This Week in Photos!

September 17 was Constitution Day! Our students in third grade celebrated by learning the branches of the US government.
Constitution Day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.
Constitution Day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.

It's Game Day and our Football Buddies are giving our players extra support today! Ms. Coleman taught her buddy Parker in first grade.
Varsity Football takes on the Buchanan Bucks at Buchanan tonight at 7 p.m. Grab your ticket: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/buchanan/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQzNj9zaW5nbGU9MA%3D%3D
Varsity Football takes on the Buchanan Bucks at Buchanan tonight at 7 p.m. Grab your ticket: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/buchanan/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQzNj9zaW5nbGU9MA%3D%3D

Students in 2nd grade art class are learning that artists draw what they see, so they spent some time drawing details from around the art room!




September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is preventable. Find out more by scanning the QR code.

🍔🧀 Happy National Cheeseburger Day! 🧀🍔
Our students celebrated the cheesiest holiday of all with smiles (and plenty of ketchup) at lunch today. Nothing beats a good burger with friends! 🎉
Our students celebrated the cheesiest holiday of all with smiles (and plenty of ketchup) at lunch today. Nothing beats a good burger with friends! 🎉



Mrs. Wallick’s third grade class is making the most of every moment - using the hallway during restroom breaks to practice math facts!

International Dot Day was September 15. Fifth graders spent time in art class working on their dots by making a mark and seeing how it evolved!




Homecoming is September 26 and we are kicking off Homecoming Week with a Powder Puff game at 7 p.m., Sunday, September 21 at the football field. Join us for a Tailgate Party at 6 p.m., with food trucks, games, and fun! See you there!

Join our Title I team for a Tailgate Party before the Homecoming game on September 26 at 6 p.m. Stop by the tailgate for free books, snacks, and resources and learn about the elementary reading and math supports at the district. Our team looks forward to seeing you!

Catching grasshoppers at recess!

Brandywine Elementary students were able to "buy" items from the ROAR cart today as a reward for following PBIS expectations! Students turn in their earned tickets for fun rewards.
ROARS means that Bobcats - Respect Others Acts Responsibly & Safely.
ROARS means that Bobcats - Respect Others Acts Responsibly & Safely.

Reminder: Homecoming Week is next week! Here are the Spirit Days for both Brandywine and Merritt Elementary, and the MSHS.


Varsity Cross Country girls competed at the Our Lady of the Lake Co-ed Invitational yesterday. Alison Murray, Allison Kline (not pictured), and Laila Wogatzke all medaled with their top 15 places!

New year, new friends, big smiles. ✨

Sixth grade science students got to enjoy Imploding Pop Cans last Friday. While practicing laboratory skills, such as writing observations, documenting materials needed, and practicing lab safety procedures, they investigated pressure changes by heating up the pop can and then plummeting it into ice cold water.










Being a Bobcat means showing up with pride, spirit, and heart—whether it’s on the field, in the classroom, or cheering from the stands 🐾

💻✨ Happy IT Professionals Day! ✨💻
Today we celebrate the problem-solvers, the behind-the-scenes heroes, and the tech wizards who keep us connected, secure, and running smoothly every single day. From fixing glitches to safeguarding our systems, our IT team - Cody, Lindy, and Sam - do it all with patience and expertise. We’re grateful for your hard work and dedication.

We are excited to announce that our district will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2025-26 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This is a federal program that allows eligible schools to offer free meals to every student, regardless of household income.
We still encourage families to fill out the Education Benefits Form to help our school qualify for additional funding: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
We still encourage families to fill out the Education Benefits Form to help our school qualify for additional funding: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/

First graders constructed their own Number Racks today! They will use them to help structure numbers in their minds and develop number sense. This is foundational for supporting flexible, accurate, efficient math thinking and problem solving.
One student asked, "Can we do this all day?"
One student asked, "Can we do this all day?"


