Brandywine Community Schools -

School is out for the summer, but 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

Peace out, Merritt Elementary! These second graders are headed off to the next building.

During Mental Health May at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, students could schedule visits with Copper the Therapy Dog! He sure brings the positive vibes to anyone he meets.

There will be Speed and Performance Training offered this summer beginning June 8! Training will take place Mondays and Thursdays from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School for 7-12 grade student athletes. You will need athletic clothes and sneakers.

For more information, contact Coach Jeff Miller at jmiller@brandywinebobcats.org

Beginning today, the Administration Office will operate on a summer schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed on Friday.

BIA, Merritt, Brandywine Elementary, and the Middle/Senior High School buildings will be open through June 17, 2026 with the following hours:

Please review our operation hours closely.
● Merritt Elementary Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
● Brandywine Elementary Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
● Middle/Senior High School Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry is permitted only through Door 19.
● Brandywine Innovation Academy (BIA) Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

All buildings will return to regular business hours on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Congratulations to our retirees! We honored them yesterday at the end of year celebration. Thank you for being a part of Bobcat nation! You will be missed.

Last day of school vibes!

Our students and teachers at Brandywine Innovation Academy celebrated the end of the school year with a little karaoake the other day! They even got Mr. Walker to sing along .

Our sixth graders graduated yesterday! Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Middle school, here they come!

Second graders had their last lunch at Merritt yesterday and gave Ms. Jernigan a great big hug goodbye!

Mrs. Reeds' second grade class celebrated the end of the year with their very own class awards!

Thank you to the Brandywine community!

Yesterday afternoon we officially broke ground on the new Career and Technical Education Center, which was made possible by the passing of our 2024 bond. Thank you to everyone that attended and to our partners for making this huge addition a reality. The new facility will house the Machine Tool, Automotive, Cabinet Making and Millwork programs at Brandywine. These programs serve students from Brandywine, as well as students from Buchanan, Niles, Berrien Springs, and River Valley.

The facility has an estimated completion date of December 2026.

Our third graders took a field trip to Warren Dunes on Thursday!

Middle schoolers enjoyed an afternoon of fun on Friday! They ate Kona Ice, played on water slides, and the Niles Township Fire Truck created a nice splash pad. It was a great way to wind down the school year.

Field Day at Brandywine Elementary was a success! Our students had so much fun playing in the foam, sliding on the slippin' slide, and eating snow cones. A perfect day!

This Week in Photos!

Last night, our students at Brandywine Innovation Academy graduated with their high school diplomas! Alternative education isn't about fitting into a traditional box; it’s about resilience, flexibility, and finding a unique path to success. These students balanced life, overcame unique challenges, and took ownership of their futures to cross that graduation stage. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Learn more about our alternative education program on Cat Chat:
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-15-brandywine-innovation-academy-and-alternative-education

Merritt Elementary celebrated their four retirees! Congratulations to Margo Miller, Merv Zaleski, Kathy Wieger, and Julie Hartman on their retirement! You all will be missed around the halls!

Congratulations to our middle schoolers who received achievement awards yesterday, including honor roll, department awards, NWEA testing awards, and character growth awards. A special congratulations to Rylee Yatch, who was named Bobcat of the Year!

You're invited!

Groundbreaking on the new Career & Technical Education Center addition will take place on June 1 at 4 p.m. at the back of the MSHS, near the soccer fields. We invite the community to come out and celebrate this huge step forward for our district. See you there!