There will be a Service Academy Information Session on Monday, August 24 in Portage, Michigan. Learn more about the admission requirements, academic and military life, career opportunities, the congressional nomination process, and more.

Contact Corbin Smith at corbin.smith@mail.house.gov for more information.

Our award-winning band program has been busy doing great things over the summer!

Earlier this month they held Fundamentals, followed by a week of Band Camp to prepare for the upcoming marching season! This year's show theme is "Tapestry: 250 years of U.S."

The first home football game is September 4, come check them out at half time!

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.

Fall Sports will have picture day on Tuesday, August 18.

Senior Banners: 2 - 2:30 p.m.
Tennis: 2:30 - 2:40 p.m.
Golf: 2:40 - 2:50 p.m.
Soccer: 2:50 - 3 p.m.
JV Volleyball: 3 - 3:10 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball: 3:10 - 3:20 p.m.
Varsity Cheer: 3:20 - 3:30 p.m.
JV Cheer: 3:30 - 3:40 p.m.
Varsity Football: 3:40 - 3:50 p.m.
Cross Country: 3:50 - 4 p.m.
Band: 4 p.m.

A QR code for ordering will be provided when pictures are taken.

Attention incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders:

The Middle School Cross Country season begins on Monday, August 24.

We will be having practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (August 24, 26, and 27 from 3 - 4:30. Please meet at the track ready to practice. All athletes must have a current physical on file to participate.

On Tuesday, August 25 Bridgman is hosting a practice meet for middle school runners. The meet will take place at Lake Township Park which is located at 10801 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI. The meet starts at 3:30. All cross country runners are welcome to attend.

If you cannot make it the week of the 24, but still want to run cross country, you can join the team once school begins. Please contact Coach Brian McNamara at bmcnamara@brandywinebobcats.org if you have any questions.

This Week!

Students who are incoming 7th–12th graders and interested in participating in the 2026–27 fall production of Matilda the Musical are invited (and encouraged) to attend our free audition clinic.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM (Check-in begins at 8:40 AM)
📍 Brandywine Elementary School Gym
💲 No cost to attend

During the clinic, students will learn one company number from the show, explore characters, participate in theater activities, learn audition best practices, and complete their audition.

All new and returning performers are encouraged to participate. All students interested in participating in the musical should complete this audition form: https://bit.ly/4obECYq. Mrs. Amster will contact students who cannot attend the clinic with information about alternative audition arrangements. There is a place to indicate within the form.

Questions? Contact Musical Director Daysha Amster at damster@brandywinebobcats.org

If you are a new student attending Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, New Student Orientation is Monday, August 24 at 1:30 p.m.

We have free backpacks for Brandywine students! Thank you to a generous donation from Costco, we will have FREE backpacks available for pick-up beginning August 11 at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Berrien Community Foundation will be hosting Backpacks for Good on Thursday, August 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Niles High School! This program is open to students attending Niles and Brandywine Community Schools. There will be a backpack and school supply giveaway, food pantry, and more. For more information, visit www.berriencommunity.org.

Attention incoming 7th and 8th graders!

Volleyball tryouts are August 24-26 from 3-5 p.m. at the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Main Gym. You must attend each day and have a current physical on file.

Questions? Contact Coach Sara Paul at spaul@brandywinebobcats.org.

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

Our cross country teams have been working hard to prepare for this year's fall season! There are still a few weeks of summer conditioning left for any students in grades 6-12 who want to join in on the fun, Monday through Thursday at 9 a.m. For students who may be interested, but are unable to come in the summer months, please be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks.

For any questions, please contact Jen Murray at jmurray@brandywinebobcats.org

Berrien Community Foundation will be hosting Backpacks for Good on Thursday, August 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Niles High School! This program is open to students attending Niles and Brandywine Community Schools. There will be a backpack and school supply giveaway, food pantry, and more. For more information, visit www.berriencommunity.org.

Open Houses will be next month!

Merritt Elementary
Kindergarten and DK: Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
GSRP: Wednesday, August 26, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
1st and 2nd Grades: Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Brandywine Elementary
3rd Grade Open House: Monday, August 24, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
4th - 6th Grade Open House: Wednesday, August 26, 6 - 7 p.m.

Brandywine Middle/Senior High School
7th Grade Open House, Wednesday, August 26, 4 - 6 p.m.

Athletes need to have physicals on file for the 2026-2027 school year! There will be a Mobile Clinic at Brandywine on Wednesday, July 29 at 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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!

Last month, incoming freshman had a chance to attend Summer Manufacturing Camp here at Brandywine with our CTE Director, Kirk Shafer.

Students spent the week being introduced to the machining, welding, and carpentry trades through hands-on projects and local industry visits,

Students who are incoming 7th–12th graders and interested in participating in the 2026–27 fall production of Matilda the Musical are invited (and encouraged) to attend our free audition clinic.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM (Check-in begins at 8:40 AM)
📍 Brandywine Elementary School Gym
💲 No cost to attend

During the clinic, students will learn one company number from the show, explore characters, participate in theater activities, learn audition best practices, and complete their audition.

All new and returning performers are encouraged to participate. All students interested in participating in the musical should complete this audition form: https://bit.ly/4obECYq. Mrs. Amster will contact students who cannot attend the clinic with information about alternative audition arrangements. There is a place to indicate within the form.

Questions? Contact Musical Director Daysha Amster at damster@brandywinebobcats.org

The Brandywine Jazz Band invites you to attend the Brandywine Jazz Collective - a Jazz Band comprised of current and former Brandywine students and special guests. This event raises funds for the Brandywine Band program.

The Jazz Cafe will take place Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 18 and younger.

We hope to see you there!