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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
Brandywine Elementary Picture Day is Wednesday, September 16! Order online at inter-state.com/order with code 0655FBT
Mrs. Paul's eighth grade US History class was recently tasked with creating famous US historical monuments out of cardboard. They were given a certain amount of cardboard, tape, and markers. The class then voted on which group replicated the monument the best.
The monuments were White House, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and Golden Gate Bridge.
The monuments were White House, Lincoln Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and Golden Gate Bridge.
Heads up! Tomorrow's home football game will be held at Niles High School due to the field conditions at Brandywine. A special shout out to our cross town friends at Niles for lending us their field. The game will still take place at 3 p.m. vs. Vestaburg.
This Week in Photos!
We are taking a moment today to reflect, show kindness, and honor all those affected by September 11. May we always cherish peace, unity, and strength in our communities.
Thank you to Autumn Withers of the Autumn Withers Insurance Group for providing a coffee and snack cart for staff at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School yesterday!
Autumn was a generous supporter of our Opening Day event and we appreciate her providing a "coffee break" for our staff.
Please see the attached letter regarding the district's safety procedures that will be followed as part of the Niles Charter Township Boil Water Advisory.
After wrapping up The Emperor's New Clothes during their fairy tale unit, Mrs. Reed's second graders stepped into the role of royal fashion designers to create new outfits for the Emperor!
Perfect weather for some high school tennis today! We caught Lifetime Sports out enjoying the sunshine. ☀️
This week is NWEA testing for students in kindergarten through tenth grade!
NWEA testing is used to measure student growth in math, reading, language, and science in a given school year. Students take it at the beginning of the year and then retake it later on to see where their skills are.
Here are some growth highlights from last year's testing:
-District-wide (grades K-10): 59% of students met their Math growth goal
-58% of students met their growth goal in Reading
-70% of Merritt students met their Math goal
-64% of middle school students met their Math goal
-65% of middle school students met their Reading goal
#thebrandywinedifference
NWEA testing is used to measure student growth in math, reading, language, and science in a given school year. Students take it at the beginning of the year and then retake it later on to see where their skills are.
Here are some growth highlights from last year's testing:
-District-wide (grades K-10): 59% of students met their Math growth goal
-58% of students met their growth goal in Reading
-70% of Merritt students met their Math goal
-64% of middle school students met their Math goal
-65% of middle school students met their Reading goal
#thebrandywinedifference
The Cat's Meow!
#ThrowbackThursday features a group of cheerleaders from what we believe to be sometime in the early 1970's, exact date unknown. Do you see yourself in this picture?
Go Bobcats!
#ThrowbackThursday features a group of cheerleaders from what we believe to be sometime in the early 1970's, exact date unknown. Do you see yourself in this picture?
Go Bobcats!
Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations are open!
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing the online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0
The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23.
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing the online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0
The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23.
Welcome Isabel Soileau to Merritt Elementary! 🐾
We are excited to officially welcome Isabel Soileau as our new K-2 Special Education Teacher!
Isabel earned her Elementary Teaching Certification through the #T.E.A.C.H. program. She grew up in Austin, Texas. She is thrilled to join Merritt Elementary, where she was instantly drawn to the close-knit, welcoming community! Outside the classroom, Isabel loves spending quality time outdoors with her family and whipping up delicious creations in the kitchen through cooking and baking. She can't wait to partner with our families and watch her students grow both academically and emotionally this year!
We are excited to officially welcome Isabel Soileau as our new K-2 Special Education Teacher!
Isabel earned her Elementary Teaching Certification through the #T.E.A.C.H. program. She grew up in Austin, Texas. She is thrilled to join Merritt Elementary, where she was instantly drawn to the close-knit, welcoming community! Outside the classroom, Isabel loves spending quality time outdoors with her family and whipping up delicious creations in the kitchen through cooking and baking. She can't wait to partner with our families and watch her students grow both academically and emotionally this year!
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Today is 988 Day, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
In Michigan each year, 1 in 9 young adults, ages 12-17, have serious thoughts of suicide, according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Learn to recognize the signs, you could save a life.
Suicide Prevention Action Steps: https://aptg.co/z35lnG
Warning Signs: https://aptg.co/k9yH9v
If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
In Michigan each year, 1 in 9 young adults, ages 12-17, have serious thoughts of suicide, according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Learn to recognize the signs, you could save a life.
Suicide Prevention Action Steps: https://aptg.co/z35lnG
Warning Signs: https://aptg.co/k9yH9v
If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Call or text 988
Chat at 988lifeline.org
Welcome Kelley Neville to Brandywine Elementary! 🐾
We are thrilled to introduce our new Dean of Students, Kelley Neville!
Kelley holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Ball State University. Originally from Reno, Nevada, her extensive background as a behavior specialist and working with students with disabilities has deeply shaped her commitment to inclusive education. As she steps into this school leadership role, Kelley was drawn to Brandywine because our mission aligns directly with her core belief: every student can rise to high expectations when provided with a supportive, inclusive environment tailored to their needs.
At home, Kelley stays busy raising her eight-year-old twins and two-year-old, and in her free time, she loves playing pickleball! She is most looking forward to building strong, lasting relationships with the staff, students, and families throughout the district.
We are thrilled to introduce our new Dean of Students, Kelley Neville!
Kelley holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Ball State University. Originally from Reno, Nevada, her extensive background as a behavior specialist and working with students with disabilities has deeply shaped her commitment to inclusive education. As she steps into this school leadership role, Kelley was drawn to Brandywine because our mission aligns directly with her core belief: every student can rise to high expectations when provided with a supportive, inclusive environment tailored to their needs.
At home, Kelley stays busy raising her eight-year-old twins and two-year-old, and in her free time, she loves playing pickleball! She is most looking forward to building strong, lasting relationships with the staff, students, and families throughout the district.
It's time to cheer for the Bobcats!
The Mini Cheer Clinic will be taking place on October 6 and 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a performance on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. during the first quarter of the football game. This is for students in DK through 6th grade. The cost is $35.
Registration will be September 11 and 12 from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School cafeteria.
For more information, contact Cheer Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
The Mini Cheer Clinic will be taking place on October 6 and 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a performance on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. during the first quarter of the football game. This is for students in DK through 6th grade. The cost is $35.
Registration will be September 11 and 12 from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School cafeteria.
For more information, contact Cheer Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
Congratulations to our very own Mr. Pomranka and Mrs. Starr, who received one of the $2,000 "Heart of Cook" grants, which will further student opportunities in STEM and agricultural education by creating, studying, and monitoring ecosystems for salmon and tilapia. Mr. Pomranka, Mr. Winkler, and Ms. Lezotte attended a reception last week at Cook Nuclear to celebrate!
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!
