Looking for the weekend 👀
Yesterday, our School Resource Officer Deputy McG, spoke with the high school health classes about a variety of laws and using DNA evidence in cases. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with our students!
Did you know you can access the district calendar at anytime right on the Brandywine app? Download the app and click "district" calendar. You can also find a detailed calendar that includes athletic events at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
It's Fire Prevention Week and this morning, the Niles Township Fire Department visited Brandywine Elementary to educate our students on fire safety!
Students in Ms. Little's DK class are learning the days of the week! They were really hoping today was Friday.
Are you a Veteran? Join us for breakfast on November 11!
We’re proud to honor those who have served our country! Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast as we celebrate and thank the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11
🕗 Time: 9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Brandywine Athletic Community Center
Veterans and their family members are welcome — we’d love to show our appreciation with good food, good company, and heartfelt gratitude. RSVP today! https://forms.gle/yjhbVQ6ebPm5NPoD7
We’re proud to honor those who have served our country! Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast as we celebrate and thank the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11
🕗 Time: 9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Brandywine Athletic Community Center
Veterans and their family members are welcome — we’d love to show our appreciation with good food, good company, and heartfelt gratitude. RSVP today! https://forms.gle/yjhbVQ6ebPm5NPoD7
We caught Mr. Krotzer's students in action this afternoon! Students were tasked with naming five things in Niles, Michigan and had a to make a video of their findings. They also had to describe infrastructure, such as modes of transportation in the city.
Late Start means brunch for lunch!
Strike a pose! Merritt Elementary's picture day is Thursday, October 16!
Our learners in Ms. Gmeiner's DK class, created their very own Leaf Men as part of a book they read - The Leaf Man! They took a nature walk, picking up twigs and leaves for their project, and then came back to the classroom to construct their men! It was a perfect story for fall!
The Leaf Man refers to a children's book by Lois Ehlert. It's a whimsical and visually creative story about a figure made of leaves who is blown away by the wind.
The Leaf Man refers to a children's book by Lois Ehlert. It's a whimsical and visually creative story about a figure made of leaves who is blown away by the wind.
🎙️Season 3, Episode 3: Understanding Interest-Based Bargaining
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-3-interest-based-bargaining
In this episode of Cat Chat, Superintendent Travis Walker sits down with special guests to discuss the process of interest-based bargaining (IBB) — a collaborative approach to contract negotiations that focuses on problem-solving rather than positions. Together, they break down how IBB works, why Brandywine uses it, and how it helps strengthen relationships between administration and staff while keeping students at the center of every decision.
Tune in to hear insights, examples, and a behind-the-scenes look at how communication and cooperation shape successful negotiations at Brandywine.
🗳 Vote November 4!
On the November 4 ballot, Brandywine Community Schools will have a Sinking Fund Renewal. Is this a tax increase?
The renewal will be for ten years for a rate of 1 mill. This will not be a new tax, though due to the Headlee rollback, less than a full mill (.9913) was levied on properties in 2024, so property owners may see a very slight increase.
A "Headlee rollback" is a provision in Michigan's Headlee Amendment of 1978 that forces local governments to reduce their property tax millage rate if property tax revenues grow faster than the rate of inflation.
On the November 4 ballot, Brandywine Community Schools will have a Sinking Fund Renewal. Is this a tax increase?
The renewal will be for ten years for a rate of 1 mill. This will not be a new tax, though due to the Headlee rollback, less than a full mill (.9913) was levied on properties in 2024, so property owners may see a very slight increase.
A "Headlee rollback" is a provision in Michigan's Headlee Amendment of 1978 that forces local governments to reduce their property tax millage rate if property tax revenues grow faster than the rate of inflation.
Thank you to the Niles Township Fire Department for coming to Merritt Elementary today to teach our students about fire safety!
Students in Mrs. Anderson's sixth grade class have been working on planning and building their very own food trucks! They will present to their class next week, and their projects will be on display for parent teacher conferences!
🎥 Meet Victoria, a senior at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School! She was spotted on the sidelines at the football game rocking her marching band outfit and a large video camera for her broadcasting class! Talk about school spirit and multitasking — capturing the action while being part of it! 💛🐾 #thebrandywinedifference
Copper the Therapy Dog has been a busy guy this week!
He visited students in Mrs. Srmek's class for pets and hang out time and followed it up with a visit to Mrs. Duffield's high school health class. Students learned about Copper's story of overcoming trauma before he was adopted and his journey to becoming a therapy dog.
He visited students in Mrs. Srmek's class for pets and hang out time and followed it up with a visit to Mrs. Duffield's high school health class. Students learned about Copper's story of overcoming trauma before he was adopted and his journey to becoming a therapy dog.
Brandywine represented in style at the Hastings Invitational on Saturday!
Our Bobcat Marching Band brought home awards for Best Color Guard, Best Drum Majors, and Best Marching, and was the only band to earn awards of excellence in every category! They finished with an impressive 2nd place overall.
🎶👏 Congratulations to our hardworking band members!
Our Bobcat Marching Band brought home awards for Best Color Guard, Best Drum Majors, and Best Marching, and was the only band to earn awards of excellence in every category! They finished with an impressive 2nd place overall.
🎶👏 Congratulations to our hardworking band members!
🏅 Happy National Coaches Day! 🏅
Today we celebrate the mentors, motivators, and leaders who do so much more than teach the game — they build character, teamwork, and confidence.
Thank you to all our Brandywine coaches for your time, energy, and heart. Whether it’s on the field, court, mat, or track — you inspire our students to give their best every single day.
Today we celebrate the mentors, motivators, and leaders who do so much more than teach the game — they build character, teamwork, and confidence.
Thank you to all our Brandywine coaches for your time, energy, and heart. Whether it’s on the field, court, mat, or track — you inspire our students to give their best every single day.
Friday night at the football game was extra adorable! Our Mini Cheerleaders brought the energy to the sidelines with all the spirit, smiles, and sparkle!
🐾Character Trait of the Week: ENTHUSIASM🐾
Enthusiasm means approaching life, learning, and challenges with energy and excitement. It involves having a positive attitude, being eager to engage in new experiences, and maintaining motivation even when things get tough.
Enthusiasm means approaching life, learning, and challenges with energy and excitement. It involves having a positive attitude, being eager to engage in new experiences, and maintaining motivation even when things get tough.
