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
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.
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.
Our summer school kids finished out their time participating in some fun spy activities!
A big thank you to Colby Event Services for donating an inflatable game for the kids to enjoy and to our Berrien RESA technology staff for putting together breakout boxes.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Our DK students will be big Kindergarteners next year!
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
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!
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!
Third grade, here they come!
