Last week, our Yearbook crew took full advantage of a stunning sunrise, stepping outside for some fresh air and hands-on practice. Students experimented with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to figure out exactly which camera settings capture the best light.

Fall Break is October 23-26. There will be a half day of school on Friday, October 23 and no school on Monday, October 26.

What a finish to an incredible season! Huge Congratulations to the Pride of Brandywine Marching Band for bringing home third place this weekend at East Kentwood—the largest scholastic band competition in the state! Way to end the season on a high note!

Powderpuff is a fun homecoming tradition! The team of Seniors/Freshmen took home the win last week!

Attention Middle Schoolers!

Cheerleading tryouts are Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20 and 21 at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Cafeteria after school until 4 p.m. Those who want to try out must attend both days, and have a physical on file.

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Soccer team for winning the first round of districts last night vs. Eau Claire! The shut out their opponent 8-0. The second game will be at Brandywine on Tuesday, October 20 at 5 p.m.

Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Picture retakes will be Thursday, October 22 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Order online at inter-state.com/order with code: 0646KSD.

The Pride of Brandywine did it again! They received a Division 1 rating last night at the MSBOA District Band Festival.

The show theme this year is Tapestry: 250 of US. It's a beautiful culmination of America and its history! Congratulations to our musicians! Go Bobcats!

Athletic Events Reminder!

We love when our familes come out to support our sports teams. Please remember when doing so that elementary and middle school age children should be accompanied by an adult.

Thank you for showing your support for our community!

Happy National School Lunch Week! Shoutout to our incredible food service team for serving up healthy, delicious meals every day.

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.

Reminder: Wednesday, October 14 is a two hour late start. School will begin two hours later to allow for staff professional development.

The Creative Cats are getting ready for Homecoming—and they’ve been busy creating!

In this hands-on course, students are turning their creativity into real-world opportunities by learning practical crafting skills and making unique items to sell. From designing and creating to thinking about pricing, value, and what customers want, they’re discovering how creativity connects to real-world economics.

Come support our Creative Cats at Homecoming and check out what they’ve made!

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

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

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!

Last week, high school students went on a visit to Southwestern Michigan College for a tour of the school and a college fair!

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!

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!

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!