Spring Testing Reminders:  We are right in the middle of our Spring Testing Window.   Please remember the importance of having your students to school on time.   A nourishing breakfast is encourage and reminding and supporting your child to do their very best.   Thanks for working together.

26-27 Class List Message to Parents  

As we continue to plan for the 26/27 school year, we want to be transparent with families on the process we will be using to build equitable class lists for all students and staff.

To build and balance class lists, our teaching staff and administration we will be looking at the following areas.

Achievement/Test Scores 

Academic Level of Support Needs

Social/Emotional Support Needs

Health Needs

Gender

Learning Styles

Thanks for your understanding and trust in this process.  We are truly very excited for our students as we continue to plan for what will be a very successful 2026-27 school year!

Math-A-Rama:   We are so proud of our Justus Gage third - fifth graders who were selected to participate in the Heritage Southwest ISD county math event today.   Please check out building highlights below for our team members.   Thanks so much to our three chaperones for helping out our students:  Mary Miller, Emily Glynn and Kelsey Parmley.

Breakfast/Lunch Reminders:   As a reminder, caffeinated drinks are not allowed for breakfast and lunch.  Drinks that would fall into this category are energy drinks, coffee and pop.   Thanks for working together in providing a health breakfast and lunch for your student.

Lost and Found:  Our lost and found bin is overflowing once again.   Any unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill after school this coming Monday.

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.

3rd Grade: Mason Chorba, Aubrey Tuka, Loxlyn Lipman, Ezekiel Jackson, and Noah Dobbs.

4th Grade: Michael Doorn, Nevaeh Damouth, Ella Samuel, Jace White, Abraham Hatfield.

5th Grade: Graycin Emerson, Leland Carpenter, Colton Dwyer, Vincent Dwyer, and Nolan Fuller.