Attention Middle Schoolers!
Cheerleading tryouts are Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20 and 21 at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Cafeteria after school until 4 p.m. Those who want to try out must attend both days, and have a physical on file.
Cheerleading tryouts are Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20 and 21 at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Cafeteria after school until 4 p.m. Those who want to try out must attend both days, and have a physical on file.

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Soccer team for winning the first round of districts last night vs. Eau Claire! The shut out their opponent 8-0. The second game will be at Brandywine on Tuesday, October 20 at 5 p.m.

Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Picture retakes will be Thursday, October 22 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Order online at inter-state.com/order with code: 0646KSD.

Our Kindergarteners got to take a fun field trip to Amazing Acres last week and celebrate all things Fall!

Consider taking this survey for Corewell Health, to make sure your voice is heard to help build a healthier future for Southwest Michigan communities. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8965187/2026-community-survey

Bond Project Update! We’re making incredible progress across our facilities.
Merritt Gym
-Hydration Ready: Drinking fountains are now installed and operational!
-Climate Control: The rooftop HVAC unit has been successfully placed.
-Court Ready: The new flooring is down, and the court paint is complete!
-Next Steps: Final cleaning is scheduled for October 16.
CTE Building
-Top Covered: Roof installation is 100% complete!
-Framing Up: Interior wall work is officially underway.
-Groundwork: Concrete grading is currently in progress.
-Coming Soon: Exterior siding will start going up very soon!
Thank you to our community for your continued support as we build better spaces for our students thanks to the passing of the 2024 Bond! Stay tuned for more progress updates.
Merritt Gym
-Hydration Ready: Drinking fountains are now installed and operational!
-Climate Control: The rooftop HVAC unit has been successfully placed.
-Court Ready: The new flooring is down, and the court paint is complete!
-Next Steps: Final cleaning is scheduled for October 16.
CTE Building
-Top Covered: Roof installation is 100% complete!
-Framing Up: Interior wall work is officially underway.
-Groundwork: Concrete grading is currently in progress.
-Coming Soon: Exterior siding will start going up very soon!
Thank you to our community for your continued support as we build better spaces for our students thanks to the passing of the 2024 Bond! Stay tuned for more progress updates.
The Pride of Brandywine did it again! They received a Division 1 rating last night at the MSBOA District Band Festival.
The show theme this year is Tapestry: 250 of US. It's a beautiful culmination of America and its history! Congratulations to our musicians! Go Bobcats!
The show theme this year is Tapestry: 250 of US. It's a beautiful culmination of America and its history! Congratulations to our musicians! Go Bobcats!




Athletic Events Reminder!
We love when our familes come out to support our sports teams. Please remember when doing so that elementary and middle school age children should be accompanied by an adult.
Thank you for showing your support for our community!
We love when our familes come out to support our sports teams. Please remember when doing so that elementary and middle school age children should be accompanied by an adult.
Thank you for showing your support for our community!

Happy National School Lunch Week! Shoutout to our incredible food service team for serving up healthy, delicious meals every day.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.




Our 5th graders got an exciting, hands-on presentation from Semco Gas last week! Students learned all about how energy works and simple, effective ways to conserve it at home.
To help put their new knowledge into action, every student received a special energy-efficiency kit packed with items to help reduce energy and water use right in their own homes.
Huge thanks to Semco Gas for empowering our students to make a bright, sustainable difference!
To help put their new knowledge into action, every student received a special energy-efficiency kit packed with items to help reduce energy and water use right in their own homes.
Huge thanks to Semco Gas for empowering our students to make a bright, sustainable difference!

Stop by the Title I Table at Parent Teacher Conferences next week on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22 at both Brandywine and Merritt Elementary. Our staff will be on site to help you support reading at home.


October is National Bullying Prevention Month!
One out of every five students report being bullied. Encourage your child to be a friend, not a bully.
One out of every five students report being bullied. Encourage your child to be a friend, not a bully.

Last week, Brandywine Elementary raised money for the ROAR Store Cart with Tattoo-A-Teacher! Mrs. Weglowski was the teacher with the most tattoos - 87 total!

Our second graders are learning about Early Asian Civilizations in their latest CKLA unit! Last week, they learned how silk is made and were tasked with creating a "how to" booklet!
Here is a look at what they are learning in this unit:
-Learning how the Indus, Ganges, Yellow (Huang He), and Yangtze Rivers helped early communities grow and thrive.
-Discovering amazing early contributions like silk, paper, and iconic landmarks like the Great Wall of China!
- Listening to classic stories and myths that teach important lessons and shed light on ancient beliefs.
Here is a look at what they are learning in this unit:
-Learning how the Indus, Ganges, Yellow (Huang He), and Yangtze Rivers helped early communities grow and thrive.
-Discovering amazing early contributions like silk, paper, and iconic landmarks like the Great Wall of China!
- Listening to classic stories and myths that teach important lessons and shed light on ancient beliefs.
Here's what's happening this week at Brandywine Community Schools!
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 14 is a two hour late start. School will begin two hours later to allow for staff professional development.

Our Bobcats showed off their style yesterday and celebrated Hat Day as part of Homecoming Week! From fun and funky to cool and creative, our students brought their hat game and school spirit!








This Week in Photos!

Meet Melissa Foster, Principal at Brandywine Elementary!
Mrs. Foster is celebrating her 3rd year at Brandywine.
Throughout high school and college, her summer job was working as a Michigan State Parks Nature Guide for state park campgrounds!
Thank you, Mrs. Foster, for guiding our young Bobcats and making Brandywine Elementary a wonderful place to learn!
Mrs. Foster is celebrating her 3rd year at Brandywine.
Throughout high school and college, her summer job was working as a Michigan State Parks Nature Guide for state park campgrounds!
Thank you, Mrs. Foster, for guiding our young Bobcats and making Brandywine Elementary a wonderful place to learn!
Merritt Picture Day is Thursday, October 15!
Order online at inter-state.com/order with code: 0655FXT.
Order online at inter-state.com/order with code: 0655FXT.

