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Brookville High School
1 Blue Pride Drive
Brookville, OH 45309
937-833-6761
937-833-6302
Principal
Mr. Christopher Bronner
Asst. Principal
Mrs. Lynne Sayre-NIckell
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Brookville Intermediate School
2 Blue Pride Drive
Brookville, OH 45309
937-833-6731
937-833-6756
Principal
Mr. Erin Wheat
Asst. Principal
Mrs. Lynne Sayre-Nickell
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Brookville Elementary School
3 Blue Pride Drive
Brookville, OH 45309
937-833-6796
937-833-5354
Principal
Mrs. Stephanie Hinds
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Board of Education Offices
75 June Place
Brookville, OH 45309
937-833-2181
937-833-2787 - Fax
Superintendent
Timothy L. Hopkins
Treasurer
Mrs. Tiffany Hiser
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The Mission of Brookville Local Schools is to challenge, prepare, and support all students to realize their full potential.
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President
Scott Rutherford
Vice President
Judy Hoover
Members
John Gordon
Joe Mellon
Rick Phillips
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High School
9:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Intermediate School
9:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Elementary School
Grades 1-3
11:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Preschool
AM 11:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
PM 1:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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August 17 marked the start of a new school year in Brookville. Open House nights were a huge success (we appreciate your attendance), the kindergarten bus ride went without a hitch, freshman orientation provided a nice transition and schedule pick up by our older students went well. All that was left was to get school underway.
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BES Students on their
first day of school
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Brookville Schools could not be happier with how students and parents responded. The morning of our first day the rain ceased, the sun popped out and smiles were prevalent everywhere. This is one of those stories where a picture (or video) is worth a million words. We invite you to visit our first day photo gallery here and take a moment to watch the video on the right of our elementary students arriving for their first day.
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2016-17 Goals
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Tuesday, August 16, all employees gathered for the school district annual kick off meeting. Along with reviewing the status and achievements of last year's goals, Superintendent Tim Hopkins presented the
instructional goals
for this year. These goals typically fall into three specific categories.
- There are goals that are anchored in the Greater Dayton Learn-to-Earn initiatives. Research has shown that these initiatives will impact a child's chances of graduating from high school and having success in accredited post-secondary programs. The goals are achievement based and set benchmarks predominantly in grades 3 through 9. The focus is on our students success on state standardized test and earning core credits their freshman year. This year, goals were added around the new 'Prepared for Success' portion of the state's school district report card.
- Other goals focus on classroom instruction. These give specific methods of instruction or classroom activities that building administrators and teachers will put into practice throughout the year. The goals are embedded in best practices that enhance a child's learning experience. This year the district will continue work in a) Project Based Learning, b) Career Connections and c) Non-Fiction Writing.
- Lastly, over recent years, school employees have been involved in 'Wellness Goals". These goals range from increasing physical activity to promoting community service. Staff is dividing into teams for friendly competition to promote goal achievement.
As a parent, guardian or community member we invite you to view the 2016-17 goals of your local school district. We anticipate that you will see some of the work toward these goals in the homework and lessons being provided to your child.
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A Word From Our Principals
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Our building principals took a moment to write down a few thoughts as we begin the 2016-2017 school year.
High School Principal - Mr. Chris Bronner
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Brookville High School. I would like to extend a special welcome to the members of the class of 2020 and our new students as you begin your journey with us. The faculty and staff have worked hard preparing for the new year.
The first few days have been great and we are excited about sharing with you new opportunities and challenges both in the classroom and in all our school activities. I encourage everyone, students and parents alike, to get involved and stay active through the school year. At any time please contact me at 937-833-6761 or email me at
[email protected]
with questions or concerns. Remember to follow me on Twitter @brookvilleblue.
Have a great school year! Be Awesome! Go Blue Devils!
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Intermediate School Principal - Mr. Erin Wheat
The faculty and I would like to welcome you to an exciting year at Brookville Intermediate School! The staff have worked very hard to prepare for this school year, and we believe that our students will have a rewarding educational experience. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child's education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children's success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities.
Thank you for your commitment to your child's education. I look forward to working as partners to make this a great year for our students.
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Elementary School Principal - Mrs. Stephanie Hinds
Brookville Elementary is filled with excitement and learning again after a long summer break. Students are working hard and learning how to work as a team. Your children are the heart of our school! We will continue to care for them and actively engage them in the learning process. As we move forward, please contact us with questions. I also invite you to visit our website frequently as it will have the most updated information about upcoming school events.
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Blue Devil Athletics
Meet Our Fall Coaches
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The fall sports season is off and running. Scrimmages have been held and our teams are beginning their regular season play. We have some new coaches this fall, along with our returning veterans. Each of these individuals brings leadership and a positive attitude to our district, and a willingness to help our student-athletes be the best possible.
The following is a list of the Blue Devil coaches for the fall athletic season:
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Band Director:
Emily Moler
HS Cheerleading: Maggie Skinner
HS Cross Country: Jon Bland
HS Football: Mike Hetrick
HS Golf: Scott Caudill
HS Boys Soccer:
Tony Harris
HS Girls Soccer: Robert Hope
HS Girls Tennis: Marianna Wright
HS Volleyball: Brittney Hunley
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Jr. High Cheerleading: Amanda O'Dell
Jr. High Cross Country: Amy Fortener
Jr. High Football: Samuel Sampson II
Jr. High Volleyball:
7th Grade - Lisa Mason
8th Grade - Teresa Huelskamp
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You can find the fall athletic schedules on our website
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Getting to Know Coach Hunley:
Brittany Hunley, a former graduate of BHS and current Intervention Specialist at Brookville High School was named as the new head coach of the High School Volleyball program this past spring. Coach Hunley brings her experience as both a player and previous coach at Tri-County North. We sat down with Coach Hunley recently to ask her a few questions.
How does it feel to be named as the head coach of the volleyball program you previously played in?
I am honored to be the head of the Brookville Volleyball Program. Coaching has always been a goal of mine that stemmed from my time playing in the program. To be able to give back to the school and program that taught me to love the game is an amazing feeling.
What has been your first impression of the girls while participating in summer league and open gyms?
Their commitment and dedication to the team is astounding. We consistently had 15-20 girls attend open gyms three days a week starting at 8:00 am. It is incredible as a coach to see girls giving up part of their summer to better themselves and their team. The amount of improvement across the board is exciting. I am looking forward to see what each girl brings to the team this season.
What are your initial goals for the team in this your first season as head coach?
My initial goal for our program is to give each player the ability and encouragement they need to be the best volleyball player they can be. I want the girls to enjoy their time in practice and in matches and leave each day feeling like they accomplished something. I want the girls to strive for greatness and stop at nothing less.
Is there anything else you would like to add for Devil fans to know as you embark on this newest endeavor?
I encourage everyone to come out and support our Lady Devils this season. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by what we will bring to the court. Thank you for your continued support of our program as well as the countless other programs at BHS. Go Blue!
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Teresa Penick, Michael Hoover
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Brookville Schools opened last week by welcoming 15 new employees. Amongst this group are four new faces in support personnel roles, one new administrator and ten new classroom teachers. They vary from Brookville High School graduates to individuals who grew up in military families and have lived all over the United States. Most importantly, each have shown a genuine desire to be a part of our school family, to help with the education of our children and to embrace the community of Brookville. Brookville Schools recognize the fact that attracting and retaining quality staff is paramount in our ability to be successful.
 Monday, August 15, Superintendent Tim Hopkins facilitated the New Teacher Orientation. Staff members were introduced to available Board of Education members, the District Management Team, the Brookville Teachers Association leadership and central office staff. During this time topics were covered ranging from how to fill out a form requesting a bus for a field trip to making sure the necessary steps are taken to move from a resident educators license to a full fledged teacher's license. Most importantly, new staff were made to feel welcomed and familiarize themselves with all things necessary to start their teaching experience in Brookville in a positive fashion.
Future editions of the
Blue Connector
will highlight these new staff members on a more personal level in our "Staff Spotlight" section. Brookville Schools welcomes the following:
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Katie Bieglow - Intervention Specialist
Jessica Swett - Music |
Megan Baumgartner - Technology and Business
Catie Rash - Choir
Nick Wright - Vocational Agriculture |
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Support Personnel |
Stephanie Altchuler - 4th Grade
Alivia Byerly - 6th Grade Math
Erin D'Ettorre - 4th Grade
Bethany Skiver - 6th Grade SS |
Rebecca Colston - Food Service
Karen Peak - BES Paraprofessional
Teresa Penick - BES Paraprofessional
Michael Hoover - Custodial Staff |
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Chelsea Hoelzle - Director of Student Services
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Staff Spotlight
Mrs. Lucas
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We would like to introduce you to Mrs. Brooke Lucas, one of our speech pathologists. The Staff Spotlight is a regular feature in the Blue Connector and is designed to assist you in getting to know our teachers and staff. Please take a moment to learn a little bit about Mrs. Lucas and what she does at Brookville Local Schools.
Where is your hometown?
Dayton, Ohio
Where do you live now?
I live in Butler Township (Vandalia), Ohio.
How many years of teaching experience do you have?
I have 6 years of experience.
How many years have you taught in Brookville?
I am in my second year at Brookville Schools.
What is your position in the school district?
I am a Speech and Language Pathologist.
Tell us about your family and hobbies outside of teaching?
I live in Butler Township with my husband, 3 children (Ali, Isaac and Sonny) and 2 dogs (Jessie and Rosie). I love Pinterest and enjoy attempting a variety of projects, from crafts to new recipes.
What is your favorite thing about teaching in Brookville?
I am very excited to be a member of the Brookville staff. I love the small community feel and mission of the school to "challenge, prepare, and support all students to realize their full potential."
How do you spend June and July?
In the summer, I spend a lot of time camping and boating with my family.
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Brookville Schools are proud of our series "Where Are They Now", which features profiles of past Brookville High School graduates. These graduates have responded to brief questions concerning their education or training after high school, their current occupation and their words of wisdom to the students in our buildings.
Our current profile is of Todd Overman, a 2005 graduate. Please take a moment to view this latest profile
here. You can also view our past profiles on our
website.
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Devon Cook and Michael Lander
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Devon Cook
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These 2016 graduates were recently recognized as earning Academic All Ohio honors for this past year by the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association. You can
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view the requirements to earn this award on their website here.
We are proud of this accomplishment by Devon and Michael.
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Mr. Frank Casson
 Mr. Casson is our school district bus mechanic. With an aging bus fleet and dwindling state funding for buses, it is more important than ever that our buses are well maintained. Mr. Casson worked hard over the summer months preparing our buses for another year. This work is crucial in the safety of children while being transported in school vehicles. Thank you Mr. Casson for your hard work!
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Caleb Fogle and Danielle Parker
 Caleb is this year's student body president at BHS and Danielle is the vice president. On Tuesday, August 16, Caleb and Danielle provided the annual invocation and welcome to all Brookville employees to kick off a new year. You can click here for a short video from Caleb's welcome speech. We appreciate Caleb and Danielle taking on student leadership and congratulate them for doing a great job addressing our staff!
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