Wrestling Club starts next Tuesday for all students grades 2-6. The Club is every Tuesday and Thursday through December 18 from 7-8 p.m. in the Wrestling Room at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School. Students will learn how to wrestle and have a chance to wrestle with their peers. No sign up is required.
Questions? Contact Coach Pomranka at rpomranka@brandywinebobcats.org
Questions? Contact Coach Pomranka at rpomranka@brandywinebobcats.org

Living our best recess life!

Over the weekend, Brandywine Junior Gracie Jackson was crowned Miss Congeniality in the Miss Niles pageant. Congratulations Gracie!
Support the Brandywine Band with the Culver's Give-Back Night on November 10 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Culver's in Niles.

🎗️ Tackle Cancer Success!
We’re proud to share that over $500 was donated to the Beacon Pediatric Oncology Department from the October 25 football game 💗
A huge THANK YOU to all the fans, families, and friends who contributed at our Tackle Cancer game. Your generosity helps our students see the power of giving back and the difference we can make when we put others first.
Special shout-out to the Brandywine Student Council for helping collect donations—teamwork truly makes the dream work! 💪🐾
We’re proud to share that over $500 was donated to the Beacon Pediatric Oncology Department from the October 25 football game 💗
A huge THANK YOU to all the fans, families, and friends who contributed at our Tackle Cancer game. Your generosity helps our students see the power of giving back and the difference we can make when we put others first.
Special shout-out to the Brandywine Student Council for helping collect donations—teamwork truly makes the dream work! 💪🐾

🎃🍂 Our Merritt Elementary classrooms were full of fall fun during this year’s Harvest Parties! Students celebrated the season with games, crafts, treats, and lots of smiles. A big thank-you to our staff and parent volunteers who helped make the day so special!










Congrats to Ali Murray who competed at State in Cross Country for the second consecutive year. This year, she finished 104th out of 255. Well done, Ali!

🐾Character Trait of the Week: ZEST🐾
Zest means approaching life with energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. It involves engaging fully in activities, showing excitement and passion, and tackling tasks with a spirited and enthusiastic approach.
Zest means approaching life with energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. It involves engaging fully in activities, showing excitement and passion, and tackling tasks with a spirited and enthusiastic approach.

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

