Dowagiac

Positivity in education improves learning

While their children got the rare opportunity to play with arts and crafts in the classroom, Justus Gage ...

Dowagiac

Whitmyer crowned Miss Dowagiac 2014

As outgoing queen Amanda Hassle placed the crown atop her head, Mackenzie Whitmyer’s eyes sparkled with tears of ...

Dowagiac

Sister Lakes’ new classroom arrangement successful so far

While split classrooms aren’t a new concept for Michigan schools, it did draw some raised eyebrows when administrators ...

Dowagiac

‘YES’ to good grades

If there is one thing educators at Dowagiac Union High School have learned over the last year, it’s ...

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union Middle School first semester honor roll

4.0 GPA Brito, Elizabeth Carrillo, Jose A Cromer, Kylee Ann Davis, Jenna Macy Franklin, Rebecca Danielle Hackworth, Megan ...

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union High School first semester honor roll

9th Grade   High Honors Geegan, Asyria  * Smith, Lauren  * Vantuyle, Douglas *   Ayers, Hunter Beach, ...

Dowagiac

WSBT meteorologist visits Sister Lakes Elementary

It’s not every day that students at Sister Lakes Elementary receive a visit from the local TV station. ...

Dowagiac

Middle school students urged to communicate ‘positively’ online

In the openings minutes of his presentation, Bill Womer posed a simple question to the group of sixth-graders ...

Cassopolis

Year-round schooling unrealistic for local districts

With lessons on math, science and English far removed from most children’s minds during their three-month reprieve from ...

Cass County

Dowagiac schools running out of snow days

Regardless of whether Dowagiac students are enjoying their snow days or suffering from a prolonged bout of cabin ...

Dowagiac

‘Chieftainators’ prepare for first robotics contest

Dowagiac Union High School teachers are used to seeing all sorts of daily commotion in the hallways, be ...

Dowagiac

January Starfish story: Vickie Turczi

Vickie Turczi is an ordinary person who makes a difference each day for the students and staff at ...

Dowagiac Union Education

Sheriff Underwood supports SMC criminal justice students

Cass County Sheriff Joseph Underwood, of Cassopolis, established a $2,500 Southwestern Michigan College gift, the Law Enforcement and ...

Dowagiac

Students enjoy extended vacation

As Dowagiac residents spent the last few days digging their way out of the massive snowfall, one thing ...

Dowagiac

Overall fund balance sees decrease from last year

The overall fund balance of the Dowagiac school district decreased by nearly $1.2 million, according to a report ...

Dowagiac

Enrollment higher than anticipated at Union Schools

Student enrollment this year for the six schools within the Dowagiac Union School district exceeded expectations, according to ...

Dowagiac

DUHS freshmen recognized for good grades

For most teenagers, earning good grades in school can be a challenging endeavor, especially while trying to learn ...

Dowagiac Union Education

Students spend day off preparing for concert

While most children spent their Veteran’s Day hanging out with friends and playing the latest “Call of Duty” ...

Dowagiac

Band teacher wins award to fund project

The band director at Dowagiac Union Schools was one of 21 teachers to win an award and assistance ...

Dowagiac

Letter to the Editor: DUHS thanks businesses for homecoming fireworks

Dear Editor, Dowagiac Union High School’s student senate was approached with an idea for a new tradition, homecoming ...

Dowagiac

Students of the Month named, math curriculum assessed

A board of staff members is working to better the math curriculum at the Dowagiac Union School District. ...

Dowagiac

Sister Lakes School exceeds expectations

Michigan’s Department of Education presented Sister Lakes, a Dowagiac Union school, with reward status in “Beating the Odds” ...

Dowagiac

Dowagaic Booster Club calls for volunteers

The Dowagiac Fine Arts Booster Club is holding a special meeting to plan for the Young Americans who ...

Dowagiac

Dowagiac receives Division II rating at MSBOA Marching Festival

Dowagiac’s showtune performance had the crowd at this year’s sixth district Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association festival ...

Dowagiac

Moose Lodge offers scholarship opportunity to local high school students

The Dowagiac Moose Lodge 933 is offering an opportunity for high school students in Dowagiac and surrounding areas ...

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