Here is the April Mustang Minute! Make sure to click on the grade levels to view grade level newsletters! BMS & BES calendar links are also linked and available to view via a QR code. Every month is filled with a lot of individual activities at both buildings that we cannot list out on the Mustang Minute, so please check them out via the school calendars! Enjoy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-efD5XH2uQonXzX3AKuPjXCj1IJwY2K/view?usp=sharing
Genoa City Joint 2 School District: No School - April 3, 2026
BES students and staff participated in a celebration to wrap up our 2026 Kids Heart Challenge. Students raised over $13,000 for the American Heart Association. Students who individually raised over $250 were able to pie a staff member of their choosing. Enjoy:
https://youtu.be/tJ9-kMUEpyo
Huge thank you to everyone who helped paint sets on set creation day at BMS! So much accomplished in such a short period of time! Just a reminder that the Beauty and the Beast performance is on April 30th and May 1st. We will be having a special Enchanted Tea party on May 2nd, before the final show. Stay tuned for more details!
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Eddy Ringsby - BES Principal - beginning 2026-2027 School Year - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
BES Leadership Update
At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Mr. Eddy Rigsby was approved as the Principal of Brookwood Elementary School beginning July 1, 2026. He has expressed his excitement to become part of the Brookwood community.
Mr. Rigsby currently serves as Principal of Willow Glen Elementary in Saint Francis and brings over 20 years of experience in education. He is known for his strong commitment to student success, a passion for supporting staff, and a dedication to building meaningful connections with families and the community. As he shared, “I look forward to being able to make a difference with staff, students, and families and support BES in whatever is necessary.”
He is eager to continue the great work at BES and support all students in reaching their full potential.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Rigsby to the Mustang Family!
Beauty and the Beast Jr. opening night is right around the corner! So, “be our guest” and join us for an unforgettable show.
Performances will be held at Brookwood Middle School:
Thursday, April 30th at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM
AND
Stay tuned for more information about a special event performance on Saturday at 2:00 PM.
Performances will be held at Brookwood Middle School:
Thursday, April 30th at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM
AND
Stay tuned for more information about a special event performance on Saturday at 2:00 PM.
Genoa City Joint 2 District: No School March 23rd-27th, 2026: SPRING BREAK
4K students had an awesome trip to the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA during their outreach event on Wednesday! During their visit, they learned important water safety skills, practiced being safe around the pool, and had the chance to splash, swim, and build confidence in the water. It was a fun-filled afternoon full of smiles, learning, and new experiences. We are so proud of how well the students listened and participated. Way to make us #MustangProud!
3rd grade Kindness Squad presented at Monday night’s school board meeting as they have been spreading joy in the most inspiring ways throughout our school and community! From creating crafts with residents to brighten their day, to making cozy blankets for those in need, these students are truly making a difference. They’ve also taken the lead in planning and hosting a school-wide kindness assembly and organizing an uplifting Kindness Week that filled our halls with positivity and support. And they’re just getting started—stay tuned for even more amazing acts of kindness from this incredible group of students! Way to make us #MustangProud!!!
Please see the following message from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding tonight's school board meeting being rescheduled: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eMpEVISyPAwRIValrSGXMSYMFCIsWffB/view?usp=sharing
GCJ2 - No School: Monday, March 16, 2026
Please see the following message from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding no school on Monday, March 16, 2026.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7c3jWolqINM2nIvaH5Q2f7kDu-hfOHi/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following message from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding no school on Monday, March 16, 2026.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7c3jWolqINM2nIvaH5Q2f7kDu-hfOHi/view?usp=sharing
Thank you @The Lost Sock of Genoa City for this special video for our 2nd graders!! Our 2nd graders loved putting together their Kindness Week items for The Lost Sock and they LOVE this video!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZYU0nhziCSbpB3aqA7NHz6qiXSy8CHh/view?usp=sharing
Grandparents/VIP Day: April 2
**TURN IN FORMS BY MARCH 18**
4K: 9:00am-11:30am
5K-3rd: 10:30am-2:45pm
4th-8th 7:30-Lunch & Recess
**TURN IN FORMS BY MARCH 18**
4K: 9:00am-11:30am
5K-3rd: 10:30am-2:45pm
4th-8th 7:30-Lunch & Recess
Dress-Up Days: March 16-20: We are wrapping up our month-long celebration of Read Across America with themed dress-up days!
Monday: Brookwood Loves Books! Wear your Brookwood or blue & white gear
Tuesday: Lucky to be Readers! Wear green
Wednesday: Wordy Wednesday! Wear a shirt with words on it that others have to read
Thursday: Reading is Timeless! Dress up in your favorite decade
Friday: Snuggle Up with a Good Book! Wear your cozy jammies
Monday: Brookwood Loves Books! Wear your Brookwood or blue & white gear
Tuesday: Lucky to be Readers! Wear green
Wednesday: Wordy Wednesday! Wear a shirt with words on it that others have to read
Thursday: Reading is Timeless! Dress up in your favorite decade
Friday: Snuggle Up with a Good Book! Wear your cozy jammies
BES Classrooms 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.
Way to go -- students in Mrs. Love's class!
Keep up the amazing work, Brookwood! 💙
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.
Way to go -- students in Mrs. Love's class!
Keep up the amazing work, Brookwood! 💙
This weekend, our BES Kindness Squad had the opportunity to partner with the Elkhorn Area Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club to make a difference in our community. Together, they cut and tied fleece blankets that will be donated to families at Twin Oaks Homeless Shelter.
What made the experience even more special was seeing students and families from both districts working side by side, helping one another with the shared purpose of spreading kindness and supporting others.
Thank you to all the students and families who took time out of their weekend to serve our community. Each blanket will no doubt bring warmth, comfort, and a smile to a child’s face, reminding them that they are cared for and loved.
Way to go, 3rd Grade Kindness Squad! Keep making us #MustangProud! 💙
What made the experience even more special was seeing students and families from both districts working side by side, helping one another with the shared purpose of spreading kindness and supporting others.
Thank you to all the students and families who took time out of their weekend to serve our community. Each blanket will no doubt bring warmth, comfort, and a smile to a child’s face, reminding them that they are cared for and loved.
Way to go, 3rd Grade Kindness Squad! Keep making us #MustangProud! 💙
BES Adventure Club is an opportunity for students to explore additional interests after school. **Space is limited**
After School Adventure Club will be held on the following dates:
April: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May: 5, 7
Adventure Club will be held after school until 4:15 pm. Students need to be picked up at 4:15 pm at Brookwood Elementary School.
Positive behavior and attendance is an expectation during After School Adventure Club. Please make sure your child has an interest prior to signing up.
**Forms were passed out earlier this week and many classes are full. If you have any additional questions, please contact the front office or your child's classroom teacher**
After School Adventure Club will be held on the following dates:
April: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May: 5, 7
Adventure Club will be held after school until 4:15 pm. Students need to be picked up at 4:15 pm at Brookwood Elementary School.
Positive behavior and attendance is an expectation during After School Adventure Club. Please make sure your child has an interest prior to signing up.
**Forms were passed out earlier this week and many classes are full. If you have any additional questions, please contact the front office or your child's classroom teacher**
Our second graders collected supplies and used teamwork to create care bags for the Lost Sock for kindness week. Each bag was filled with essentials and a kind message from the students to help lift the spirits of those in our community. The project concluded with a group walk to the Lost Sock to hand-deliver the bags.
Way to make us #MustangProud, second grade!
Way to make us #MustangProud, second grade!
