Brookwood Middle School

What a great day to be a Mustang! Today was our first official all staff day back in the buildings. Staff started off with breakfast being provided by our administrators and business office admin assistant — which followed by a district message from School Board President Katie Coari and Superintendent Weber. The rest of the day was filled with trainings and meetings. We can’t wait for the school year to start and get students back in the buildings. See you all on Tuesday at Open House in both buildings from 4pm-7pm.

We are SO excited to introduce to you all our newest Mustang staff members to our Brookwood Family!! We can't wait to start this new school year with them! You may recognize a few of these faces too… as a couple are returning and/or subbed for us in the past! We are so #MustangProud to introduce them to YOU!

What a great day to be a Mustang!! It was a busy morning as our new staff got hard at work with new staff trainings! You may recognize a few of these faces too…..as a couple are returning and/or subbed for us in the past! Stay tuned for their media blasts coming out soon!! But in the meantime…please give a warm welcome to our newest staff members joining our Brookwood Family as staff members for the 2025-2026 school year!

Come meet your teacher, check out your classroom, drop off your supplies, and get your back to school picture taken!

Those doing back to school pictures, please pre-order your photos here:

BES:
http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/BrookwoodElementaryFall2025

BMS:
http://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/BrookwoodMiddleFall2025

Online registration is now open! Those needing assistance can attend our in-person registration at BMS on Aug 19 from 11am-7pm for all students at BES & BMS.
More information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXbRS72Bv_TdDpAVJKGg8x0S_iEAqFa1/view?usp=sharing

Brookwood Families, please view your family's email account that we have on file to view information about the 2025-26 Yearly School Registration. If you have any questions, please contact your child's building principal: BES- luke.braden@gcj2.k12.wi.us BMS- jeremy.lubus@gcj2.k12.wi.us

We were proud to host Jelly Roll and his team yesterday at Brookwood Middle School. He stopped by to play some hoops in our gym before his show at Country Thunder and we were honored to support his mission for physical fitness. It was a great moment, and we welcomed him with a custom Brookwood jersey.

2025-2026 School Supply Lists for BES & BMS

We waited on this one to get some feedback from our students from 3D Art....how are your mugs holding up? 3D Art students had a hot cocoa party towards the end of the school year to test if the ceramic mugs they constructed would hold liquid and we are happy to report, no one's cup had a leak! Enjoy the photos from the end of our ceramic unit, one of our favorite days.

A little flashback to a final project on the novel "Hoot" where students worked collaboratively on this past school year with Mrs. Coggins in english language arts!

Day three of Washington D.C. took the students to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. The mansion is under restoration, however they toured the grounds, which included multiple outbuildings, the tomb of George and Martha Washington, a cemetery of unmarked graves of servants, and the docks down by the Potomac River. The students mentioned that the grounds were similar to Old World Wisconsin. The students got extra time at the Smithsonian in the afternoon, although after so much walking, a visit to one of the many snack trucks outside seemed like a good idea too! They finished off the sightseeing with a trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo, one of two zoos in the USA which has panda bears. The students had a great time covering the sights of Washington D.C. - each participant walked about 26 miles over the course of the weekend.

The Brookwood Washington D.C. trip began with everyone meeting at BMS at 2:45 AM on June 13th. Over the course of the weekend, students got a taste of the many things Washington D.C. has to offer. While the trip broadened students' perspectives of the historical sites they visited, it also brought new adventures while navigating the city and using different modes of transportation. The students had just left the zoo and were soon to be headed to the airport when they learned their flight home on Sunday had been cancelled. The group was flexible as they ended up with a bonus evening and change of plans. The group returned to Brookwood on Monday, with many of them expressing interest in travelling again in the future. The next trip is scheduled to take place in 2027 and will be open to students entering sixth and seventh grades this fall. As details become available, informational meetings will be scheduled.

Create-A-Shed 2025 Summer School Session 1 & 2! A group of talented middle school students recently wrapped up an exciting hands-on project, building a shed for our Brookwood community garden! Throughout the experience, students learned how to safely use tools, take accurate measurements, and explore a wide range of building techniques. A huge shoutout to Mr. Erickson and Mr. Guth for their incredible leadership and for providing our students with such a valuable and memorable learning opportunity. We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dunn Lumber of Lake Geneva for generously donating all the supplies and materials that made this project possible. This was a truly meaningful collaboration that brought together learning, community, and purpose, what a fantastic way to build something lasting!

Students in Shakespeare in a Week wowed the audience with their performance of The Jungle Book! We are so proud of our talented actors and actresses, the crowd was truly impressed by their hard work and creativity within such a short week! Way to make us #BrookwoodProud!

On the final day of Passport to the World, our seasoned travelers explored the beauty and richness of Poland. We were thrilled to welcome guest speakers Angelica and Julia, both of which had parents born in Poland. Angelica treated us to delicious homemade pierogies and a variety of Polish delicacies, such a tasty experience! She also taught us a traditional Polish game, and we wrapped up the day with a beautiful Wycinanki paper-cutting craft. What a fantastic way to end our journey!

Our students who chose to take summer sewing practiced fine motor skills, how to read a pattern, and patience. Their “under the sea” and “woodland animals” creations turned out very cute.

Summer Cooking Class was a blast! They cooked scrambled eggs, grilled cheese, and bacon!!

Today, our world travelers journeyed to the awe-inspiring land of Egypt! We explored its rich history, discovered elements of modern culture, and even stepped into the shoes of archaeologists, unearthing hidden treasures. On the menu were delicious bites of pita with hummus and a sweet traditional Egyptian dessert called Kunafa. We even created our own kartush by writing our names in hieroglyphics. Where will our adventure take us tomorrow? Stay tuned!

A few more exciting shout-outs!! In May, the Walworth County Arts Council held their Annual Children's Art Exhibition at Elkhorn Middle School. The art exhibition showcases student artwork from Walworth County schools. Each school is allowed to submit 10 artists. Here are students from Brookwood Elementary and Middle School artist that were celebrated at this exhibition as a few were also unable to attend. Way to make us #MustangProud!!