New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting Regular Session, Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education TRUTH IN TAXATION AND 2026-2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET HEARING Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2026-2027 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6 o’clock p.m., at 1112 E. Clay Street, New Buffalo, Michigan, the Board of Education of New Buffalo Area Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2026-2027 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2026-2027 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2026-2027 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 1112 E. Clay Street, New Buffalo, Michigan and/or available online at: www.nbas.org.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Vanessa Thun
Secretary
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED 2026-2027 BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6 o’clock p.m., at 1112 E. Clay Street, New Buffalo, Michigan, the Board of Education of New Buffalo Area Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2026-2027 budget.
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2026-2027 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2026-2027 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 1112 E. Clay Street, New Buffalo, Michigan and/or available online at: www.nbas.org.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.
Vanessa Thun
Secretary
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)
The athletic field dedication ceremony today is being POSTPONED to Tuesday April 7 due to impending weather this afternoon. On April 7, we will have a short ceremony before the game with a couple of short speeches follow by youth activities in between the two contests. We will still plan on having the food truck available along with concessions on April 7. See you then!
New Buffalo Area Schools
Summer Day Camp 2026
Camp Dates: July 6 - July 31
Summer Day Camp 2026
Camp Dates: July 6 - July 31
New Buffalo Day Camp 2026
We're Hiring
Camp Dates: July 6 - July 31
We're Hiring
Camp Dates: July 6 - July 31
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Get ready to click your heels and join us for a spectacular journey to Oz! Our talented students are bringing The Wizard of Oz to life, and you won’t want to miss it!
Performance Dates & Times:
• Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
From munchkins to emerald dreams, this enchanting production is filled with music, adventure, and heart. Bring your family and friends and come support our amazing performers as they travel somewhere over the rainbow!
There’s no place like our school stage—see you in Oz!
Get ready to click your heels and join us for a spectacular journey to Oz! Our talented students are bringing The Wizard of Oz to life, and you won’t want to miss it!
Performance Dates & Times:
• Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
From munchkins to emerald dreams, this enchanting production is filled with music, adventure, and heart. Bring your family and friends and come support our amazing performers as they travel somewhere over the rainbow!
There’s no place like our school stage—see you in Oz!
PUBLIC NOTICE/NEWS RELEASE New Buffalo Area Schools is accepting students for the Bison Beginners pre-kindergarten program and kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year.
It is helpful to know how many students we will have as we begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year. If you believe your child will qualify for either the Bison Beginners pre-kindergarten program or for kindergarten, please contact the elementary school office at 269-469-6060 so we can make sure your student is on our enrollment list. You can also email the elementary school’s administrative assistant Jenna Wendel at jwendel@nbas.org. Please contact the office by Monday, April 6, 2026. You will need to include the following information: child’s name, birth date, parent/guardian name, address, phone number and email address.
BISON BEGINNERS Parents/guardians that have children who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2026 are able to register their child for the Bison Beginners pre-kindergarten program. The program offers both half-day (a.m. only) or full-day sessions. Enrollment is limited to 25 students.
KINDERGARTEN Parents/guardians with students that will be five years old on or before September 1, 2026 are able to register their child for the full-day kindergarten program.
SCHOOL OF CHOICE AND TUITION If you do not reside in the New Buffalo Area Schools district but do live in Michigan, you are welcome to apply for the School of Choice program. Tuition is also an available enrollment option for students living out-of-state. Information and applications for both programs are on our district’s website: https://www.nbas.org/o/nbas/page/school-of-choice-and-tuition-students.
HEARING/VISION/DENTAL SCREENING Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students planning to attend New Buffalo Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year will be able to have a hearing, vision and dental screening performed by the Berrien County Health Department on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 2:45-6:00 pm at New Buffalo Elementary. Appointments (15 minutes) are required - please call or email the school office to schedule. This screening is required by the state of Michigan for kindergarten and highly encouraged by our district for pre-kindergarten. Please bring your student’s birth certificate (original or a copy), student’s immunization record and parent/guardian picture ID.
If you will not be attending the health screening on April 28, please contact the Berrien County Health Department at 269-926-7121, extension 5293 to schedule an appointment or visit their website for more information: Dental Hearing & Vision Screening | Berrien County, MI.
It is helpful to know how many students we will have as we begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year. If you believe your child will qualify for either the Bison Beginners pre-kindergarten program or for kindergarten, please contact the elementary school office at 269-469-6060 so we can make sure your student is on our enrollment list. You can also email the elementary school’s administrative assistant Jenna Wendel at jwendel@nbas.org. Please contact the office by Monday, April 6, 2026. You will need to include the following information: child’s name, birth date, parent/guardian name, address, phone number and email address.
BISON BEGINNERS Parents/guardians that have children who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2026 are able to register their child for the Bison Beginners pre-kindergarten program. The program offers both half-day (a.m. only) or full-day sessions. Enrollment is limited to 25 students.
KINDERGARTEN Parents/guardians with students that will be five years old on or before September 1, 2026 are able to register their child for the full-day kindergarten program.
SCHOOL OF CHOICE AND TUITION If you do not reside in the New Buffalo Area Schools district but do live in Michigan, you are welcome to apply for the School of Choice program. Tuition is also an available enrollment option for students living out-of-state. Information and applications for both programs are on our district’s website: https://www.nbas.org/o/nbas/page/school-of-choice-and-tuition-students.
HEARING/VISION/DENTAL SCREENING Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students planning to attend New Buffalo Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year will be able to have a hearing, vision and dental screening performed by the Berrien County Health Department on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 2:45-6:00 pm at New Buffalo Elementary. Appointments (15 minutes) are required - please call or email the school office to schedule. This screening is required by the state of Michigan for kindergarten and highly encouraged by our district for pre-kindergarten. Please bring your student’s birth certificate (original or a copy), student’s immunization record and parent/guardian picture ID.
If you will not be attending the health screening on April 28, please contact the Berrien County Health Department at 269-926-7121, extension 5293 to schedule an appointment or visit their website for more information: Dental Hearing & Vision Screening | Berrien County, MI.
Field Dedication Celebration
March 26, 2026 6:00 p.m.
March 26, 2026 6:00 p.m.
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Cafeteria.
Congratulations to all the participants of the New Buffalo Middle School Winter Chess Tournament! With over 24 students and staff joining in, this event was a fantastic display of strategy, skill, and sportsmanship. All games were played during lunch. Thank you for making it a memorable and exciting competition—well done, everyone! All students are encouraged and invited to sign up for our NBMS Spring Tournament starting in April.
Congratulations to Graham Rodgers for winning 1st place and Caleb Noff winning 2nd place in the tournament!
Congratulations to Graham Rodgers for winning 1st place and Caleb Noff winning 2nd place in the tournament!
Enjoy a night out while supporting a great cause!
Join us Thursday, March 12 at Hummingbird Lounge for a Charity Night benefiting the World Travel Club. When you come in for dinner, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to help support students and their travel opportunities.
New Buffalo Area Schools
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Baseball Field Retaining Wall & Site Demolition
New Buffalo Area Schools will be on a 2 hour delay today Monday, February 23, 2026 due to snow conditions.
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the PAC
As we move through the end of Winter, I’m grateful for the energy, care, and teamwork happening across New Buffalo Area Schools every day.
In this newsletter, you’ll see updates on how we’re supporting student well-being and school culture!
Read our Winter Newsletter update here: https://app.smore.com/n/8ktbn
New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education Meeting, Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. in the PAC
