Today, the Genoa City Joint 2 School District came together to raise awareness for childhood cancer through their annual gold walk — as September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The elementary school students buddied up with the middle school students and did various get-to-know-you activities. Then they gathered to do their gold walk around the middle school. It was a beautiful day to spend time with one another, as a district, and raise awareness for childhood cancer. Thank you to the Genoa City Police Department for joining us and taking some pictures with their drone and the Brookwood PTO for leading our water stations. All funds donated will be given to Kisses From Friends to continue to support our local families affected by childhood cancer.
We are sure you've seen them around already, but please give a warm Mustang welcome to Heather Hanson, who is joining our custodial staff, and Austin Delgado, who has been a daily sub at our middle school! Go Mustangs!!
This week at BMS Garden Club, members took time to really enjoy the garden. Zinnias, raspberries, and herbs are abundant. They picked tomatillos and learned about Salsa Verde in alignment with Ms. Mohr's Spanish class' salsa making project. Each got a recipe, and some students chose to take some home and try to make salsa verde. Others chose to take eggplant and tomatoes to cook at home. All the produce in the garden is utilized for community members who volunteered in the summer, Brookwood Greenthumbs, and Garden Club members, as well as our local food pantry, Loaves and Fishes.
6th-, 7th-, & 8th-grade families - we need your help! Please see the attached flyer for information on how you can contribute to making Fall Fest fabulous! Please contact your student's Advisory teacher with any questions.
Brookwood Community Garden: BMS Garden Club
Grades 4th-8th are welcome to join Garden Club every Wednesday from now until Oct 15 from 2:50-3:30 pm. Join by emailing Mrs. Kanthack at maryellen.kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Grades 4th-8th are welcome to join Garden Club every Wednesday from now until Oct 15 from 2:50-3:30 pm. Join by emailing Mrs. Kanthack at maryellen.kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Mustang Mia Spirit Week - Mustangs Dance Along with the Badgers - Here We Go Again!
The Mustangs are joining in the Badger Homecoming fun! 🐎💙
Support our Badgers, show your Mustang spirit, and have a blast at the homecoming parade — all while dressing up Mustang Mia style! 🎉
#MustangMia #GoMustangs #HomecomingFun #SpiritDay
The Mustangs are joining in the Badger Homecoming fun! 🐎💙
Support our Badgers, show your Mustang spirit, and have a blast at the homecoming parade — all while dressing up Mustang Mia style! 🎉
#MustangMia #GoMustangs #HomecomingFun #SpiritDay
7th grade students engaged in an activity today that corresponded with their ELA novel Stand Tall by Joan Bauer. The novel follows Tree, a middle schooler navigating changes in his family and finding his place in the world, with the help of his grandfather and friends.
To deepen their understanding of characterization, students played a version of “Heads-Up” using the characters from the story. This activity helped them practice identifying static and dynamic characters— those who stay the same versus those who grow and change.
It was a fun and meaningful way to connect with the novel while building critical reading skills.
To deepen their understanding of characterization, students played a version of “Heads-Up” using the characters from the story. This activity helped them practice identifying static and dynamic characters— those who stay the same versus those who grow and change.
It was a fun and meaningful way to connect with the novel while building critical reading skills.
BMS Garden Club is busy picking produce for our local food pantry, Loaves and Fishes. They have also been learning about raspberries, culinary herbs, and the many ways they can be used. They've been picking the zinnias and snapdragons to create beautiful bouquets for the middle school.
BMS Garden Club meets on Wednesdays from 2:50-3:30 for Grades 4-8 in room 201. If you would like your child to participate, simply email Mrs. Kanthack at maryellen.kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us to let her know.
Students will need to be picked up at 3:30. We will be meeting each week through October 15th.
We appreciate all the hard work local community members have volunteered to do all summer so we can enjoy and share produce from our garden in the fall!
BMS Garden Club meets on Wednesdays from 2:50-3:30 for Grades 4-8 in room 201. If you would like your child to participate, simply email Mrs. Kanthack at maryellen.kanthack@gcj2.k12.wi.us to let her know.
Students will need to be picked up at 3:30. We will be meeting each week through October 15th.
We appreciate all the hard work local community members have volunteered to do all summer so we can enjoy and share produce from our garden in the fall!
This morning, Mr. Guth’s advisory class brightened the day by delivering morning treats to staff. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a great way to start the day and spread kindness throughout the school! Way to make us #MustangProud!
Since its creation in 2015, the Children First Award has celebrated those who make an extraordinary impact on the lives of students in Genoa City Jt. 2. Last night, at the Regular School Board Meeting, Helen Xiong was honored as the newest recipient for her 18 years of devoted service to the district and community— championing children and helping them grow into their greatness. Way to make us #MustangProud!
The school board has officially approved one of our newest Mustangs...and we are super excited to share her bio out with you all....even though you may have seen her around.....our new 2nd-grade teacher, Ms. Swedberg!! We hope you've helped us make her feel welcomed to our Brookwood Family!
To celebrate Family P.E. Week, we are inviting you to join your students on October 14 and 15 during their scheduled Physical Education (BES) and Personal Wellness (BMS) classes. If you would like to know when your student has class, please email the following teachers:
BES: briana.brenek@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS: matt.guth@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BES: briana.brenek@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS: matt.guth@gcj2.k12.wi.us
6th-grade families, make sure you save the date for our annual 6th-grade Camp Wonderland experience. More details will be shared with students and families in the next few weeks!
On Friday, September 5, 2025, Brookwood Middle School came together as a whole school community for our first CharacterStrong Assembly of the year!
Our focus this month is on the character trait of Respect—showing care for ourselves, others, and the world around us. Respect can look like listening attentively, treating others the way we want to be treated, valuing different opinions, and taking care of shared spaces. Practicing respect helps students build stronger relationships, foster a positive school environment, and develop lifelong skills that will serve them at school, home, and in the community.
As part of our character recognition program, every student received a Respect Card. When staff members observe respectful behavior, they will sign and date a student’s card. At the end of the month, students will turn in their cards. Cards with at least three staff signatures will be entered into a prize drawing at the next CharacterStrong Assembly.
We also kicked off the year with our fun “Mustang Round-Up” activities and relays, including:
🐎 Riding a “mustang” (pool noodle horse) through an obstacle course
🤠 Lassoing teammates with hula hoops
🏇 Racing around barrels with our pony
📚 Testing our Brookwood Trivia and Knowledge
In addition, we celebrated our talented student artists, whose drawings were selected for the 2025–2026 Academic Planner!!
We are so proud of our students and look forward to an amazing year ahead!
Our focus this month is on the character trait of Respect—showing care for ourselves, others, and the world around us. Respect can look like listening attentively, treating others the way we want to be treated, valuing different opinions, and taking care of shared spaces. Practicing respect helps students build stronger relationships, foster a positive school environment, and develop lifelong skills that will serve them at school, home, and in the community.
As part of our character recognition program, every student received a Respect Card. When staff members observe respectful behavior, they will sign and date a student’s card. At the end of the month, students will turn in their cards. Cards with at least three staff signatures will be entered into a prize drawing at the next CharacterStrong Assembly.
We also kicked off the year with our fun “Mustang Round-Up” activities and relays, including:
🐎 Riding a “mustang” (pool noodle horse) through an obstacle course
🤠 Lassoing teammates with hula hoops
🏇 Racing around barrels with our pony
📚 Testing our Brookwood Trivia and Knowledge
In addition, we celebrated our talented student artists, whose drawings were selected for the 2025–2026 Academic Planner!!
We are so proud of our students and look forward to an amazing year ahead!
Genoa City Schools Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk
Thursday, September 26
The Genoa City School District will come together on Thursday, September 26 for our annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk. Students from both Brookwood Elementary and Brookwood Middle School will partner with their school buddies to walk side by side in support of children and families affected by pediatric cancer.
This special event not only raises awareness but also builds community between our elementary and middle school students as they walk together in friendship and support.
Donations collected will benefit Kisses from Friends, a local pediatric cancer foundation that provides comfort and care for children and their families during treatment.
Thursday, September 26
The Genoa City School District will come together on Thursday, September 26 for our annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk. Students from both Brookwood Elementary and Brookwood Middle School will partner with their school buddies to walk side by side in support of children and families affected by pediatric cancer.
This special event not only raises awareness but also builds community between our elementary and middle school students as they walk together in friendship and support.
Donations collected will benefit Kisses from Friends, a local pediatric cancer foundation that provides comfort and care for children and their families during treatment.
A HUGE thank you to the Genoa City Police Department for leading a backpack drive for our Families in Need Program!
We are SO grateful for the generosity of our police department and our community!
This week, 66 backpacks were dropped off to us to use for students who need them most.
We are truly thankful for our community!!
Interested in continuing to support our Families in Need Program? Contact Helen Xiong directly at helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Way to run hard, Mustangs. We are so #MustangProud of all of our cross country runners!! Always finish strong!!
The Badger High School Football Seniors will be honoring a special teacher who has made a significant impact on their educational journey this Friday at the home Varsity football game. Brookwood Alum, Jackson Buchanan and Keith Nurnberg have chosen Miss Flood and Ms. Lind to attend the game as their honored guests this Friday. Both players are grateful for the impact made and their time at Brookwood!!
🎃🍁 Pumpkins, Play & Trunks of Treats! 🍁🎃
The Genoa City School District and the Village of Genoa City invite you to a hauntingly good time at our Annual Fall Fest!
On Saturday, October 25th, from 12–3 PM, the whole community is gathering for a spooktacular afternoon filled with hayrides rumbling through the crisp autumn air, games that will keep you spellbound, and delicious food to satisfy every monster’s appetite. Raffles will be brewing with surprises, and our Trunk-or-Treat is sure to be a frightful delight!
Don’t forget your costumes—because our Costume Contest with prizes will crown the most creative, the funniest, and the spookiest of them all! 🕸️👻
Want to add to the magic? 🚗 Host a trunk and help make Trunk-or-Treat unforgettable! Email tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us to join the fun.
🍂 Mark your calendars… Fall Fest is creeping closer, and you won’t want to miss it! 🍂
The Genoa City School District and the Village of Genoa City invite you to a hauntingly good time at our Annual Fall Fest!
On Saturday, October 25th, from 12–3 PM, the whole community is gathering for a spooktacular afternoon filled with hayrides rumbling through the crisp autumn air, games that will keep you spellbound, and delicious food to satisfy every monster’s appetite. Raffles will be brewing with surprises, and our Trunk-or-Treat is sure to be a frightful delight!
Don’t forget your costumes—because our Costume Contest with prizes will crown the most creative, the funniest, and the spookiest of them all! 🕸️👻
Want to add to the magic? 🚗 Host a trunk and help make Trunk-or-Treat unforgettable! Email tina.mohr@gcj2.k12.wi.us to join the fun.
🍂 Mark your calendars… Fall Fest is creeping closer, and you won’t want to miss it! 🍂
Attention 6th and 7th grade families!
Information about the upcoming meeting for the Washington D.C. trip will provided to students TOMORROW morning-- September 11th -- at school. Parents --Please plan to attend the meeting on Monday at 5:30 in the BMS cafeteria to learn more. Students may enter a drawing for a discount on their trip!
Information about the upcoming meeting for the Washington D.C. trip will provided to students TOMORROW morning-- September 11th -- at school. Parents --Please plan to attend the meeting on Monday at 5:30 in the BMS cafeteria to learn more. Students may enter a drawing for a discount on their trip!
