January 23, 2026

Message from the Principal

Between cold weather, testing, and the rise in seasonal illness, this time of year can be challenging. Thank you for ensuring students are dressed for the weather (coats, boots, snow pants, gloves, hats), supporting them as they push through testing, and helping keep our school healthy by monitoring symptoms at home. We appreciate your continued partnership and support.

i-Ready testing continues into next week. Help us encourage our students to do their best!

Important Message from the School Nurse

We are seeing an increased number of cases of head lice in our buildings as well as across the Southwest Michigan area. With the number of cases increasing, please check your child’s hair frequently for nits and live bugs. If your child is found to have head lice, please begin treatment immediately. Head lice treatment is very time consuming and can be expensive, but if the head lice and all of the nits are not removed from the hair as well as anything that comes in contact with the hair the cycle will start over in your home.

There are resources for head lice treatment in the main office if you need assistance. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 269-782-4420 ext. 1218 or sdorman@dowagiacschools.org.

Suzanne Dorman RN, MSN

District School Nurse

Schedule of Events

January 26: American Heart Association Assembly

January 26: PTO meeting @ 4:00, School Library

January 29: Lockdown Drill

February 11: Spring Count Day

February 13: Classroom Valentine Parties

February 13: County Spelling Bee

Mrs. Hohl's EL students will begin WIDA testing In February. Please see the letters below for more information. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 269-782-4468.

We would like to recognize our outstanding 5th grade teacher, Ms. Kruckeberg, for not only being exceptional with students, but also for generously opening her classroom to colleagues. She builds strong relationships, creates an engaging learning environment, and truly brings out the best in her students. Her willingness to allow others to observe and learn speaks to her professionalism and commitment to continuous growth. We are grateful for the positive impact she has on both students and staff.

ATTENDANCE:

It is very important that students are in school everyday, but the school realizes that there are some reasons for excused absences. Please make sure to call the office and let us know when your student is going to be absent or the school will be calling you. When a student returns to school after any period of absence, please send a note stating the reason for the absences.

*If your student(s) is running late, please bring them to the office and sign them in.

*If you need to pick up your child early for any reason please call the office 269-782-4468.

Printable 2025-26 Calendar

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