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.
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
students standing in front of LMC
students in classroom at college
students in hallway
World History students showed off their knowledge of the Mongolian Empire by creating Funko Pop inspired characters last week! Students created their character, showed off some "historical awesomeness" of the Mongols, and included three historically accurate accessories that would have come with their action figure.
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
paper hanging on a wall
paper hanging on a wall
paper hanging on a wall
papers hanging on a wall
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!

Opening night of Beetlejuice Jr: The Musical was a success (or as Delia says, "SucksYes!")! Don't ghost on this play! You have three more chances to catch it this weekend:

Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary Gym
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
students standing on stage with umbrellas
students standing on stage
student singing on stage
two students singing together on stage
group of students sitting at a table on stage
students dancing around table on stage
beetle juices
Beetlejuice and Lydia
It was Thanksgiving Feast day today at lunch! Our students enjoyed a turkey dinner with all of the fixings. Thanks to our food service staff for celebrating with our students!
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
two girls at lunch
Merritt kids at lunch
elementary kids at lunch
little kids at table eating lunch
It's the 2025-2026 Meet the Team night for Boys Basketball! On 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.
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Meet the team Friday November 28 at 3:30 p.m. at MSHS Gym
Students at Brandywine Elementary got a sneak peek of Beetlejuice Jr: The Musical yesterday — and trust us, it’s showtime!

✨ Opening Night is TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary!

Can’t make it tonight? No worries — the show will also run:
🎭 Friday at 7 p.m.
🎭 Saturday at 7 p.m.
🌟 Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a spooky-good performance!
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
kids watching beetljuice
kids watching beetljuice
Beetlejuice
beetljuice
Beetlejuice
On Tuesday, November 18, three of our 8th grade band standouts — Cooper Saddison, Jude Skinner, and Grant Livengood — proudly represented Brandywine at the Western Michigan University Mid-Fest Middle School Honors Band in Kalamazoo.

In just six hours, they prepared four challenging pieces and performed them that same day. Even more impressive, they worked under the direction of world-renowned composer and music educator William Owens, who is widely regarded as one of the top voices in middle school music education.

We’re incredibly proud of these young musicians and the dedication they bring to their craft. 🎼🐾
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
band playing
students with teacher at band
band playing
In US History class, 8th grade students dipped their toes into the three branches of government - Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

As legislators, they proposed bills, gained support, took their bills to the legislative floor for to be approved, and then sent the bill on to the Executive Branch for the President to sign it into law. They also took on the role of the Judicial Branch to judge if the law was constitutional. It turns out, passing a law is not as easy as one might think!
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
students using computers
students using computers
computer screen with call for vote on
Thank you to Mrs. Shannon Larry-Burton and Dr. Callie Graham from the Berrien County Health Department for coming out last week to our 9th grade Health class to discuss the harms of vaping.
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
presenters in front of class
presenters in front of class
Brandywine’s Strive 4 a Safer Drive (S4SD) students traveled to Granger Community Church (GCC) to donate their 2nd place prize money of $750 that they earned from last year’s Strive 4 A Safer Drive campaign to Lead Pastor, Dr. Ted Bryant.

S4SD students wanted to give back to GCC’s annual Food Drop to help support those in need within the Michiana area.
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
two students handing pastor a check and shaking his hand
High school students attended the MHSAA Sportsmanship Summit on Wednesday in Kalamazoo!

They spent the day learning about sportsmanship from a variety of perspectives — including athletes, coaches, and student sections. Our students came away with new ideas and inspiration to bring back to Brandywine!
about 1 month ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of high school students at MHSAA screen

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

about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
important message for families
The Great Principal Can Off has come to an end at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School! Bobcat Nation collected over 300 non perishable items for the Redeemer Church Food Pantry. The middle school crew won so now, Mr. Hood has to wear a turkey onesie! Stay tuned for pictures.
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
mr hood at his desk with a bunch of food cans
kids with cans in car
Beetlejuice Jr. opens in just two weeks! Come check out our Bobcat talent on November 20, 21, and 22 at the Brandywine Elementary gym!
https://www.leaderpub.com/2025/11/06/brandywine-musical-program-to-perform-beetlejuice-jr-nov-20-22/
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
cast of Beetlejuice
Over the weekend, Brandywine Junior Gracie Jackson was crowned Miss Congeniality in the Miss Niles pageant. Congratulations Gracie!
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
miss congeniality
🎗️ Tackle Cancer Success!

We’re proud to share that over $500 was donated to the Beacon Pediatric Oncology Department from the October 25 football game 💗

A huge THANK YOU to all the fans, families, and friends who contributed at our Tackle Cancer game. Your generosity helps our students see the power of giving back and the difference we can make when we put others first.
Special shout-out to the Brandywine Student Council for helping collect donations—teamwork truly makes the dream work! 💪🐾
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
football
Congrats to Ali Murray who competed at State in Cross Country for the second consecutive year. This year, she finished 104th out of 255. Well done, Ali!
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Ali Murray
It’s almost Election Day! Brandywine’s sinking fund renewal is up for a vote—be sure to cast your ballot on November 4.

A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.

The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Vote November 4
The first Surprise Knock from Bobcat Nation is in the books! 🎊 Bobcat Nation leaders showed up bright and early today to Mr. Knapp’s class with a box of donuts!

Our students are leading the way—showing kindness, responsibility, and positivity in action!
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
students holding donuts
The Great Principal Can-Off is happening next week! 🥫

From November 3–7, it’s Middle School vs. High School in a friendly food drive competition!

Middle School students will be stuffing Mr. Hood’s office.
High School students will be stuffing Mr. Winkler’s office.

All donations will go directly to the Redeemer’s Church Food Pantry, helping families right here in the Brandywine community.

Let’s see which school can pack in the most cans — and show just how much Bobcats care!
about 2 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
great principal can-off