DeTour Area Schools

Late bus after school today. Students will be arriving home a little late this afternoon. We had a late field trip bus coming back from the Sault. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Islanders varsity boy's basketball team lost a tough game to Alanson this evening, 50 to 46.

The Islanders JV boy's basketball team came up with a big victory tonight against Alanson. Final score 76 to 40. Go Islanders!

At Drummond Island Elementary, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating exceptional leadership among our students. Exceptional leaders are those who consistently embody the values of integrity, responsibility and personal growth. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive school community and recognizing outstanding behavior as an integral part of that commitment. Through this process, we strive to inspire all of our students to uphold community values, and help contribute to a prosperous school community. Pictured below are students who have done just that:

Good morning! This is a quick reminder that there will only a 5th grade boys elementary game here in DeTour against Engadine. Tip-off is 10:00. We hope to see you there!!!

Please see below as our most updated version of the Girls and Boys Basketball schedules through the holiday break.

We have a change in our boy's basketball schedule. The game against Alpena on January 9 has been MOVED to Monday, December 18th. The game is still in DeTour and the start time for JV is 4:30. Have a great day...GO ISLANDERS!

The annual Elks Shootout was held today in Cedarville. Congratulations to all of those who participated and the winners who will be moving on to the next round.

Good Morning, Islanders! Terrific win from our boys last night against a tough Kalkaska team...keep it going at Mackinaw City tonight! Posted is next week's practice and game schedule. Note that the girls game on Friday is Varsity only. Have a great weekend...GO ISLANDERS!!!

We have had some questions about this weekend's Varsity Boys Basketball tournament at Mackinaw City. Our boys will be playing Gaylord St. Mary's at 5:30 on Friday, which will then determine what time they play on Saturday. Saturday will be either 1:00 or 3:00.

Please mark your calendars of the following basketball schedule change...the boys game on 12/18 and the girls game on 12/21 have been canceled. We are actively working to find new opponents. If and when we do, we will let you know. GO ISLANDERS!!!

Due to scheduling conflicts, we have had to move the Boys Elementary game against Pickford from tomorrow, November 30, to Wednesday, December 6. Game will still be played in DeTour and start time is 5:00. Elementary practice is still tonight at 4:00 at Drummond Elementary and there will be no practice tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.

Good afternoon, Islanders! Because of transportation issues, tonight's game against Kalkaska will be played TOMORROW, November 30th...same time and location. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.

The boys basketball game against Kalkaska that was canceled tonight has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 29...in Cedarville...JV tip-off 5:00. GO ISLANDERS!!!

The boys basketball game against Kalkaska that was canceled tonight has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 29...in Cedarville...JV tip-off 5:00. GO ISLANDERS!!!

Tonight's (11/28/23) boy's JV/V basketball game vs. Kalkaska has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions below the bridge. Rescheduled date to be determined. Varsity boy's basketball practice will be today (11/28/23) @ 3:00pm in Cedarville. JV boy's will begin @ 3:30pm in Cedarville. Girl's basketball practice times remain the same.

Sophomore holiday hallway decorations!

Christmas decorating for elementary PBIS with the help of Mrs. Livingston and her fearless 6th graders

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On behalf of the DATA Elementary Parent Volunteer Group, we invite you to participate in our upcoming Eat, Drink & Be Giving (formerly the Festival of Lights) Fundraiser. This successful fundraiser has helped raise money to support the DATA Elementary students in several ways including field trips, classroom activities and student celebrations. This year’s fundraiser will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The DeTour Passage Museum will be offering Breakfast with Santa while the PVG will hold their Chance Auction Fundraiser. If you would like to provide an item for the chance auction, or donate in any way, please reach out to one of the PVG members and we will be happy to coordinate your donation. PVG Member's contact information is as follows: Hillary Galarowic, 906-440-2289 Lindsey McGuire, 906-322-5480, and Jen Postula, 906-440-4578; please text or call any of those numbers. The support of local business and individuals is the backbone of our small community and does not go unnoticed. We appreciate your generosity in support of our DATA Elementary.