Dowagiac Union High School

Dowagiac Union High School Weekly News

May 9, 2025

ATTENTION:

WARNING ~ Chromebooks/TikTok Trend

This is a reminder that any individual found engaging in the latest TikTok trend will be held accountable for the replacement cost of their Chromebook, which is $250 or more. Furthermore, such actions will be addressed in accordance with the school discipline code regarding the destruction of school property and disruptions to the educational environment.

Please make responsible choices.

Schedule of Events

  • 5/13 9th Grade Field Trip to MICareer Quest

    • https://micareerquestcasscounty.mystrikingly.com/

  • 5/13 DMS/DUHS Spring Band Concert, 7PM

  • 5/14 Senior Exams

  • 5/14 DUHS Honors Night, 6PM

  • 5/15 DMS/DUHS Spring Choir Concert 7PM

  • 5/16 Graduation Rehearsal Breakfast, 7:45AM

  • 5/18 Graduation 2PM

  • 5/26 Memorial Day, No School

  • 5/28 Exams

  • 5/28 Spring Sports Banquet

  • 5/29 Exams, 1/2 Day of School, 10:36 AM Dismissal

  • 5/30 Exams, 1/2 Day & Last Day of School, 10:36 AM Dismissal

  • 6/12 Chieftain Golf Outing

Building Highlights

Cookie Competition in Culinary

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Cookie Presentations

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Nutrition & Wellness

Casting Competition Winners

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Fishing Trip

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Chamber Choir Competes at MSVMA State Choral Festival

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The Dowagiac Chamber Choir competed in its first-ever Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Festival Monday at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts on the Campus of Hope College in Holland.

CTE Spotlight

Construction Students

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Planters for GSRP Students

Our construction program collaborated with Heritage Southwest Independent School District to create garden boxes for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) at Patrick Hamilton, Sister Lakes, and Justus Gage Elementary Schools. The leadership team partnered with the district to design planters tailored to meet the specific needs of preschool-aged students.

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CTE Honors Night

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Congratulations

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Athletics

Save the Dates:

  • Spring Sports Banquet May 28 at 6PM

  • Chieftain Golf Outing June 12

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Reminders

Report Card Information

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All grade 9 students will participate in the MiCareer Quest field trip on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.  This trip is designed for all students classified as grade 9 and all are expected to participate in the event.  They will leave the HS at 11:30 AM on district buses and return at 2:00 PM.  Please note that if you have any appointments or need to sign your student out early this day, they will not be in the building that afternoon.  We will not be able to release them once they are at MiCareer Quest.  Please plan ahead to avoid any inconvenience. 

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Community Happenings

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Helpful Links!

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Form Link

Please click the link to give any staff member a shout out!

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Building Information

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Principal:

Kelly Millin

kmillin@dowagaicschools.org

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Assistant Principal:

Bryan Sperling

bsperling@dowagiacschools.org

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Athletic Director:

Brent Nate

bnate@dowagiacschools.org

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Director of Student Services & Homeless Liasion:

Sara Park

spark@dowagiacschools.org

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Building Secretary and Athletics Assistant:

Tonya Brooks

tbrooks@dowagiacschools.org

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Assistant Principal Secretary:

Megan Wheeler

mwheeler@dowagiacschools.org

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Student Services Secretary:

Lissa Carter

lmcarter@dowagiacschools.org

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School Counselor:

Kim Anderson

kanderson@dowagiacschools.org

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Student Advocate:

Susan Baldwin

sbaldwin@dowagiacschools.org

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Student Advocate:

Danum Hunt

dhunt@dowagiacschools.org

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School Nurse:

Suzanne Dorman

sdorman@dowagiacschools.org

Phone: 269-782-4420

Drop Off Time: 7:05 a.m.

Breakfast: 7:20 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Building Times: 7:25 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 10:36 a.m.

Social Media

DUHS Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/o/dhs

DUHS Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/DowagiacUnionHigh/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dowagiacschools/

GO CHIEFTAINS!