No School Monday, May 25!

Dune Coast Baseball

Dune Coast Baseball and the New Buffalo Community Education Foundation are

partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corp on a crowdfunding grant

from the state of Michigan to build out the areas around the redesigned baseball/softball

complex. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $75,000 by July 17, the

project will be awarded a matching grant with funds made possible by MEDC’s Public

Spaces Community Places (PSCP) program. This project is utilizing the PSCP

Universal Design and Accessibility Funding Extension to access an additional $25,000

for projects that achieve universal design and accessibility in their public space. Funding

from this campaign will complete the playing field buildout with universally accessible

bleachers and grandstands with chair back seating behind home plate. This is an

investment in social infrastructure as we build a community gathering place where we

can support the aspirations of our young people. The complex will be home to the Red

Arrow Raiders teams as well as the Dune Coast collegiate summer team in the

Northwoods League. The field and grandstands will also be utilized by New Buffalo

Youth sports Pony League team which until this redesign did not have a field to play on

in the New Buffalo area.

How the match works:

Every dollar from a local donor moves the project closer to the goal. Cross the line by

July 17, and a state matching grant lands in New Buffalo. In other words, a contribution

to the Bison Field doesn’t just fund a bleacher: it pulls additional state dollars into the

project that wouldn’t otherwise be there. Individuals who donate $300 can have a

message inscribed on a permanent seat plate to go in the chairback section of the field.

For project details and to donate, please visit: www.patronicity.com/bison.

Official Dune Coast Baseball Site

PTO Information

The annual BISON SWAP is back! Donation boxes for gently used Bison & Raiders gear are at ALL THREE SCHOOLS now through the end of May. The PTO will wash & redistribute items FREE to elementary families next year. Drop off your outgrown spirit wear — it's a win for families & the planet!

BASE Updates

1. The running club FUN RUN is on Wednesday, May 27th @ 4:30. The starting location will be announced soon! We are running a different route here at the Elementary this year.

2. There is no Clay club or Resin art for the remainder of the trimester.

Community Fitness Nights at Petite Acres!

As many of you have heard, Petite Acres is opening its doors to the community and offering a variety of FREE community events throughout the summer!

Two special family-friendly fitness events are planned for:

July 15

September 9

These fun evenings will include movement, games, and activities for all ages — kids included! Hosted by local community member Joy McNay, the events are designed to encourage wellness, connection, and fun together as a community.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support this exciting new community space at Petite Acres

Facebook Media

Youtube

Education Counts Website Link

Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS)

Our schoolwide expectations for students are:

Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.

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Michigan Safe Storage Law

New Buffalo Educational Trust

Important Upcoming Dates

May 25- No School for Students

May 26- 5th Grade Field Trip to Sarrett Nature Center at 12:15

May 28 & 29- 5th Grade Camp

May 29- PreK & Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip

June 3- 5th Grade Step-Up Day to Middle School 10:00-2:00

Jume 4- 5th Grade Wax Museum at 1:30

June 5- Hats on Day

June 5- PTO Carnival 5:30-8:00

June 5- Last Day for PreK & Base

June 8- 1/2 Day for Students

June 9- 1/2 Day for Students (Last day of School!)

2025-2026 District Calendar

School Contact Information

Melissa Lijewski, Elementary Principal- mlijewski@nbas.org, (269) 469-6060

Jenna Wendel, Administrative Assistant- jwendel@nbas.org, (269) 469-6060

Renee Bowen, Student Services- rbowen@nbas.org, (269) 469-6069

Madeline Selby, BASE Director- mselby@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6062

Tom Whitsel, Transportation Director- twhitsel@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6009

Jacob Stella, Technology Director- techstaff@nbas.org, (269) 469-6020

Susan Martinic, Food Service Director- smartinic@nbas.org, (269) 469-6048

Mark German, Director of Operations- mgerman@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6018

Important Links

New Buffalo Elementary Website

New Buffalo Elementary Facebook

Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application

Food Service Menu

Annual Bullying Notice here

Contact information for all departments found here

NBES Mission and Vision Statement

Every student. Every day.

Bison Blurb

NBES Weekly Family Newsletter for May 22, 2026

No School Monday, May 25!

Dune Coast Baseball

PTO Information

BASE Updates

Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS)

Click on the logo to listen to WNBI Radio!

Important Upcoming Dates

2025-2026 District Calendar

School Contact Information

Important Links

NBES Mission and Vision Statement

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Dune Coast Baseball

PTO Information

BASE Updates

Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS)

Click on the logo to listen to WNBI Radio! Click on the logo to listen to WNBI Radio!

Important Upcoming Dates

2025-2026 District Calendar 2025-2026 District Calendar

School Contact Information

Important Links

NBES Mission and Vision Statement

No School Monday, May 25!

Click on the logo to listen to WNBI Radio!

2025-2026 District Calendar