Welcome Morgan Palmer to Merritt Elementary! 🐾
We are so excited to introduce our new First Grade Teacher, Morgan Palmer!
Morgan earned her degree from Hope College in Elementary Education with a specialized endorsement in Emotional Impairments (EI), and she brings a rich set of skills to the classroom—including fluency in both English and American Sign Language (ASL). It has been a big summer for Morgan, as she just tied the knot in Holland, Michigan! She chose Brandywine because of the instant sense of community she felt the moment she stepped on campus. Building strong relationships is at the heart of her teaching, and she is most looking forward to meeting her new first graders and growing right alongside them this school year.
We are so excited to introduce our new First Grade Teacher, Morgan Palmer!
Morgan earned her degree from Hope College in Elementary Education with a specialized endorsement in Emotional Impairments (EI), and she brings a rich set of skills to the classroom—including fluency in both English and American Sign Language (ASL). It has been a big summer for Morgan, as she just tied the knot in Holland, Michigan! She chose Brandywine because of the instant sense of community she felt the moment she stepped on campus. Building strong relationships is at the heart of her teaching, and she is most looking forward to meeting her new first graders and growing right alongside them this school year.
Kiddy Cats League registration will be Monday September 14 and September 21 from 5-6 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Cafeteria! This basketball league is for all Brandywine girls in grades DK-6th grade. The cost is $50 or $40 a piece for siblings.
Practices will begin the week of September 28. Games are played on Sundays.
For more information, contact Coach Josh Hood at jhood@brandywinebobcats.org
Practices will begin the week of September 28. Games are played on Sundays.
For more information, contact Coach Josh Hood at jhood@brandywinebobcats.org
Starting school is a lot to take in when you’re 5. Before the math and story time begin, our Developmental Kindergarteners have been working on the basics:
Playground Rules: Playing safely and responsibly.
Bathroom Breaks: Learning the ropes and doing it all on their own!
Hallway Etiquette: Walking in a neat, single file line in the hallways.
It takes time to get the hang of all these brand-new routines, but our DK crew is crushing it!
Playground Rules: Playing safely and responsibly.
Bathroom Breaks: Learning the ropes and doing it all on their own!
Hallway Etiquette: Walking in a neat, single file line in the hallways.
It takes time to get the hang of all these brand-new routines, but our DK crew is crushing it!
The 2025-2026 Brandywine Middle/Senior High School yearbooks are ready for pick up!
Students can get them from Mrs. Ulrickson during lunch this week. If you are a graduated senior, they can be picked up in the attendance office.
Students can get them from Mrs. Ulrickson during lunch this week. If you are a graduated senior, they can be picked up in the attendance office.
There will be no school for students on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Our Kindergarteners have their first full day of school today! Our littlest learners were so excited to start school yesterday. They were showing off their backpacks and their first day of school clothes!
We can't wait to see all that they learn this year!
We can't wait to see all that they learn this year!
Welcome Mia Garcia to Brandywine Elementary! 🐾
We are thrilled to introduce our new Title 1 Reading Intervention Specialist, Mia Garcia!
Mia comes to us with an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. Growing up nearby in South Bend, she was drawn to Brandywine because of the tight-knit, small-district community feel. When she isn't helping our students build a love for reading, she stays active working part-time in fitness and keeping up with her three kids—including a set of twins!
We are thrilled to introduce our new Title 1 Reading Intervention Specialist, Mia Garcia!
Mia comes to us with an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. Growing up nearby in South Bend, she was drawn to Brandywine because of the tight-knit, small-district community feel. When she isn't helping our students build a love for reading, she stays active working part-time in fitness and keeping up with her three kids—including a set of twins!
Bond Project Update!
Construction continues on the CTE Center and Merritt gymnasium.
CTE Center: The concrete foundation is complete. Work has been done to get the ground leveled and packed with dirt so it's fully ready for the concrete floor to be poured.
Merritt: The building’s steel roof framing is fully up, the main concrete floor inside is poured, and all the outside concrete sidewalks and curbs are finished.
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
Construction continues on the CTE Center and Merritt gymnasium.
CTE Center: The concrete foundation is complete. Work has been done to get the ground leveled and packed with dirt so it's fully ready for the concrete floor to be poured.
Merritt: The building’s steel roof framing is fully up, the main concrete floor inside is poured, and all the outside concrete sidewalks and curbs are finished.
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
Our educators spent time last week learning about the features and interactive tools in our new math curriculum!
This new approach focuses on creating rich classroom discussions where students talk through their mathematical thinking and problem-solving steps. We are looking forward to our staff bringing the best learning experiences to our students this year.
This new approach focuses on creating rich classroom discussions where students talk through their mathematical thinking and problem-solving steps. We are looking forward to our staff bringing the best learning experiences to our students this year.
Day 1 is officially in the books. 🎒✨
We are so happy to have the hallways buzzing with laughter and chatter again! Welcome back, Bobcats!
We are so happy to have the hallways buzzing with laughter and chatter again! Welcome back, Bobcats!
Today is the last first day of school for our Seniors!
On Friday, they watched the sun come up to celebrate starting their last year of high school.
On Friday, they watched the sun come up to celebrate starting their last year of high school.
Here we go! It's the first day of school! Welcome back, Bobcats!
And we're back! Here's what we have going on this week at Brandywine Community Schools!
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
1 day of school before the first day of school!
Pack bags, fill water bottles, lay out clothes, and set alarms before dinner. End the night with a relaxing routine and early bedtime.
Pack bags, fill water bottles, lay out clothes, and set alarms before dinner. End the night with a relaxing routine and early bedtime.
2 days before the first day of school!
Pick out clothes for the first day of school!
BusRight is a transportation management platform and mobile app designed to modernize school bus operations. Download the BusRight app to receive real-time updates on your child's transportation. This year, we will be introducing Student Bus Cards. Find out more: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/transportation-bus-garage
It's time to cheer for the Bobcats!
The Mini Cheer Clinic will be taking place on October 6 and 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a performance on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. during the first quarter of the football game. This is for students in DK through 6th grade. The cost is $35.
Registration will be September 11 and 12 from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School cafeteria.
For more information, contact Cheer Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
The Mini Cheer Clinic will be taking place on October 6 and 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a performance on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. during the first quarter of the football game. This is for students in DK through 6th grade. The cost is $35.
Registration will be September 11 and 12 from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School cafeteria.
For more information, contact Cheer Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
3 days before the first day of school!
Review schedule details, classroom assignments, teacher names, or bus routes. Talk through any anxieties or questions about the first week so they aren't bottled up.
Review schedule details, classroom assignments, teacher names, or bus routes. Talk through any anxieties or questions about the first week so they aren't bottled up.
The first day of school is August 31! It will be a half day for K-6 and a full day for MSHS.
Bell Schedules: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bell-schedules
Bell Schedules: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bell-schedules
Say hello to all things Brandywine! Download our app today! Within the Brandywine app, you can sign up for our communications platform, Rooms.
Rooms is your one place for school messages, updates, and more! You can access Rooms via the web or your district's mobile app. You should receive an invite to join. Find out about all things Rooms: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/rooms-support
Email info@brandywinebobcats.org for questions or troubleshooting.
