November 6, 2026

Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve

 
 
 
 
 
 

🧡🖤 EVERY DAY IN THE CLASSROOM COUNTS! 🖤🧡

Regular school attendance plays an important role in student success. Even missing one day can mean missing valuable classroom instruction, important discussions, assignments, and opportunities to learn alongside classmates.

We understand that cold and flu season is here, and your child's health and well-being always matter. Please encourage healthy habits, get plenty of rest, and keep students home when they are sick. When they are feeling well, we encourage them to be here, ready to learn!

With the upcoming holiday breaks, let's work together to keep attendance a priority and finish strong. Every day matters, every lesson counts, and every student deserves the opportunity to succeed!

Let's be ALL IN for attendance, learning, and success!

#GoChieftains #AllIn #EveryDayCounts #SchoolAttendance

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

After School Tutoring

DMS offers after school tutoring sessions for any DMS student that needs/wants extra support. Each session runs from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.

Transportation will not be provided for those staying. Students will need to be picked up or given permission to walk home at the end of each session. Pick-up will be in the front of the school building.

Tutoring Schedule:

ELA: Thursdays (Ross Tidey)

Social Studies: Wednesdays (Ross Tidey)

Science: TBD

Math: Mondays and Thursdays (Bob or Jason Turner)

Schedule of DMS Events

Nov 9 - No School

Nov 13 - Fall Play ~ 7PM

Nov 14 - Fall Play ~ 7PM

Nov 14 - Craft Show ~ 9AM - 3PM

Nov 16 - Board Meeting (PAC) ~ 6PM

Nov 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break

 

2026-27 District Calendar

 

Building Information

Principal

Greg Guernsey

gguernsey@dowagiacschools.org

Assistant Principal

Courtney Harjung

charjung@dowagiacschools.org

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Building Secretary

Tammi Spivey

tspivey@dowagiacschools.org

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Guidance Secretary

Jennifer O'Brien

jobrien@dowagiacschools.org
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Student Services Secretary

Tammy Crawford

tcrawford@dowagiacschools.org
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Guidance Counselor

Chonda Rimpson

crimpson@dowagiacschools.org
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Student Advocate

Brittany Brooks

bbrooks@dowagiacschools.org

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Social Worker

Katelyn Sellers

ksellers@dowagiacschools.org

Drop Off Time: 7:15 a.m.

Breakfast: 7:15 a.m.-7:25 a.m.

Building Times: 7:33 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 10:53 a.m.

Building Office Phone: 269-782-4440

Social Media

Dowagiac Middle School Website:

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

Dowagiac Middle School Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/DowagiacMiddle/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

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

Daily Bell Schedule

6th Grade

7:15-Student Drop Off/Breakfast

7:33-7:43         Advisory

7:47-8:39       1st Period

8:43-9:35      2nd Period

9:39-10:11       Success

10:11-10:41      Lunch A

10:45-11:37   3rd Period

11:41-12:33   4th Period

12:37-1:29     5th Period

1:33-2:25       6th Period

2:25                 Dismissal

7th Grade

7:15-Student Drop Off/Breakfast

7:33-7:43       Advisory

7:47-8:39       1st Period

8:43-9:35      2nd Period

9:39-10:11       Success

10:15-11:07   3rd Period

11:07-11:37     Lunch B

11:41-12:33   4th Period

12:37-1:29     5th Period

1:33-2:25       6th Period

2:25                 Dismissal

8th Grade

7:15-Student Drop Off/Breakfast

7:33-7:43         Advisory

7:47-8:39       1st Period

8:43-9:35      2nd Period

9:39-10:11     Success

10:15-11:07    3rd Period

11:11-12:03    4th Period

12:03-12:33     Lunch C

12:37-1:29     5th Period

1:33-2:25       6th Period

2:25                 Dismissal

GO CHIEFTAINS!