Ms. Coleman's first graders are working on improving their reading rate! They have also been practicing adding more expression and increasing their accuracy when they are reading. Ask your kiddos to read to you at home to see how much they've improved!
We believe that every student should have solid literacy and math skills while also feeling a sense of connection with their peers, school staff and community. When these three foundations are in place, students thrive! That is why our district, in partnership with other schools across the county, is working toward three common goals focusing on just that - literacy, math and belonging. #BerrienTHRIVES
We believe that every student should have solid literacy and math skills while also feeling a sense of connection with their peers, school staff and community. When these three foundations are in place, students thrive! That is why our district, in partnership with other schools across the county, is working toward three common goals focusing on just that - literacy, math and belonging. #BerrienTHRIVES
Third graders are studying early American History and Native American history in Michigan. On Friday they drew Native American pictorials and shared them with the class!
World History students showed off their knowledge of the Mongolian Empire by creating Funko Pop inspired characters last week! Students created their character, showed off some "historical awesomeness" of the Mongols, and included three historically accurate accessories that would have come with their action figure.
Through the month of November, 2nd & Main is offering coffee sleeves designed by our students for $1 with your beverage purchase. When you spend $1 for a sleeve, local businesses are also matching your donations. Thank you to one of the Gold Sponsors of the campaign, Bee Crafty, LLC! All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit Partnership for Children PTO.
Reminder: There will be no school November 26 - 28 in celebration of Thanksgiving! Enjoy your holiday and long weekend!
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Talent Together is an innovative partnership led by all 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) in Michigan. We want to help you advance your career in the teaching profession.
Talent Together is an innovative partnership led by all 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) in Michigan. We want to help you advance your career in the teaching profession.
Beetlejuice Jr: The Musical continues today! It proves to be a scary good time.
Shows today at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Shows today at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
This Week in Photos!
Bobcat Nation was represented at the Michigan Department of Education's Michigan Continuous Improvement Conference on Wednesday! Assistant Superintendent Amanda Lezotte, MTSS Coordinator Emliy Zablocki-Kohler, and Merritt Behavior Interventionist Kati Bailey shared Brandywine's story of implementing tiered behavior systems and supporting the "whole child." Go Bobcats! #betheBESTbobcat
Our artists in fifth grade are getting into the holiday spirit! Look at that expert shading.
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
Opening night of Beetlejuice Jr: The Musical was a success (or as Delia says, "SucksYes!")! Don't ghost on this play! You have three more chances to catch it this weekend:
Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary Gym
Opening night of Beetlejuice Jr: The Musical was a success (or as Delia says, "SucksYes!")! Don't ghost on this play! You have three more chances to catch it this weekend:
Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary Gym
Happy Substitute Educators Day! 🍎
We’re so grateful for our substitutes who show up with patience, kindness, and flexibility—helping our students continue to learn and grow every day.
We’re so grateful for our substitutes who show up with patience, kindness, and flexibility—helping our students continue to learn and grow every day.
It was Thanksgiving Feast day today at lunch! Our students enjoyed a turkey dinner with all of the fixings. Thanks to our food service staff for celebrating with our students!
It's the 2025-2026 Meet the Team night for Boys Basketball! On Friday, November 28, come meet the teams and see them go against each other! An alumni game will take place at 6 p.m. Alumni interested in playing, please contact Nate Knapp, Head Coach, at nknapp@brandywinebobcats.org
Freshman vs. JV at 3:30 p.m.
Varsity Scrimmage at 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Game at 6 p.m.
All games take place at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Gym.
Freshman vs. JV at 3:30 p.m.
Varsity Scrimmage at 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Game at 6 p.m.
All games take place at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Gym.
This week's 6th grade science lesson was all about heat transfer! 🔥 Students explored how different materials absorb heat—and that flame and that balloon only work because there's water in them. Science is so cool!
Deputy McG went undercover today as a lunch lady at Brandywine Elementary!
Students at Brandywine Elementary got a sneak peek of Beetlejuice Jr: The Musical yesterday — and trust us, it’s showtime!
✨ Opening Night is TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary!
Can’t make it tonight? No worries — the show will also run:
🎭 Friday at 7 p.m.
🎭 Saturday at 7 p.m.
🌟 Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a spooky-good performance!
✨ Opening Night is TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary!
Can’t make it tonight? No worries — the show will also run:
🎭 Friday at 7 p.m.
🎭 Saturday at 7 p.m.
🌟 Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a spooky-good performance!
Exciting news! Junior Bobcats Basketball Sign Ups are coming up!
Junior Bobcats is for boys grades DK-6.
Sign ups are:
*November 29 | 9 - 11 a.m.
*December 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, 1700 Bell Rd.
Cost to play: $50 per student
Games will take place Saturday mornings starting at 11 a.m
Questions? Contact Coach Nate Knapp at nknapp@brandywinebobcats.org
Junior Bobcats is for boys grades DK-6.
Sign ups are:
*November 29 | 9 - 11 a.m.
*December 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, 1700 Bell Rd.
Cost to play: $50 per student
Games will take place Saturday mornings starting at 11 a.m
Questions? Contact Coach Nate Knapp at nknapp@brandywinebobcats.org
On Tuesday, November 18, three of our 8th grade band standouts — Cooper Saddison, Jude Skinner, and Grant Livengood — proudly represented Brandywine at the Western Michigan University Mid-Fest Middle School Honors Band in Kalamazoo.
In just six hours, they prepared four challenging pieces and performed them that same day. Even more impressive, they worked under the direction of world-renowned composer and music educator William Owens, who is widely regarded as one of the top voices in middle school music education.
We’re incredibly proud of these young musicians and the dedication they bring to their craft. 🎼🐾
In just six hours, they prepared four challenging pieces and performed them that same day. Even more impressive, they worked under the direction of world-renowned composer and music educator William Owens, who is widely regarded as one of the top voices in middle school music education.
We’re incredibly proud of these young musicians and the dedication they bring to their craft. 🎼🐾
If you have not filled out the Education Benefits Form yet (https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying), please do so TONIGHT by midnight. We are able to reopen our numbers for a limited time. In the past, this form was filled out for free and reduced lunches. Even if you don't qualify, and even though lunches are currently free for all students, this form is still very IMPORTANT to funding we receive as a district.
The funding provided by having this form filled out is significant, and includes funding for programs such as: math and reading interventionists, building counselors, social worker, behavior interventionists, Title I paradors, student leadership conferences, teacher and administration professional development, intervention materials for students, and March is Reading Month Activities.
The funding provided by having this form filled out is significant, and includes funding for programs such as: math and reading interventionists, building counselors, social worker, behavior interventionists, Title I paradors, student leadership conferences, teacher and administration professional development, intervention materials for students, and March is Reading Month Activities.
