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.
Sixth Grade Band Start-Ups are Monday, August 17! During start-ups, instruments will be issued, students will be taught how to put instruments together and how to be cared for, and students will be taught the basics of reading notes/rhythms.
9 - 10:15 a.m. FLUTES in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
9 - 10:15 a.m. TRUMPETS in HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ROOM
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. CLARINETS in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. TROMBONES and BARITONES in HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ROOM
1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. SAXOPHONES in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. PERCUSSION in HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ROOM
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. FRENCH HORNS in HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
For more information or questions, please contact Band Director Ruth Livengood at rlivengood@brandywinebobcats.org.
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.
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.
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
Our sixth graders graduated yesterday! Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Middle school, here they come!
Our third graders took a field trip to Warren Dunes on Thursday!
Field Day at Brandywine Elementary was a success! Our students had so much fun playing in the foam, sliding on the slippin' slide, and eating snow cones. A perfect day!
Brandywine Elementary staff celebrated their retirees yesterday! These four ladies will be retiring from Brandywine after long careers at the district. They leave big shoes to fill.
Congratulations to Siobhan Bruegman, Kim Hechtl, LeAnn Clark, and Lynn Mickiewicz! Enjoy retirement!
Congratulations to Siobhan Bruegman, Kim Hechtl, LeAnn Clark, and Lynn Mickiewicz! Enjoy retirement!
The fourth grade class recently completed their year-long project involving the incubation and rearing of Chinook salmon within the classroom! On May 10, they released 126 salmon into the Dowagiac River.
The Salmon in the Classroom Program, administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, allows teachers to raise approximately 200 Chinook salmon eggs from fall through spring. This provides students with the opportunity to observe the salmon’s life cycle in real time, from egg incubation to the stages of fry and smolt development.
The Salmon in the Classroom Program, administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, allows teachers to raise approximately 200 Chinook salmon eggs from fall through spring. This provides students with the opportunity to observe the salmon’s life cycle in real time, from egg incubation to the stages of fry and smolt development.
Mr. Copper the Therapy Dog has been a busy little guy! When students collect enough positive behavior tickets, they can turn them in for a visit with Copper! Several students chose to spend some time with our furry friend this week.
Yesterday the middle school and high school choirs visited the elementary to give students a sneak peek into joining the program when they reach the MSHS!
