Day one is in the books, and our Mock Trial Team was up late preparing and fine-tuning their case. Their dedication and teamwork are already shining through! 

They’re excited and ready for a great weekend ahead — we can’t wait to see all they accomplish!

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