October 30, 2026

 

Schedule of Events

October

Oct. 30- Classroom Harvest Parties

Nov. 6 - Popcorn Day

Nov. 9- NO SCHOOL (Staff PD)

Nov. 19 - PTO Meeting- Kincheloe Elementary @ 5:30

Nov. 25- 27 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

 

Message from the Principal

As we wrap up our Halloween week, I want to thank everyone for their flexibility and understanding as we navigated the unexpected city water issues. We appreciate your patience when we had to dismiss students early on Monday and cancel school on Tuesday. Sometimes things don't go as planned, and we are grateful for everyone's support as we worked through the situation.

As a reminder, Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, so don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!

I hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing weekend!

 

Parents please note: All daily transportation changes need to be made by 3:00 day of. The office becomes very busy at the end of the day and we are not able to guarantee the changes can be made if called in after 3:00pm.  We appreciate you working with us for the better of our students!

 
 
 
 

Community Events

 

How do School Counselor's support students? Visit the website to meet the Counseling staff at Justus Gage and learn what they do! 

https://justusgagecounseling.my.canva.site/

 

Attendance Policy:

Good attendance is vital to student success. Studies show that students who are frequently absent have lower grades, lower self-esteem, and increased behavior problems. We want to help all of our students to be successful and have set up guidelines for attendance. Students are expected to be in school every day possible, but we realize that there are some reasons for absences. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to call by 9:30 am on the day of an absence when a student is absent letting us know the reason for the absence, or you will receive a call. If no call was received, the student must bring a written note from his parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence. Automatic calls will begin at 10:30. If you receive a call in error, please call the school in order for us to figure out the situation.

Please remember to keep us updated with all phone number changes.

Volunteers:

We welcome any and all suggestions and volunteers. You will need to have a volunteer form on file.

Link to volunteer form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEiiL7yRZKrmB0POGTLdqnSQJ2biGsk75HHrMNbsbUSDdyKA/viewform

Building Information

 

Principal:

Alicia Stout

astout@dowagiacschools.org

 

Secretary: 

Felicia Cooper

fcooper@dowagiacschools.org

 

Transfer Student Drop off Time: 8:10

Regular Drop Off Time: 8:38 a.m. 

Breakfast: 8:38 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.

Building Times: 8:50 a.m. - 3:52 p.m.

Half Day Dismissal: 12:10 p.m.

Phone: 269-782-4460

Fax: 269-782-4461

 

District Information

Dowagiac Union Schools staff is ALL IN!

All in for our students. All in for our schools. All in for another amazing year. 

Go Chieftains!

Social Media

Justus Gage Website:

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

Justus Gage Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JustusGageElementary/

Lunch Menu:

https://dowagiacschools.nutrislice.com/menu

District Website:

https://www.dowagiacschools.org/

District Facebook:

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

GO CHIEFTAINS!