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.

First graders took the time to learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s message: love. They had a great time discussing, questioning, and thinking about Martin Luther King Jr. and his accomplishments. Then they did a craft to celebrate his beautiful quote, “I decided to stick with love.”

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

Learning that your child is facing a bully can trigger a whirlwind of emotions—anger, fear, and deep sadness are all completely valid reactions. It’s only natural to feel protective when your child’s well-being is at stake. However, the best way to support them is to process those feelings first so you can pivot toward a clear, strategic action plan.

Visit this website for some more tips.

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

• Science Olympiad Practice date: Friday, February 6th which has been rescheduled

  from the February 20th date

• The next Card Club is Tuesday, February 10th

• The rescheduled Science Olympiad date is Friday, February 20th

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

• 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

Facebook Media

Youtube

Education Counts Website Link

Website for Parents to Enroll:

https://www.myschooldentist.com/NDNBMI_schsrm

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.

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

February 6- Popcorn Day

February 12- Valentine's Day Parties 2:30

February 13- No School For Students

February 16- No School For Students

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

February 20- 4th Grade field trip to Lansing

February 20- Berrien RESA Playgroup at 10:00

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

February 27- Donuts with Dudes 7:45 am

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 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

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.