Message from the Principal
Physical Education Classroom Winners: Congratulations to Mrs. Price's 2nd graders and Mrs. Munson's fifth graders. Mrs. Schibley had these two classrooms receive recognition as they demonstrated both HERO expectations and Sportsmanship during physical education this past month. As a reminder, good sports will always be winners!
PICTURE RE-TAKES: Re-takes will be taken on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Anyone wishing to have retakes, please return the original picture packet to school so that we may turn it in the the photographers. If your student was absent on picture day ... no worries ... we will have their picture taken that day!! Please remind your student to BRING THEIR SMILE TO SCHOOL!!
WINTER IS COMING: The weather has been predicting SNOW for this weekend!! It is time to drag out those HATS, BOOTS, WINTER COAT, GLOVES and SNOW PANTS. Please put your students name in each item so that they don't get mixed up with other students having the same item.
ELKS HOOP SHOOT 2025: The Dowagiac Elks Club #889 is hosting it's Annual Hoop Shoot Contest. This event is open to Boys & Girls, ages 8-13 before April 1st. Registration will start at 10:00 a.m. and the Shoot will begin at 11:00 a.m. This event will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Dowagiac High School in the New Gym. There is no cost to participate in the Hoop Shoot. Questions, contact Mike Behnke at 269-462-0952.
NO POKEMON or ANY KIND of TRADING CARDS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL!! Please remind your students that no Pokemon or any trading cards are allowed at school. Thanks for working together in keeping everyone's trading cards at home.
ST. FRANCIS OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY: The food pantry at the Catholic Church in Dowagiac on Oak Street is open every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. No necessary forms to complete.
Dismissal Time Reminder: Please remember to park Northbound on James St., Eastbound on Wayne St. and Southbound on Oak St. when you are picking up your child. GSRP and Kindergarten parents are to use the parking lot which is accessible off of James Street and then please exit onto Wayne St. Thanks for working together in keeping everyone safe.
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November 11- Picture Retake Day
November 14 - Popcorn Day
November 17 - Board Meeting, 6:00 @ PAC
November 24 - Grandparents Day...times to follow
November 26-28 No School Thanksgiving Break
December 6 - Elks Hoop Shoot Contest
December 10 - Winter Music Program
December 15 - Board Meeting, 6:00 @ PAC
December 19 - Half Day
December 22- January 2 - Winter Break/No School
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September Perfect Attendance |
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First Grade: Back Row: Aria Garrelts, Lilliana Dietz, Greysyn Billings, Halaiyah Ratliff, Frankie Nate.
Front Row: Jonathan Denova Prudencio, Aurora Mammel, Sonny Jo Craig, Hazeen Galvan.
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Fifth Grade: Back Row: Carissa Grant, Alayah Brown, Devin Mondschein, Leland Carpenter, Addison Ausra, Tyler Damouth, Enzo Gasca, Ronald Heath.
Front Row: Lucas Slates, Lily Holland, Zayla Hayes, Guadalupe Martinez, Shi'Ree Austin, John Bakeman, Liam Rankin.
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Second Grade: Back Row: Angel Jenkins, Boston James Craig, Lucas Roach, Addison Green, Eva Baez.
Front Row: Zachary Sedlar, Leticia Baeza, Henry Glynn.
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Kindergarten: James Norris, Zy'aire Jones, Avalynn Martinez, Brayden Nate, Francesca Billings, Nora Heath, Grace Schultz, Gnayah Ntabaazi, Ellia Wallace. |
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Third Grade: Back Row: Ky'Ree Austin, Claire Fuller, Madelyn Price, Adalynn Brady, Alan Kiggins, Kayden Procter.
Front Row: Yaniel Cortez, Mason Chorba, Ethan Souers, Sophia Trejo, Ellwood Teeples, Ethan Kidd, Brayan Vazquez Silva.
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Rhody's Classroom: Colt Hagemann, Giovanni Hines, Jose Romero Victoria. |
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4th Grade: Back Row: Nevaeh Damouth, Ella Ferrier, Anthony Jimenez, Mia Lopez, Rylee Hayes, Ariah Warner, Jovany Vazquez Silva, Brody Garrelts.
Front Row: Amelia Azevedo, Jaxton Meyer, Ian Wallace, Chad Baker, Adley Boyer, Ella Samuel, Christopher Slaughter.
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Students in Mrs. Northrop's class are working on their hand eye coordination by striking the balloon upward and not allowing it to hit the ground. |
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The Cass Family Medical Mobile Clinic is now open and will be going around to different communities to provide appointments and walk in for medical care as well as medical health services. This is a calendar of where they are going to be located throughout the month.
They will be adding more locations as soon as they can get them set up. If you are looking for care or can not get into your provider, please contact Cass Family Clinic for an appointment at 269-445-3874.
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OUTSIDE LUNCHES: The district does not allow outside lunches to be delivered to school for students.
SICK CHILD: Please call the office and report that you are keeping your child home due to illness. The Cass Van Buren Health Department requires schools to report illnesses every week.
FLIP FLOPS & SANDALS: Please do not send your student to school with flip flops or sandals. Tennis shoes are best for this time of year.
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Principal:
Bryan Henry
bhenry@dowagaicschools.org
Phone: (269) 782-4460
Fax: (269) 782-4461
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Secretary:
Carol Primley
cprimpley@dowagiacschools.org
Phone: (269) 782-4460
Fax: (269) 782-4461
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Drop Off Time: 8:27 a.m.
Breakfast: 8:27 a.m.-8:41 a.m.
Building Times: 8:41 a.m.-3:37 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal: 11:56 a.m.
Phone: 269-782-4460
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