The Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society Regional competition has projects on display at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center (BACC) today until 3 p.m. This is open to the public. Go check out the awesome projects by our students and students around the region.
Congratulations to the new Spanish Honor Society inductees! 29 students were inducted at last night's ceremony!
The Bobcat Nation class at the MSHS wrote proactive and positive messages to themselves after reading the chapter Be Proactive in their book study of "7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens." ❤💛
Congratulations to the Pride of Brandywine! Today, the Brandywine band attended the State Band and Orchestra Festival in Kent City and received a Division 1 rating!
Lake Michigan College's Music department gave a presentation today for Brandywine Choir and Band students. Students were able to hear representation from LMC's choirs and their Brass Club as well.
High school students came and visited 7th grade ELA students to help them polish their research papers. The high schoolers were incredibly patient and were great examples of mentoring in action—proving that learning thrives in a community that helps one another!
Mrs. Starr's middle school computer class picked one of their teachers to interview and then designed a magazine cover about them!
Thank you to Neo Trailers and MTec Manufacturing, LLC for donating sheets of plywood to our CTE department! Our students have been busy creating projects in CAD and wood shop with the materials.
Reminder: The high school band will play at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor on May 6 at 7 p.m., and 6-8 grade bands will play on May 7 at the BACC at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m.
Strive 4 A Safer Drive (S4SD) and their advisor, Deputy McG, completed various presentations at both Brandywine Elementary and Merritt Elementary Schools, where every class learned new tips about Vulnerable Road Users. Students also learned the Hands-Free Law. Ask your student today how you can be a safer driver while on the road!
Students in Mr. Pomranka's science class used virtual reality headsets last week to learn about evolution.
Objectives of the lesson included:
* Experience natural selection by utilizing different taits to try and survive in an ecosystem
* Compare traits based on the environment and understand that traits are good or bad based on the environment
* Understand the relationship between environmental selecting agents and common traits in a population
* Understand that there are different cultures that harness the power of the environment in different ways.
* Explore how Inuit populations are able to survive within the hoarse arctic environment by harnessing the evolutionary adaptations of native species
* Understand that ecosystems change, and people can and should prepare for those changes
Students in Mr. Shafer's Woods Technology class, putting their skills to use!
Gym floor progress!
Last week, members of the National Honor Society collaborated with Niles Service League to help stuff over 2,000 eggs for the Niles Service League Easter Egg hunt. Learn more about NSL at http://nilesserviceleague.org
On Saturday, April 12, some of our Brandywine Middle School band students participated in Solo and Ensemble at Southwestern Michigan College. ALL students medaled with either a Division 1 or 2 rating.
Students who participated: Abagail Moody, Grace Colbert-Lorenz, Spencer Wolfe, Kirra Vanderboegh, Grant Livengood, Cooper Saddison, Isaac Compoe, Elijah Miller, and Crystian Hradel.
Congratulations, everyone!
We had 4 students receive awards at the Roti Roti Art Center of Buchanan Art Show! The show is up until May 8, and features work from Brandywine, Buchanan, and Coloma.
Today, the Brandywine High School Theater class performed their play, a spoof on the classic "And Then There Were None." They will be holding a public performance on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m in the Lecture Hall!
Congratulations to our Brandywine MSHS Staff Member of the Week, Mrs. Roeder!
Position: Grades 10-12 Guidance Counselor
Years at Brandywine: 22
Favorite thing about working at Brandywine..."My favorite thing about Brandywine is the people. I love the sense of community we have here."
Staff member Mrs. Swem says..."Mrs. Roeder consistently goes above and beyond for all of her coworkers with her great attention to detail, well thought out ideas and her constant calm approach to finding solutions. I have never met someone with such a positive attitude and willingness to help others at any moment of the day. Angie juggles so many projects at the same time and with constant interruptions, it's amazing how she gets so much done. I feel privileged to work with her and learn from her everyday. Not only is she a great coworker, she is a caring counselor, a great mentor and a wonderful role model for young women. Mrs. Roeder - great attitude, great sense of humor -- just a great person."
Congratulations and thanks for all you do, Mrs. Roeder
March Is Reading Month has come to an end at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School! During the month of March, students who took the time to read something besides their class work earned chances to win amazing prizes donated by our generous community! Thanks to Niles Nutrition, Apothica Teas, Lake Michigan College, Wings Etc, Balanced Accounting & Tax Services, Pizza Transit, Glendora Books, Happy Honey Candle Co. and Wicked Pop Candle Co., Three Little Birds Crafts, PB&J, Brandywine Food Service, Mrs. Reith, Mrs. Swem, Mrs. Jansen, Mrs. Desmon, and Ms. Carew for their prize donations! Lots of happy Bobcat readers!
Today Mr. Kennedy's Senior English class participated in a budget simulation project sponsored by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation and locally by United Credit Union!
Each student was given a job and a salary. Some jobs came with student loans, some didn't. Some students were surprised with a surprise income like a tax refund and some with a surprise expense like a car repair. Students traveled to nine stations where they had to budget for monthly expenses like a pet, internet access, food, and housing. Students then had to figure out their income and expenses. If they ended up in the red, they had to go back. If they were in the black, they were finished. They learned that sometimes what seems to be good isn’t always the best and sacrifices have to be made. Thank you to United Credit Union for bringing this in!
