A huge thank you to our incredible PTO and all of the parent volunteers who made Boo Fest such a fun and memorable event! Your creativity, hard work, and dedication brought our school community together for a night full of laughter, excitement, and Halloween spirit. We’re so grateful for all you do to make our school a special place for our students and families.

Message from our District Nurse: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fWPAq8AKsd-wrd8zYB2NxQIpdS8BhzN93gkG72eSUS8/edit?usp=sharing

• November 6: 3rd-5th grade Trip to South Bend Symphony Orchestra

• November 26 - 28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

   

A big thank you to our amazing librarian, Mrs. B, for going above and beyond to make this year’s Book Fair such a fun and memorable event! She added extra activities for students and families, and transformed the library with creative decorations that made everyone excited about reading. We appreciate her hard work in making the Book Fair a special experience for our school community!

On November 4, 2025, voters in Dowagiac Union Schools will consider a Sinking Fund Millage Proposal of 0.5 mill.

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.

Transportation Website: https://www.dowagiacschools.org/page/transportation

Transportation App: My Ride K-12

Apple App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115?platform=iphone

Microsoft App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US

Principal:

Alicia Stout

astout@dowagaicschools.org

Secretary:

Felicia Cooper

fcooper@dowagaicschools.org

Drop Off Time: 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:45 a.m.-8:57 a.m.

Building Times: 8:57 a.m.-3:53 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 12:05 p.m.

Building Office Phone: 269-782-4468

Sister Lakes Website:

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

Sister Lakes Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SisterLakesElementary/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

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