Reminder: Wednesday, October 14 is a two hour late start. School will begin two hours later to allow for staff professional development.
Continuing National Principal’s Month, meet Elise Sorensen-Simpson, Director of Special Education and Principal at Brandywine Innovation Academy!
Mrs. Sorensen-Simpson is celebrating her 6th year at Brandywine, guiding and supporting our students and special education programs. Fun Fact: She despises scary movies, but is completely obsessed with true crime!
Thank you, Mrs. Sorensen-Simpson, for your leadership, care, and dedication to our school community!
Mrs. Sorensen-Simpson is celebrating her 6th year at Brandywine, guiding and supporting our students and special education programs. Fun Fact: She despises scary movies, but is completely obsessed with true crime!
Thank you, Mrs. Sorensen-Simpson, for your leadership, care, and dedication to our school community!
Veterans! We want to celebrate you and your service.
Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center at 1700 Bell Rd. RSVP by November 5. Feel free to pass this on to any Veterans you may know in the community. Guests are welcome! RSVP by calling 269-684-7150 or at: https://forms.gle/PJUSTBmeyfE99z6G6
Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center at 1700 Bell Rd. RSVP by November 5. Feel free to pass this on to any Veterans you may know in the community. Guests are welcome! RSVP by calling 269-684-7150 or at: https://forms.gle/PJUSTBmeyfE99z6G6
Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations are open!
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing the online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0
The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23.
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing the online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0
The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23.
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.
Today is National IT Professionals Day!
We are celebrating the minds behind the machines—Happy IT Professionals Day to our own Cody, Lindy, and Gaige—our innovators, problem solvers, and everyday heroes keeping our digital world connected!
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.
Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations are open!
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing the online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0
The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23.
Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing the online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0
The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 23.
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.
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.
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
We need all families to complete the Education Benefits form. Doing this will secure important resources such as staff, curriculum, and mental health support for our students. In fact, we risk losing over $1.6 million in funding if these forms are not filled out.
Families, please fill out the form by October 1. The form can be found here and takes 5 minutes to complete: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
Families, please fill out the form by October 1. The form can be found here and takes 5 minutes to complete: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
Attention Bobcat Families and Community Members!
Your partnership is essential to your student's success. Please join us for an open community conversation focused on supporting student learning, encouraging positive behavior, and building a supportive school discipline framework.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 10-11 a.m. OR 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Middle/High School Media Center
We value your insight and look forward to collaborating on ways we can help our students thrive together.
Your partnership is essential to your student's success. Please join us for an open community conversation focused on supporting student learning, encouraging positive behavior, and building a supportive school discipline framework.
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 10-11 a.m. OR 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Middle/High School Media Center
We value your insight and look forward to collaborating on ways we can help our students thrive together.
We have free backpacks for all students! Thank you to a generous donation from Costco, we will have FREE backpacks available for pick-up at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
We want to officially welcome Ms. Amanda Lezotte as our new Superintendent! Her tenure as Superintendent has officially begun. Read her message to the community: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/superintendent
The Board of Education at Brandywine Community Schools has chosen its next Superintendent. Ms. Amanda Lezotte, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Programs at Brandywine Community Schools, was unanimously voted in as Superintendent at last night’s board meeting.
We are excited for Ms. Lezotte to lead our district! She will start her new role as soon as July 28, pending contract negotiations. Congratulations!
We are excited for Ms. Lezotte to lead our district! She will start her new role as soon as July 28, pending contract negotiations. Congratulations!
Last night, our students at Brandywine Innovation Academy graduated with their high school diplomas! Alternative education isn't about fitting into a traditional box; it’s about resilience, flexibility, and finding a unique path to success. These students balanced life, overcame unique challenges, and took ownership of their futures to cross that graduation stage. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Learn more about our alternative education program on Cat Chat:
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-15-brandywine-innovation-academy-and-alternative-education
Learn more about our alternative education program on Cat Chat:
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-15-brandywine-innovation-academy-and-alternative-education
Don't forget, your student can get free breakfast at school! Start the day right with a healthy meal! 🥣
Merritt Elementary School! 🍎 Serving Time: 8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Brandywine Elementary School! 🍎 Serving Time: 8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Brandywine Midde/Senior High School! 🍎 Serving Time: 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Brandywine Innovation Academy! 🍎 Serving Time: 8 AM - 8:30 AM
Merritt Elementary School! 🍎 Serving Time: 8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Brandywine Elementary School! 🍎 Serving Time: 8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Brandywine Midde/Senior High School! 🍎 Serving Time: 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Brandywine Innovation Academy! 🍎 Serving Time: 8 AM - 8:30 AM
IMPORTANT!! It has come to our attention that we are missing many Education Benefit Forms from our families. Not having these submitted to the state could potentially cause a significant decrease in funding, lunch programs, and more. Please, if you have not filled out this form yet, regardless of if you think you qualify, we ask that you fill it out by a 7 p.m. deadline tonight. We appreciate your quick response in this matter.
Find the form here, it will take 5 minutes. https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying
🎉 Happy National Principals Month! Thank you to the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire students every day. Your impact is invaluable!
