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
- October 17th, 12pm - 2pm, Open to Public College & Career Fair at the Family Activity Center FAC (PHS)
2026-2027 Easy Access Forms:
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- 2026 - 2027 Educational Records Release
- Title VI ED 506 Form (2026-2027 form will be posted in September)
- 2026 - 2027 Enrichment Application
- 2026 - 2027 Educational Excellence Initiative Application (EEI) (starts September 1, 2026)
- 2026 - 2027 Special Request form
- 2026- 2027 GED Application Packet
- W9 Form( opens in new tab)
- Tutoring Request
- Tutoring Policy
- Tutoring Selection & Acknowledgement Form
- Auxiliary Tutor Application
- Homeschool Service-Learning Project
- HEAP Policy
- Higher Education Assistance Program Application (HEAP)
- PIE Fund Application
- Tutoring Flyer
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Discovery Kit
The Discovery Kit registration has closed for 2026 on April 30th. 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 - PIE program
(269) 783-2486
Kelsey Crampton, Education Generalist - HEAP
(269) 519-0771
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
JT Laraway, Elementary Education Specialist
(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