Spelling Bee 2026: This year, our 2nd and 3rd graders are taking part in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program! This means your child can compete in the nation's largest and longest-running educational program. Learn more about the Bee at spellingbee.com.
April 17, 2026 starting at 1pm at Brookwood Elementary School Library
Questions: Contact you child's homeroom teacher
Vision: to give students the words they need to shine their light on the world. Mission: by inspiring the exploration of wordsm the Scripps National Spelling Bee illuminates pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement and enriches communities.
April 17, 2026 starting at 1pm at Brookwood Elementary School Library
Questions: Contact you child's homeroom teacher
Vision: to give students the words they need to shine their light on the world. Mission: by inspiring the exploration of wordsm the Scripps National Spelling Bee illuminates pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement and enriches communities.
BMS Brookwood News
Episode 5: Breaking News! Brought to you by BMS Brookwood News:
https://youtu.be/QbcD_HOvX9I?si=q_kpE4LJ26_4bGUt
Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.
While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity, and critical thinking, not official district statements.
Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
Episode 5: Breaking News! Brought to you by BMS Brookwood News:
https://youtu.be/QbcD_HOvX9I?si=q_kpE4LJ26_4bGUt
Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.
While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity, and critical thinking, not official district statements.
Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
Here is the April Mustang Minute! Make sure to click on the grade levels to view grade level newsletters! BMS & BES calendar links are also linked and available to view via a QR code. Every month is filled with a lot of individual activities at both buildings that we cannot list out on the Mustang Minute, so please check them out via the school calendars! Enjoy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-efD5XH2uQonXzX3AKuPjXCj1IJwY2K/view?usp=sharing
Genoa City Joint 2 School District: No School - April 3, 2026
BES students and staff participated in a celebration to wrap up our 2026 Kids Heart Challenge. Students raised over $13,000 for the American Heart Association. Students who individually raised over $250 were able to pie a staff member of their choosing. Enjoy:
https://youtu.be/tJ9-kMUEpyo
Huge thank you to everyone who helped paint sets on set creation day at BMS! So much accomplished in such a short period of time! Just a reminder that the Beauty and the Beast performance is on April 30th and May 1st. We will be having a special Enchanted Tea party on May 2nd, before the final show. Stay tuned for more details!
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Eddy Ringsby - BES Principal - beginning 2026-2027 School Year - Genoa City Joint 2 School District
BES Leadership Update
At Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Mr. Eddy Rigsby was approved as the Principal of Brookwood Elementary School beginning July 1, 2026. He has expressed his excitement to become part of the Brookwood community.
Mr. Rigsby currently serves as Principal of Willow Glen Elementary in Saint Francis and brings over 20 years of experience in education. He is known for his strong commitment to student success, a passion for supporting staff, and a dedication to building meaningful connections with families and the community. As he shared, “I look forward to being able to make a difference with staff, students, and families and support BES in whatever is necessary.”
He is eager to continue the great work at BES and support all students in reaching their full potential.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Rigsby to the Mustang Family!
Beauty and the Beast Jr. opening night is right around the corner! So, “be our guest” and join us for an unforgettable show.
Performances will be held at Brookwood Middle School:
Thursday, April 30th at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM
AND
Stay tuned for more information about a special event performance on Saturday at 2:00 PM.
Performances will be held at Brookwood Middle School:
Thursday, April 30th at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 1st at 7:00 PM
AND
Stay tuned for more information about a special event performance on Saturday at 2:00 PM.
Genoa City Joint 2 District: No School March 23rd-27th, 2026: SPRING BREAK
4K students had an awesome trip to the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA during their outreach event on Wednesday! During their visit, they learned important water safety skills, practiced being safe around the pool, and had the chance to splash, swim, and build confidence in the water. It was a fun-filled afternoon full of smiles, learning, and new experiences. We are so proud of how well the students listened and participated. Way to make us #MustangProud!
Episode 4: Breaking News! Brought to you by BMS Brookwood News:
https://youtu.be/7TgOUclwl1I?si=PEDRKAAKDx3onCDd
Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.
While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity, and critical thinking, not official district statements.
Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
https://youtu.be/7TgOUclwl1I?si=PEDRKAAKDx3onCDd
Brookwood News is created by our Brookwood Middle School students— from start to finish. Students research stories, write scripts, film segments, and edit each episode as part of their learning experience.
While topics may include current events or health-related information, the perspectives and messaging shared are developed by students as part of classroom discussion and media literacy work. These broadcasts are intended to showcase student creativity, and critical thinking, not official district statements.
Thank you for supporting our student journalists!
3rd grade Kindness Squad presented at Monday night’s school board meeting as they have been spreading joy in the most inspiring ways throughout our school and community! From creating crafts with residents to brighten their day, to making cozy blankets for those in need, these students are truly making a difference. They’ve also taken the lead in planning and hosting a school-wide kindness assembly and organizing an uplifting Kindness Week that filled our halls with positivity and support. And they’re just getting started—stay tuned for even more amazing acts of kindness from this incredible group of students! Way to make us #MustangProud!!!
Our 4th graders had a great time learning how to make bread and butter through Walworth County's 4H Program.....and the best part to it all....is that when it was all done....they got to eat it! Thank you, Walworth County's 4H leaders, for giving us this opportunity!
Please see the following message from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding tonight's school board meeting being rescheduled: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eMpEVISyPAwRIValrSGXMSYMFCIsWffB/view?usp=sharing
GCJ2 - No School: Monday, March 16, 2026
Please see the following message from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding no school on Monday, March 16, 2026.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7c3jWolqINM2nIvaH5Q2f7kDu-hfOHi/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following message from Superintendent Paul Weber regarding no school on Monday, March 16, 2026.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7c3jWolqINM2nIvaH5Q2f7kDu-hfOHi/view?usp=sharing
Thank you @The Lost Sock of Genoa City for this special video for our 2nd graders!! Our 2nd graders loved putting together their Kindness Week items for The Lost Sock and they LOVE this video!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZYU0nhziCSbpB3aqA7NHz6qiXSy8CHh/view?usp=sharing
This month BMS's character trait is Cooperation!
During classroom guidance with Mrs. Ocker, our 4th and 5th grade students practiced cooperation in a hands-on way by working together through games and building activities like Legos, marble runs, and Lincoln Logs. Students had to communicate, share ideas, listen to one another, and sometimes compromise in order to complete their builds and reach a common goal.
Activities like these help students strengthen important skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining a positive attitude when challenges arise. It was great to see students encouraging one another, sharing materials, and celebrating their successes together.
Learning to cooperate helps our students build stronger friendships and become supportive members of our school community!
During classroom guidance with Mrs. Ocker, our 4th and 5th grade students practiced cooperation in a hands-on way by working together through games and building activities like Legos, marble runs, and Lincoln Logs. Students had to communicate, share ideas, listen to one another, and sometimes compromise in order to complete their builds and reach a common goal.
Activities like these help students strengthen important skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining a positive attitude when challenges arise. It was great to see students encouraging one another, sharing materials, and celebrating their successes together.
Learning to cooperate helps our students build stronger friendships and become supportive members of our school community!
Grandparents/VIP Day: April 2
**TURN IN FORMS BY MARCH 18**
4K: 9:00am-11:30am
5K-3rd: 10:30am-2:45pm
4th-8th 7:30-Lunch & Recess
**TURN IN FORMS BY MARCH 18**
4K: 9:00am-11:30am
5K-3rd: 10:30am-2:45pm
4th-8th 7:30-Lunch & Recess
