Finding Our Place at Brookwood!
BMS wrapped up the first week of school by bringing students together for a special Welcome Back Assembly focused on an important message: Everyone has a place at Brookwood!
We celebrated some of the amazing student artwork featured throughout our school materials this year.
We highlighted the many clubs, sports, activities, and opportunities available for students to get involved, try something new, and find where they belong.
And, of course, we had some fun! Students participated in games and challenges that reminded us that Brookwood is at its best when everyone contributes, supports one another, and helps others feel like they belong.
Whether it's in the classroom, on a team, in a club, or simply through the friendships we build, there are so many ways to find your place at Brookwood.
Find your place. Own your place. Help someone else find theirs.
We are excited for a great year ahead!
#BeBrookwood #BrookwoodMiddleSchool #BelongAtBrookwood #BrookwoodMustangs
Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness! Brookwood's Annual Gold Walk. Wear gold or yellow to school on Sept. 18! Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk
All Brookwood students (grades 5K–8) will be participating in our Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk.
Voluntary contributions will be gratefully accepted and donated to Kisses From Friends (www.kissesfromfriends.org/donate), a local foundation that supports families affected by childhood cancer. Kisses From Friends provides:
Emotional and financial support for families locally and at the Children’s Hospitals of Milwaukee and Madison.
Special experiences for children and their families to build community and connection. Care packages and wagons for hospital stays, filled with cozy blankets (often handmade by Brookwood kids) and other comforts. Assistance with lodging and travel expenses related to hospital stays and appointments.
THANK YOU FOR GOING GOLD WITH BROOKWOOD!
All Brookwood students (grades 5K–8) will be participating in our Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk.
Voluntary contributions will be gratefully accepted and donated to Kisses From Friends (www.kissesfromfriends.org/donate), a local foundation that supports families affected by childhood cancer. Kisses From Friends provides:
Emotional and financial support for families locally and at the Children’s Hospitals of Milwaukee and Madison.
Special experiences for children and their families to build community and connection. Care packages and wagons for hospital stays, filled with cozy blankets (often handmade by Brookwood kids) and other comforts. Assistance with lodging and travel expenses related to hospital stays and appointments.
THANK YOU FOR GOING GOLD WITH BROOKWOOD!
(BMS) Brookwood Garden Club is open to all grades 4th-8th! For more information, please contact Ms. Lind -- kathleen.lind@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Garden Club will meet every other Tuesday, starting Thurs. Sept. 17th, from 2:35-3:35 PM
Garden Club will meet every other Tuesday, starting Thurs. Sept. 17th, from 2:35-3:35 PM
What a great night for Brookwood!
Thank you to all of our Brookwood families and staff who joined us for our fall McTeacher’s Night at McDonald’s!
It was wonderful seeing so many of our students and families come out to support Brookwood, spend time together, and have some fun outside of the school day.
Our staff jumped right in to help, our Mustang made an appearance, and even Mr. Lubus traded in his principal hat for an Apple Pie costume!
A big thank you to McDonald’s for hosting us and supporting our school. We are grateful for a community that continues to show up for our students and Brookwood!
Proud to be Mustangs!
Thank you to all of our Brookwood families and staff who joined us for our fall McTeacher’s Night at McDonald’s!
It was wonderful seeing so many of our students and families come out to support Brookwood, spend time together, and have some fun outside of the school day.
Our staff jumped right in to help, our Mustang made an appearance, and even Mr. Lubus traded in his principal hat for an Apple Pie costume!
A big thank you to McDonald’s for hosting us and supporting our school. We are grateful for a community that continues to show up for our students and Brookwood!
Proud to be Mustangs!
GCJ2 Weekly Communication
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MTnVneIl-9X4_3Xg2aTzPC14TKcaJMVs/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YcFmHZg9oM2JkWJXjjAq_Opa9Tv93q80/view
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MTnVneIl-9X4_3Xg2aTzPC14TKcaJMVs/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YcFmHZg9oM2JkWJXjjAq_Opa9Tv93q80/view
Enjoy getting to know some of our Staff!
Find the full clips on our Facebook page --
https://www.facebook.com/GenoaCitySchools/
BES Staff Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDPvjyiflduYFnjpy_ruu8c5iGViNPZt/view?usp=sharing
BMS Staff Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wcd0wsVArQyYf9n91PNiq9Ejx0_0dpF/view?usp=sharing
Find the full clips on our Facebook page --
https://www.facebook.com/GenoaCitySchools/
BES Staff Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDPvjyiflduYFnjpy_ruu8c5iGViNPZt/view?usp=sharing
BMS Staff Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wcd0wsVArQyYf9n91PNiq9Ejx0_0dpF/view?usp=sharing
Genoa City Joint 2 School District - No School - September 28, 2026
(Staff Professional Development)
(Staff Professional Development)
McTeacher's Night 15% of total sales benefits Brookwood Schools! 100% of Apple Pie sales benefit the schools. CASH ONLY for pies and & tips! September 10 from 4pm-6pm. See you at the McDonald's in Richmond!
Genoa City Joint 2 School District - No School - September 7, 2026
GCJ2 Weekly Communication
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VTeB_B-C8aODw03fmm8ZlsyhHa8n9tKH/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FF2_pY5m6-zRyTSIigm3lyqI4OIeNCiu/view
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VTeB_B-C8aODw03fmm8ZlsyhHa8n9tKH/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FF2_pY5m6-zRyTSIigm3lyqI4OIeNCiu/view
What a GREAT first day!
Our buildings were filled with smiling faces, excited students, incredible energy, and so much Mustang spirit! We are SO proud to have our Mustangs back in our buildings and officially kick off another amazing school year.
A huge THANK YOU to our families for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership. We are incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing school community behind our students and staff.
Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, memories, and plenty of Mustang pride!
Welcome back, Mustangs! We’re so glad you’re here! And thank you to IG: bannersby.addiegirl for the sweet welcome back banner!
Our buildings were filled with smiling faces, excited students, incredible energy, and so much Mustang spirit! We are SO proud to have our Mustangs back in our buildings and officially kick off another amazing school year.
A huge THANK YOU to our families for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership. We are incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing school community behind our students and staff.
Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, memories, and plenty of Mustang pride!
Welcome back, Mustangs! We’re so glad you’re here! And thank you to IG: bannersby.addiegirl for the sweet welcome back banner!
GCJ2 Weekly Communication
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqs-VoYaBLCeaRiHVL1RzuoyszEsrCN-/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LUx8SuHe8tnbbNOqBuSBfi7Y6ArV2tj5/view?usp=sharing
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Jessica Meyer - 4th Grade Teacher - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
Jessica grew up in Johnsburg, Illinois, and lives with her family.
She's a life-long Cubs fan and now a Packer fan! Grew up cheering the Bears and made the switch when she met her boyfriend, Dylan. She's the only one in her family that's a teacher. Went to the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Jessica did a study away program for teaching in Puerto Rico. Travel is one of her main hobbies-went to Belize & Guatemala with tour groups, and went to 4 different islands in Greece!
She loves talking with people and the culture. An outdoor person, she enjoys swimming and boating. A big Swift fan, she'll "go to any concert", even if she doesn't know the band (think Summerfest). Watches rom-com and enjoys scrapbooking. Top bucket list: Ozarks and seeing the bioluminescence in Alaska.
Jessica grew up in Johnsburg, Illinois, and lives with her family.
She's a life-long Cubs fan and now a Packer fan! Grew up cheering the Bears and made the switch when she met her boyfriend, Dylan. She's the only one in her family that's a teacher. Went to the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Jessica did a study away program for teaching in Puerto Rico. Travel is one of her main hobbies-went to Belize & Guatemala with tour groups, and went to 4 different islands in Greece!
She loves talking with people and the culture. An outdoor person, she enjoys swimming and boating. A big Swift fan, she'll "go to any concert", even if she doesn't know the band (think Summerfest). Watches rom-com and enjoys scrapbooking. Top bucket list: Ozarks and seeing the bioluminescence in Alaska.
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Carie Ruhl - Business Manager - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
Carie lives in Walworth and was at Reek Elementary School for 12 years. She made the career switch to expand on her Business Manager license. She has two sons: Andrew (20) is at UW Madison for Business, and Owen (24), lives in Milwaukee and works in construction project management. Carie shares her home with Smoky the cat.
She loves to hike, paddleboard, and read fiction & drama. She enjoys live music—Summerfest!—and swing dancing. She’s working toward being able to travel: Ireland, Sweden, and maybe Greece.
She is looking forward to working with the team. Carie stayed in education because, as a teacher, she impacted students, and as a Business Manager, she can impact the district. She loves gardening and does all her own home improvement projects at her house. She is proudly Youtube taught!
Carie lives in Walworth and was at Reek Elementary School for 12 years. She made the career switch to expand on her Business Manager license. She has two sons: Andrew (20) is at UW Madison for Business, and Owen (24), lives in Milwaukee and works in construction project management. Carie shares her home with Smoky the cat.
She loves to hike, paddleboard, and read fiction & drama. She enjoys live music—Summerfest!—and swing dancing. She’s working toward being able to travel: Ireland, Sweden, and maybe Greece.
She is looking forward to working with the team. Carie stayed in education because, as a teacher, she impacted students, and as a Business Manager, she can impact the district. She loves gardening and does all her own home improvement projects at her house. She is proudly Youtube taught!
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Eddy Ringsby - BES Principal - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
This is Eddy's 24th year in education! That spans teaching, instructional coaching, and literacy & math coaching, as well as being a principal for 6 years. Eddy also has his superintendent license and reading specialist license.
Born in California, his family came out here when he was 3.
Eddy's the oldest, with one younger brother and sister (both in Green Bay) He follows the sports teams in CA, but is also a devoted Packer fan. Football, basketball & soccer are his favorites, and he coaches soccer the most.
Wife, Rachel, is an 8th grade history teacher, and they have 4 boys: Jacob, Hudson, Carter, and Landon. Nala the GoldenDoodle completes their family in Kansasville. They enjoy spending time with family-oftentimes, they go to cool historical sites, but most of their free time is spent around sports. He really enjoys boys' soccer- especially for ages 11-14 because it's when they're learning all the important things.
Eddy has most been looking forward to getting to know everybody: kids, staff, and families!
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Madison Skolnick - BMS Math/Reading Interventionist - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
Madison is looking forward to working with middle-
schoolers. She lives in Williams Bay with 3 dogs & 8 cats. This is her 10th year teaching. She has one younger sister who also lives in the area. Madison went to Carroll University in Waukesha. She loves to get lost in a great book: suspense, horror, and
mysteries—and her current favorite is “Geneva
Rose” by local author Sherry Lapina. She really
enjoys documentaries & true-crime movies, along
with music & concerts—Noah Kahn (Indie/folk) will
listen to just about anything. Madison enjoyed a
Jordan trip in the first two weeks of July, then
caught some concerts. Fun fact: Madison is very
observant and has an unbelievable memory.
Madison is looking forward to working with middle-
schoolers. She lives in Williams Bay with 3 dogs & 8 cats. This is her 10th year teaching. She has one younger sister who also lives in the area. Madison went to Carroll University in Waukesha. She loves to get lost in a great book: suspense, horror, and
mysteries—and her current favorite is “Geneva
Rose” by local author Sherry Lapina. She really
enjoys documentaries & true-crime movies, along
with music & concerts—Noah Kahn (Indie/folk) will
listen to just about anything. Madison enjoyed a
Jordan trip in the first two weeks of July, then
caught some concerts. Fun fact: Madison is very
observant and has an unbelievable memory.
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Eric Gonzalez - BES P.E. Teacher - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
Eric is WI born & raised and lives in Delavan with his
parents. The Badgers are his favorite college team, and
the Cowboys are his favorite NFL team. Eric is a big
sports fan and he coaches a lot of baseball (currently
12U). He has an older sister (5th grade math teacher),
and Eric never taught before UW Whitewater. He had
other options, but chose the littles because he loves
the energy they bring every day. He enjoys hunting
and fishing with his dad and uncles: ducks & geese,
ice fishing and deep-sea charters. Eric just got his first
black lab puppy (Drake), who’s away for 2 months of bird-dog training.
He enjoys Country music and Country Thunder.
Eric likes comedy movies when he has the time—
especially Kevin Hart. Loves to travel: Mexico,
Jamaica, Grand Cayman Islands, Belize, Honduras,
Dominican Republic, Bahamas & the Caribbean!
Eric is WI born & raised and lives in Delavan with his
parents. The Badgers are his favorite college team, and
the Cowboys are his favorite NFL team. Eric is a big
sports fan and he coaches a lot of baseball (currently
12U). He has an older sister (5th grade math teacher),
and Eric never taught before UW Whitewater. He had
other options, but chose the littles because he loves
the energy they bring every day. He enjoys hunting
and fishing with his dad and uncles: ducks & geese,
ice fishing and deep-sea charters. Eric just got his first
black lab puppy (Drake), who’s away for 2 months of bird-dog training.
He enjoys Country music and Country Thunder.
Eric likes comedy movies when he has the time—
especially Kevin Hart. Loves to travel: Mexico,
Jamaica, Grand Cayman Islands, Belize, Honduras,
Dominican Republic, Bahamas & the Caribbean!
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Catherine (Cat) Milligan - BMS SPED Teacher - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
Cat spent the past 10 years as a middle school SPED teacher at Lakewood, where her sister also works.
Cat lives in Lake Geneva with her husband, Ryan, their
daughter, Isabel, and their shelter rescue mutt, Emmy.
This year brings another big transition, as Isabel starts 4K
at CenDen. Looking for a schedule that better matched her daughter’s school calendar sparked Cat’s career move, and, after following Brookwood on social media, she is excited to officially join the community.
Outside of school, Cat enjoys mystery and suspense books, outdoor walks, fairs, and traveling with her family. They recently returned from their first-ever cruise—Disney!—and enjoyed every minute! They have a trip planned up north near Shell Lake to visit family. Italy, where Cat’s dad’s family has roots, is high on her travel wish list.
Cat and Ryan are both Brewers fans, but football creates
a friendly rivalry at home: Ryan cheers for the Cowboys, while Cat is a Bears fan.
Cat spent the past 10 years as a middle school SPED teacher at Lakewood, where her sister also works.
Cat lives in Lake Geneva with her husband, Ryan, their
daughter, Isabel, and their shelter rescue mutt, Emmy.
This year brings another big transition, as Isabel starts 4K
at CenDen. Looking for a schedule that better matched her daughter’s school calendar sparked Cat’s career move, and, after following Brookwood on social media, she is excited to officially join the community.
Outside of school, Cat enjoys mystery and suspense books, outdoor walks, fairs, and traveling with her family. They recently returned from their first-ever cruise—Disney!—and enjoyed every minute! They have a trip planned up north near Shell Lake to visit family. Italy, where Cat’s dad’s family has roots, is high on her travel wish list.
Cat and Ryan are both Brewers fans, but football creates
a friendly rivalry at home: Ryan cheers for the Cowboys, while Cat is a Bears fan.
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Angela Delgado - BMS Cleaner - Genoa City Joint 2 School District :
Angela was born in Illinois, but now lives in Genoa City.
Her family consists of her 3 children: Gabriella (13 and
here at BMS), Serenity (9), and Anthony (17), along
with 3 cats (all siblings), and her fiancé, Dakota.
Angela was the Assistant Manager at Qdoba in Lake
Geneva. She is most looking forward to doing
something different and meeting new people close to home.
When she has some downtime, she enjoys watching
TV - right now it’s ‘Touched By An Angel’. She listens
to Country music and can hear Country Thunder from
her yard! She also really enjoys arts and crafts.
Angela was born in Illinois, but now lives in Genoa City.
Her family consists of her 3 children: Gabriella (13 and
here at BMS), Serenity (9), and Anthony (17), along
with 3 cats (all siblings), and her fiancé, Dakota.
Angela was the Assistant Manager at Qdoba in Lake
Geneva. She is most looking forward to doing
something different and meeting new people close to home.
When she has some downtime, she enjoys watching
TV - right now it’s ‘Touched By An Angel’. She listens
to Country music and can hear Country Thunder from
her yard! She also really enjoys arts and crafts.
Another great day of learning and collaboration at Brookwood! 💙🐎
A huge thank you to our partners at Bloom360 and Treehouse for spending time with our staff and sharing their expertise. Their “Chaos to Calm” presentation gave our team practical strategies and a deeper understanding of how we can support all students, especially when they are navigating challenging moments. We are incredibly fortunate to have partnerships that allow us to learn from professionals who bring such valuable knowledge and experience to our work.
Our staff also held their first staff meetings of the year with Mr. Lubus and Mr. Ringsby, helping us get aligned, connected, and ready for the year ahead. We rounded out the day with professional learning around important technology updates and resources that will support our staff and students this year with Mrs. Xiong.
Two days of learning, collaboration, and preparation and now we’re ready to welcome our Brookwood Mustangs! 💙🤍
