Welcome Shanna Harper to Brandywine Elementary! 🐾
We are excited to officially welcome Shanna Harper as our new Sixth Grade Science teacher!
Shanna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University and comes to us from nearby Buchanan. While she is stepping into a new role this year, Shanna is already a familiar face around the district—having substitute taught at Brandywine for a long time! Over the years, she has been continuously impressed by the overwhelming kindness throughout our schools. Outside the classroom, Shanna loves spending quality time with her family and looks forward to her favorite season, winter. She can't wait to dive into science and learn and grow right alongside her sixth graders this year!
We are excited to officially welcome Shanna Harper as our new Sixth Grade Science teacher!
Shanna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University and comes to us from nearby Buchanan. While she is stepping into a new role this year, Shanna is already a familiar face around the district—having substitute taught at Brandywine for a long time! Over the years, she has been continuously impressed by the overwhelming kindness throughout our schools. Outside the classroom, Shanna loves spending quality time with her family and looks forward to her favorite season, winter. She can't wait to dive into science and learn and grow right alongside her sixth graders this year!
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, September 9 is a two hour late start. School will begin two hours later to allow for staff professional development.
This Week in Photos!
Welcome CieAna Werner to Brandywine Elementary! 🐾
We are thrilled to welcome our new Third Grade Teacher, CieAna Werner!
CieAna earned her degree in Early Childhood Education (P–3) from Purdue North Central and brings 8 years of teaching experience with her. Coming to us from Michigan City and LaPorte, teaching has been her lifelong dream, and while she is a seasoned educator, this marks her first year teaching 3rd grade! CieAna was drawn to Brandywine’s close-knit community and places immense value on building strong relationships with students, their families, and the school staff. She is most looking forward to getting to know her third graders and creating a warm, connected classroom community this year!
We are thrilled to welcome our new Third Grade Teacher, CieAna Werner!
CieAna earned her degree in Early Childhood Education (P–3) from Purdue North Central and brings 8 years of teaching experience with her. Coming to us from Michigan City and LaPorte, teaching has been her lifelong dream, and while she is a seasoned educator, this marks her first year teaching 3rd grade! CieAna was drawn to Brandywine’s close-knit community and places immense value on building strong relationships with students, their families, and the school staff. She is most looking forward to getting to know her third graders and creating a warm, connected classroom community this year!
The Mini and Mighty Catwalk will be Friday, September 18 at 6:15 p.m., prior to the football game.
Kindergarten students are invited to meet our Seniors at the 50 yard line to "pass the Bobcat pride." Kindergarten families should meet at "Nate's rock" where the football team enters between 6 and 6:15 p.m.
Kindergarten students are invited to meet our Seniors at the 50 yard line to "pass the Bobcat pride." Kindergarten families should meet at "Nate's rock" where the football team enters between 6 and 6:15 p.m.
Mrs. Alstott's third graders are being safe and responsible Bobcats! They created Fire Safety posters in class this week!
Members of the Bobcat team met with Carmi Design Group today to take a virtual tour of the new Performing Arts Center! They were able to see what the inside would look like, check out different interior finishes, and see renderings of the exterior.
We are set to break ground on the building later this fall and we couldn't be more excited about the opportunities this will bring to our students!
This project is a part of our 2024 community supported Bond.
We are set to break ground on the building later this fall and we couldn't be more excited about the opportunities this will bring to our students!
This project is a part of our 2024 community supported Bond.
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!
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!
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!
The multiplication game is strong and the learning is officially unlocked!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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.
Our students are back, and seeing them reunited with their friends is the absolute best part of a new school year.
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.
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.
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
Practices will begin the week of September 28. Games are played on Sundays.
For more information, contact Coach Josh Hood at jhood@brandywinebobcats.org
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!
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!
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.
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.
There will be no school for students on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
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!
We can't wait to see all that they learn this year!
