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!

Summer school is in full swing!

Yesterday, the awesome cafeteria staff planned a picnic for the students. They enjoyed their cheeseburgers in the shade on a beautiful day!

Meet Up & Eat Up starts TODAY and offers FREE summer meals to children and teens 18 and under across Michigan!

Brandywine MSHS:
June 15-August 13 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)

Brandywine Elementary:
June 15-July 16 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)

Breakfast served 8 - 9 a.m., lunch served 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This summer, children and teens 18 & under can get FREE, nutritious meals
through Summer Meals at locations across Michigan. No sign-up, no proof of
residency, and no cost. Just show up and enjoy!

Brandywine MSHS:
June 15-August 13 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)

Brandywine Elementary:
June 15-July 16 Monday through Thursday (closed the week of July 4)

Breakfast served 8 - 9 a.m., lunch served 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

School is out for the summer, but here are the School Supply Lists for next year!

Merritt Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/mes/page/supply-list
Brandywine Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/bes/page/supply-list

Peace out, Merritt Elementary! These second graders are headed off to the next building.

Last day of school vibes!

Second graders had their last lunch at Merritt yesterday and gave Ms. Jernigan a great big hug goodbye!

Mrs. Reeds' second grade class celebrated the end of the year with their very own class awards!

Merritt Elementary celebrated their four retirees! Congratulations to Margo Miller, Merv Zaleski, Kathy Wieger, and Julie Hartman on their retirement! You all will be missed around the halls!

What is Jeopardy?

Students at Merritt Elementary played Jeopardy with Mr. G to test their knowledge last week!

It was a beautiful day for Field Day at Merritt Elementary! Our kiddos had a blast running relay races, playing in foam, and eating popsicles. Field Day is such a busy, but fun day for everyone!

Mrs. Ramos' kindergarten class celebrated finishing their unit of Presidents and American symbols by making Statue of Liberty glitter globes!

Yesterday was "T" is for Twin With Your Teacher Day at Merritt! The ABC Countdown is winding down... only one week left of school!

On Friday, our second graders took a field trip over to the "big elementary school" as they prepare to enter third grade! The third graders stepped up to the plate and showed the second graders how things work at Brandywine Elementary. They buddied up and spent some time doing scavenger hunts, eating lunch, and playing at recess.

Third grade, here they come!

Yesterday was Read and Feed at Merritt Elementary for the ABC Countdown, which means our students cozied up with snacks and good books!

Our high school Spanish Teacher, Mrs. Flores, visited Merritt Elementary this week to share her knowledge about cleaning and spinning wool!

Our first graders had the perfect day at the Potawatomi Zoo this week! They had so much fun!

Friday was Career Day at Merritt and Brandywine Elementary! Students learned about different career options and were able to have some hands-on experiences! Thank you to our volunteers who helped put together this opportunity!