🦅 Inside the Eagle’s Nest 🦅 Our 3rd through 5th grade students have successfully completed their English Language Arts and Math state assessments! We are so proud of the hard work, focus, and perseverance they showed throughout testing. Our 5th graders aren’t quite finished yet—they will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We know they will continue to give it their very best! To celebrate all of their efforts, students enjoyed some well-deserved fun playing kickball with Mr. S. There’s nothing better than seeing our Eagles working hard and then taking time to laugh, play, and enjoy being kids. Meanwhile, our kindergarteners continue to shine as they learn through play each day—building important skills, exploring, and growing in a joyful and engaging environment. Keep soaring, Eagles! 🦅✨
5 months ago, Pam Long
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THE GOOD STUFF... 🥰
Stopped in to see we had quite a few donning their royal blue and white. Mrs. Rose was leading the way in her kindergarten classroom with her sweet crew. Proud Eagles, indeed. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Mrs. Rose and her crew.
Teacher for a Day Takeover 😃

Miss Summer may not have had her original mentor, Mrs. Long, but with support from Mrs. Gilbreth, Mr. S, and even a little help from Mrs. Long’s son, the teaching and learning was on mark! With flexibility, humor, and heart, Miss Summer showed that learning doesn’t always go as planned—but it always finds a way.
Great job, Miss Summer. The future of teaching is bright! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Miss Summer and Mrs. Long - Teacher for a Day
Teacher for a Day Takeover 📚

Miss Audrina stepped into the classroom with her mentor, Mrs. Hartle, and quickly learned that teaching is equal parts planning, patience, and thinking on your feet. With a few laughs along the way, this duo showed that making a difference in students’ lives is both an art and a calling. 💙

Great job, Miss Audrina. The future of teaching is in good hands!
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Miss Audrina and Mrs. Hartle - English teachers.
Teacher for a Day Takeover 📥

Mr. Dayton teamed up with his mentor, Mrs. Johnes, exploring business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and yearbook—where creativity meets deadlines. This duo showed that success takes vision, hustle, and the ability to adapt.
Great job, Mr. Dayton. The future of business is in capable hands! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Mr. Dayton and Mrs. Johnes in Business!

Teacher for a Day Takeover 🛠️

Mr. Dylan joined Industrial Arts with Mr. Brodbeck and discovered it's about patience, problem-solving, and humor. Through measuring and adjusting, they showed that real learning comes from doing. Well done, Mr. Dylan—his future is built one project at a time. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Mr. Dylan and Mr. Brodbeck - Industrial Arts
Teacher for a Day Takeover 🌟

Miss Mady joined her mentor, Mrs. Kiel, and together they proved they add up to a great team. 🧮 With problem-solving and a few good laughs along the way, this duo showed that math can be meaningful—and even a little fun. Great job, Miss Mady. The future of teaching is looking bright!
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Teacher for a day with Mrs. Kiel and Miss Mady!
Teacher for a Day Takeover - Let's GO!

Leila teamed up with her mentor, Mrs. Manker, and let’s just say the lab was in great hands. From curious questions to hands-on experiments, this science duo proved they are true teachers extraordinaire—no explosions reported! 😉

Great job, Leila and Mrs. Manker! The future of science teaching is in good hands. 🔬
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Miss Leila and Mrs. Manker
Pretty impressed with the Teachers for a Day program - but we did have something special this year. Cooks for a day! Augie and Levi were in training and exceeded expectations. Mrs. Kuhn and Mrs. Katzenberger gave them both an A! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Cooks in training!
It's that time of year again for the Horticulture Plant Sale. Spring came early for us this year and the greenhouse is loaded with a variety of flowers and vegetables. The sale will be on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm inside the high school. If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message to my email on the flyer. All proceeds go to funding the Horticulture/Botany class for supplies and maintenance, so please show up to support our students.
5 months ago, Amy Manker
Plant Sale Flyer
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Let's take a moment to honor the brave lineworkers who keep our lights on in challenging, high-risk conditions. Your hard work keeps us comfortable every day. Wishing a joyful Lineworker's Day to those who do this work! Brussels 42 sincerely appreciates your dedication! 💙

5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Happy Lineworker Appreciation Day!

Lila, dressed in her blue, radiates the GOOO EAGLES spirit with a sweet smile that brightens the day! 💙
Let's begin the week just like Lila - with a BIG SMILE and SPIRIT that radiates!
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Lila  is looking so spirited in her blue! She's the SPIRIT in SPIRIT FRIDAY!
We had a little friendly competition on the playground today—four square, I believe! Two serves in… and I was out! While my competitive edge may not be what it once was, the real win was learning from students instead of the other way around. That’s the beauty of education. It’s often a two-way street! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Brussels Elementary students at play
Big thanks to these amazing kiddos for stepping up! They said yes without hesitation—even before knowing the task. That kind of heart is the GOOD STUFF!! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Stepping up - Brussels Junior High
The GOOD STUFF… 💙🤍
Sending a heartfelt thank-you to Principal Christie Lorsbach of Calhoun High School for inviting Brussels High School students and staff to the mock emergency drill. We truly appreciate the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and strengthen our preparedness TOGETHER!
Mrs. Lorsbach, you are the good stuff! ❤️🖤
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Thank you, Calhoun High School.
I've always dreamed of having a twin. Well, today I have two!
Spirit Day, HEY! HEY! 👏🏻👏🏻
THIS is definitely THE GOOD STUFF! 💙💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Twinning happening at Brussels Grade School
Twinning happening at Brussels Grade School

The GOOD STUFF... 💙
We had the honor of welcoming a special guest from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department to our elementary and junior high/high school! Students engaged in thoughtful conversations, asked great questions, and shared plenty of smiles along the way. These experiences help build trust, deepen understanding, and strengthen the sense of community we value so much. We were proud to extend an open invitation to Deputy McCall—and all of his fellow officers—to join us for lunch anytime. Our doors are always open, and we truly appreciate these connections. We look forward to welcoming our “Boys in Blue” back again soon! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Deputy McCall and Brussels students
Deputy McCall and Brussels students
Kindergarten Registration Opens on APRIL 15TH!

Stop by the District Office to grab your packet! Office hours are 8:30-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
5 months ago, Hallie Kinder
Kindergarten Registration
The GOOD Stuff... 🥰
We had the pleasure of welcoming our Continuous Improvement Representative from the Illinois State Board of Education to the Brussels School District, Ms. Krystina Kelley. During her visit, she spent time in every classroom—from kindergarten through our senior class.

Ms. Kelley even had the chance to hear our sweet kindergarten students sing the school song! She also met with our junior high students and spoke with several who represented our district so well.

It was a wonderful visit, and we are truly grateful for her partnership and for ISBE’s continued support of our schools and students. 💙

#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Visit from ISBE
Ms. Kelley and Mrs. Long
The GOOD STUFF... 🔬
Last week, the junior high classroom became a space of curiosity during a dissection lab. What started as a science lesson became an inspiring experience as students explored the starfish’s intricate design, from spines to the water vascular system. They uncovered structures like the stomach, feet, and caeca, making learning vivid beyond textbooks. Mr. Baalman’s PE students visited, asked questions, and shared the excitement, showing that learning connects across classes. These moments remind us that exploration fosters wonder, connection, and growth in students. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
5 months ago, Lori Hopkins
Students - Junior High Science Class
Students - Junior High Science Class
Students - Junior High Science Class
Students - Junior High Science Class
Students - Junior High Science Class
Students - Junior High Science Class
Students - Junior High Science Class
Students - Junior High Science Class