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Once again, Brookville High School has been chosen to participate in the "Goodwill Stores Drive to Victory Game of the Week" on Channel 7.
Brookville will go against Valley View for the week of October 19-23, 2015.
Start collecting your household items, computers and even vehicles to "fill the truck" during our week. For more information, please click
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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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Blue Devils
Athletic Schedules
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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
John Gordon
Vice President
Rick Phillips
Members
Judy Hoover
Scott Rutherford
Joe Mellon
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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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Fostering a Sense of Community
6th Annual Brookville Breast Cancer 5K Walk
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This past Saturday, Brookville Schools were active partners in the 6th Annual Brookville Breast Cancer 5K Walk. For a second year, district employees partnered with community member Mrs. Gale Colston and her team in support of those fighting the fight. Once again, our staff stepped up to the plate and far exceeded any expectations with 93% of Brookville School employees, both teachers and support personnel, registering for the 5K walk. This year our staff was joined by a large contingency of high school student council members. While registering for the walk fulfilled their employee wellness goal for the month of September, more importantly, our employees strengthened a partnership that has an entire community coming together for a common cause.
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Brookville Student Council Members
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Registrations of Brookville Local School employees, their family and friends and student council members exceeded 250 people. The end result was a donation of over $7,300 presented to Mrs. Colston for the Pink Ribbon Girls, this year's recipient of the monetary benefit.
While raising money and awareness is key in the fight, another very important benefit came out of this partnership. Our staff modeled a tremendous attribute to the children of our district. In their classrooms, on their buses, and attached to their custodial carts, they displayed pink bandanas in the weeks leading up to the walk. These bandanas were presented to each staff member when they registered. Our children noticed, they asked, they inquired to the meaning. Our staff answered proudly, "I'm registered for the community Breast Cancer Walk." This questioning by our students and proud response of our staff taught our children that giving back, giving to those in a time of need, and supporting a cause larger than one's self is what community is all about. That lesson is the true jewel in this story. To our staff, we say kudos - you embody the real value and lessons in this partnership.
If you would like to view the presentation of the check to Mrs. Colston, please click here. We also have a photo gallery on our website, which you can access here.
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Superintendent's Corner
Another STEM Award is Received
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At the September 21st, Board of Education meeting, Brookville Intermediate School had a team of teachers presented with
The STEM Education Collaboration Award
from the Dayton Regional STEM Center. This award recognizes "a team or group of educators who have collaborated to design, deliver or sustain a distinctive, PK-12 STEM Education program or project at the school, district, or community level in the Dayton, Ohio Region."
Our award winning team of Intermediate School teachers Katie Henry, Ann Drake, Becky Fultz, Sarah Gulley, Teresa Huelskamp, and Jill Lenser were awarded Certificates of Excellence at the meeting. This team also received $1,000 which is being used for supplies and equipment in this year's Intermediate School STEAM class. The team was honored for their efforts in the creation and implementation of STEM after school programming last year that attracted hundreds of Brookville students. You can read more about some of those events by clicking
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here
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We want to congratulate and share a word of thanks with these teachers for their continued efforts to provide Brookville children with challenging and exciting learning opportunities. You can watch a video of the presentation here.
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Our Buildings Are Busy
Walk to School Day and New Student Breakfast
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For the fifth year, Brookville Schools participated in an annual "Walk to School Day". The walk to school day initiative began as a way to bring awareness for walkable communities and to celebrate safer access to streets, healthier lifestyles and cleaner air. This year the event took place on Friday, September 18th,
a beautiful, sunny morning.
Students and families met at the Brookville soccer park and walked to school together, along with teachers, student leadership from BHS and other staff members. For the second straight year, this event attracted approximately 400 Brookville Elementary participants and was supported by both the Brookville Fire and Police Departments. BHS football players, provided student leadership by walking with the elementary students. The kids were extremely excited when the football players formed a "tunnel" and greeted each student as they entered the building.
This annual event is a favorite of the students and their parents. Along with raising health and safety awareness, the morning always enriches our sense of unity as a school family. Please visit our photo gallery here to see more from Walk to School Day.
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Also on September 18th, Brookville Intermediate School held its annual New Student Breakfast. A surprisingly high number of 20 new students enrolled in BIS this year. As has become tradition, the mid-September breakfast is an opportunity for these children and their parents to spend time together, gather donated Brookville goodies as welcoming gifts, and ask any questions they might have. This year, members of the Shades of Blue choir and the BHS Pep Band provided entertainment for everyone in attendance. Click here to see the performance by Shades of Blue. Mr. Wheat, Mrs. Spangler and Ms. Mahaffey were on hand to provide insight on our schools.
We welcome each of these students and their families to Brookville Schools. We trust that soon you too will "Bleed Blue"! Click here for a few more pictures of the breakfast.
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Blue Devil Athletics
Mid-Season Roundup
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As we approach the beginning of October, our fall sports seasons are more than half way over. Golf and Tennis finished their league matches and will compete in sectional play this week, and before we know it, tournament draws will be upon us.
Here is how your Blue Devil teams currently stand in the SWBL:
| HS Football |
1st Place (5-0) |
| Jr. High Football |
8th Grade (5-0) 7th Grade (3-2) |
| Boys Soccer |
7th Place (1-5-3) |
| Girls Soccer |
6th Place (3-6-0) |
| HS Volleyball |
6th Place (5-8) |
| Jr. High Volleyball |
8th Grade (7-4) 7th Grade (10-1) |
| Girls Tennis |
4th Place (6-4) |
| Golf |
5th Place in the League
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The boys golf team competed at their league match on September 24th. Senior Dylan Wilkerson and Junior Blake Mullennix were named to the All Conference 2nd Team and Senior Matt Swabb, honorable mention. Good luck boys as you head on to sectional play this week.
Our girls tennis team competed at their league match also on September 24th. They took 3rd place overall, with Melissa Parish and Kellie Shell who took 3rd in first team doubles. The tennis team is also headed to sectionals this week.
Our cross country teams are working hard this season. Spencer Schick and Jeremy Page are the leaders on the high school boys team and Cassidy Koewler and Maggie Hart working hard as the front runners for the high school girls team.
At the junior high level, Justin Bland and Kyle Miller are tearing up the courses on the boys team. For the girls, Grace Monnig and Emily Penick are forces to be reckoned with.
They are all looking ahead and preparing for their League meet on October 17th.
If you would like more information, please visit the SWBL website here.
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District Goals for Curriculum
What is Project Based Learning
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 Each year, our district instructional goals establish the focus of improving teaching and learning so we continue to provide the best possible learning opportunities for Brookville students. This years' instructional practice goals center on Project Based Learning, Formative Assessment and Career Connections. In a three part series, starting with this issue of the Blue Connector, we will describe what these goals are all about and what this means for our students.
A current economic question that business owners and educators alike have been asking is: "How do we create critical thinkers that can solve problems, persevere through challenges and communicate outcomes with others?" While this is a large task, the good news is Project-Based Learning can help.
Project-Based Learning, or PBL, is not the traditional "learn the content now-- do a project at the end" approach. PBL asks students a rigorous and relevant question to which they have to create a solution. By tapping into students' natural inquiry the learning happens as student solve the real-life problems and questions. Along the way students are stretched and pushed in the areas of critical thinking, collaboration, and reflection. During PBL, teachers are planting breadcrumbs for the information students need to uncover.
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Click this video
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In essence, PBL helps students practice a process that they will do independently when they are in college and in the world of work by encountering real-life problems and working to find solutions. This year Brookville students will have two Project-Based Learning experiences per core content area teacher.
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Staff Spotlight
Music Teacher Mrs. Melanie Sipusic
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 We would like introduce you to Mrs. Melanie Sipusic, our Intermediate and High School choir teacher. 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 read about Mrs. Sipusic.
Where is your hometown?
Stow, Ohio
Where do you live now?
Vandalia, Ohio
How many years of teaching experience do you have?
This is my 20th year of teaching.
How many years have you taught in Brookville?
This is my second year in Brookville.
What is your position in the school district?
I teach 5th-8th grade choir, as well as high school concert choir and high school Shades of Blue.
Tell us about your family and hobbies outside of teaching.
I live with my husband David (who is also our concert accompanist), my son Noah who is 6 and our miniature poodle who turns 12 this month.
What is your favorite thing about teaching in Brookville?
I am really enjoying the energy from the students. They are very excited about learning and bring that energy to class every day.
How do you spend June and July?
I LOVE summer! We vacationed at Virginia Beach this year and then the rest of the summer, Noah and I hung out at the pool.
To view more information about Mrs. Sipusic, visit our website.
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Where Are They Now?
Cody Munn - 2010 Graduate
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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 Cody Munn, a 2010 graduate. Please take a moment to view his profile here. You can also view our past profiles on our website here.
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Homecoming Week
All the Details
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Homecoming 2015 is now in the books. But, oh what a week it was. Steeped in rich tradition, BHS students participated in activities that go back decades in this special Fall series of events. The week started with our Clash of the Classes and always competitive Powder Puff football game. Spirit Week at the building wrapped around a terrific mid-week parade. The big game Friday night ended in a solid 21-0 win for the Blue Devils. Big Blue now stands with an impressive 5-0 record. A well-attended Homecoming Dance themed "NEON" rounded out festivities.
 As always our high school student council, under the direction of Mrs. Amy Boyd, student body president Matt Swabb and vice president Devon Cook, coordinated and provided leadership to all the activities. We want to congratulate the student council on such a successful week and encourage our readers to enjoy the photo memory book found here of #Homecoming2015. You can also view a video of the crowing of this year's Homecoming King and Queen, Michael Lander and Sydney Stiver, here, the bonfire here and parade here.
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| Let's Give High 5's To... |
 Brookville Schools' Bus Drivers: This group transports our students safely to and from school each day. As seen in the photo and this video they also do an excellent job of teaching bus safety to ALL elementary students. Thank you transportation department: Judy Berry, Sue Caplinger, Linda Clark, Dale Daugherty, Jeff Derringer, Steve Derringer, Stephanie Edwards, Tim Eller, Cheryl Hoops, Jamie Keller, Brian Mendenhall, Danette Papie, Jill Settle, Neysa Sharritt, Frank Casson (mechanic), Cheryl Derringer & Cindy Hoops (aides), Tracy Willoughby (secretary) and Jeff Requarth (supervisor).
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Senior Hunter Fuestel for being recognized as the top Brookville senior mathematics student. Hunter will represent the school for the Honda/OSU Math Medal Award. This prestigious honor recognizes students who excel in math and science. Hunter has the opportunity to earn a $3,000.00 scholarship. Congratulations Hunter!
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Members of the high school football team for their participation in the annual Walk to School Day. These gentlemen accompanied our elementary school students to the building on September 18th. They made the student's day when they created a tunnel and gave each child a "high 5" as they entered the building.
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High school math teacher Mr. Scott Broerman on being named the WDTN/River Valley Credit Union September Teacher of the Month! Click here to watch the presentation to Mr. Broerman.
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Fire Safety on Display October 8th
 "The Brookville Fire Department, in conjunction with Brookville Schools, is offering an evening fire safety program featuring the Fire Safety House. This program will be open to anyone in the community who would like to stop in and see the Fire Safety House and pick up fire prevention information. There will be something for visitors of all ages. Our school children grades K-4 will be learning fire safety lessons in the Fire Safety House during school this week - please join us to see what they've learned! The Program will be running on Thursday, October 8, 2015, from 5pm to 8pm at the Brookville Board Offices, 75 June Drive."
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