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
- Kë Gbéshmen Camp registration opens April 15, 2026 at 10am.
- Discovery Kit registration open now until April 30, 2026.
- College & Career Fair May 2, 2026 at 10am Family Activity Center/PHS 58620 Sink Rd. Dowagiac, MI
- Honoring our Graduates June 7, 2026 at 4pm, located at the Ribbon Town Event Center Four Winds South Bend.
2025-2026 Easy Access Forms:
- 2025 - 2026 Educational Records Release
- 2025 - 2026 Enrichment Application
- 2025 - 2026 Educational Excellence Initiative Application (EEI)
- 2025 - 2026 Special Request form
- 2025 - 2026 GED Application Packet
- Higher Education Assistance Program Application (HEAP)
- HEAP Policy
- W9 Form
- Homeschool Service Learning Project
- Tutoring Request
- Auxiliary Tutor Application
- Tutoring Policy
- PIE Fund Application
- Title VI ED 506 Form
Discovery Kit
Discovery Kit 2026 - Registration
The Discovery Kit registration has opened. The new registration for 2026 will close in 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 - Higher Education
(269) 783-2486
Kelsey Crampton, Education Generalist
(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