On Wednesday, first graders in Ms. Hefner's class had a "Cozy Up to a Good Book" Day. Students wore cozy clothes and were able to bring a stuffed friend with them as a reward for good behavior! They read "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" then did a few activities and had a cookie snack. It was a perfect day!
This Week in Photos!
The 2026 Mini Basketball Cheer Clinic is coming up for K-6 students. The Cheer Clinic Performance is Tuesday, February 3 at 6:45 p.m. at the basketball game. Students should arrive by 6:15 p.m.
The cost is $40. Sign up dates are at the high school on:
January 24 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
January 25 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Practices are:
January 31 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
February 1 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more information and questions, contact Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
The cost is $40. Sign up dates are at the high school on:
January 24 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
January 25 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Practices are:
January 31 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
February 1 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more information and questions, contact Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
Mrs. Ramos' Kindergarten class worked on different ways of counting to 10 this week!
Next Friday is homecoming, where both Boys and Girls Basketball teams will take on Dowagiac. Before the game, the community is invited to come to the Bobcat Bash in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Cafeteria. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with games, music, and crafts!
Our DK friends in Ms. Gmeiner's class made adorable paper snowmen last week to decorate the hallways with!
Reminder: There is no school Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Brandywine Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 15, due to the forecasted inclement weather, making for potentially adverse travel conditions. Stay safe, and we will see everyone on Friday, January 16.
It's time for Coffee & Collaboration with Superintendent Travis Walker! Coffee will be sponsored by 2nd & Main!
We will be holding our next collaboration on Wednesday, January 28 at 5 p.m. at Merritt Elementary. Coffee & Collaboration will give Mr. Walker a chance to provide updates on school projects and initiatives, and give families the opportunity to voice concerns or ask questions. RSVP today! https://forms.gle/FbpJkSds91vLAtEr6
We will be holding our next collaboration on Wednesday, January 28 at 5 p.m. at Merritt Elementary. Coffee & Collaboration will give Mr. Walker a chance to provide updates on school projects and initiatives, and give families the opportunity to voice concerns or ask questions. RSVP today! https://forms.gle/FbpJkSds91vLAtEr6
The Brandywine Girls Basketball Program will host their annual "Cats for the Cure" game this Friday, January 16. The Bobcats will take on the Red Arrow Raiders. JV will play at 5:30 p.m., with Varsity to follow. Extra shirts are available for purchase in the high school attendance office through Friday if you would like to help support this great cause!
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Milano's Cancer Fund.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Milano's Cancer Fund.
Yesterday at recess was the calm before the winter storm!
Our third graders are working on their multiplication tables! We are piloting different math programs this year and these students are working with "Reveal."
By encouraging curiosity, exploration, and a growth mindset, Reveal Math allows students to see math as a dynamic set of problem-solving strategies instead of the application of memorized algorithmic or computational procedures.
By encouraging curiosity, exploration, and a growth mindset, Reveal Math allows students to see math as a dynamic set of problem-solving strategies instead of the application of memorized algorithmic or computational procedures.
It's the latest episode of Cat Chat! Join Mr. Walker, Teacher Bob Ruff, and three Investigative Journalism students as they discuss producing their podcast - Underestimated. Catch the episode here: https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-7-investigative-journalism
Our fifth grade music class will have their Spring Performance on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:15 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary! Students should report at 5:45 p.m.
Students receive a performance grade for their participation for this event, which is required. Please reach out to Mrs. Livengood if there are conflicts that cannot be worked around rlivengood@brandywinebobcats.org.
The class can’t wait for you to see the results of the hard work they have been putting in to learn their program!
Students receive a performance grade for their participation for this event, which is required. Please reach out to Mrs. Livengood if there are conflicts that cannot be worked around rlivengood@brandywinebobcats.org.
The class can’t wait for you to see the results of the hard work they have been putting in to learn their program!
Coach Josh Hood received the Herb Quade Sportsmanship award from the Fruit Belt Officials Association last night at the basketball game, presented by Dave Waaso!
Congratulations Coach Hood!
Congratulations Coach Hood!
Brandywine Pop Warner Football and the Brandywine Athletics Department have teamed up for a Nelson's Port-a-Pit Chicken fundraiser on January 30 at the Brandywine vs. Buchanan basketball game from 3 - 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available now and can be purchased near the concession stands at all home Brandywine sporting events leading up to January 30! They accept cash, card, and Venmo.
On Friday, students at Brandywine Elementary had a PBIS Reward Assembly!
Each grade had a chance to earn rewards based on their teachers competing in four different games. The top PBIS ticket earners were entered into a drawing per grade and able to send a Plinko chip down the big Plinko board game to earn a grade level reward for their classmates. It was a fun afternoon for all!
The results were:
3rd grade: Dodgeball & Pajama Day/Read In
4th grade: Double Ice Cream Sandwiches
5th grade: Pajama Day/Read In
6th grade: Ice Cream Sandwiches & Extra Recess
Niles Township is looking for a Crossing Guard to fill-in at Brandywine Elementary when the regular guard is on vacation. Interested in learning more? Contact Yvonne Waggoner from Niles Township at ywaggoner@nilestwpmi.gov or 269-684-0870 ext. 110.
Reminder: Wednesday, January 14 is a 2 hour late start!
Tune in Wednesday morning for the first Cat Chat episode of 2026! Superintendent Travis Walker will be joined by Bob Ruff, Broadcasting Teacher, and three investigative journalism students who have been working on the student podcast, Underestimated. Listen to last year's podcast episodes of Underestimated and learn more: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/bmhs/page/investigative-journalism
