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IMPORTANT DATES FOR BHS SCHEDULING

January 31st
Online enrollment for grades 9-11 is closed and
individual counselor and student meetings begin

February 6th
8th Grade Parent Scheduling Meetings at BHS
6pm or 7pm (meetings are identical)

February 7th (BWMS) & February 9th (BEMS)
8th Grade Student Meetings in SEEK
 
February 13th - February 21st
8th Grade Open Online Enrollment 

KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
FOR 2017-2018, OPENS MARCH 1

 Current students who will be returning do not need to register online. Incoming Kindergarten and Preschool students, and anyone who will be new to Brownsburg Schools in the upcoming school year can register STARTING MARCH 1, 2017.

The Indiana Association of School Principals has recognized these BHS juniors for their academic achievement. These four were named 2017 Rising Stars of Indiana. (left to right) Jennifer Bowles, Lydia Gallo, Jessica Morris, Corin Campbell
BHS wrestling wins the IHSAA Sectional Championship January 28.
BHS CONSTRUCTION NEWS

Parents in grades 6-12 are now receiving quarterly updates about the renovation and expansion project at Brownsburg High School.  These updates will provide important information as this project moves forward.  The project is currently in what is called Phase 1A.  This phase includes the purchase of new equipment for the updated mechanical room for the renovated building.  While this phase has no impact to students at BHS, the project is underway. 
Anyone can sign up for these quarterly updates with the next one set for early March - CLICK HERE to sign up.

Mr. Friedman's Forensics class and Mrs. Swanson's Principles of Bio-Med class at BHS observe and autopsy in an in-class field trip
The BHS girls bowling team wins its fourth straight sectional title and fourth straight conference title on Saturday.

  SUBSTITUTE NURSES NEEDED

BCSC has openings for substitute nurses to cover absences in our clinics.  If you are interested and are an RN or LPN please CLICK HERE to apply online.  Click on APPLY NOW and then select Health Services in the vacancy categories.
 
White Lick families enjoy the student council's Family Fun Night
BHS Theatre students' performance of the play "Hard Candy" finished 5th at the Indiana State Thespian Conference last month. Twenty of the students received excellent or superior ratings in their individual performances. Dinah Ferguson was named a Distinguished Senior and STATE CHAMPION in costuming. Rachel Johnson was named STATE CHAMPION in scenic design for the second year in a row. BHS was also recognized as one of only five schools to earn the distinction of being a "GOLD MEDAL HONOR TROUPE" based on their community service, outreach, productions, and educational work throughout the year.
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Brownsburg students marked the 100th day of school last month. There were parades and dress up days to celebrate that they are 100 days smarter!  (Kindergarten students from top to bottom, Reagan, Brown, Cardinal)
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFO

  Prior to winter's arrival, we reviewed our inclement weather procedures with families via e-mail.  CLICK HERE for the Inclement Weather Letter.

FLYER FOLDER

We collect flyers and information from local non-profit organizations and put them all in one place for you - the Flyer Folder!  This month you can find information about the "Talk Saves Lives" Suicide Awareness program at BHS, African Children's Choir performance in Brownsburg, Drug-Free Family Night, spring youth sports signups, and more!  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.

The BHS robotics team, Team 3176, kicked off its build season in January.
At Saturday's ISSMA solo and ensemble contest, Brownsburg students received many honors (below).  The BWMS snare trio above earned a perfect score. 
BAND STUDENTS EXCEL AT STATEWIDE CONTESTS

BHS Jazz placed first in the Indiana State University Jazz Festival with the outstanding solo award going to senior Andy Vorndran.  Senior trombone Conor Nolan (2nd year) and sophomore tenor sax Jonathan Heidegger (alternate) represented BHS proudly at the Indiana Bandmaster Association All State Band event.  

At Saturday's ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contest. These BHS students advanced to the State Finals later this month:  Jacob Sumner, Shaan Milharcic, Allison Meinczinger, Kenyth Cooper, Jennifer Bowles, Julia Dryer, Luke Guise, and Anna Marie Stapinski.

Middle school students earning Gold at ISSMA 
BEMS: Josh Ernest, Joshua Judge, Saydie Hannah, Mithran Periassamy, Faith Prezzy, Emma Thompson, Olivia Krull, Adam Jessee, Bridget Thompson, Emmy Gottsman, William Boulton, Reese Longhorne, Will Maxwell, Noah Lane, Shelby Bingham, Evelyn Cougill, Aimee Plachta, Graham Hartley, Jocelyn Wilson, Lucas Staysniak, Emma Stellmach, Mackenzie Gillespie, Quinn Romie (2), Ethan Hagermann, Evan Wagoner, Noah Jessee, Kathryn Pitman, Sax Trio:  Ethan Gore, Mackenzie Gillespie, Henry Yochum

BEMS Chamber Orchestra:  Jessica Bush, Emmy Gottsman, Abby Hughes, Nathan Heyen, Julia Lashbrook, Avery Wilson, Mithran Periassamy, Shane Okuhara, Leo Hernandez, Juliet McCoy, Eli Furuness, Gugleen Nijjar, Andrew Hanlon, Trinity Haskett, Emma Thompson, Mary Rushenberg, Allison Nelson, Nicholas Reynolds

BWMS: Elijah Stukenborg, Anna Nierzwick, Aidan Abel, Ariane Sims, Kara Sorrell, Lily McDonald, Maddie Boarman, Natalie Kello, Cody Kistner, Olivia Lyday, Paige Lafever, Sarah Olsen, Kindahl DeBrunner, Rinni Dressler, Matthew Smith, Evan Brockelsby, Jerson Bonilla-Cruz, Vinny Petre, Aiyanna Sucec, Emily Burlison, Kendyl Rudolf, Marlee Yancey, Brady Hurd, Riley Ross, Will Sears, Lauren Bohrer, Morgan Geis, Jason Lockner, Kennedy Roberts, Markale Johnson, Julian Jones, Aly Deardorff, Luke Grimes, Stella Morehead, Jacob Engel, Jacob Jiles, Ella Hart, Charys Gallo, Claire Maurer, Alexandra Stapinski, Rees McMilian, Max Dexter, Owen Dexter

BEF GRADUATE WALK BRICK SPECIAL

"Get a Brick for the One You Love" beginning February 14th and continuing until March 17th!  The Brownsburg Education Foundation will take your order for a Graduate Walk brick from 2/14 - 3/17 and give $10 off with the promo code GRAD2017.  Remember, bricks must be ordered by March 17, 2017 to be placed in the ground in front of the Senior Academy by graduation.  CLICK HERE to learn more and order your brick online.


GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
BEF GALA, MARCH 10, 2017
 

BEF Rally for Our Kids Gala 
*An Education is Forever* 
Friday, March 10, 2017 
6 pm 
The Country Club of Indianapolis

Tickets on sale now 
Want more information about the Gala? 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
February

3   Delaware All-Pro Dads 7:45am
4   BHS Winter Guard Contest 10am
6   Meetings for 8th Grade Families at BHS 6pm & 7pm
7   Cardinal, Eagle & Reagan PSG meetings 6:30pm
8   BECC PSG 6:30pm
9   BEMS PSG 7:45am
10 Reagan Donut breakfast 7:30am
10 BHS Cabaret Concert 7pm
11 ACT Test at BHS
13 BCSC Board of School Trustees 6:30pm
13 Open Online BHS Class Registration for Current 8th Graders Begins
14 White Lick PTO 6:30pm
14 BWMS PSG 7pm
15 BEMS Talent Show 6pm
16 Cardinal Family Science Night 6pm
17 Delaware Trail Muffins with Moms 7:40am
20 Presidents Day  - NO SCHOOL (possible snow makeup day)
22 5th grade Band/Orchestra Instrument selection @ BEMS 5-8pm
23 Corporation Art Show 5:30 @ BHS
23 ALPHA Family Fun Night 6pm
23 Reagan K Dr. Seuss Night 6pm
23 BHS Band Winter Concert 6:30/7:30pm
24 Cardinal Donuts with Dads 7:45am
24 White Lick Juggling Masters at BWMS 7pm
27 Delaware Trail Time with Teachers
27 5th grade Band/Orchestra Instrument selection @ BEMS 5-8pm
27 BCSC Board of School Trustees public work session 6:30pm @ Cardinal
28 5th grade Band/Orchestra Instrument selection @ BEMS 5-8pm
28 BHS hosts Hendricks County Academic Super Bowl
Brownsburg Community School Corporation | 317.852.5726  [email protected] | www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Board of School Trustees
Adam Brower, President
Jessica Heffernan, Vice President
Phil Utterback, Secretary
Kim Armstrong, Member
Eric Hylton, Member


Administration
Dr. Jim Snapp, Superintendent
Kat Jessup, Assistant Superintendent
John Voigt, Chief Operating Officer
Barry Gardner, Director of Finance
Jodi Gordon, Director of Human Resources
Jennifer Dezarn-Lynch, Director of Special Education
Editor: Vicki Murphy, Communications Coordinator