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
Fifth graders had some fun in science. They made homemade lava lamps with food coloring, water, vegetable oil, and Alka-Seltzer tablets. Students learned about the density between water and oil. They also watched the Alka-Seltzer tablet react with the water, creating carbon dioxide bubbles that floated to the surface.
BMS FAMILIES!!! Did you miss the message?!?! Guth's Games officially started TODAY!!
If you missed the message...it may be because you haven't logged into your Brookwood app .... Mr. Guth made the official announcement there!
What is Guth's Games? It's a morning exercise program open to 4th-8th graders at BMS. It's a great time to move your body...to start your day strong! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7am-7:20am at BMS. Question: matt.guth@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS Families, make sure you are checking the Brookwood app often for updates from your teachers, as that is the official tool for the middle school to communicate with our BMS staff....and the official way our BMS staff will get information out to YOU!
Click here to log into your account: https://tinyurl.com/5an872a2
Use your email or phone number registered with your child's PowerSchool account to log in!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
If you missed the message...it may be because you haven't logged into your Brookwood app .... Mr. Guth made the official announcement there!
What is Guth's Games? It's a morning exercise program open to 4th-8th graders at BMS. It's a great time to move your body...to start your day strong! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7am-7:20am at BMS. Question: matt.guth@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS Families, make sure you are checking the Brookwood app often for updates from your teachers, as that is the official tool for the middle school to communicate with our BMS staff....and the official way our BMS staff will get information out to YOU!
Click here to log into your account: https://tinyurl.com/5an872a2
Use your email or phone number registered with your child's PowerSchool account to log in!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
It’s here!!! Well…almost. Today, BES got delivered the newest Dog Man book!!! We are hoping it will be delivered to BMS tomorrow. We have limited stock so get them now!!
Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time): $16.87 each with tax
GCJ2 Scholastic Book Fair will confine to be onsite through November 4th
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BOTH of our schools! Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, best selling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our schools. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Week. Ever!
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!
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases by coordinating it with your child’s homeroom teacher who will work with Mrs. Hackbarth to ensure they get their books.
Online Links:
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Questions? Contact: Helen.Xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
🎃 Full Hearts & a Fang-tastic Fall Fest! 🍂
What happens when a community comes together with generous hearts, helping hands, and a little Halloween spirit? A Fall Fest filled with laughter, friendship, and wonderful memories!
Our heartfelt thanks go to every worker, volunteer, family, community member, and local business who helped make this event possible. Whether you donated, worked a station, helped set up or clean up, or joined us for the fun, you made a difference!
A special thank-you to:
🍬 The Genoa City Travel Center for providing our costume prizes and Hafs Road Orchard for the delicious apples!
🚗 Our Trunk-or-Treat participants for bringing the candy, creativity, and Halloween magic.
🧡 Trinity Church kitchen ladies for sharing their time, hard work, and helping hands. We are so grateful for you!
🥣 The Badger food service workers for making sure the food was hot and ready to go and keeping the kitchen in shipshape condition throughout the festivities! Your work behind the scenes helped everything run smoothly.
✨ Our custodial staff for the extra hours, hard work, and care you put into getting our building back in order after such a busy day. We truly appreciate all you do for our school!
🍁 Our staff members who worked stations and attended with their families. Your support helped make this feel like a true school community celebration.
🎟️ The families, staff, and community contributors who helped fill our raffle baskets with wonderful prizes. Your generosity was a treat!
🌶️ Our chili cook-off participants for bringing the flavor, and our pumpkin decorating participants for sharing their creativity and fall spirit.
🚜 Mr. Lewis and Ms. Cottrell for keeping the hayrides rolling, and Bill Lois for supplying the hay wagon!
❤️ Brookwood PTO for the amazing photo backdrop and raffle basket! They were a huge hit
🐎 Our Mustang Council workers for pitching in with energy, enthusiasm, and school pride.
🎭 Mrs. Coggins and her drama class for their spooktacular performances and for sharing their talents with our community!
And to anyone who played a part, big or small, please know how much you are appreciated. So much happens behind the scenes, and every contribution helped bring this day to life.
The best part of Fall Fest was seeing our community together—families making memories, students shining, and neighbors supporting our school. Thank you for making it such a fang-tastic celebration! 🧡🍁
What happens when a community comes together with generous hearts, helping hands, and a little Halloween spirit? A Fall Fest filled with laughter, friendship, and wonderful memories!
Our heartfelt thanks go to every worker, volunteer, family, community member, and local business who helped make this event possible. Whether you donated, worked a station, helped set up or clean up, or joined us for the fun, you made a difference!
A special thank-you to:
🍬 The Genoa City Travel Center for providing our costume prizes and Hafs Road Orchard for the delicious apples!
🚗 Our Trunk-or-Treat participants for bringing the candy, creativity, and Halloween magic.
🧡 Trinity Church kitchen ladies for sharing their time, hard work, and helping hands. We are so grateful for you!
🥣 The Badger food service workers for making sure the food was hot and ready to go and keeping the kitchen in shipshape condition throughout the festivities! Your work behind the scenes helped everything run smoothly.
✨ Our custodial staff for the extra hours, hard work, and care you put into getting our building back in order after such a busy day. We truly appreciate all you do for our school!
🍁 Our staff members who worked stations and attended with their families. Your support helped make this feel like a true school community celebration.
🎟️ The families, staff, and community contributors who helped fill our raffle baskets with wonderful prizes. Your generosity was a treat!
🌶️ Our chili cook-off participants for bringing the flavor, and our pumpkin decorating participants for sharing their creativity and fall spirit.
🚜 Mr. Lewis and Ms. Cottrell for keeping the hayrides rolling, and Bill Lois for supplying the hay wagon!
❤️ Brookwood PTO for the amazing photo backdrop and raffle basket! They were a huge hit
🐎 Our Mustang Council workers for pitching in with energy, enthusiasm, and school pride.
🎭 Mrs. Coggins and her drama class for their spooktacular performances and for sharing their talents with our community!
And to anyone who played a part, big or small, please know how much you are appreciated. So much happens behind the scenes, and every contribution helped bring this day to life.
The best part of Fall Fest was seeing our community together—families making memories, students shining, and neighbors supporting our school. Thank you for making it such a fang-tastic celebration! 🧡🍁
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!!
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
BMS Weekly Communication: Mr. Lubus
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 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.
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
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.
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
GCJ2 No School - November 9th
Genoa City Joint 2 School District: Culver's Scoopie Night Fundraiser
Monday, November 9th from 5pm-8pm
At Culver's in Lake Geneva
15% of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a Scoopie and Dinner!
Great Food - Great Community - Support our Students
Monday, November 9th from 5pm-8pm
At Culver's in Lake Geneva
15% of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a Scoopie and Dinner!
Great Food - Great Community - Support our Students
