NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026
To the qualified electors of River Valley School District in the County of Berrien, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT any qualified elector of the River Valley School District, who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of their City/Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at their City/Township Clerk’s Office or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to their City/Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration with their local clerk or at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 20, 2026.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL168.492) at their local City/Township Clerk’s office.
The following City and Township Clerks will be available to receive registrations on Election Day 7:00 AM-8:00 PM as well as indicated below:
BARODA TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Christina Price
9091 First Street, Baroda
269-422-2300 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sun, May 3 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
BUCHANAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Wendi Heyliger
15235 Main Street, Buchanan
269-695-6442 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon, Tues & Wed
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 & Sun, May 3 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Paula Dudiak
13535 Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert
269-469-1676 Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
(Closed 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
GALIEN TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Jennifer Richter
305 Kiley Drive, Galien
269-545-8143 Reg Hrs: By Appointment
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Miranda Companion
3220 Shawnee Road, Bridgman
269-465-6601 Reg Hrs: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs &
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 & Sun, May 3 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ORONOKO CHARTER TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Michelle Bolin
4583 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs
269-471-2824 Reg Hrs: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sun, May 3 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP (Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Michelle Hannon
17425 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo
269-469-1011 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
(Closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP CLERK: Marcie Miles
6810 US 12 , Three Oak
269-756-9801 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mon, Wed & Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WEESAW TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: River Valley School District Voters Only) CLERK: Erika Burcham
13518 State Street, New Troy
269-426-3002 Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mon-Wed
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION will be held at the precincts listed above on TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 For the purpose of voting on the following proposal(s):
RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
8 MILLS FOR 7 YEARS
FOR MILLAGE RESTORATION PURPOSES, IF NECESSARY
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of River Valley School District, 15480 Three Oaks Road, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128-9599, telephone: (269) 756-9541.
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact their City/Township Clerk.
Absentee ballots may be obtained from the clerk of the jurisdiction where you reside.
STACY LOAR-PORTER, BERRIEN COUNTY CLERK