Who knew learning about bugs could be this fun? 🐛 Our second graders spent the day at the Welty Environmental Center becoming real entomologists!
They read a book about what makes an insect an insect, then learned the parts of an insect through a song. After that, they put insect mouths to the test: a birthday blower became a butterfly's proboscis, a sponge game showed how sponging mouths work, and a piercing-sucking mouth activity had everyone buzzing.
Then they hiked through the woods and found some amazing insects: worms, spiders, and a bald-faced hornet getting ready to hibernate for winter- just a few of the things we spotted! 🐝🌲
We were very proud of our curious scientists!
They read a book about what makes an insect an insect, then learned the parts of an insect through a song. After that, they put insect mouths to the test: a birthday blower became a butterfly's proboscis, a sponge game showed how sponging mouths work, and a piercing-sucking mouth activity had everyone buzzing.
Then they hiked through the woods and found some amazing insects: worms, spiders, and a bald-faced hornet getting ready to hibernate for winter- just a few of the things we spotted! 🐝🌲
We were very proud of our curious scientists!
School-wide (BES & BMS) - Sports team dress-up day!
October 23, 2026
Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team at BES & BMS!
October 23, 2026
Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team at BES & BMS!
We are so #MustangProud of our marching band as they marched in the homecoming parade and performed at the Badger High School homecoming game! It was also really awesome to see so many of our alumni as well and play along with them while representing Brookwood!
BES Mustang Morning Show
The 3rd Grade Mustang Morning Crew works together to share announcements, special events, and fun updates with everyone in our school. Along the way, students practice teamwork, creativity, speaking skills, and learning how to put a show together. Best of all, they have a lot of fun while helping our school start the week together!
Enjoy this edition of the BES Mustang Morning Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5upIuZGxaE
First-grade students have been working hard on their first literacy unit all about maps! These young cartographers have been reading books about maps and learning about the important parts of a map, including keys, labels, and symbols. Over the past few weeks, students have created maps of houses, neighborhoods, our school, city, and state. They will wrap up the unit by mapping North America!
Students have had so much fun learning about where they live, the different regions of the United States, how weather can vary from place to place, and so much more. We are proud of all their hard work and can’t wait to see their final map books come together!
Students have had so much fun learning about where they live, the different regions of the United States, how weather can vary from place to place, and so much more. We are proud of all their hard work and can’t wait to see their final map books come together!
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Dan Farrell -- BMS Cleaner --Genoa City Jt. 2 School District.
Please help us welcome Dan Farrell to our Brookwood staff! Dan moved from Kenosha to Pell Lake about a year ago. He's really excited about the community, fishing in Pell Lake, and this new opportunity at Brookwood! He's really enjoying how welcoming the staff is and how fun the kids have been to work with. Dan has 2 adult children, Abby (27) & Zach (25). His youngest just moved out last year, so Dan is officially an empty-nester. When he's not working, Dan enjoys music-some country, but mostly classic rock and metal. He likes watching football and baseball and doesn't follow any one team-he has lots of favorites. In fact, he cheers for both the Bears and Packers, so this next game should be loud! He enjoys the Cubs and has been down to Wrigley Field. He's always surprised to run into someone that he knows while visiting Chicago.
Welcome to the Brookwood Family, Dan!
Please help us welcome Dan Farrell to our Brookwood staff! Dan moved from Kenosha to Pell Lake about a year ago. He's really excited about the community, fishing in Pell Lake, and this new opportunity at Brookwood! He's really enjoying how welcoming the staff is and how fun the kids have been to work with. Dan has 2 adult children, Abby (27) & Zach (25). His youngest just moved out last year, so Dan is officially an empty-nester. When he's not working, Dan enjoys music-some country, but mostly classic rock and metal. He likes watching football and baseball and doesn't follow any one team-he has lots of favorites. In fact, he cheers for both the Bears and Packers, so this next game should be loud! He enjoys the Cubs and has been down to Wrigley Field. He's always surprised to run into someone that he knows while visiting Chicago.
Welcome to the Brookwood Family, Dan!
Homecoming week was a blast! Thank you to all the students who showed their spirit by dressing up!!
Brookwood Middle School: We’re hiring! Building Substitute $180 per day. 7:10-2:45pm Report to Brookwood daily. Build your future in teaching. Our last 6 building substitutes have gone on to become full time teachers. Apply on Indeed or WECAN. Questions: Contact Principal Lubus
Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/middle-school-daily-substitute-teacher-64a3e2813b47b445
WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/268641
Brookwood Middle School is looking for a building sub. Come join our amazing team!
*ALL inquiries, questions, and/or applications must be directed and submitted to the administrator listed on the post or to the District Office at Brookwood Middle School (1020 Hunter's Ridge / Genoa City, WI 53128) 262-279-1053 X1108
The Genoa City Jt. 2 School District is an equal opportunity employer and organization who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing and sexual orientation.
GCJ2 Weekly Communication
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjzZyjgdqkGIU20Ioi46b6rw2r-Dy4vl/view?usp=sharing
BMS Weekly Communication: Mr. Lubus
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bb0BD56N5K0Dulc-No5FdwZ-I8t3Ut31/view
Please see the following weekly communication from your BES principal, Mr. Ringsby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjzZyjgdqkGIU20Ioi46b6rw2r-Dy4vl/view?usp=sharing
BMS Weekly Communication: Mr. Lubus
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bb0BD56N5K0Dulc-No5FdwZ-I8t3Ut31/view
GCJ2 Culver's Scoopie Night Fundraiser
November 9th from 5pm-8pm
Culver's in Lake Geneva
15 of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a scoopie and dinner!
Good Food - Great Community - Support our Students
November 9th from 5pm-8pm
Culver's in Lake Geneva
15 of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a scoopie and dinner!
Good Food - Great Community - Support our Students
BES (4K-3rd) Blacklight Art Show
Come see our amazing student artwork glow!
October 28-29 during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the BES art room #116
Featuring art inspired by underwater, space, and Halloween
Come see our amazing student artwork glow!
October 28-29 during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the BES art room #116
Featuring art inspired by underwater, space, and Halloween
4K Outreach - October 22 at Seno from 10-12
*No regular 4K programming on this day*
For more information, please reach out to your child's 4K teacher.
JOIN US AS WE LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT THINGS IN NATURE THROUGH A VARIETY OF SENSORY EXPERIENCES. THESE EXPLORATORY AND SENSORY ACTIVITIES WILL GET PARTICIPANTS TO FOLLOW THEIR CURIOSITY AND GET AN UP-CLOSE LOOK IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AS WE WILL BE OUTSIDE FOR THIS EVENT.
*No regular 4K programming on this day*
For more information, please reach out to your child's 4K teacher.
JOIN US AS WE LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT THINGS IN NATURE THROUGH A VARIETY OF SENSORY EXPERIENCES. THESE EXPLORATORY AND SENSORY ACTIVITIES WILL GET PARTICIPANTS TO FOLLOW THEIR CURIOSITY AND GET AN UP-CLOSE LOOK IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AS WE WILL BE OUTSIDE FOR THIS EVENT.
Third graders had the opportunity last week to go to Badger High School for their Ag Science day. They got to discover how science, agriculture, and technology work together to help us understand where our food comes from and how we care for the world around us. 🌎💚
From exploring plants and animals to learning about farming, food production, and the science behind agriculture, our students are growing their knowledge in some pretty exciting ways! 🌱✨
We love seeing our Mustangs learn, explore, ask questions, and make real-world connections! 💙🤍
From exploring plants and animals to learning about farming, food production, and the science behind agriculture, our students are growing their knowledge in some pretty exciting ways! 🌱✨
We love seeing our Mustangs learn, explore, ask questions, and make real-world connections! 💙🤍
Picture Retake Day for BES & BMS on November 3rd
If you need pictures retaken, E.D. Clark forms are located at our front offices.
BES: sarah.sponenburg@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS: wendy.funari@gcj2.k12.wi.us
If you need pictures retaken, E.D. Clark forms are located at our front offices.
BES: sarah.sponenburg@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS: wendy.funari@gcj2.k12.wi.us
The 5th and 6th graders will travel to the College of Lake County on Tuesday, October 27, to attend a live musical performance titled Earth to Kenzie. This 45-minute operetta is sung in English. In music class, students will learn about singing/vocal ranges, instruments, storyline, and being a good audience member, among other aspects of the performance.
The trip is partially sponsored by the Lake Geneva Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
The trip is partially sponsored by the Lake Geneva Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Second graders will visit the Welty Environmental Center in Beloit on Thursday, October 15th to build their knowledge about bugs and insects! This hands-on experience will help prepare students for our second reading unit, where we focus on nonfiction reading and explore the fascinating world of bugs. Students will use what they learn on the field trip to strengthen their understanding of informational texts throughout the unit.
Last week, our 7th and 8th graders had an exciting opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades at the Build My Future field trip! Students experienced hands-on activities, interacted with
industry professionals, and learned about career pathways in
fields like construction and the trades. Experiences like this help
students discover interests, connect classroom learning to the
real world, and begin imagining possibilities for their futures. You
never know what experience might spark a student's future
career! See more pictures and videos from this experience here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bdBeSeVmejkuNzTp-kSu8t_8817DkR65?usp=sharing
industry professionals, and learned about career pathways in
fields like construction and the trades. Experiences like this help
students discover interests, connect classroom learning to the
real world, and begin imagining possibilities for their futures. You
never know what experience might spark a student's future
career! See more pictures and videos from this experience here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bdBeSeVmejkuNzTp-kSu8t_8817DkR65?usp=sharing
BMS High School Musical Jr.
Auditions are for students who want a solo, lead, or speaking role. Students who wish to participate in the ensemble do not need to audition, but do need to contact Mrs. Coggins!
Audition times are open and ready for sign-up in at Mrs. Coggins' room, 123! Or email: kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us
-Prepare and sing a 30-60 second portion of any song from High School Musical Jr.
-Use of sheet music is allowed, and the official soundtrack will be provided at the audition
Crew Sign-Up:
-set design
-prop creation
-spotlight
-backstage
-directing
-makeup/hair
Auditions are for students who want a solo, lead, or speaking role. Students who wish to participate in the ensemble do not need to audition, but do need to contact Mrs. Coggins!
Audition times are open and ready for sign-up in at Mrs. Coggins' room, 123! Or email: kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us
-Prepare and sing a 30-60 second portion of any song from High School Musical Jr.
-Use of sheet music is allowed, and the official soundtrack will be provided at the audition
Crew Sign-Up:
-set design
-prop creation
-spotlight
-backstage
-directing
-makeup/hair
Genoa City Joint 2 School District
No School - October 30th
No School - October 30th
Genoa City Joint 2 School District
No School - October 29th
No School - October 29th
