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 Education

The mission of the Pokagon Band Department of Education is to provide opportunities to promote lifelong learning among all tribal citizens. The Education Department also provides educational services to other Native Americans in the ten-county service area who are attending public schools.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

  • The current 2024-2025 academic year ends on June 30th, 2025. 

    The following items must be submitted by then to qualify for the current year

    • Educational Records Release
    • Enrichment program
    • Special Request
    • Tutoring
    • Educational Excellence Initiative (EEI)
  • 2025 Discovery Kit pick up
    • June 2 - June 6 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Boys and Girls Club
    • June 9 - August 1 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
      • Ages 6-17
  • Kë Gbéshmen
    • Week 1 | June 16 - 18 | 3-Day Camp | Ages 13-17 (OVERNIGHT OPTION)
    • Week 2 | June 23 or June 24 | One day only | Ages 5-6
    • Week 3 | July 8 - 10 | 3-Day Camp | Ages 10-12
    • Week 4 | July 14 - 15 or July 16 - 17 | 2-Day Camp | Ages 7-9

2024 - 2025 academic year forms: 

2025-2026 academic year forms: 

Discovery Kit

The Discovery Kit registration has closed for the current 2024- 2025 academic year.  The new registration for 2026 will open in March. Discovery Kits are an age-appropriate assortment of games, activities, and toys that keep youth engaged during the summer months. Kits are educational, focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) subjects.

An Educational Records Release must be on file or received by the registration deadline to have a kit ordered.

Staff

Cathy Stone, Director
(269) 462-4223

Erica Pye, Education Generalist - Higher Education
(269) 783-2486

Kristie Bussler, Educational Resource Specialist
(269) 462-4222

Susan Doyle, Educational Associate
(269) 462-4229

Skye Wallin, Records & Information Coordinator
(269) 462-4202

Marisela Goodrich, College & Career Readiness Associate
(269) 266-3491

Vacant, Title VI Academic Advisor
(269) 782-0887

Dave Janicki, WAY Teaching Assistant
(269) 519-6561

Contact Information
58620 Sink Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-0887 | Fax: (269) 782-0985

General Education
Edu@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Higher Education
DOE.HEAP@PokagonBand-nsn.gov