Brandywine Middle/High School -

It’s officially here! 🐾 Mrs. Paul’s Bobcat Nation Class has crunched the numbers, and the results for the Brandywine MS/HS 2025 Wrapped are IN. 🎧📊

We surveyed the hallways to see what’s been on repeat this half of the school year. From the songs stuck in your head to the lunchroom staples, here is what’s trending in the Bobcat Nation.

The National Honor Society/Merritt Christmas Party is a special tradition at Brandywine and kids big and small have so much fun! Here are some more moments from the day. Want to hear more about the planning of the party? Take a listen to our latest episode of Cat Chat, where we spoke with three of the NHS students and their advisor on what this party means to them: https://five.libsyn.com/show/episodes/view/39336235

Who says Algebra can’t be a hit? 🎤📈

Mr. Nelson’s classes just wrapped up a fun creative math project! Students were challenged to write original songs using 5 different algebraic terms and design a custom album cover to match.

Seeing the intersection of creativity and logic was incredible. These students didn't just learn the definitions—they turned them into art.

Locked In: https://suno.com/song/403366d4-2d04-484a-9627-68f0e00bb321?sh=eOwFgWy1lyDQPaat

Slope Knowledge: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/george/KtbxLzFvRJFjKFHmPVvTlxxWDNVChWrPlq

A big thanks to Mr. Knapp and his class for making and installing these shelves in the weight room! They're beautiful!

🏀 CALLING ALL BOBCAT LEGENDS!

We are bringing the history of Brandywine Girls Basketball back to the court! On January 30, during our home game against Buchanan, we will be honoring the incredible teams and coaches from our 2000, 2010, and 2016 Final Four appearances.

We want to see as many former players and coaches as possible back in the gym where it all happened. Help us spread the word!

📅 Date: January 30

📍 Location: Brandywine High School (vs. Buchanan)

🎟 RSVP: Please contact David Sidenbender at dsidenbender@brandywinebobcats.org to confirm your attendance.

Here are the codes to order sports photos being taken today!

Brandywine Girls and Boys Basketball go head to head with Buchanan this Friday, December 19 at Buchanan!

THE LINEUP: 🏀 JV Boys: 4:00 PM 🏀 Varsity Girls: 5:30 PM 🏀 Varsity Boys: 7:00 PM

Let’s keep those winning streaks alive! See you in the stands!

Congratulations to Kaeden Warfield on being named a Detroit Free Press All-State running back!

Good luck to the high school students who start final exams today! Can you believe we're already through the first half of the school year!?

Winter Team Sports Picture Day will be on December 17.

12 p.m. - 7th Grade Boys Basketball
12:10 p.m. - 8th Grade Boys Basketball
12:20 p.m. - Girls JV Basketball
12:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity Basketball
12:40 p.m. - Wrestling
12:45 p.m. - Middle School Cheer
12:50 p.m. - JV Cheer
1 p.m. - Varsity Cheer
1:10 p.m. - Girls Bowling
1:20 p.m. - Boys Bowling
1:30 p.m. - Freshman Boys Basketball
1:40 p.m. - JV Boys Basketball
1:50 p.m. - Varsity Boys Basketball

It's ugly sweater day at the middle/senior high school!

Bobcat Nation class at the Middle/Senior High School have been sprucing up the bulletin boards around the school! They've created an "I Spy" board and even a "Texting Thanks" board with special messages for students and staff around the school.

Students in Bobcat Nation class are serving up beverages to cure the Monday blues every Monday before school starts! Before heading to class, students can buy a drink from the beverage cart and proceeds will benefit all the fun activities Bobcat Nation plans around the school.

The Brandywine Girls Basketball program will be hosting their annual "Cats for the Cure" game on Friday, January 16. Shirts to support this event can be purchased in the attendance office at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School (door 1), from any high school girl basketball player, or at the front counter of Milano's Pizza in Niles. Shirts are $15 and orders are due by January 2. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Milano's Cancer Fund. Help our girls support a great cause!

The Brandywine Choirs and Bands take the stage this Sunday for their annual Holiday Concert! Elementary and middle school will be performing at 2 p.m. and the high school will be performing at 3:15 p.m. This will all take place at the Brandywine Milddle/ Senior High School gym!

Brandywine High School Band students Benjamin Miracle, Mason Stier, and Melody Livengood, auditioned for and gained acceptance to MSBOA District 6 Honors Band, hosted at Niles High School. They performed their concert with Hope College Guest Director of Bands, Dr. Anand Sukumaran on Saturday, November 22. Well done to the special performers!

Members of B-LEAD, National Honor Society, and Student Council spent the morning volunteering at the Kroc Center in South Bend, handing out 500 Thanksgiving dinners to families in need!

Students in Mrs. Janke’s U.S. History class have been diving into World War I! Last week, they took part in a hands-on trench warfare simulation—complete with (safe!) “projectiles,” “land mines,” and “mustard gas.”

Through the activity, students explored how machine guns changed combat, why mustard gas was introduced, and the many challenges soldiers faced while living and fighting in the trenches.

It's the 2025-2026 Meet the Team night for Boys Basketball! This Friday, November 28, come meet the teams and see them go against each other! An alumni game will take place at 6 p.m. Alumni interested in playing, please contact Nate Knapp, Head Coach, at nknapp@brandywinebobcats.org

Freshman vs. JV at 3:30 p.m.
Varsity Scrimmage at 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Game at 6 p.m.

All games take place at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Gym.

Last week, High School Counselor, Mrs. Roeder, took 27 juniors and seniors on a campus tour of Lake Michigan College. They learned about all of the course offerings, including technical and vocational options.

Did you know? Tuition is free under the Community College Guarantee in Michigan.