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Brownsburg High School Class of 2015 Top 25
BROWNSBURG SCHOOLS SET NEW RECORD WITH EIGHT FOUR-STAR SCHOOLS
The Indiana Department of Education has announced that eight Brownsburg schools have earned the 4-Star rating. This is a record high for Brownsburg which improved from six 4-Star schools in the previous two school years. Brown Elementary, Delaware Trail Elementary, Eagle Elementary, Reagan Elementary, White Lick Elementary, East Middle School, West Middle School and Brownsburg High School have all been recognized as 4-Star schools.

The 4-Star School Award is given to A schools with ISTEP scores in the top 25th percentile in all grade levels and is based on 2014 ISTEP results. To earn the award, a school must have COMBINED (math and English together) and DUAL (math and English separately) passing rates in the top 25th percentile in each grade level served.

CLICK HERE to see the entire list here
BHS TOP 25 HONORED AT BANQUET
The Top 25 students in the Class of 2015 and their families attended the annual Top 25 Banquet at the BHS Senior Academy last week.  Students were also joined by a teacher who had made a significant impact in their life.  These students will join a class of 582 graduating seniors at Brownsburg High School's Commencement, Saturday June 6th at 10am at Roark Stadium.

At the Top 25 ceremony, BHS Athletics Office Manager and 37-year veteran teacher for BCSC, Peg Gordon, was named as the 2015 BHS Alumni award winner.

Top 25 pictured above
Row 1 (left to right):  Paige Price, Kierra Watson, Breanna M Smith, Jot Sahi, Courtney Bonness, Ashly Kraatz, Ian Gonzales
Row 2 (left to right):  Benjamin Sieferman, Riley Isch, Jackson Krull, Drew Comer, Christopher Johnson, Joseph Ancel, Jessica Van Liew, Madison Miller, and Mr. Bret Daghe, Principal
Row 3 (left to right):  Emily Kraatz, Joel Klasa, Ryan Robbins, Karen Breece, Brian Strader, Claire Fellers, Morgan Hagerman, Sawyer Blatz, Alexis Green, and Hannah Linville
BHS SENIOR LEXI GREEN IS ACADEMIC ALL-STAR AND RECEIVES HONOR FROM NOTRE DAME

Each year the Indiana Association of School Principals recognizes 40 high school seniors in its list of Academic All-Stars.  These students are selected based on many factors including GPA, SAT/ACT, leadership, community service, extra-curricular activities and letters of recommendation.  Brownsburg senior Lexi Green was named to this list of exceptional students.  She was featured in a special publication in the Indianapolis Star ( CLICK HERE to view) and also honored at a reception in April.  Lexi is the Class of 2015 Salutatorian and will be attending Notre Dame in the fall.  She has also been accepted into the Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program at Notre Dame.  CLICK HERE to read more about it.
DECA STUDENTS REACH THE PODIUM AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Brownsburg High School's DECA chapter participated in last month's International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, FL.  For the first time in the history of the BHS DECA program, two Brownsburg students were recognized from the podium.  Lasserina Dowell (left) and Hannah Linville (second from left) finished 2nd overall in the Community Service Project event.  Over 18,000 students from around the world participated in this event. In addition, Chad Hale was a finalist (top 20) in the Quick-Serve Restaurant Marketing event. Fifteen BHS students attended this DECA event. CLICK HERE to view a video of the awards presentation.  Forward to 1:14.15 to see the presentation. 
BEL CANTO/STARLIGHT LADIES ARE ISSMA STATE CHAMPIONS, BAND AND ORCHESTRAS RECEIVE GOLD
BHS Bel Canto/Starlight ladies choir named ISSMA State Champions Friday night! Madrigals placed third on Saturday.  Congratulations to the BHS Choral Department!

The Brownsburg High School Bands and Orchestras participated in the Indiana State Music Festival contest last month. Two of the bands received gold and one silver, and both orchestras received gold.  At the ISSMA State Qualifications, both the Wind Ensemble and the Full Orchestra received gold.  Excellent!
BHS JURY ART SHOW RESULTS

A great crowd visited BHS last month for the Spring Jury Art Show.  Congratulations to the winners!  See list on right.
BCSC TEACHERS AND STAFF OF THE YEAR HONORED

In a reception May 6th, BCSC honored Teachers and Support Staff Members of the Year in each school and department and announced this year's corporation Teacher and Support Staff Member of the Year.  Jill Swango, Science and Social Studies teacher at Brownsburg East Middle School, was named BCSC Teacher of the Year.  Travis Miller, Head Custodian at Brownsburg High School, was named Support Staff Member of the Year. 

At Wednesday's ceremony, Teachers of the Year and Support Staff Members of the Year were also honored for each school and department.

Top - 2015 BCSC Teachers of the Year
Front l to r: Lindsay Cain (ALPHA), John Dehr (Eagle), Megan Guard (BWMS), Emily Garrard (White Lick), Will Doublestein (Brown)

Back l to r: Megan Thomas (DT), Lori Medjeski (Reagan), Jill Swango (BEMS), Andrew Repay (BHS), Emily Zeto (Cardinal)

Bottom - 2015 BCSC Staff members of the Year
Front l to r: Donna Prichard (Reagan), Sienna Fitting (Cardinal), Lorianne Jeter (BECC), Chris Rico (BEMS), Travis Miller (BHS)

Back l to r: Stephanie Edwards (DT), Judy Danaher (Brown), Tracy Damone (Central Office), Lissa Broyles (Transportation), Jan Kennedy (White Lick), Marie LeClerc (BWMS), Sue Meyers (Eagle)

Not pictured: Guy Goforth (Facility Services)
BCSC STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE
Schedule of main events and each school's Power Hour
All of our schools will be taking part in Relay for Life of Brownsburg for the American Cancer Society on the Town Hall Green, Saturday, May 16th. The event starts at 9:30am and continues for 24 hours with each school planning activities during one of the 24 hours.

You can still join a team or donate to one of our schools CLICK HERE.

JUGGLING MASTERS PERFORM AT PACER GAME

Juggling Masters - White Lick Elementary's before school club for grades 3-5 - was invited to perform during the pregame of last night's Pacer game. Fifth grade students who have participated in the program for all 3 years were part of an outstanding display of skill and discipline. Thank you to club sponsor Mr. Zach Kelley and all of the students and families for being great representatives of our schools!
DELAWARE TRAIL GIRLS LEAGUE PRESENTS CHECK
 
The Delaware Trail Girls' League is an after school club that inspires young girls to support one another to be inclusive of others in their school and beyond. The club sold water and popcorn at a recent school music program to raise money to sponsor seven underprivileged girls in India. This provides them the opportunity to go to school, a uniform, and supplies for a year through the organization Save the Girl. The Executive Director of Save the Girl, Dale Justis, attended this week's Girls' League meeting to accept the check. BHS freshman (and DT alumni) Julianne Fowler also joined the meeting to share one of her original songs that will benefit this group.
BEMS STUDENT IS BE THE CHEMIST FINALIST
BEMS 8th grader Justin Kay (on left) was 2nd Runner up in the 2015 Indiana State You Be The Chemist Challenge at Dow AgroSciences last month. 
BWMS AND BEMS PE/HEALTH TEACHER CASSIE BROOKS RECEIVES LEADERSHIP AWARD
The President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition has selected Cassie Brooks of Brownsburg Community Schools to receive a 2015 PCFSN Community Leadership Award.  The award is given annually to individuals or organizations who improve the lives of others within their community by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness or nutrition-related programs.  Mrs. Brooks is the sponsor of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Club at West Middle School and has recently added a Walking Club. 
BHS STUDENTS NAMED CARSON SCHOLARS
The Carson Scholars Fund awards scholarships to students who strive for academic excellence and demonstrate a strong commitment to their community.  Congratulations to BHS junior Megan Berry, sophomore Alexander Harrison and senior Joel Klasa for being named Carson Scholars.  Megan and Alexander are repeat winners and Joel has been a Carson Scholar for the past 5 years. 
STUDENTS SUPPORT SUMMIT FOR SOLDIERS
BHS students working at the 4th Annual John Crone Memorial Walk at the Avon YMCA last month.  This was a student-led event that raised awareness about military PTSD as well as money for the organization Summit for Soldiers. 
TECHNOLOGY BRINGS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
 
Medical Interventions students at BHS had the unique opportunity to observe a live kidney transplant surgery last month. 
BROWN ELEMENTARY LIFE SKILLS MUSIC PROGRAM
Brown Elementary music teacher Will Doublestein expanded last year's inaugural Life Skills Music Program to the stage at the BCSC Administration Building and welcomed scores of family, friends, and classmates to this special presentation.  CLICK HERE to see the performance.   
FIRST ANNUAL TRAVEL EXPO AT BHS
Students in Mr. Arnold's Speech class recently hosted the first ever Travel Expo event for all of their parents.  Parents were able to play the role of interested traveler and listen to all of the presentations.  Students used their own technology to showcase their creativity.  Over 400 parents, staff, and friends attended this fun and enriching event.   
READ WITH A TEEN SUMMER READING AT THE LIBRARY

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Library's Summer Reading Program! 
GREAT INFO FOR FAMILIES IN THE E-FRIDAY FOLDER
We collect flyers and information from local non-profit organizations and put them all in one place for you - the E-Friday Folder!  You can check back weekly for updates by clicking the purple folder icon at the top of our website, or CLICK HERE and bookmark the page.

DON'T MISS THE SPECIAL SUMMER CAMP SECTION!

This month you'll find information about this weekend's BeeFest, special programs for teens, news from Brownsburg Parks, Hendricks County Parks, the YMCA, library and more!   
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM WITH BEF
If you are a Kroger shopper, please register your Kroger Plus Card to help the Brownsburg Education Foundation through the Kroger Community Rewards Program.  Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchase to the Brownsburg Education Foundation every quarter.  Last quarter we received $231 and that was with only 8 CARDS registered! 

CLICK HERE to register online.  If you do not already have an online account with Kroger, you will have to create one first. Have your Kroger Plus card handy because you will need the number on the back. Once you have created your online Kroger account, choose the BROWNSBURG EDUCATION FOUNDATION as your Community Rewards recipient. Every time you shop and swipe your Kroger Plus card, a percentage of your total will be donated to the Brownsburg Education Foundation! If you know other Kroger shoppers, please pass this information along to them as well. Thank you for your support!
BEF GOLF OUTING

The Brownsburg Education Foundation (BEF) is excited to hold the twelfth annual Chip in for the Kids Golf Outing presented by Stutler Dental Care on Friday, June 12, 2015.  This event brings school administrators, community leaders and other community members together to celebrate and support the importance of education in our community with a fun day of golf at West Chase Golf Club.  CLICK HERE for more information. 

Brownsburg Community School Corporation will provide, within a secure environment, an engaging, relevant educational program with academic opportunities for all students to pursue their maximum intellectual potential.  Social and physical opportunities will also be provided to students to encourage them to become well-rounded individuals.  Reaching maximum achievement will prepare students to live productively and responsibly in a technical, global society.


Important Dates


14  White Lick Celebration of the Arts, Dinner 5:30-7, Choir 7:15pm
14  BHS AP Studio Art Show 6:15pm
14  Brown PSG 6:30pm
14  Cardinal K Musical 6:30, Orff ensemble 7:30pm
14  Reagan K Music Program 6:30pm
15  White Lick Career Day, Gr 3-5
15  BWMS 8th Grade Social 6pm
15  BHS Thespian Induction & Awards 7pm
16  BEMS/BWMS Fine Arts Kings Island trip
16  Relay for Life, Town Hall 9:30am
17  All Orchestras String Fever Concert at BHS 2:30pm
18  BWMS Spring Choral Concerts 6:15pm (6th/7th) & 7:30pm (8th)
19  Delaware Trail Talent Show 6pm
19  Cardinal PSG 6:30pm
19  BHS Choir Finale 7pm
20, 21  BHS Team 2016 College App prep session 7:15am
20  Incoming Kindergarten Family Tours at Elementaries 3:45pm
20  BWMS All A Dinner 5pm
20  Delaware Trail K Music Program 6:30pm
21  BEMS 7th Grade Reality Store
21  Eagle 4th Q MVP 10:15am
21  Eagle K Music Program & Graduation 6:30pm
21  BHS Choir Finale 7pm
22  White Lick Survivor Challenge
22  Brown, Cardinal, DT, Eagle, & Reagan Track & Field Day
25  Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
26  BHS Cap & Gown Delivery 9am-1pm
26  Reagan KIndy 500 9:15am
26  BEMS Spring Choral Concerts 6:15pm & 7:30pm
27  BWMS Awards Night 5:30 (6th) & 7pm (7th/8th)
28  BEMS Awards Night 6:45pm
29  Last Student Day
29  White Lick K Graduations 12:30/2pm
29  Brown K Graduation 2:15pm

Don't forget to check out the eFriday folder for information about upcoming activities in the community!
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BHS 2015 Jury Art Show Winners

Drawing
1st- #23 Emily May
2nd- #19 Jo Beemer
3rd- #4 Alyssa Bruning

Sculpture
1st- #9 Jennifer Barton
2nd- #7 Anthony Phan
3rd- #11 Madi Schilling

Ceramics
1st- #11 Emily May
2nd- #13 Carli Doty
3rd-  #14 J.T. Graham

Digital Design
1st- #9, Katie Harless
2nd- #12, Kyle McKee
3rd-  #8, Chris Kazmierzak

Painting
1st- #4, Brooke U'Ren
2nd- #5, Rachel Kintner
3rd- #7, Ericka Dial

Photography
1st- #4 Kate Slaven
2nd- #15 Spencer Hannum
3rd- #18 Katie Harless

AP Studio/Adv. 2D
1st- #9, Hannah Staley (Grand Champion)
2nd- #1, Madeline Eldridge
3rd- #6, Sarah Rozzi

Video Advanced Misc. Category
1st - Tate Miller - La Mer Music Video
2nd - Mason Whitis - BHS Football Commercial/Promo Video
3rd - Tie - Staci Seber - 50 First Dates Genre Shift Trailer, Alex Busic & Connor Nichols - Treasure Music Video

Video Advanced BHS Announcements Category
1st - Group 3 - Aimee Quinones, Clint Fink, Jack McKinley, Zach VonDeylen, Isaiah O'Neal, Tamarah Perkins, Sami Jones

Video Intro Story for BHS-TV
1st - BHS Wrestling State Finalists Story - Joey Pittman, Taylor Woods, Blake Hall, Antonette Caldwell, Robbie Harris
2nd - Spring Break Plans Story - Allison Eggers, Reno Moore, Harmun Sandhu, Nick McGrotty, Jordache Mavunga
3rd - Spring Break Plans Story - Simon Mantlo, Steven Garcia, Breon Bandy, Zack Travelsted, Lexi Laffin 

ALL BROWNSBURG SCHOOLS EARNED AN A!

  
Brownsburg Community School Corporation 
310 Stadium Drive 
Brownsburg, IN 46112 
317.852.5726
brownsburg.k12.in.us   

 

Board of School Trustees

Adam Brower, President
Mike Runyon, Vice President
Kim Armstrong, Secretary
Phil Utterback, Member
Richard Sutton, Member

 

Administration

Dr. Jim Snapp, Superintendent
Kat Jessup, Assistant Superintendent
John Voigt, Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Kendall Hendricks, Director of Finance
Jodi Gordon, Director of Human Resources

Dr. Scott Wyndham, Director of Special Education
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