The Pride of Brandywine Marching Band ended a phenomenal season on Saturday with their highest score of the season and a 2nd place finish in their Class at the East Kentwood Band Competition, the largest Scholastic Band Competition in the State. The Band also took caption awards for "Best Color Guard" and "Best Marching" in addition to earning awards of excellence in ALL categories.
A special shout out goes to our Color Guard program (a part of the marching band), headed by Susan Roth and assisted by Meg Pomranka. In addition to taking the award of "Best Color Guard", the color guard scored higher than all class "B" bands and many class "A" bands at the competition, including the Grand Champion band who had the highest overall score of the evening. The program and Mrs. Roth received enormous compliments from the color guard judge, who is one of the most prestigious color guard coaches in the Midwest. Congratulations!
A special shout out goes to our Color Guard program (a part of the marching band), headed by Susan Roth and assisted by Meg Pomranka. In addition to taking the award of "Best Color Guard", the color guard scored higher than all class "B" bands and many class "A" bands at the competition, including the Grand Champion band who had the highest overall score of the evening. The program and Mrs. Roth received enormous compliments from the color guard judge, who is one of the most prestigious color guard coaches in the Midwest. Congratulations!
The Middle School is having their Halloween Dance on October 29 from 7-9 p.m. in the MSHS cafeteria! Students can get tickets for $4 in advance in Mr. McNamara's room 315, or for $5 at the door. Get those costumes ready!
Congratulations to the Pride of Brandywine Marching Band on their Division 1 rating at District 6 MSBOA Festival Tuesday!
🎉 Happy National Principals Month! Thank you to the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire students every day. Your impact is invaluable!
Our Cross Country team competed at the Lakeland Conference Championship Meet on yesterday. Alison Murray came in 2nd place, earning her an All-Conference medal! Allison Kline (10th place) and Sydney Olson (11th place) (both not pictured) earned Honorable mentions!
The football team had a great time pumpkin carving last night!
Seniors in Mrs. Starr’s Paychecks to Profits classes spent last week planning for their futures as part of College and Career Month.
They learned about the FAFSA and its importance—even for students not planning to attend college—and discovered scholarships available for those entering the workforce, technical programs, and apprenticeships. Students also received folders and checklists to help them stay organized and on track.
They learned about the FAFSA and its importance—even for students not planning to attend college—and discovered scholarships available for those entering the workforce, technical programs, and apprenticeships. Students also received folders and checklists to help them stay organized and on track.
On the November 4 ballot, Brandywine Community Schools will have a Sinking Fund Renewal.
What is a Sinking Fund? 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.
Don't forget to vote, whether you have your absentee ballot, or will be voting in person November 4!
What is a Sinking Fund? 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.
Don't forget to vote, whether you have your absentee ballot, or will be voting in person November 4!
It's National School Lunch Week! National School Lunch Week is a celebration of the federal National School Lunch Program, which provides nearly 30 million children a nutritious meal each school day. The theme this year is "Taste the World – Your School Lunch Passport." Today's theme was America, so a classic cheeseburger was in order!
We are excited to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch to all of our students. But, in order to receive our full funding, families must fill out the Education Benefits Form! If you haven't already, you can find the form here: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
We are excited to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch to all of our students. But, in order to receive our full funding, families must fill out the Education Benefits Form! If you haven't already, you can find the form here: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
Copper the Therapy Dog visited the Bobcat Nation class last week!
The class is currently learning about community service and how to pinpoint needs. Copper's handler and Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Lezotte, talked about how Copper was fulfilling a need in the school community. He sure is a sweet pup!
The class is currently learning about community service and how to pinpoint needs. Copper's handler and Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Lezotte, talked about how Copper was fulfilling a need in the school community. He sure is a sweet pup!
Introduction to Advanced 3D Design class at the high school made "Mug Mugs," coffee mugs with expressive faces. They look so fun!
At the Regional Tennis Tournament yesterday, Malachi Gamble won the Regional Championship in 4 Singles. Kyler Marshall was Regional Runner-Up in 3 Singles, and the 2 Doubles team of Hudson Aalfs and Bryce Hood were named Regional Runner-Up. Congratulations to the Boys Tennis team on a great season!
Yesterday, our School Resource Officer Deputy McG, spoke with the high school health classes about a variety of laws and using DNA evidence in cases. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with our students!
🎥 Meet Victoria, a senior at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School! She was spotted on the sidelines at the football game rocking her marching band outfit and a large video camera for her broadcasting class! Talk about school spirit and multitasking — capturing the action while being part of it! 💛🐾 #thebrandywinedifference
Copper the Therapy Dog has been a busy guy this week!
He visited students in Mrs. Srmek's class for pets and hang out time and followed it up with a visit to Mrs. Duffield's high school health class. Students learned about Copper's story of overcoming trauma before he was adopted and his journey to becoming a therapy dog.
He visited students in Mrs. Srmek's class for pets and hang out time and followed it up with a visit to Mrs. Duffield's high school health class. Students learned about Copper's story of overcoming trauma before he was adopted and his journey to becoming a therapy dog.
Brandywine represented in style at the Hastings Invitational on Saturday!
Our Bobcat Marching Band brought home awards for Best Color Guard, Best Drum Majors, and Best Marching, and was the only band to earn awards of excellence in every category! They finished with an impressive 2nd place overall.
🎶👏 Congratulations to our hardworking band members!
Our Bobcat Marching Band brought home awards for Best Color Guard, Best Drum Majors, and Best Marching, and was the only band to earn awards of excellence in every category! They finished with an impressive 2nd place overall.
🎶👏 Congratulations to our hardworking band members!
One of the best things about Brandywine? You don’t have to pick just one thing—you can do it all! From marching band to sports to clubs, our Bobcats are everywhere and loving it.
You may have noticed some Creative Cats at the football game last week, selling their wares!
Creative Cats is a class where middle school students blend hands-on crafting with real-world skills, giving students the chance to design and build their own products while learning about budgeting, marketing, and fundraising. Beyond the classroom, they’ll use their talents to serve others—supporting our school and local community. Creative Cats empowers students to see that their ideas, skills, and teamwork can make a lasting impact.
Creative Cats is a class where middle school students blend hands-on crafting with real-world skills, giving students the chance to design and build their own products while learning about budgeting, marketing, and fundraising. Beyond the classroom, they’ll use their talents to serve others—supporting our school and local community. Creative Cats empowers students to see that their ideas, skills, and teamwork can make a lasting impact.
Have you listened to the latest episode of Cat Chat?
🎙️ Join Superintendent Travis Walker, Yearbook Teacher Mrs. Ulrickson, and seniors Liam and Jacob as they share the behind-the-scenes process of creating this year’s high school yearbook! From ideas to final pages, hear how the memories of the year come together in print.
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-2-the-making-of-the-yearbook
🎙️ Join Superintendent Travis Walker, Yearbook Teacher Mrs. Ulrickson, and seniors Liam and Jacob as they share the behind-the-scenes process of creating this year’s high school yearbook! From ideas to final pages, hear how the memories of the year come together in print.
https://sites.libsyn.com/497938/season-3-episode-2-the-making-of-the-yearbook
💡 Did you know? On November 4, Brandywine will have a Sinking Fund Renewal on the ballot.
So, what’s the difference between a Sinking Fund and an Operating Millage?
✔️ Sinking Fund – pays for building repairs, safety improvements, technology, and facility upkeep.
✔️ Operating Millage – pays for day-to-day learning costs like staff, supplies, and classroom needs.
This renewal is not a new tax, though due to the Headlee rollback, less than a full mill (.9913) was levied on properties in 2024, so property owners may see a very slight increase. This is a continuation of existing support for our schools. 🐾
So, what’s the difference between a Sinking Fund and an Operating Millage?
✔️ Sinking Fund – pays for building repairs, safety improvements, technology, and facility upkeep.
✔️ Operating Millage – pays for day-to-day learning costs like staff, supplies, and classroom needs.
This renewal is not a new tax, though due to the Headlee rollback, less than a full mill (.9913) was levied on properties in 2024, so property owners may see a very slight increase. This is a continuation of existing support for our schools. 🐾
