BOBCAT NATION, WE ARE BACK! 🐾

Brandywine Middle/Senior High School kicked off the new school year the only way the Bobcats know how—LOUD & PROUD! From games to deafening class cheers, the Bobcat spirit was at an all-time high today.

Catch the Bobcats in action tomorrow night at the football home opener against the Buchanan Bucks. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Go Bobcats!

about 1 hour ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of students, in stands, cheering
group of students standing and clapping in stands
football player throwing a football in gym
6 girls standing together, wearing spirit shirts.
group of students sitting in chairs as if they were on a cruise, wearing country flags
male student singing, wearing football jersey
student singing, wearing football uniform
Mrs. Weglowski’s and Mrs. Abdoo’s fourth graders teamed up yesterday for a round of Times Table Bingo!

The multiplication game is strong and the learning is officially unlocked!
about 4 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
two girls on the ground working on math card
little boy and girl sitting at a table doing math, boy smiling at camera
teacher helping two girls with math card
little girl talking to teacher
two girls playing with bingo board at table
Welcome Sydney Fritz to Brandywine Elementary! 🐾

We are delighted to introduce our new Speech-Language Pathologist, Sydney Fritz!

Sydney holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Andrews University. Originally from Mills River, North Carolina, she was drawn to Brandywine by its warm community feel and supportive environment. Outside of school, Sydney loves reading, staying active, spending quality time with her fiancé and cats, nurturing a constantly growing houseplant collection, and enjoying a good cup of coffee. She is most looking forward to getting to know the students and staff across the district and diving into full-time speech and language support!
about 6 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Sydney Fritz
Our students' health and happiness are always our top priority here at Brandywine!

During professional development last week, members of our team participated in Youth Mental Health First Aid training to deepen our ability to recognize, understand, and support the unique emotional and mental health needs of our youth.

Thanks to our staff for taking proactive steps to ensure every child at Brandywine feels seen and supported! #thebrandywinedifference
about 9 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of teachers watching presentation
group of teachers discussing
group of teachers discussing
Brandywine Community Schools is hiring for a Special Education Aide! To find out more about the position, visit our employment website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/brandywinecs/opening/176053
about 23 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
we are hiring special education aides
Nothing beats being back together!

Our students are back, and seeing them reunited with their friends is the absolute best part of a new school year.
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
three girls smiling at the camera
6 boys standing on the playground equipment
two boys smiling at the camera
two girls playing in the playground
one girl swinging, with another girl waving at the camera
6 girls sitting at a table at recess
6 girls posing for picture on playground
two girls smiling at the camera on playground
Welcome Morgan Palmer to Merritt Elementary! 🐾

We are so excited to introduce our new First Grade Teacher, Morgan Palmer!

Morgan earned her degree from Hope College in Elementary Education with a specialized endorsement in Emotional Impairments (EI), and she brings a rich set of skills to the classroom—including fluency in both English and American Sign Language (ASL). It has been a big summer for Morgan, as she just tied the knot in Holland, Michigan! She chose Brandywine because of the instant sense of community she felt the moment she stepped on campus. Building strong relationships is at the heart of her teaching, and she is most looking forward to meeting her new first graders and growing right alongside them this school year.
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Morgan Palmer
Kiddy Cats League registration will be Monday September 14 and September 21 from 5-6 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Cafeteria! This basketball league is for all Brandywine girls in grades DK-6th grade. The cost is $50 or $40 a piece for siblings.

Practices will begin the week of September 28. Games are played on Sundays.

For more information, contact Coach Josh Hood at jhood@brandywinebobcats.org
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
kiddy cats league
Starting school is a lot to take in when you’re 5. Before the math and story time begin, our Developmental Kindergarteners have been working on the basics:

Playground Rules: Playing safely and responsibly.

Bathroom Breaks: Learning the ropes and doing it all on their own!

Hallway Etiquette: Walking in a neat, single file line in the hallways.

It takes time to get the hang of all these brand-new routines, but our DK crew is crushing it!
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of kids standing in single file line
group of kids washing their hands
group of kids on the playground
The 2025-2026 Brandywine Middle/Senior High School yearbooks are ready for pick up!

Students can get them from Mrs. Ulrickson during lunch this week. If you are a graduated senior, they can be picked up in the attendance office.
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
2025-2026 Middle/Senior High School Yearbooks are in
There will be no school for students on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
labor day break no school september 4 and 7
Our Kindergarteners have their first full day of school today! Our littlest learners were so excited to start school yesterday. They were showing off their backpacks and their first day of school clothes!

We can't wait to see all that they learn this year!
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
little boys walking in with parents to school
little girl in kindergarten shirt smiling
litlte boy with backpack walking into school smiling
little girl with backpack
little girls dressed with their backpacks
mom walking in with child
little girl with backpack walking into the school
Welcome Mia Garcia to Brandywine Elementary! 🐾

We are thrilled to introduce our new Title 1 Reading Intervention Specialist, Mia Garcia!

Mia comes to us with an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. Growing up nearby in South Bend, she was drawn to Brandywine because of the tight-knit, small-district community feel. When she isn't helping our students build a love for reading, she stays active working part-time in fitness and keeping up with her three kids—including a set of twins!

2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Mia Garcia
Bond Project Update!

Construction continues on the CTE Center and Merritt gymnasium.

CTE Center: The concrete foundation is complete. Work has been done to get the ground leveled and packed with dirt so it's fully ready for the concrete floor to be poured.

Merritt: The building’s steel roof framing is fully up, the main concrete floor inside is poured, and all the outside concrete sidewalks and curbs are finished.

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
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
gym construction
CTE center construction
Our educators spent time last week learning about the features and interactive tools in our new math curriculum!

This new approach focuses on creating rich classroom discussions where students talk through their mathematical thinking and problem-solving steps. We are looking forward to our staff bringing the best learning experiences to our students this year.
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of teachers in library learning math
group of teachers in library learning math
Day 1 is officially in the books. 🎒✨

We are so happy to have the hallways buzzing with laughter and chatter again! Welcome back, Bobcats!
3 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
three little girls holding hands in the hallway
two boys walking down hallway talking
group of second graders reciting the pledge of allegiance
three boys smiling and laughing walking down the hallway
a teacher helping two little boys in the hallway
a teacher giving a student a hug
three little girls walking down the hallway
four high school girls walking down the hallway
two little boys at their lockers, one smiling at the camera
two girls walking in the hallway
Today is the last first day of school for our Seniors!

On Friday, they watched the sun come up to celebrate starting their last year of high school.
3 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of seniors at senior sunrise

Here we go! It's the first day of school! Welcome back, Bobcats!

3 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
it's the first day of school
And we're back! Here's what we have going on this week at Brandywine Community Schools!

View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
4 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
This Week's Events view list at brandywinebobcats.org
1 day of school before the first day of school!

Pack bags, fill water bottles, lay out clothes, and set alarms before dinner. End the night with a relaxing routine and early bedtime.
4 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
1 day before the first day of school