In 6th-grade science, students explored how heat energy moves by conducting a fun tea bag experiment. After cutting and lighting the tea bags, students observed that as the air inside heated up, it became less dense and rose, carrying the lightweight ring of ash into the air. This demonstrated convection in an exciting, hands-on way, and the students had a great time learning! Way to go, Mustangs!
about 13 hours ago, Helen Xiong
Students lighting tea bags on fire to show convection - picture 4
Students lighting tea bags on fire to show convection - picture 5
Students lighting tea bags on fire to show convection - picture 3
Students lighting tea bags on fire to show convection - picture 2
Students lighting tea bags on fire to show convection - picture 1
Breaking News! Brought to you by BMS Brookwood News:

https://youtu.be/eUw-SnEl3VI?si=KilBaOozG5LgM_5D

Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.

While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity and critical thinking, not official district statements.

Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
about 14 hours ago, Helen Xiong
Brookwood News - BMS

Brookwood Middle School Presents....
Beauty & The Beast Jr.

An enchanted castle, magic spells, a prince in disguise. Be Our Guest at the most magical event Brookwood Middle School has ever seen! Beauty and the Beast Jr. premieres in just three weeks.

April 30th at 7 PM
May 1st at 7 PM
May 2nd at 2 PM

🌸 Special Event – May 2:

Join us before the final show for a charming Pre-Show Enchanted Tea Party! Enjoy light refreshments, crafts, and a cozy, festive atmosphere before curtain time. Please note: the tea party requires an RSVP by April 27th with $5 per person. Please contact tina.mohr@ gcj2.k12.wi.us if you have questions about the special event.

Come support our amazing students and celebrate the arts with us—we hope to see you there!

1 day ago, Helen Xiong
Brookwood Middle School Presents: Beauty & The Beast Jr. -- April 30th & May 1st at 7 pm and May 2nd at 2pm

Be Our Guest - An Enchanted Tea Party
Join us for a magical pre-show celebration for Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Date: May 2nd
Time 1:00-2:00pm
Location Brookwood Middle School
Enjoy: Tea & Treats - Crafts & Crown Decorating -Photos & Character Meet and Greet
Show begins at 2:00 pm
We can't wait to see you there!
$5.00 per person

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🌸 Special Event – May 2:

Join us before the final show for a charming Pre-Show Enchanted Tea Party! Enjoy light refreshments, crafts, and a cozy, festive atmosphere before curtain time. Please note: the tea party requires an RSVP by April 27th with $5 per person. Please contact tina.mohr@ gcj2.k12.wi.us if you have questions about the special event.

Come support our amazing students and celebrate the arts with us—we hope to see you there!

1 day ago, Helen Xiong
Be Our Guest - An Enchanted Tea Party Join us for a magical pre-show celebration for Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.  Date: May 2nd Time 1:00-2:00pm  Location Brookwood Middle School Enjoy: Tea & Treats - Crafts & Crown Decorating -Photos & Character Meet and Greet Show begins at 2:00 pm We can't wait to see you there! $5.00 per person
7th and 8th-grade students, along with their advisory teachers, will be attending a field trip to Gateway Technical College for the Middle School Expo on Thursday, April 9.

This is a great opportunity for students to explore college and career pathways in a hands-on environment.
2 days ago, Helen Xiong
Gateway Technical College
Sharing YOUR Greatness!

We ask our Brookwood families to share with us what our Brookwood students and staff are doing outside of school so we can share in your greatness and how #MustangProud we are of your accomplishments!! If you have something to share....email it to Mrs. Xiong at Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us

Our next Sharer of Greatness is Ms. Bullock, who teaches at both our elementary and middle school! Ms. Bullock recently attended and was a guest speaker at the Lambeau Summit, a conference sponsored by Economics Wisconsin.  This program is available through the Office of Financial Literacy at Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions.  Ms. Bullock has an interest and passion for personal finance, and teaches the Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship Courses at Brookwood Middle School.  Her breakout session was "Boosting Engagement for Middle School Students in the Personal Finance Classroom."  
2 days ago, Helen Xiong
Ms. Bullock at her presentation
Ms. Bullock with the Lombardi trophy
Ms. Bullock at podium presenting
BMS Brookwood News
Episode 5: Breaking News! Brought to you by BMS Brookwood News:

https://youtu.be/QbcD_HOvX9I?si=q_kpE4LJ26_4bGUt

Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.

While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity, and critical thinking, not official district statements.

Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
8 days ago, Helen Xiong
Brookwood News
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
8 days ago, Helen Xiong
Mustang Minute
Genoa City Joint 2 School District: No School - April 3, 2026
9 days ago, Helen Xiong
Genoa City Joint 2 School District: No School - April 3, 2026
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!
10 days ago, Helen Xiong
Students painting a set design for Beauty and the Beast show 2
Students painting a set design for Beauty and the Beast show 3
Student and parent painting a set design for Beauty and the Beast show 2
Student and parent painting a set design for Beauty and the Beast show 1
Students prepping paints for set creation
Students painting a set design for Beauty and the Beast show 1

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!

20 days ago, Helen Xiong
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Eddy Ringsby - BES Principal - beginning 2026-2027 School Year - Genoa City Jt. 2 School District
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.
20 days ago, Helen Xiong
Cast of Beauty and the Beast
Silly Picture of the Cast of Beauty & the Beast
Genoa City Joint 2 District: No School March 23rd-27th, 2026: SPRING BREAK
20 days ago, Helen Xiong
Genoa City Joint 2 District: No School March 23rd-27th, 2026: SPRING BREAK
Episode 4: Breaking News! Brought to you by BMS Brookwood News:

https://youtu.be/7TgOUclwl1I?si=PEDRKAAKDx3onCDd

Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.

While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity, and critical thinking, not official district statements.

Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
21 days ago, Helen Xiong
Breaking News: Brought to you by.....Brookwood News (BMS)
Our 4th graders had a great time learning how to make bread and butter through Walworth County's 4H Program.....and the best part to it all....is that when it was all done....they got to eat it! Thank you, Walworth County's 4H leaders, for giving us this opportunity!
22 days ago, Helen Xiong
Students kneading dough
Students posing with their butter
Students kneading dough 2nd picture
Students mixing batches of dough
Students with 4H leader listening to directions
Students mixing ingredients
Students with 4H leader raising hands to answer questions
Students churning butter
Students handling dough
Students using mixer to mix butter
Here is Episode 3 of BMS Brookwood News:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPm-S4k6nx0

Enjoy!
23 days ago, Helen Xiong
Breaking News Brought to you by....Brookwood News
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
24 days ago, Helen Xiong
Brookwood Families, 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
25 days ago, Helen Xiong
Genoa City Joint 2 School District No School: March 16, 2026
This month BMS's character trait is Cooperation!

During classroom guidance with Mrs. Ocker, our 4th and 5th grade students practiced cooperation in a hands-on way by working together through games and building activities like Legos, marble runs, and Lincoln Logs. Students had to communicate, share ideas, listen to one another, and sometimes compromise in order to complete their builds and reach a common goal.

Activities like these help students strengthen important skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining a positive attitude when challenges arise. It was great to see students encouraging one another, sharing materials, and celebrating their successes together.

Learning to cooperate helps our students build stronger friendships and become supportive members of our school community!
29 days ago, Helen Xiong
Students Working Together 1
Students Working Together 2
Students Working Together 3
Students Working Together 4
Students Working Together 5
Students Working Together 6
Students Working Together 7
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
29 days ago, Helen Xiong
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