October 18, 2024

BCHS Band Advances to ISSMA Class Finals From band director, Mr. Matt Finley, “I am proud to announce that the Brown County High School Marching Eagles performed excellently at ISSMA Scholastic class prelims at Whiteland High School. The band ended up placing third out of 10 in their class and also received a rating of gold.  “Additionally, we placed well …

Week of January 12, 2026

Preschool Preschool has continued their study of Arctic animals and Winter weather this week. They are also working on fine motor skills, alphabet sounds, and teamwork! Kindergarten Kindergarten creating melted snowman characters to star in their next piece for Writer’s Workshop. They are working on using graphic organizers, C.U.P.S. editing, and sound spelling their sentences.  First Grade First graders were …

January 16, 2026

Second Grade Writing about our winter break! Third Grade We are working hard with our partner to read and answer questions over “Anansi Learns a Lesson.” Fifth Grade We have been reviewing text structure with partners, identifying author’s purpose in small groups, and getting our brains ready for the day with brain teasers! We also collaborated on reading texts and …

Week of January 5, 2026

Preschool This week in Preschool we started a study of arctic animals. We’ve talked about where they live, what they eat, and why they need camouflage!  Kindergarten Kindergarten students use “snowballs” to practice one to one correspondence, counting, and to solve addition problems. First Grade We’ve had a great first week back. We enjoyed unseasonably warm weather and have been …

End of the Semester Fun!

After a week of snow, we finished the semester strong with field trips and fun! Have a great break, BCMS, and we’ll see you in the New Year! 7th Grade spent a morning ice skating in Columbus! 6th Grade ate breakfast together to celebrate the end of the semester! Students in Mrs. Hoffman’s class were able to make Holiday Cards …

December 19, 2025

Students of the Month K: Bruce Hanus is a joy to teach. His love of reading and books is contagious. He is curious, courageous, and so incredibly kind. He excels in all academic areas and tries his best each day. Our classroom wouldn’t be the same without him. 1st: Liam Riebl smile lights up our classroom and his laugh is contagious. He is …

Week of December 8, 2025

Preschool This week we are continuing our study of Blocks, Building, and Winter. Building materials, types of buildings, and who creates them and lives in them are all topics of conversation. We’re also enjoying making crafts and preparing for the holidays! Kindergarten This week Kindergarten students learned all about the job of a 911 dispatcher. First Grade First graders worked …

December 12th

The 6th Grade headed over to Bloomington this week to see A Christmas Story. They also got the chance to eat out at the food court after the show! Boys’ basketball is in full swing at BCMS, with girls’ starting up next week! Amazing BCMS representation at the Shop With A Cop Fundraiser this past week, with many BCMS students …

December 5, 2025

Student of the Month: K: Henry Hilligoss has grown tremendously since the start of the year. He works so hard and always has a positive attitude. He loves to participate and he’s an amazing helper. He also has the biggest heart and is a friend to all. 1st:  Lincoln Smith is a kind and caring friend and a great helper! Lincoln works …

Week of December 1, 2025

Preschool Preschool is starting their boxes and buildings unit by creating their own buildings out of magnets and re-creating it with paper.  Kindergarten Kindergarten has begun our study of Celebrations of Light. We have learned about Dawali and Hanukkah, and have tasted Barfi and Latkes. First Grade First grade STEM lesson to go along with the book “Balloons Over Broadway.” …

Week of November 17, 2025

Preschool Rainy days call for cloud dough!  Kindergarten This week in Kindergarten we are learning about attributes. We have been  sorting and grouping students, foods, shoes, and toys. First Grade First graders have been busy working on making complete sentences and telling what they are grateful for. We’ve also been doing some really fun brain break dances. Tuesday, November 18 …