August 31, 2021
At a Special Meeting of the Brownstown Board of Education, the Board voted to approve updated Safe Return to School plans which align to Executive Order 21-18 and the latest IDPH, and ISBE safety guidelines requiring masking for all students, staff, and visitors in school buildings. The revised policies will take effect Tuesday, September 7, 2021. More information will be made available on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Thank You,
Mike Shackelford, Superintendent
Tuesdays JH Baseball game has been postponed to Wednesday. The team will practice after school today until 5:00.
There will be a Special Meeting of the Brownstown Board of Education on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. The meeting will be held in the HS Library and will begin at 6:00. The Board will be revisiting the current Return to School plans.
Kindergarten students have been doing great in PE! They got to have a free choice day for being such great listeners this week. Here are a few dancing, playing basketball, and hula hooping.
We’ve been practicing our fitness skills in PE over the past couple weeks! We played Flip the Cone Fitness Challenge and Fitness Jenga.
Reminder, all athletes will need to have an updated physical on file and their athletic fee's paid before they participate in their first practice for upcoming sports. Our basketball seasons are right around the corner!
Place your BSE Bombers apparel order on the Treign store by the end of the week, the store closes this Friday, August 27th! Go online to www.treignteamsales.com to view the items. Type in code bse2021 to access the gear.
English 2 class researched and created posters of children that were in the Holocaust
The BSE Treign store is officially open until August 27th. Go online to www.treignteamsales.com to view the items. Type in code bse2021 to access the gear.
Tonight's Special Meeting of the Brownstown Board of Education has been relocated to the Jr/Sr HS Library. The meeting will still start at 6:00 PM.
Students are busy this week placing school items into their lockers. Just a reminder we are here each day from 8:00 to 3:00.
Please use the link below to access an important message from Brownstown schools.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/143IPOQDqLgu4yJSpvaCmSwbk3XokVyOa/view?usp=sharing
BROWNSTOWN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
MEET YOUR LOCKER WEEK
AUGUST 9TH to AUGUST 13th Daily 8:00 to 3:00
We are excited to invite ALL Brownstown Jr/Sr High Students to Meet Your Locker Week before the new school year officially starts on Tuesday, August 17th. This is a great opportunity to practice your locker combination and store your school supplies. You can also walk the building and familiarize yourself with your class schedule.
Students may access the building the Week of August 9th from 8:00 to 3:00 each day. Please enter the building using the East Entrance and stop by the office on your way in. Whether you are a veteran of Brownstown Jr/Sr High School or a first timer, we welcome you to take advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions please contact to office at 618-427-3839.
The JH Baseball will have a team meeting for players and parents on July 29th at 5:30 for incoming 6th-8th graders. Tryouts for 6th Graders will be held on August 2nd at 9am. The first official practice will be August 2nd at 4:00.
The JH Softball team is in need of more players. Any 5th-8th grader at St. Elmo & Brownstown are welcome and needed!
The first official practice will be on July 28.
There are also some open gyms prior to then for those interested. Please contact St. Elmo HS for more info.
Information regarding walk-in sports physicals at a reduced price has been posted in the News Section of the District Website. All athletes will need a physical to participate in BSE/SEB Athletics.
Congrats to Jace McWhorter for finishing 13th in the 110 Hurdles and 13th in High Jump at yesterdays HS Boys State Track Meet.
HS State Track Updates! Congrats to the following:
Addie McWhorter finished 13th in High Jump at the HS Girls State Track Meet last week
Jace McWhorter advanced to the IHSA Boys State Track Meet in both High Jump and the 110 Hurdles. He will compete this Thursday.
Kindergarten had a fun day in PE playing with the parachute!
HS Baseball @ Neoga has been cancelled for today.