Second graders had their last lunch at Merritt yesterday and gave Ms. Jernigan a great big hug goodbye!
24 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of kids gathered around lunch lady
Mrs. Reeds' second grade class celebrated the end of the year with their very own class awards!
24 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Mrs. Reed's class, holding certificates for awards
two boys holding certificates for awards
two girls holding certificates for awards
two boys holding certificates for awards
three girls holding certificates for awards
two boys holding certificates for 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.
24 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of partners in industry holding shovels and wearing hard hats
Anthony barnes from alro steel speaking at groundbreaking with hard hats and shovels in front of them
board members and administrators wearing hard hats and holding shovels
mr. walker speaking at groundbreaking with hard hats and shovels in front of them
lee belding speaking at groundbreaking with hard hats and shovels in front of them
group of students and instructors holding shovels and wearing hard hats
Kirk Shafer speaking at groundbreaking with hard hats and shovels in front of them
students speaking at groundbreaking with hard hats and shovels in front of them
Our third graders took a field trip to Warren Dunes on Thursday!
24 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
class of kids under a tree at the beach
man showing class of students something on the beach
girls sitting on the beach, with classmates in the background
two girls sitting on the beach
group of kids sitting on the beach, one young boy standing up looking at the camera
four kids burying one kid in the sand on the beach
group of kids playing in the sand on the beach
kids sitting on the beach
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.
25 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
three kids standing together, one has a water gun
two girls eating snow cones
kids serving cotton candy
kids on inflatable water slide
fire truck spraying water on kids
two girls smiling at camera
kids standing under fire truck hose
Field Day at Brandywine Elementary was a success! Our students had so much fun playing in the foam, sliding on the slippin' slide, and eating snow cones. A perfect day!
25 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of girls playing in foam
group of three boys sitting on sidewalk
group of girls eating snow cones
group of four girls
group of kids in wheels for racing
group of kids running outside
boys in sunglasses playing in the grass
four boys standing on the playground
group of kids sitting on the pavement outside
This Week in Photos!
27 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
This Week in Photos
Last night, our students at Brandywine Innovation Academy graduated with their high school diplomas! Alternative education isn't about fitting into a traditional box; it’s about resilience, flexibility, and finding a unique path to success. These students balanced life, overcame unique challenges, and took ownership of their futures to cross that graduation stage. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Learn more about our alternative education program on Cat Chat:
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-15-brandywine-innovation-academy-and-alternative-education
28 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
four graduates standing in front of backdrop in caps and gowns with teachers
four graduates standing in front of backdrop in caps and gowns
graduates sitting in chairs
graduate receiving diploma from teacher
female graduate receiving diploma from teacher
female graduate holding her diploma up in front of Brandywine backdrop
graduate holding diploma up
graduate talking to friends, smiling
graduate smiling in front of bobcat backdrop with another male, holding his diploma
graduate with his parents smiling
Merritt Elementary celebrated their four retirees! Congratulations to Margo Miller, Merv Zaleski, Kathy Wieger, and Julie Hartman on their retirement! You all will be missed around the halls!
28 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
four ladies that are retiring standing library
Congratulations to our middle schoolers who received achievement awards yesterday, including honor roll, department awards, NWEA testing awards, and character growth awards. A special congratulations to Rylee Yatch, who was named Bobcat of the Year!
28 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
students standing at front of gym receiving awards
students receiving awards
student receiving awards from teacher
group of students standing in gym after receiving awards
students receiving awards
student receiving award from teacher
Rylee Yatch hugging Sara Paul after winning award
You're invited!

Groundbreaking on the new Career & Technical Education Center addition will take place on June 1 at 4 p.m. at the back of the MSHS, near the soccer fields. We invite the community to come out and celebrate this huge step forward for our district. See you there!
28 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
You're invited! Groundbreaking on the new Career & Technical Education Center addition will take place on June 1 at 4 p.m. at the back of the MSHS, near the soccer fields. We invite the community to come out and celebrate this huge step forward for our district. See you there!
What is Jeopardy?

Students at Merritt Elementary played Jeopardy with Mr. G to test their knowledge last week!
28 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
students playing jeopardy in the library
students playing jeopardy in the library
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School staff celebrated Ms. Debbie Carew today! Ms. Carew will be retiring this year after teaching at the district for 30 years. What a career! She is also a proud Brandywine alum. We will miss you!
29 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Debbie Carew holding a cake celebrating her retirement
It was a beautiful day for Field Day at Merritt Elementary! Our kiddos had a blast running relay races, playing in foam, and eating popsicles. Field Day is such a busy, but fun day for everyone!
29 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
three girls smiling at camera outside
group of five kids sitting on ground looking at camera
group of five girls holding hands for relay races
three boys getting ready to run relay races
group of kids and teachers playing in foam
group of kids playing in foam
a group of little kids sitting on the playground, eating popsicles
Mrs. Ramos' kindergarten class celebrated finishing their unit of Presidents and American symbols by making Statue of Liberty glitter globes!
29 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
three kindergarteners showing off their craft
kindergartener making a craft
The Class of 1976 is celebrating their 50th class reunion!

Saturday, July 25, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Embers at Signal Point
1475 West River Rd Niles, MI
Cost: $30.00 per person

RSVP by June 15, to:
Steve Wade at stephenwade0825@gmail.com
Donna McClane Thompson at djmt0523@gmail.com

Share this with other classmates you may be in contact with!
29 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
class of 1976 50th class reunion Saturday, July 25, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Embers at Signal Point 1475 West River Rd Niles, MI Cost: $30.00 per person Cost includes an hors d'oeuvres buffet with non alcoholic beverages. A Cash bar will be available. RSVP by June 15, to: Steve Wade at stephenwade0825@gmail.com Donna McClane Thompson at djmt0523@gmail.com Share this with other classmates you may be in contact with!
Yesterday was "T" is for Twin With Your Teacher Day at Merritt! The ABC Countdown is winding down... only one week left of school!
30 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
teacher standing with student dressed in same outfit
Brandywine Elementary staff celebrated their retirees yesterday! These four ladies will be retiring from Brandywine after long careers at the district. They leave big shoes to fill.

Congratulations to Siobhan Bruegman, Kim Hechtl, LeAnn Clark, and Lynn Mickiewicz! Enjoy retirement!
30 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
four women retirees smiling at camera, holding a cake that says "congratulations retirees"
four women retirees smiling at camera
It's the last Cat Chat episode of this school year! Join us as we visit Fifth Grade Camp and talk to teachers and campers alike.
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-15-fifth-grade-camp
30 days ago, Brandywine Community Schools
cat chat
We are hiring! Our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is looking for an Associate Teacher. View the entire job posting here: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/brandywinecs/opening/159369
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
we are hiring a GSRP Associate Teacher