Good morning Bobcats, our original decision this morning was to hold school as road conditions were traversable. However, visibility has quickly deteriorated and out of an abundance of precaution, we have made the decision to close school today, Thursday, December 12. This decision comes much later than we would normally like but it is in the best interest of our students and staff. If you have to travel, please stay safe, and we will see our students back for an exciting day of learning tomorrow, December 13.
Due to inclement weather, and out of an abundance of precaution, school will be closed today, Thursday, December 5. Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing our students back tomorrow, December 6.
Tonight's special meeting will be at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School's Media Center and can be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@brandywinecommunityschools
The special board meeting for tonight, Monday September 9, has been cancelled.
There will be a special board meeting at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School's Media Center on Monday and can be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@brandywinecommunityschools
Gate Prices for 2024-2025
Vote May 6!
Meet Up and Eat Up!
Breakfast: $3.16
Lunch:$5.84
Brandywine Bobcats do great things! Meet this year's Top 10 graduating students.
Left to right back row: Superintendent Travis Walker, Triston Peterson, Conner Dye, Kaiden Rieth, Brock Dye, Elisa Skinner, Kadence Brumitt, Isabelle Sosnoski, Principal Evan Winkler
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Front row: Tressa Hullinger, Jamey Farmer, David Kline
Vote May 7!
Band Concert May 7!
Fill out the FAFSA!
Brandywine Community Schools has a bond proposal on the May 7 ballot for a zero mill increase. Learn more about the potential projects and see renderings here: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
On May 7, there will be a bond proposal on the ballot. The bond is proposing keeping the rate at the current 3.9 mills, which means the tax rate would stay where it is now. Learn more: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
Kindergarten Round Up is April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Merritt Elementary School. If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten for this upcoming school year (Fall 2024). Learn more by visiting our website at brandywinebobcats.org.
BACC Open to the Public!
Brandywine Community Schools is excited to announce open enrollment for preschool and kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Enrollment is now open for children who will be four years old by September 1 for preschool or five years old by September 1 for kindergarten.
To assist families in the process, Merritt Elementary will have Kindergarten Round Up on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the school at 1620 Lasalle Ave. Kindergarten Round Up is a night to introduce the Merritt Elementary staff and building, while helping families start the process of enrolling for Fall of 2024. By filling out the enrollment form and having all of the important registration documents the night of Kindergarten Round Up, families will be able to reserve a spot for their child in kindergarten. Important documents to have are immunization records, an official birth certificate (not a photocopy), and proof of residency, such as a utility bill. The evening will be geared towards adults.
“We hope that when families leave that night, they have a good handle on what the registration process entails and what they might still need to complete or submit,” said Merritt Elementary Principal Matt Severin. “We hope to answer any questions parents have right now, and to give them resources so we can continue to help answer questions. Kindergarten Round Up is all about beginning the journey in the Bobcat nation!”
Enrollment is ongoing and necessary forms and documentation can be found at www.brandywinebobcats.org or by visiting Merritt Elementary. If you have any questions, please call the school at 269-684-6511.
The investigation into today's threat is still ongoing, thus we can not share any further information at this time. Brandywine Community Schools will remain in a perimeter lockdown through the end of the school day and dismissal will occur as normal, with an added police presence available. All regularly scheduled after school events will take place, however, all athletic practices will take place indoors.
The K9 team and law enforcement have conducted a sweep of all buildings including Brandywine MSHS, Brandywine Elementary, Merritt Elementary, and BIA, and have deemed all buildings safe to hold classes in. An investigation is ongoing as to where the threat originated from. Brandywine Community Schools will operate today, March 27, as normal but with a lockdown in place out of an abundance of precaution. We will notify the community with a formal letter once the investigation is complete and the lockdown has been lifted.