The CTE center project and the Merritt gym construction are moving along! The footings have been poured at the CTE building and the walls are up at Merritt gym.
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
Brandywine Community Schools is looking for better ways to communicate and be transparent with the greater Brandywine community, families, staff, and students. In order to do so, we are taking a temperature check on what you want to know and how you want to receive it. We are dedicated to transparent communication. Please respond to this survey by August 15.
https://forms.gle/94Pjkw8QDd9KJvkn7
https://forms.gle/94Pjkw8QDd9KJvkn7
Last Thursday, our Superintendent Amanda Lezotte had the opportunity to be the guest speaker at the Niles District Library for Summer Story Time!
She thoroughly enjoyed reading a shorter version of The Lorax and talking with the kids about how it is important to take care of the Earth so the Earth can keep taking care of of us.
She thoroughly enjoyed reading a shorter version of The Lorax and talking with the kids about how it is important to take care of the Earth so the Earth can keep taking care of of us.
We have free backpacks for all students! Thank you to a generous donation from Costco, we will have FREE backpacks available for pick-up at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Fall Sports will have picture day on Tuesday, August 18.
Senior Banners: 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Tennis: 2:30 - 2:40 p.m.
Golf: 2:40 - 2:50 p.m.
Soccer: 2:50 - 3 p.m.
JV Volleyball: 3 - 3:10 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball: 3:10 - 3:20 p.m.
Varsity Cheer: 3:20 - 3:30 p.m.
JV Cheer: 3:30 - 3:40 p.m.
Varsity Football: 3:40 - 3:50 p.m.
Cross Country: 3:50 - 4 p.m.
Band: 4 p.m.
A QR code for ordering will be provided when pictures are taken.
Senior Banners: 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Tennis: 2:30 - 2:40 p.m.
Golf: 2:40 - 2:50 p.m.
Soccer: 2:50 - 3 p.m.
JV Volleyball: 3 - 3:10 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball: 3:10 - 3:20 p.m.
Varsity Cheer: 3:20 - 3:30 p.m.
JV Cheer: 3:30 - 3:40 p.m.
Varsity Football: 3:40 - 3:50 p.m.
Cross Country: 3:50 - 4 p.m.
Band: 4 p.m.
A QR code for ordering will be provided when pictures are taken.
Sixth Grade Band Start-Ups are Monday, August 17! During start-ups, instruments will be issued, students will be taught how to put instruments together and how to be cared for, and students will be taught the basics of reading notes/rhythms.
9 - 10:15 a.m. FLUTES in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
9 - 10:15 a.m. TRUMPETS in HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ROOM
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CLARINETS in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. TROMBONES and BARITONES in HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ROOM
1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. SAXOPHONES in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. PERCUSSION in HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ROOM
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. FRENCH HORNS in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
For more information or questions, please contact Band Director Ruth Livengood at rlivengood@brandywinebobcats.org.
Attention incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders:
The Middle School Cross Country season begins on Monday, August 24.
We will be having practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (August 24, 26, and 27 from 3 - 4:30. Please meet at the track ready to practice. All athletes must have a current physical on file to participate.
On Tuesday, August 25 Bridgman is hosting a practice meet for middle school runners. The meet will take place at Lake Township Park which is located at 10801 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI. The meet starts at 3:30. All cross country runners are welcome to attend.
If you cannot make it the week of the 24, but still want to run cross country, you can join the team once school begins. Please contact Coach Brian McNamara at bmcnamara@brandywinebobcats.org if you have any questions.
The Middle School Cross Country season begins on Monday, August 24.
We will be having practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (August 24, 26, and 27 from 3 - 4:30. Please meet at the track ready to practice. All athletes must have a current physical on file to participate.
On Tuesday, August 25 Bridgman is hosting a practice meet for middle school runners. The meet will take place at Lake Township Park which is located at 10801 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI. The meet starts at 3:30. All cross country runners are welcome to attend.
If you cannot make it the week of the 24, but still want to run cross country, you can join the team once school begins. Please contact Coach Brian McNamara at bmcnamara@brandywinebobcats.org if you have any questions.
This Week!
Students who are incoming 7th–12th graders and interested in participating in the 2026–27 fall production of Matilda the Musical are invited (and encouraged) to attend our free audition clinic.
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM (Check-in begins at 8:40 AM)
📍 Brandywine Elementary School Gym
💲 No cost to attend
During the clinic, students will learn one company number from the show, explore characters, participate in theater activities, learn audition best practices, and complete their audition.
All new and returning performers are encouraged to participate. All students interested in participating in the musical should complete this audition form: https://bit.ly/4obECYq. Mrs. Amster will contact students who cannot attend the clinic with information about alternative audition arrangements. There is a place to indicate within the form.
Questions? Contact Musical Director Daysha Amster at damster@brandywinebobcats.org
Students who are incoming 7th–12th graders and interested in participating in the 2026–27 fall production of Matilda the Musical are invited (and encouraged) to attend our free audition clinic.
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM (Check-in begins at 8:40 AM)
📍 Brandywine Elementary School Gym
💲 No cost to attend
During the clinic, students will learn one company number from the show, explore characters, participate in theater activities, learn audition best practices, and complete their audition.
All new and returning performers are encouraged to participate. All students interested in participating in the musical should complete this audition form: https://bit.ly/4obECYq. Mrs. Amster will contact students who cannot attend the clinic with information about alternative audition arrangements. There is a place to indicate within the form.
Questions? Contact Musical Director Daysha Amster at damster@brandywinebobcats.org
Brandywine Community Schools is looking for better ways to communicate and be transparent with the greater Brandywine community, families, staff, and students. In order to do so, we are taking a temperature check on what you want to know and how you want to receive it. We are dedicated to transparent communication. Please respond to this survey by August 15.
https://forms.gle/94Pjkw8QDd9KJvkn7
https://forms.gle/94Pjkw8QDd9KJvkn7
If you are a new student attending Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, New Student Orientation is Monday, August 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Athletic events will be starting soon! Here are the ticket prices for the upcoming school year:
Family Passes (for immediate family) - $200 year
Adults - $7 High School Event
$5 Middle School Event
Senior Citizen Pass (65 years +) - Free (at gate or with Athletic Director)
Brandywine Students - Free
Children 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
Passes are good for only home events, except MHSAA tournaments.
Tickets can be bought with cash and/or credit.
Family Passes (for immediate family) - $200 year
Adults - $7 High School Event
$5 Middle School Event
Senior Citizen Pass (65 years +) - Free (at gate or with Athletic Director)
Brandywine Students - Free
Children 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
Passes are good for only home events, except MHSAA tournaments.
Tickets can be bought with cash and/or credit.
We have free backpacks for Brandywine students! Thank you to a generous donation from Costco, we will have FREE backpacks available for pick-up beginning August 11 at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Berrien Community Foundation will be hosting Backpacks for Good on Thursday, August 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Niles High School! This program is open to students attending Niles and Brandywine Community Schools. There will be a backpack and school supply giveaway, food pantry, and more. For more information, visit www.berriencommunity.org.
Here are the School Supply Lists for next year!
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
Attention 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.
We want to officially welcome Ms. Amanda Lezotte as our new Superintendent! Her tenure as Superintendent has officially begun. Read her message to the community: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/superintendent
Project update!
The hallways at Brandywine may be quiet, but just outside the buildings, big things are happening! This summer, construction started on both the Career & Technical Education Center and the new Merritt Elementary gymnasium addition. The first two pictures are the CTE center and the last two are at Merritt.
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
The hallways at Brandywine may be quiet, but just outside the buildings, big things are happening! This summer, construction started on both the Career & Technical Education Center and the new Merritt Elementary gymnasium addition. The first two pictures are the CTE center and the last two are at Merritt.
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
Our cross country teams have been working hard to prepare for this year's fall season! There are still a few weeks of summer conditioning left for any students in grades 6-12 who want to join in on the fun, Monday through Thursday at 9 a.m. For students who may be interested, but are unable to come in the summer months, please be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks.
For any questions, please contact Jen Murray at jmurray@brandywinebobcats.org
For any questions, please contact Jen Murray at jmurray@brandywinebobcats.org
Berrien Community Foundation will be hosting Backpacks for Good on Thursday, August 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Niles High School! This program is open to students attending Niles and Brandywine Community Schools. There will be a backpack and school supply giveaway, food pantry, and more. For more information, visit www.berriencommunity.org.
The Brandywine Jazz Band invites you to attend the Brandywine Jazz Collective - a Jazz Band comprised of current and former Brandywine students and special guests. This event raises funds for the Brandywine Band program.
The Jazz Cafe will take place THIS Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 18 and younger.
We hope to see you there!
The Jazz Cafe will take place THIS Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 18 and younger.
We hope to see you there!
