Veterans! We want to celebrate you and your service.

Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center at 1700 Bell Rd. RSVP by November 5. Feel free to pass this on to any Veterans you may know in the community. Guests are welcome! RSVP by calling 269-684-7150 or at: https://forms.gle/PJUSTBmeyfE99z6G6
about 5 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
veterans day breakfast thursday november 12 and 9:30 a.m. brandywine athletic community center 1700 bell rd.
Yesterday was FAVORITE TEAM Day for Homecoming Week! Our kiddos showed their team spirit in style!
about 9 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of third graders with teachers in jerseys
group of first graders in team jerseys
group of second graders in team jerseys
group of second graders with teacher in sports jerseys
group of kindergarteners  in team outfits
Sixth grader Reed Flynn turned his PBIS reward tickets into a dodgeball game for his entire class! As part of PBIS rewards, Reed "bought" a game from the ROAR Store Cart! The kids had a blast!
about 12 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of kids in the gym playing dodgeball
reed flynn in gym

Continuing National Principal’s Month, meet Matt Severin, Principal of Merritt Elementary! 

Mr. Severin brings incredible experience to our district: 10 years at Brandywine, 30 total years in education, 19 years in school administration. Before building his career in education, Mr. Severin worked for Microsoft right out of college! 

Thank you, Mr. Severin, for your leadership and dedication to our youngest Bobcats! 

about 14 hours ago, Brandywine Community Schools
matt severin standing in the hallway
Students and parents, share your thoughts and earn $25! University of Michigan is hosting focus groups to understand your experiences of school cellphone policies.

Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/micellphonestudy-focusgroups
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
michigan students & parents share your voice on school cellphone policies.
Brandywine's Homecoming celebration is this Friday, October 9! Our Bobcats will take it on the road at 1 p.m. Friday for the Homecoming Parade!

The parade begins at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, turns left onto 17th St. and then right onto Lasalle Ave. They pass Merritt Elementary and then turn right onto 13th St. and pass Brandywine Elementary. From there, they go straight and turn right onto Bell Rd. back to the high school.

We hope to see you lining the route! Go Bobcats!
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
parade begins are brandywine middle/senior high school, turns left onto 17th st and right onto lasalle, turns right onto 13th st, passes brandywine elementary and turns right onto bell rd to the high school
Last week, high school students went on a visit to Southwestern Michigan College for a tour of the school and a college fair!
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
student talking to representative at SMC
two students standing in front of SMC sign
students walking on SMC campus
three students in a dorm room laughing
Today's the day!

Stop in to Wings Etc. in Niles on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. to support Brandywine Student Council! 15% of all pre-tax food and soft drink sales will benefit our Student Council. Be sure to show this flyer to support the cause!
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
dine to donate at wings etc niles on tuesday, october 6 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. to support brandywine student council
Yesterday our Brandywine and Merritt Elementary kiddos kicked off Homecoming Week with Comfy Day!
1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of fourth graders in pajamas for comfy day
third graders in pajamas for comfy day
class of second graders in pajamas for comfy day

It’s National Principal’s Month, and today we’re highlighting Assistant Principal Josh Hood!

With 34 total years as a student and staff member, Mr. Hood's Bobcat roots run deep: 12 years as Assistant Principal, 18 years as Girls Head Basketball Coach, 3 years as Sub Teacher, JV Basketball Coach & JV Softball Coach, and 13 years as a Brandywine student (Class of '96!).

Thank you, Mr. Hood, for your lifelong dedication to Brandywine!

1 day ago, Brandywine Community Schools
josh hood sitting at his desk
Congratulations to Brandywine's own Coach Frelen Gowen! Coach Gowen was inducted into the State Basketball Hall of Honor yesterday!

Coach Gowen has been an Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for 11 years, with a record of 214-27 in that span and numerous championships! Congratulations Coach!
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
frelen gowen hall of honor inductees article
frelen gowen holding trophy standing along fellow coaches
October 7 is Count Day! 90% of our state funding is determined by Fall Count Day. Please make sure your child is in attendance!

Count Day in Michigan is a day when public schools count the number of students enrolled and attending school. The count data is used to determine how much state funding each school receives.
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Count Day in Michigan is a day when public schools count the number of students enrolled and attending school. The count data is used to determine how much state funding each school receives. Count day is October 7
The pride of Brandywine shined bright at the Four Flags Area Apple Festival Parade!

We are so proud to share that the Brandywine Marching Band brought home the prestigious Harmony Award! A special shout out to Superintendent Lezotte for marching alongside our talented students this year, and to our wonderful Transportation Department for driving along for the ride.

Thank you to our amazing band family, Superintendent Lezotte, and our transportation team for showing everyone in our community what Brandywine is all about!
2 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
superintendent lezotte in front of band banner
band rehearsing
band members with teacher assistant
marching band with brandywine high school marching band banner
marching band in unfirms in front of trailer
colorguard marching on street in parade
band marching on street in parade
trophy for harmony award
brandywine community schools bus
bus driver in baseball uniform in front of bus
October is National Principal’s Month!

Today, we’re recognizing Evan Winkler, Principal of Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.

Mr. Winkler has been part of the Brandywine family for 15 years—5 as Principal and also spent 10 as the boys and girls varsity soccer coach! 

Thank you, Mr. Winkler, for your dedication to our students, staff, and school community!
3 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
evan winkler sitting at his desk
Ms. Werner's third graders made apple pie last week to celebrate the Four Flags Area Apple Festival!
3 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
young boy and young girl with apple pie
young boy and girl at desk with apple pie
young boy at desk with apple pie on plate
three kids in classroom at their desk with apple pie on their plates
little girl eating apple slice
Here's what's happening this week at Brandywine Community Schools!

View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
3 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Here's what's happening this week at Brandywine Community Schools!  View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
Homecoming is next Friday, October 9!

Here are the Spirit Days for both Merritt and Brandywine Elementary and Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.

Brandywine/Merritt
MONDAY - Mellow Monday Comfy Day
TUESDAY-Tuesday Team Gear Favorite Team
WEDNESDAY- Wacky Wednesday Tye Dye/Bright Colors
THURSDAY-Throw on a Hat Thursday
FRIDAY-Fun Friday Maroon & Gold

MSHS
MONDAY-First Class Fashion vs. TSA Comfort
TUESDAY-USA
WEDNESDAY-Flag Day
THURSDAY-Tourist Day
FRIDAY-Maroon & Gold
5 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Homecoming is October 9!   Here are the Spirit Days for both Merritt and Brandywine Elementary and Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.   Brandywine/Merritt MONDAY - Mellow Monday Comfy Day TUESDAY-Tuesday Team Gear Favorite Team WEDNESDAY- Wacky Wednesday Tye Dye/Bright Colors THURSDAY-Throw on a Hat Thursday FRIDAY-Fun Friday Maroon & Gold  MSHS MONDAY-First Class Fashion vs. TSA Comfort TUESDAY-USA  WEDNESDAY-Flag Day THURSDAY-Tourist Day FRIDAY-Maroon & Gold
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5 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
two little girls, one looking into binoculars, one looking into magnifying glasses
This Week in Photos!
5 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
This week in photos
Mrs. Alstott's third graders are meeting their goal of reading daily!
6 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
two boys reading