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
📅 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
There will be a K-12 Soccer Camp July 8-10 from 6-7 p.m. at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School! This will be for all Brandywine students enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year. The cost is $20 per student.
Questions? Contact Coach Caleb Adams at Cakiad@hotmail.com.
This summer, children and teens 18 & under can get FREE, nutritious meals
through Summer Meals at locations across Michigan. No sign-up, no proof of
residency, and no cost. Just show up and enjoy!
Brandywine MSHS:
June 15-August 13 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)
Brandywine Elementary:
June 15-July 16 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)
Breakfast served 8 - 9 a.m., lunch served 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
through Summer Meals at locations across Michigan. No sign-up, no proof of
residency, and no cost. Just show up and enjoy!
Brandywine MSHS:
June 15-August 13 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)
Brandywine Elementary:
June 15-July 16 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)
Breakfast served 8 - 9 a.m., lunch served 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This Week in Photos!
Summer Football begins Monday, June 8. Practice will take place on Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m. at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School for grades 7-12.
For questions, contact Coach Jeff Miller at jmiller@brandywinebobcats.org
For questions, contact Coach Jeff Miller at jmiller@brandywinebobcats.org
Our DK students will be big Kindergarteners next year!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
