Brownsburg High School recently welcomed 20 students and two teachers from Kassel, Germany as part of the German American Partnership Program (GAPP).  Since 1991, BHS has participated in this exchange with Wilhelmsgymnasium school.  The students arrived last week and are taking part in nearly three weeks of experiences at BHS.  Each German student is the equivalent of an American 10th grade student and is matched with a partner student from BHS and lives with their family during the visit.  In turn, the Brownsburg students will travel to Kassel in June.  Our German visitors will spend time in and out of the school building, leaving for various field trips during their stay.   Brownsburg students will be treated to presentations from our visitors as they share the German culture. 

So far the students have enjoyed their stay.  Katja says that everything here is "much bigger.  The school spirit is so important here."  Theresa thinks the American lifestyle is totally different as well as the school life.  "In Germany, we have 20 minute breaks between periods."  They are looking forward to taking in their first American football game at Homecoming on Friday and then enjoying the Homecoming Dance on Saturday night.  GAPP conducts this program with BHS every other year and it includes students in German II & III classes.  Ms. Jennifer Steed is the faculty adviser for this program and says "The German exchange is the best way for students to learn about language and culture.  We are very grateful to the host families.  We couldn't do it without our parent support."  If you want more information about the GAPP program at BHS, contact Ms. Steed at [email protected]  

Last month we told you that West Middle School received a Certificate of Achievement for all of its work with the NFL's Fuel Up To Play 60 program.  The Indianapolis Colts have noticed as well.  This Sunday, West was featured on Colts Playbook with Chuck Pagano.  CLICK HERE to see it!

BHS juniors Jot Sahi and Christina Barraclough recently shared a presentation on Girl Empowerment that they created with female P.E. students.  The presentation was not made to fulfill a class requirement or club purpose, but to encourage their younger peers to feel empowered.  CLICK HERE to read the Hendricks County Flyer's feature on the presentation

Parents and their BCSC middle school daughters are invited to a Girls Night Out for a very special screening of the Indieflix film "Finding Kind" on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 6:30 pm in the Brownsburg High School Auditorium.  The Kind Campaign is an internationally recognized movement, documentary and school program based upon the powerful belief in KINDness that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl against girl crime. 

The counseling departments at BWMS and BEMS are teaming up to bring this documentary to Brownsburg. If your daughter has felt the effects of meanness in the "girl world" or simply just wants to be part of the Kind Campaign, please join us on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm in the Brownsburg High School Auditorium. Doors 1 and 16 will open at 6:00 pm. You can go to the Finding Kind website for a short trailer about the documentary.  All middle school girls who attend must be accompanied by a parent or adult. The documentary will have more impact if viewed together. A short discussion will follow the movie.

Funding for this project was provided by a grant from the Brownsburg Education Foundation.

As fall break approaches, you and your family may be making plans that include some rest and relaxation.  At BCSC, we'll be making lots of technology upgrades while the students are away. Many computer labs, laptop carts, and teacher desktops will be upgraded in all 6 elementary schools, both middle schools, BHS and Harris Academy.  An overwhelming number of these computers are refurbished.  Use of refurbished "pre-owned" equipment is allowing BCSC to stretch funds available for technology upgrades.  The district spent less than half of what it would cost for comparable new equipment, and this upgrade will significantly reduce the average age of BCSC's technology fleet.  The equipment will come to BCSC fully refurbished and supported by a five year warranty.

BCSC operates a fleet of nearly 7,000 desktop and laptop devices.  Prior to this upgrade, over 2,800 of these devices were ten or more years in age.  These technology upgrades will start during Fall Break and continue through the end of the year.  

The BHS Environmental Club wants your old cell phones.  Drop them off in one of the bins located throughout the school.  They will also be collecting used cell phones for safe recycling at the Oct. 18th football game.  Recycling cell phones is a great way to help the environment and people at the same time!

Students at Delaware Trail at BWMS helped set a new world record for the most people exercising at one time for a healthy lifestyle.  They joined with the JAM (Just A Minute) organization and 1,354,714 people worldwide on Thursday.  With just a minute of exercise set to music these students are now in the record books!

Last week students at both middle schools and Brownsburg High School celebrated College Go Week.  This is a state-wide initiative from Learn More Indiana with the goal of helping Hoosiers of all ages plan for college completion and career success. At the end of College Go Week at BHS, 52% of Team 2014 had completed at least one college application after starting the week at 32%. 

All sophomores completed career assessments and all freshmen created four year course plans.  A great number of juniors scheduled on-campus college visits.

All BHS elementary schools will have their own College Go Week after fall break, during the week of October 28th.

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.

Items needed:

Candy & Gum - M&M's, Skittles, Starburst, etc.

Beef Jerky, Nuts, Protein Bars, Tuna Packs, Cookies, Snacks

Fleece Throw Blankets

Wet Wipes, Towelettes, Soap, Moisturizers

Packaged Socks and Undershirts (Men's Large, XL, 2XL)

Puzzle Books, Small Hand Held Games

Laundry Detergent Pods, Shower Shoes/Men's Flip Flops

Body Wash, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Individual Toothbrushes

Chap Stick, Shaving Cream, Razors

Cash Donations accepted as well. 

Donations accepted now through October 10th.

VISION BCSC is an exciting program that involves parents and community members in a year-long dialogue with the Brownsburg Community School Corporation. A new class with 10 monthly sessions will start in January.  VISION participants meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month and go "behind the scenes" of BCSC to meet the people who are responsible for programs and services. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for the 2014 VISION class, CLICK HERE to learn more and find a nomination form.

The GOT BRICK? promotion runs through Monday, October 7th.  Order a brick on the graduate walk in front of Senior Academy and receive $10 off when you enter online promo code FALL2013 or indicate $10 off on your paper order form.  When you order a brick for your senior, you also receive two tickets for early entry to commencement!  Don't miss this opportunity to honor your 2014 graduate!  CLICK HERE to learn more about the brick program.

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.

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Attention Parents: 
If you would like to visit your child's teacher, arrangements should be made with the teacher in advance.  BCSC staff is unable to accommodate pop-in visits to classrooms that may interrupt instruction.  We love to see our parents at special events that are scheduled before school, but we want to remind you that unscheduled visits can disrupt class time for many other students.  We appreciate your cooperation.