Continuing National Principal’s Month, meet Matt Severin, Principal of Merritt Elementary!
Mr. Severin brings incredible experience to our district: 10 years at Brandywine, 30 total years in education, 19 years in school administration. Before building his career in education, Mr. Severin worked for Microsoft right out of college!
Thank you, Mr. Severin, for your leadership and dedication to our youngest Bobcats!
Students and parents, share your thoughts and earn $25! University of Michigan is hosting focus groups to understand your experiences of school cellphone policies.
Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/micellphonestudy-focusgroups
Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/micellphonestudy-focusgroups
Brandywine's Homecoming celebration is this Friday, October 9! Our Bobcats will take it on the road at 1 p.m. Friday for the Homecoming Parade!
The parade begins at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, turns left onto 17th St. and then right onto Lasalle Ave. They pass Merritt Elementary and then turn right onto 13th St. and pass Brandywine Elementary. From there, they go straight and turn right onto Bell Rd. back to the high school.
We hope to see you lining the route! Go Bobcats!
The parade begins at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, turns left onto 17th St. and then right onto Lasalle Ave. They pass Merritt Elementary and then turn right onto 13th St. and pass Brandywine Elementary. From there, they go straight and turn right onto Bell Rd. back to the high school.
We hope to see you lining the route! Go Bobcats!
Last week, high school students went on a visit to Southwestern Michigan College for a tour of the school and a college fair!
Today's the day!
Stop in to Wings Etc. in Niles on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. to support Brandywine Student Council! 15% of all pre-tax food and soft drink sales will benefit our Student Council. Be sure to show this flyer to support the cause!
Stop in to Wings Etc. in Niles on Tuesday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. to support Brandywine Student Council! 15% of all pre-tax food and soft drink sales will benefit our Student Council. Be sure to show this flyer to support the cause!
Yesterday our Brandywine and Merritt Elementary kiddos kicked off Homecoming Week with Comfy Day!
It’s National Principal’s Month, and today we’re highlighting Assistant Principal Josh Hood!
With 34 total years as a student and staff member, Mr. Hood's Bobcat roots run deep: 12 years as Assistant Principal, 18 years as Girls Head Basketball Coach, 3 years as Sub Teacher, JV Basketball Coach & JV Softball Coach, and 13 years as a Brandywine student (Class of '96!).
Thank you, Mr. Hood, for your lifelong dedication to Brandywine!
Congratulations to Brandywine's own Coach Frelen Gowen! Coach Gowen was inducted into the State Basketball Hall of Honor yesterday!
Coach Gowen has been an Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for 11 years, with a record of 214-27 in that span and numerous championships! Congratulations Coach!
Coach Gowen has been an Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for 11 years, with a record of 214-27 in that span and numerous championships! Congratulations Coach!
October 7 is Count Day! 90% of our state funding is determined by Fall Count Day. Please make sure your child is in attendance!
Count Day in Michigan is a day when public schools count the number of students enrolled and attending school. The count data is used to determine how much state funding each school receives.
Count Day in Michigan is a day when public schools count the number of students enrolled and attending school. The count data is used to determine how much state funding each school receives.
The pride of Brandywine shined bright at the Four Flags Area Apple Festival Parade!
We are so proud to share that the Brandywine Marching Band brought home the prestigious Harmony Award! A special shout out to Superintendent Lezotte for marching alongside our talented students this year, and to our wonderful Transportation Department for driving along for the ride.
Thank you to our amazing band family, Superintendent Lezotte, and our transportation team for showing everyone in our community what Brandywine is all about!
We are so proud to share that the Brandywine Marching Band brought home the prestigious Harmony Award! A special shout out to Superintendent Lezotte for marching alongside our talented students this year, and to our wonderful Transportation Department for driving along for the ride.
Thank you to our amazing band family, Superintendent Lezotte, and our transportation team for showing everyone in our community what Brandywine is all about!
October is National Principal’s Month!
Today, we’re recognizing Evan Winkler, Principal of Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.
Mr. Winkler has been part of the Brandywine family for 15 years—5 as Principal and also spent 10 as the boys and girls varsity soccer coach!
Thank you, Mr. Winkler, for your dedication to our students, staff, and school community!
Today, we’re recognizing Evan Winkler, Principal of Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.
Mr. Winkler has been part of the Brandywine family for 15 years—5 as Principal and also spent 10 as the boys and girls varsity soccer coach!
Thank you, Mr. Winkler, for your dedication to our students, staff, and school community!
Ms. Werner's third graders made apple pie last week to celebrate the Four Flags Area Apple Festival!
Here's what's happening this week at Brandywine Community Schools!
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
Homecoming is next Friday, October 9!
Here are the Spirit Days for both Merritt and Brandywine Elementary and Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.
Brandywine/Merritt
MONDAY - Mellow Monday Comfy Day
TUESDAY-Tuesday Team Gear Favorite Team
WEDNESDAY- Wacky Wednesday Tye Dye/Bright Colors
THURSDAY-Throw on a Hat Thursday
FRIDAY-Fun Friday Maroon & Gold
MSHS
MONDAY-First Class Fashion vs. TSA Comfort
TUESDAY-USA
WEDNESDAY-Flag Day
THURSDAY-Tourist Day
FRIDAY-Maroon & Gold
Here are the Spirit Days for both Merritt and Brandywine Elementary and Brandywine Middle/Senior High School.
Brandywine/Merritt
MONDAY - Mellow Monday Comfy Day
TUESDAY-Tuesday Team Gear Favorite Team
WEDNESDAY- Wacky Wednesday Tye Dye/Bright Colors
THURSDAY-Throw on a Hat Thursday
FRIDAY-Fun Friday Maroon & Gold
MSHS
MONDAY-First Class Fashion vs. TSA Comfort
TUESDAY-USA
WEDNESDAY-Flag Day
THURSDAY-Tourist Day
FRIDAY-Maroon & Gold
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This Week in Photos!
Mrs. Alstott's third graders are meeting their goal of reading daily!
It's National Custodian Day!
Today we celebrate our incredible custodians, whose hard work and dedication keep our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming every day!
Today we celebrate our incredible custodians, whose hard work and dedication keep our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming every day!
October is Michigan College Month!
You may be thinking why October? Why so soon? As soon as a student officially enters their senior year, everyone says to hit the ground running with applying to colleges/trade schools and working on the FAFSA.
Benefits to Applying in October
-Application Fee Waivers; In Michigan most colleges/universities waive their application fees in October to encourage and support seniors to apply early.
-Early Action Deadline; Most schools have an early action deadline of November 1st or 15th. Applying early action means that you will get an admissions decision earlier.
-Possibility of Deferment over Denial; Applying early gives you the possibility of having your application deferred. If you are just shy of the requirements for a particular school, instead of denying you the admissions committee might push your application into the regular decision pool and review it again in January or February.
-More Informed Financial Decision; The earlier you are accepted and have your FAFSA complete the sooner you will receive financial aid award letters.
You may be thinking why October? Why so soon? As soon as a student officially enters their senior year, everyone says to hit the ground running with applying to colleges/trade schools and working on the FAFSA.
Benefits to Applying in October
-Application Fee Waivers; In Michigan most colleges/universities waive their application fees in October to encourage and support seniors to apply early.
-Early Action Deadline; Most schools have an early action deadline of November 1st or 15th. Applying early action means that you will get an admissions decision earlier.
-Possibility of Deferment over Denial; Applying early gives you the possibility of having your application deferred. If you are just shy of the requirements for a particular school, instead of denying you the admissions committee might push your application into the regular decision pool and review it again in January or February.
-More Informed Financial Decision; The earlier you are accepted and have your FAFSA complete the sooner you will receive financial aid award letters.
Here is our October issue of Cat Tracks! Find out what's happening at Brandywine Community Schools! https://app.smore.com/n/r2ams