It’s almost Election Day! Brandywine’s sinking fund renewal is up for a vote—be sure to cast your ballot on November 4.
A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.
A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.

RSVPs close November 3. Forgot to RSVP, you are still welcome to come, we are just hoping to get a head count so we can plan ahead for food.
Are you a Veteran? Join us for breakfast on November 11!
We’re proud to honor those who have served our country! Jon 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
Are you a Veteran? Join us for breakfast on November 11!
We’re proud to honor those who have served our country! Jon 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

Today is Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead!
Our elementary artists celebrated Día de los Muertos with colorful creativity! Students learned about this meaningful tradition and created vibrant pieces inspired by Day of the Dead, including animals and ofrendas.
An ofrenda is a traditional altar created during Día de los Muertos to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
Our elementary artists celebrated Día de los Muertos with colorful creativity! Students learned about this meaningful tradition and created vibrant pieces inspired by Day of the Dead, including animals and ofrendas.
An ofrenda is a traditional altar created during Día de los Muertos to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.






Today marks the kickoff of the Partnership for Children Coffee Sleeve Campaign at 2nd & Main in Downtown Niles! ☕✨
For just $1, you can purchase a coffee sleeve designed by one of our talented elementary students. Even better—local businesses will match every purchase, multiplying your support!
Next time you grab your latte to go, pick up a sleeve and help support our students throughout the month of November. Let’s show our community spirit, one coffee at a time!
For just $1, you can purchase a coffee sleeve designed by one of our talented elementary students. Even better—local businesses will match every purchase, multiplying your support!
Next time you grab your latte to go, pick up a sleeve and help support our students throughout the month of November. Let’s show our community spirit, one coffee at a time!

The first Surprise Knock from Bobcat Nation is in the books! 🎊 Bobcat Nation leaders showed up bright and early today to Mr. Knapp’s class with a box of donuts!
Our students are leading the way—showing kindness, responsibility, and positivity in action!
Our students are leading the way—showing kindness, responsibility, and positivity in action!

Our preschool kiddos had their Harvest Party yesterday! They played games, colored pictures, made messes with pumpkins and dressed up in adorable costumes!





Deputy McG has an extra pair of eyes helping her out today!
This Week in Photos!

Happy Friday from Copper and his friends in Mrs. Brook's class!

The Great Principal Can-Off is happening next week! 🥫
From November 3–7, it’s Middle School vs. High School in a friendly food drive competition!
Middle School students will be stuffing Mr. Hood’s office.
High School students will be stuffing Mr. Winkler’s office.
All donations will go directly to the Redeemer’s Church Food Pantry, helping families right here in the Brandywine community.
Let’s see which school can pack in the most cans — and show just how much Bobcats care!
From November 3–7, it’s Middle School vs. High School in a friendly food drive competition!
Middle School students will be stuffing Mr. Hood’s office.
High School students will be stuffing Mr. Winkler’s office.
All donations will go directly to the Redeemer’s Church Food Pantry, helping families right here in the Brandywine community.
Let’s see which school can pack in the most cans — and show just how much Bobcats care!

6th grader Garrett Garza earned a well-deserved visit with Copper, the Brandywine Therapy Dog, after saving up 20 tickets for meeting PBIS expectations! Garrett went above and beyond to show responsibility by picking up trash outside the building. Way to lead by example, Garrett! 🌟🐾


Volleyball Districts will be Monday, November 3 at 6 p.m. at Cassopolis. Grab your tickets at https://gofan.co/event/5193113

Our DK students have been busy exploring pumpkins and gourds as part of their math learning. They compared sizes, sorted by shape and color, and even measured and weighed them!





Sophomore Malachi Gamble was awarded WSJM Sports Player of the Week for both tennis and soccer. Congratulations Malachi!

Pumpkin Book Reports are complete at Merritt Elementary! 🎃 Students brought their favorite book characters to life with some seriously creative pumpkin art!




If you're a Veteran or know someone who is, we'd love to serve you breakfast on November 11 at 9:30 a.m. Brandywine will be holding it's annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center at 1700 Bell Rd. Call Brittney at 684-7150 or scan the QR code below to RSVP. RSVP by November 4.

Students in the MSHS Theater class spent time yesterday practicing adding suspense to their line delivery and scene presentations.




Our elementary students are gearing up for the coffee sleeve campaign at 2nd & Main in Downtown Niles. They've teamed up with Brandywine's Partnership for Children PTO. Buy a coffee sleeve for $1 in the month of November with art by one of our students and local businesses will match your donation! All proceeds will go back to the PTO, and directly to our students and classrooms.
Starts November 1!
Starts November 1!


We are a week away from Election Day! On the ballot, Brandywine Community Schools will have a Sinking Fund Renewal.
What is a Sinking Fund? A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.
What is a Sinking Fund? A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.



Today was ROARS Cart day for third and fourth graders! Students were able to turn in their positive behavior tickets they've earned and pick out a prize from the cart.
A student that ROARS: Respect Others Acts Responsibly and Safely.
A student that ROARS: Respect Others Acts Responsibly and Safely.


