K - 12 Programs

The overall mission of the Pokagon K-12 Service is to provide resources and opportunities to enrich the academic development of all Pokagon youth.  Services are also available for Native American children who are citizens of other federally recognized tribes and are living in the 10 county service area.

Annual enrollment into the Pokagon K-12 programs begins each year in August and continues throughout the school year. Funding for the K-12 programs is supported through tribal funds and from federal grants from the Johnson O'Malley Program (Bureau of Indian Education) and the Title VII Program (Office of Indian Education).

If you are in the 10 county: (Michigan) Allegan, Berrien, Cass and Van Buren or (Indiana) Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph.  You need to complete the JOM Application and the Title VII Form.  If you are outside the 10 county or are attending a private school you need to complete the OTC Application.

Homework Help

Every Tuesday and Thursday  

The Pokagon Department of Education will provide on-site homework help for all JOM and Pokagon families. No appointment needed, just drop in!  

Hartford Red Arrow Elementary Library 

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

Dowagiac Pokagon Band Department of Education 

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Mishawaka Office, 310 W McKinley Avenue 

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 

Parents must stay in the building. Questions? Please call the Pokagon Department of Education at (269) 782-0887.