Bison Blurb

New Buffalo Elementary School is ranked #34 in Michigan Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report for 2026. This ranking is out of 1,475 elementary schools in Michigan that were ranked by U.S news.

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, January 15 from 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00. Please sign up using the this link. You may also sign up to conference with other staff members such as Mrs. Lijewski, Mrs. Teed, or the specialist teachers.

Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16 will be half days of school for students. If your child will be attending Base on the 1/2 days they will need to have lunch. Dismissal time is noon on half days of school. There is no school for students on Monday, January 19.

The monthly PTO chat has been moved to January 22 right after school drop off in the elementary conference room. The next PTO board meeting will take place on January 29 at 4:00 in the elementary media center.

We hope to see you there!

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.

• Girls on the Run registration is now open! Please view the link for registration & information.
• GOTR Flyer

• Card Club is on Tuesday, January 13th.
• Science Olympiad practice is on Friday, January 23rd.
• Thursday & Friday are half days - BASE is open from 12 - 6pm.
• Please remember to pack a cold lunch for your child if they are coming to BASE!

• Reminder for all youth basketball drop off & pick up - Please enter through Door 24 for all practices (behind lower El entrance)
• Please view the 2nd trimester enrichment schedule to see what's being offered at BASE
• Enrichment Schedule

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New Buffalo Area Schools is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all students. As part of this commitment, we are partnering with local law enforcement to help ensure our schools remain nicotine and drug-free. This year, our schools will conduct planned safety sweeps with specially trained detection dogs. These sweeps will include hallways and lockers. We want to assure you that these measures are preventative in nature and are being implemented to reinforce our school community’s shared expectation of a safe and drug-free learning environment.

Thank you for your support as we continue to prioritize the well-being of our students. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the school office.

January 15- 1/2 day for students- Parent Teacher Conference 1:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00

January 16- 1/2 day for students

January 16- 5th Grade Mighty Acorns 10:10

January 19- No school for Students- Martin Luther King Jr Day

January 22- PTO chat right after drop off in elementary conference room

January 22- Family Fit Night 6:00-7:00

January 23- Berrien RESA Playgroup 10:00

January 23- Popcorn Day

January 29- PTO Board Meeting at 4:00 in elementary media center

January 30- 4th Grade Mighty Acorns at 1:00 pm

February 5- K-2nd Grade Ice Skating Trip 12:30-2:30

February 12- Valentine's Day Parties 2:30

February 14- No School For Students

February 16- No School For Students

February 18- 3rd-5th Grade Ice Skating Trip 11:45-3:00

February 20- Popcorn Day

February 20- 4th Grade field trip to Lansing

February 25- Artists & Authors Night 6:00-7:00

February 27- Donuts with Dudes 7:45 am

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

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Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application

Food Service Menu

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Contact information for all departments found here

Every student. Every day.