Message from the Principal

Congratulation Justus Gage Artists and Singers. We had awesome art work and fabulous singers on display during Thursday's Fine Arts Night. Congratulations to Mrs. Eckman, Ms. Tavalocci and all of your students. Thank you parents for supporting your student and Dowagiac's Fine Arts.

ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School Schedule: Please click on the following link for more information and the schedule for our ABC Countdown Days. The countdown begins on Thursday, April 24th. Countdown Info and Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4PGUB7WhacoN7Xh9NZCpCUFdFl-4lfJ/view?usp=sharing

Spring Testing Window and Info: As a reminder we are currently in the middle of our Spring Testing Window. All k-5 students will also be taking the NWEA tests and K-2 students will be completing their i-Ready testing. As always, please remember that your children need adequate sleep and healthy a breakfast. If you would like for your student to eat breakfast at school, please make sure they arrive by 8:30. We never want a child to feel rushed on any school day, especially on test days!

Parent Input/Student Learning Style Forms: These forms will be available in the office on Monday and are do by Friday, May 16, 2025.

Starting Kindergarten Soon?

Schedule of Events

May 14th - Fifth Grade Band Fittings and Young Writers Day

May 16th - Popcorn Day

May 23rd - Hero Celebration #4

May 26th - No School, Memorial Day

May 27th and 28th Field Days

May 29th 1/2 Day, Kinder Celebration

May 30th 1/2 Day and Last Day of School

Building Highlights

April Perfect Attendance

1st Grade

L to R: Leticia Baeza, Sara Ventura-Morales, Leland Souers, Lucas Roach, Cash Buchanan, Conner Ferrier, Angel Jenkins

2nd Grade

L to R: Zander Holland, Remi Reyna, Edwin Poor, Ethan Souers, Madelyn Price and Ethen Kidd

Kindergarten

L to R: Lillian Dietz, Greysyn Billings, Carlene Unger, Cade Miller, Nolan Bennett, Lucas Doorn, Annabelle Poor

ECSE

Giovanni Hines

3rd Grade

Back L to R: Teagan Miller, Ella Ferrier, Ryker Williams, Lilly Lopez, Mia Lopez, Jaxton Meyer

Front L to R: Abraham Hatfield, Kyler Swisher, Ella Samuel, Zachariah Haskins, Pamala Martinez

4th Grade

Back Row: Colton Dwyer, Vincent Dwyer, Collin Kelly, Leland Carpenter, Carissa Grant, Ella Swisher, Devin Mondschein.

Front Row: Azucena Maes, Guadalupe Martinez, Jr., Jose Ventura Morales, Liam Rankin

5th Grade

Back Row: Bronson Race, Abel Hall, Za'Kyrah Bennett, Greyson Dobbs, Arianna Hatfield, Gabriella Wirick

Front Row: Henley Wares, Malakii Hernandez, Somia Grady

Shout Out Friday

Reminders

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.

Given the increase in illnesses, this serves as a friendly reminder about the importance of proper handwashing.