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At New Buffalo Area Schools, we are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that every student has the best possible educational experience. One of the most important ways we gather feedback from our families is through the Studer Education Survey.

We are asking that you please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. Your feedback provides valuable insight into what we are doing well and where we can grow. The results directly influence our planning, decision-making, and school improvement efforts. Your honest input helps us strengthen communication, enhance student support, and build a positive school culture for all.

The survey is confidential and designed to give every family a voice. Whether your experiences have been positive, challenging, or somewhere in between, we truly want to hear from you. Every response makes a difference.

Please complete the survey by March 6, 2026. You can access it using the link below:

• New Buffalo Area Schools - Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey

To celebrate Black History Month in Spanish class, Mrs. Martinez introduced the Kindergarten students to one of her favorite poets, Amanda Gorman. Amanda Gorman is a young American poet and writer who believes that everyone can help make the world better. They read her children's book Change Sings: A Children's Anthem. In the book she encourages children to use their voices, be kind, and take small actions to create positive change in their communities.

End of Year Carnival is back!

Friday, June 5th — save the date!

Help with grade-level games or other activities.

CLICK HERE to share where you might like to jump in.
Full details and day-of sign-ups will be shared closer to the event.

Don't forget to order your 2025-2026 NBES yearbook! Orders are due by March 1. Use the link below to order.

https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/OdJokQc2L4BF15cWxH7wf6v4

• Half days next week - Thursday 3/5 & Friday 3/6: Please bring a cold lunch!
• 3rd Trimester Enrichment schedule is out, please click HERE!
• Parents/Guardians please click on the link below to take a short survey about the BASE program! Parent/Guardian Studer Survey BASE

• The next Science Olympiad is Friday, March 20

• The BASE Buckstore is open the last week of every month! Every student will be able to shop at the store that whole week using their BASE Bucks

• Now hiring Enrichment leaders for the 3rd trimester!

• Enrichment Leader Information

• 3rd Tri Enrichments

Facebook Media

Youtube

Education Counts Website Link

We need your help! If you have not already done so, please fill out this application. Students and the school receive many benefits from the completion of this application.

Students that qualify for scholarships for summer camp and field trips need to fill out this form. This is also needed for students that apply for Toys for Tots.

Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application

Our schoolwide expectations for students are:

Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.

Website for Parents to Enroll:

https://www.myschooldentist.com/NDNBMI_schsrm

March 5- 3rd Grade Mighty Acorns at 8:45

March 5- 1/2 day for students

March 6- 1/2 day for students end of 2nd trimester

March 6- Hats on Day

March 10- 1st Grade Field Trip to Discovery Zone Children's Museum

March 11- Kindergarten Field Trip to Bendix Woods

March 17- K-5th Grade Field Trip to Niles Movie Theater

March 19- PTO Chat in conference room after drop off

March 20- Berrien RESA Playgroup at 10:00

March 25- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Spring Music Concert 6:00 pm

March 30-April 3- Spring Break

April 6- No School for Students

April 7- School Resumes

April 8- PTO Meeting at 4:00 in elementary media center

April 17- 4th Grade Mighty Acorns at 1:00 pm

April 17- Popcorn Day

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

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

Every student. Every day.