The first day of school is August 31! It will be a half day for K-6 and a full day for MSHS.
Bell Schedules: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bell-schedules
Bell Schedules: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bell-schedules
Say hello to all things Brandywine! Download our app today! Within the Brandywine app, you can sign up for our communications platform, Rooms.
Rooms is your one place for school messages, updates, and more! You can access Rooms via the web or your district's mobile app. You should receive an invite to join. Find out about all things Rooms: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/rooms-support
Email info@brandywinebobcats.org for questions or troubleshooting.
4 days before the first day of school!
Brainstorm a quick rotation of favorite, easy-to-pack lunches and snacks. Stock the pantry with Grab-and-Go options so morning prep takes under 5 minutes.
Brainstorm a quick rotation of favorite, easy-to-pack lunches and snacks. Stock the pantry with Grab-and-Go options so morning prep takes under 5 minutes.
Monday, August 31 is the first day of school! It will be a half day for K-6 and a full day for MSHS.
Bell Schedules:
Merritt Elementary
Full Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Half Day: 8:30a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Late Start: 10:30 a.m.- 3:25 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary
Full Day: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Half Day: 8:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Late Start: 10:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Middle / Senior High School
Full Day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Half Day: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Late Start: 9:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Bell Schedules:
Merritt Elementary
Full Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Half Day: 8:30a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Late Start: 10:30 a.m.- 3:25 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary
Full Day: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Half Day: 8:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Late Start: 10:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Middle / Senior High School
Full Day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Half Day: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Late Start: 9:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
5 days before the first day of school!
Designate a quiet, well-lit desk or table space for homework.
Designate a quiet, well-lit desk or table space for homework.
We are excited to announce the Brandywine Bobcat Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees!
Tom Miller, 1980
Kelli Zache Martin, 2006
Kendra Zache, 2008
Andrew Duckett, 2014
Mike Nate, Coach
Congratulations to this year's inductees! The Athletic Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Brandywine Education Foundation. Visit brandywineforlife.org to find out more.
Tom Miller, 1980
Kelli Zache Martin, 2006
Kendra Zache, 2008
Andrew Duckett, 2014
Mike Nate, Coach
Congratulations to this year's inductees! The Athletic Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Brandywine Education Foundation. Visit brandywineforlife.org to find out more.
Don't forget the school supplies!
Merritt Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/mes/page/supply-list
Brandywine Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/bes/page/supply-list
Merritt Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/mes/page/supply-list
Brandywine Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/bes/page/supply-list
6 days before school starts!
Pick a specific spot near the entry or bedroom (a hook, bin, or tray) dedicated only to backpacks, shoes, and jacket storage. Getting this habit in place early prevents missing keys and bags later.
Pick a specific spot near the entry or bedroom (a hook, bin, or tray) dedicated only to backpacks, shoes, and jacket storage. Getting this habit in place early prevents missing keys and bags later.
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School will have Picture Day on the first day of school - Monday, August 31.
Order Online at Inter-State.com/order with code: 0646KPT (after picture day)
Order Online at Inter-State.com/order with code: 0646KPT (after picture day)
It's Opening Day!
We welcomed back our staff this morning. Thank you to our partners who attended and helped us provide breakfast for staff:
*Equitable
*MEEMIC - Hagen Agency
*Honor Credit Union
*Withers Insurance Group - Horace Mann
*AFLAC
*United Way of Southwest Michigan
A special shoutout goes out to 2nd & Main for providing fresh coffee and pastries for our staff to enjoy.
Go Bobcats!
We welcomed back our staff this morning. Thank you to our partners who attended and helped us provide breakfast for staff:
*Equitable
*MEEMIC - Hagen Agency
*Honor Credit Union
*Withers Insurance Group - Horace Mann
*AFLAC
*United Way of Southwest Michigan
A special shoutout goes out to 2nd & Main for providing fresh coffee and pastries for our staff to enjoy.
Go Bobcats!
7 days before the first day of school!
Practice the morning travel route at actual school time — whether driving, walking to the bus stop, or biking.
Practice the morning travel route at actual school time — whether driving, walking to the bus stop, or biking.
8 days before the first day of school!
Head out (or order online) for missing supplies, lunch boxes, and a sturdy water bottle. Involve students in choosing a few items so they feel ownership and excitement.
Head out (or order online) for missing supplies, lunch boxes, and a sturdy water bottle. Involve students in choosing a few items so they feel ownership and excitement.
9 days before the first day of school!
Gather lingering school supplies from last year before buying new stuff. Dump everything on a table, test markers, clean out the backpack, and make a list of only what you actually need.
Reminder to incoming 7th and 8th graders!
Volleyball tryouts are August 24-26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Main Gym. You must attend each day and have a current physical on file.
Questions? Contact Coach Sara Paul at spaul@brandywinebobcats.org.
Volleyball tryouts are August 24-26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Main Gym. You must attend each day and have a current physical on file.
Questions? Contact Coach Sara Paul at spaul@brandywinebobcats.org.
The countdown is on! We have 10 days before school starts!
Start shifting bedtime and wake-up times by 15–30 minutes earlier each day to prepare for the schedule change!
Start shifting bedtime and wake-up times by 15–30 minutes earlier each day to prepare for the schedule change!
Open Houses will be next week!
Merritt Elementary
Kindergarten and DK: Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
GSRP: Wednesday, August 26, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
1st and 2nd Grades: Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary
3rd Grade Open House: Monday, August 24, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
4th - 6th Grade Open House: Wednesday, August 26, 6 - 7 p.m.
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School
7th Grade Open House, Wednesday, August 26, 4 - 6 p.m.
We need all families to complete the Education Benefits form. Doing this will secure important resources such as staff, curriculum, and mental health support for our students. In fact, we risk losing over $1.6 million in funding if these forms are not filled out.
Families, please fill out the form by October 1. The form can be found here and takes 5 minutes to complete: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
Families, please fill out the form by October 1. The form can be found here and takes 5 minutes to complete: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
Attention Bobcat Families and Community Members!
Your partnership is essential to your student's success. Please join us for an open community conversation focused on supporting student learning, encouraging positive behavior, and building a supportive school discipline framework.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 10-11 a.m. OR 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Middle/High School Media Center
We value your insight and look forward to collaborating on ways we can help our students thrive together.
Your partnership is essential to your student's success. Please join us for an open community conversation focused on supporting student learning, encouraging positive behavior, and building a supportive school discipline framework.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 10-11 a.m. OR 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Middle/High School Media Center
We value your insight and look forward to collaborating on ways we can help our students thrive together.
The first ever audition clinic for our musical program was a success! The students blew the directors away with their talents.
This year's musical is Roald Dahl's Matilda!
This year's musical is Roald Dahl's Matilda!
There will be a Service Academy Information Session on Monday, August 24 in Portage, Michigan. Learn more about the admission requirements, academic and military life, career opportunities, the congressional nomination process, and more.
Contact Corbin Smith at corbin.smith@mail.house.gov for more information.
Contact Corbin Smith at corbin.smith@mail.house.gov for more information.
