Genoa City Schools: Families in Need – Winter Clothing Program
The Genoa City Schools Families in Need Program is here to support families within our school district
who may be struggling to meet the immediate needs of their children. We are again focusing on ensuring
every child has the essential winter clothing they need to stay warm and comfortable.
For Families in Need – Sign Up for Essentials
If your child needs assistance this winter season, you can sign up to receive essential winter-weather
clothing such as pants, shirts, socks, mittens, and winter hats. Our goal is to make sure every child is
prepared for the colder months ahead.
https://forms.gle/WFvShixF48svxMx16
Families & Community Members: Help a Child or Children in Need
You can make a meaningful difference by sponsoring a child or children through our Winter Clothing
Program. Those who can participate will sign up to purchase clothing and essential items to help keep our
students warm, comfortable, and supported throughout the winter.
https://forms.gle/oD23ne5CqiVGCoTk8
Unable to Purchase Items? You Can Still Help!
If you are unable to purchase items for a child, monetary donations are welcome throughout the year.
These contributions allow our team to purchase essential clothing and other necessities for children in
need, both through this winter initiative and throughout the school year. Donations can be dropped off to
either school’s front office or mailed to Genoa City Joint 2 School District // P.O. Box 250 // Genoa City, WI
53128. Checks should be made payable to: Genoa City Joint 2 School District, memo: families in need -
Helen Xiong.
Every donation, no matter the amount or item, makes a difference and helps ensure our students have
the essentials they need to stay warm and feel supported. Thank you for helping us bring warmth,
comfort, and joy to our students and families this holiday season!
For more information, please contact Helen Xiong directly.
Thank you for your continued support for our schools and students,
Helen Xiong
helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Director of Technology & Digital Expansion
Genoa City Jt. 2 School District is grateful to host area veterans for an assembly celebration at Brookwood Middle School on Wednesday, November 11th, beginning at 9:30 am. A light reception of coffee and donuts will follow in the Middle School Library at 1020 Hunter’s Ridge Drive.
For questions, please reach out to Superintendent Paul Weber at paul.weber@gcj2.k12.wi.us.
For questions, please reach out to Superintendent Paul Weber at paul.weber@gcj2.k12.wi.us.
November's Pump Pride at Mobil's Genoa City Travel Center
Our favorite "Fancy Gas Station" is supporting Genoa City Schools in a BIG WAY! They are running another generous "Pump Pride" campaign during November!
During the entire month of November, a portion of all sales from gas pumps 11 & 12 will be donated to GCJ2 to directly impact Brookwood students! Coordinated by area realtor and community member Erin Weber, this fundraiser benefits the students through field trips, programming, learning opportunities, and more! Please take a moment to fuel up at the Genoa City Mobil and support local business and your community schools!
Thank you, Genoa City Travel Center, Erin Weber, and our wonderful community for continuing to fuel our students' success!
Our favorite "Fancy Gas Station" is supporting Genoa City Schools in a BIG WAY! They are running another generous "Pump Pride" campaign during November!
During the entire month of November, a portion of all sales from gas pumps 11 & 12 will be donated to GCJ2 to directly impact Brookwood students! Coordinated by area realtor and community member Erin Weber, this fundraiser benefits the students through field trips, programming, learning opportunities, and more! Please take a moment to fuel up at the Genoa City Mobil and support local business and your community schools!
Thank you, Genoa City Travel Center, Erin Weber, and our wonderful community for continuing to fuel our students' success!
BMS Kindness Club
Meeting Dates 2026-2027
Nov 12 / Dec 10 / Jan 14 / Feb 11 / March 11 / April 8 / May 13 from 235-330 at BMS with Mrs. Ocker
Kindness isn't just a word...it's a choice!
Questions: denise.ocker@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Meeting Dates 2026-2027
Nov 12 / Dec 10 / Jan 14 / Feb 11 / March 11 / April 8 / May 13 from 235-330 at BMS with Mrs. Ocker
Kindness isn't just a word...it's a choice!
Questions: denise.ocker@gcj2.k12.wi.us
A big THANK YOU to Lake City Social for generously preparing dinner for our staff during Thursday evening’s parent-teacher conferences!
Your kindness and willingness to support our schools does not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for community businesses like yours that continue to show up for our staff and students in such meaningful ways.
Thank you for thinking of us, taking care of our staff, and being such a wonderful supporter of our school community. We appreciate you! 💙
Your kindness and willingness to support our schools does not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for community businesses like yours that continue to show up for our staff and students in such meaningful ways.
Thank you for thinking of us, taking care of our staff, and being such a wonderful supporter of our school community. We appreciate you! 💙
A HUGE shout-out to our amazing PTO for providing dinner during Wednesday evening’s parent-teacher conferences!
We were absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity and the incredible spread of food, desserts, and drinks! Everything was so thoughtful and appreciated, and it truly made our evening extra special.
We are so fortunate to have such an amazing PTO and a community filled with people who continually show up to support our schools. To everyone who donated, volunteered, prepared, or helped make the evening possible — THANK YOU!
We appreciate you more than you know! Our schools are better because of YOU! 💙
We were absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity and the incredible spread of food, desserts, and drinks! Everything was so thoughtful and appreciated, and it truly made our evening extra special.
We are so fortunate to have such an amazing PTO and a community filled with people who continually show up to support our schools. To everyone who donated, volunteered, prepared, or helped make the evening possible — THANK YOU!
We appreciate you more than you know! Our schools are better because of YOU! 💙
Thank you, Faith First Congregational UCC Genoa City, for all the amazing grab and go snacks for our staff after the week of late night conferences. We are so thankful for our community!!
If you missed out on the AMAZING blacklight art show at BES during parent/teacher conferences....here are some pictures...which are also amazing, but they simply don't do justice!! We've got so many amazing artists! #MustangProud
It’s TURKEY TIME!
Calling all students in grades 4–8! Come flock together for our Turkey Time Hangout! We’re thankful for YOU, so let’s celebrate with an afternoon of friends, fun, and fall vibes! 🧡
🦃 Bingo with cool prizes—will you be the lucky turkey?
🏀 Open gym—get moving with your friends!
🎨 A cozy art project—get creative and relax!
🍿 Concessions will be sold—bring a little spending money for a snack!
📅 November 24
⏰ After school, 2:45–4:30 p.m.
So much to be thankful for—and so much fun to be had! Let’s give ’em something to gobble about! 🦃✨
Calling all students in grades 4–8! Come flock together for our Turkey Time Hangout! We’re thankful for YOU, so let’s celebrate with an afternoon of friends, fun, and fall vibes! 🧡
🦃 Bingo with cool prizes—will you be the lucky turkey?
🏀 Open gym—get moving with your friends!
🎨 A cozy art project—get creative and relax!
🍿 Concessions will be sold—bring a little spending money for a snack!
📅 November 24
⏰ After school, 2:45–4:30 p.m.
So much to be thankful for—and so much fun to be had! Let’s give ’em something to gobble about! 🦃✨
Poster Contest: Grades 4th-8th
Must include: veterans, their service, & celebrating America's 250th birthday
-must be in full color / paper will be provided-
Due Date: Monday, November 9th
Questions: Ms. Lind -- kathy.lind@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Must include: veterans, their service, & celebrating America's 250th birthday
-must be in full color / paper will be provided-
Due Date: Monday, November 9th
Questions: Ms. Lind -- kathy.lind@gcj2.k12.wi.us
GCJ2 Weekly Communication
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRry2QuK4ddFZeQXnW7blCJofLuYEseG/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wf5tDDmXIwaEBoH5CFXmfMvA8UOBxFAd/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRry2QuK4ddFZeQXnW7blCJofLuYEseG/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wf5tDDmXIwaEBoH5CFXmfMvA8UOBxFAd/view?usp=sharing
Be a Mustang!
All students aged 3 - 4 are invited to join us for a twice weekly playgroup at Brookwood Elementary. Program runs from mid-October - end of April. Space is currently available in our afternoon group which meets from 1 - 2:30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
To register or get additional information about the program, please email Mrs. Nelson at ashley.nelson@gcj2.k12.wi.us or fill out the Mustang Playgroup Interest form via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXUTbppRRFT6KCBSskwBX5NMxq-f4IuwKQEZT7jLj2cstvaQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105466728291187548717 and let us know you’re ready to Be Brookwood. We will reach out to you to let you know about availability and confirm your registration.
All students aged 3 - 4 are invited to join us for a twice weekly playgroup at Brookwood Elementary. Program runs from mid-October - end of April. Space is currently available in our afternoon group which meets from 1 - 2:30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
To register or get additional information about the program, please email Mrs. Nelson at ashley.nelson@gcj2.k12.wi.us or fill out the Mustang Playgroup Interest form via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXUTbppRRFT6KCBSskwBX5NMxq-f4IuwKQEZT7jLj2cstvaQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105466728291187548717 and let us know you’re ready to Be Brookwood. We will reach out to you to let you know about availability and confirm your registration.
Thank you to all the Brookwood families who came out to support us during our new BES costume parade tradition Mr. Ringsby tried to get started here at BES! Aside from a minor bump or two, our students and staff had a wonderful time celebrating together, and they loved seeing all of you. While we found a few areas to improve for next time, it was a fantastic first run. We truly appreciate you coming out today and showing your love and support. Wishing you all a great rest of your week—Go Mustangs!
Thank you to Chief Bappert for being with us as well!!
The GCJ2 Scholastic Book Fair! October 22nd-November 4th is here!! The book fair is here --- at BOTH schools!
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available on site: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available on site: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Congratulations to all of our BES Be Brookwood winners!
Each month, BES celebrates students and classrooms who go above and beyond to show what it means to Be Brookwood! Our staff members nominate students by giving out Brookwood tickets when they see them demonstrating one of our core expectations: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Responsible.
Each classroom has one student selected as a Be Brookwood winner of the month. Students then get to pick a meaningful prize and experience with a staff member at school.
We are so proud of these students and this class for making Brookwood a kinder, safer, and more responsible place to learn and grow.
Keep showing us what it means to Be Brookwood! #MustangProud
Each month, BES celebrates students and classrooms who go above and beyond to show what it means to Be Brookwood! Our staff members nominate students by giving out Brookwood tickets when they see them demonstrating one of our core expectations: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Responsible.
Each classroom has one student selected as a Be Brookwood winner of the month. Students then get to pick a meaningful prize and experience with a staff member at school.
We are so proud of these students and this class for making Brookwood a kinder, safer, and more responsible place to learn and grow.
Keep showing us what it means to Be Brookwood! #MustangProud
BMS families have seen her around for the past few weeks, and we can finally share the exciting news here! At last night’s GCJ2 School Board Meeting, Wendy Funari was officially approved as our BMS Administrative Assistant!
Please join us in welcoming Wendy to her new role! We’re excited to have her as part of the BMS team!
Welcome to Brookwood! Wendy Funari - BMS Administrative Assistant
Wendy was already a member of our Mustang Family and a familiar face at Brookwood even before she started working at the middle school as the building administrative assistant. Her son, Dominic, 11, is in 5th grade here, and his 3 older siblings all went through Brookwood, also: Tessa, 22; Leigha, 21, and Reno, 19. Wendy also has a 3-year-old granddaughter who attends Brookwood.
Wendy was born and raised in Johnsburg, Illinois, and moved to Genoa City about 14 years ago. She and Dominic have 2 dogs, Charlie (chocolate lab), and Burt (a 3-legged Morkie).
When Wendy has a free minute, she loves to indulge in yoga. Overall, she loves her family time most of all, and it fills her heart when all the kids come together to Dominic's athletic events whenever they can.
Please join us in welcoming Wendy to her new role! We’re excited to have her as part of the BMS team!
Welcome to Brookwood! Wendy Funari - BMS Administrative Assistant
Wendy was already a member of our Mustang Family and a familiar face at Brookwood even before she started working at the middle school as the building administrative assistant. Her son, Dominic, 11, is in 5th grade here, and his 3 older siblings all went through Brookwood, also: Tessa, 22; Leigha, 21, and Reno, 19. Wendy also has a 3-year-old granddaughter who attends Brookwood.
Wendy was born and raised in Johnsburg, Illinois, and moved to Genoa City about 14 years ago. She and Dominic have 2 dogs, Charlie (chocolate lab), and Burt (a 3-legged Morkie).
When Wendy has a free minute, she loves to indulge in yoga. Overall, she loves her family time most of all, and it fills her heart when all the kids come together to Dominic's athletic events whenever they can.
BES BE BROOKWOOD CLASSROOM
Classrooms at BES can earn Be Brookwood tickets when they demonstrate what it means to Be Brookwood by being kind, safe, and responsible throughout the school day. Tickets can be earned from any staff member who notices classrooms making great choices TOGETHER!
Each month, one classroom is randomly selected as the Be Brookwood Classroom Winner of the Month. The winning class earns the honor of keeping the Mustang Trophy in their classroom for the entire month as a reminder of their positive behavior, teamwork, and school pride.
Keep up the amazing work, Brookwood!
Way to go, Mrs. Cassaday's Class! We are so #MustangProud of you!!!
Classrooms at BES can earn Be Brookwood tickets when they demonstrate what it means to Be Brookwood by being kind, safe, and responsible throughout the school day. Tickets can be earned from any staff member who notices classrooms making great choices TOGETHER!
Each month, one classroom is randomly selected as the Be Brookwood Classroom Winner of the Month. The winning class earns the honor of keeping the Mustang Trophy in their classroom for the entire month as a reminder of their positive behavior, teamwork, and school pride.
Keep up the amazing work, Brookwood!
Way to go, Mrs. Cassaday's Class! We are so #MustangProud of you!!!
The GCJ2 Scholastic Book Fair! October 22nd-November 4th is here!! The book fair is here --- at BOTH schools!
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available on site: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available on site: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BES Mustang Morning Show
The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!
Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns3M7v2FlkA
The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!
Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns3M7v2FlkA
GCJ2 No School - November 9th
