To wrap up the first semester of Art Expressions, the students made different types of ornaments and holiday decor. We began by creating snowmen out of pieces of wood cut by the fabulous Ryan Hagen who volunteered to help us out. Then we crafted reindeer using Dollar Tree supplies and wood once again cut by the wonderful Ryan Hagen with the help of Mr. Brodbeck. Once those were finalized, we made sleds using popsicle sticks. The girls went above expectations and made more than required of these. We finished the week making homemade ornaments out of dough, which we gifted to the faculty of BGS and BHS. Overall, despite their reserve to craft, these girls did a phenomenal job defying all expectations.
During their study of Westward Expansion, Mrs. Cundiff’s 5th/6th graders enjoyed a visit to the Lewis and Clark Museum and the Great Rivers Museum!
On Thursday the 7th and 8th graders toured Blackburn College. This was a great opportunity for them to see what a college campus looks like and to start to think about their future plans.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our Christmas Program successful! We would not have been able to have a program without so many faculty and staff volunteering their time! It was truly an amazing Christmas Program! Again, thank you to all who helped put this on, and to everyone who came out and watched!!
A letter will be sent home today with our eLearning Protocol. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the District Office.
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ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
Congratulations to Olivia Brodbeck and Abby Johnes for being named Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois State Scholar Program recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement. These ladies performed in the top one-half of their class during their Junior year and scored in the 95th percentile on the SAT. Congratulations to both of you! You make Brussels proud!
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!!
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!!!
FAFSA is now open and there will be a virtual FAFSA Completion workshop on Tuesday December 10th from 6-8 pm. An email was sent out to all seniors and their parents providing more information about FAFSA.
Please join the Brussels Grade School in celebrating Christmas with our Grade School Christmas Program! The program will be on 12/5 at 6:00 pm in the Gymnasium. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. We hope to see everyone there!!
We are accepting Snow Removal Bids! All SEALED bids must be placed by 8:30 am on 12/17.
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Basketball team on their win over Greenfield (35-30) and bringing home a regional win. This year has been such a success for our student athletes. The 8th grade girls move on to play Bluffs on December 11th at 6:30 pm at Springfield Calvary. Good luck Lady Warriors!
Both the High School Pep Club and the Junior High decorated trees at Rock Spring Park this year. The Pep Club did a Wicked themed tree and the Junior High did a Mean Girls themed tree. They both look great, so please come out to see the lights and vote for trees 4 and 5. The Christmas Wonderland opens this Friday on the 29th. On Monday, December 2nd, people are allowed to walk through the park. It is the only time cars can't drive through. The students worked hard on the decorations and we sure would like to see them place again.
The Freshman class of 2028 is now selling Rubber Ducks until January 10th for the Great Duck Drop of 2025!!!
The Art Expressions class finished our quilting and machine sewing unit. They loved using the machines and worked hard to perfect their final projects. I think they even realized quilting is not an easy feat and they just skimmed the surface on what quilting really entails. A special thank you to JoAnn Nolte and Nancy Kulp for letting us borrow their machines and teaching these girls how to use the machines and to Paula Herter for donating a couple machines to the classroom. We will definitely be revisiting this unit before the end of the school year.
Human Tape Sculptures have made an appearance at Brussels High School. They are lurking in the bathroom, reading in the hallway, and passed out on top of the vending machine. Special guest Ellyse Brown took time out of her busy schedule to show the Art Expressions class how to make a human tape sculpture. The final products have provided some laughs and thrills for the BHS students and faculty. Thank you Ellyse Brown for showing us another world of art.
Today is National Substitute Educators Day. We wouldn't be able to do anything without our subs! Thank you for everything you do!!
Brussels High School Scholastic Bowl team is having a bake sale on Wednesday, November 27th from 8:00am-Sold Out at the St. Mary’s church parking lot. All proceeds go to team uniforms, study sets, match questions, and tournament expenses. Please come out to support these amazing students!
Munch and Read 2024
The 5th & 6th grade celebrated by having a Munch and Read and read to the 1st & 2nd graders!
Kid's Night Out permission forms are due this Friday, November 22nd! We hope to see everyone there!
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