Spotlight On Education: November 2025

Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - November 2025 STATE CHAMPS! After falling short in the semifinals as sophomores last year, BHS juniors Ethan Cougill and Skyler Rose stormed back claimed Brownsburg's first-ever State Title in tennis! This dynamic duo won all of their state finals matches in straight sets, defeating Columbus North in the quarterfinals 6-2, 6-0, Penn in the semifinals 7-5, 6-2, and then rolled to the State Title with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over a team from Culver Academies. Congratulations to Ethan, Skyler, their families and their coaches!   Family-Teacher Partnerships Evident in Conference Data One important key to student growth is the collaboration between teachers and families. Parent-Teacher Conferences are typically very well attended in Brownsburg, and this year was no exception. We are grateful for the time that families put into these partnerships and the commitment they make to supporting their students! Elementary - 97% participation Middle School - 92% High School - 54% (Important to note that BHS conferences are open to all but specifically targeted to families of students who may be struggling in a class. There are limited slots available because teachers have multiple classes.)   Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Lincoln Elementary's Tyler Staup has been named Indiana's Elementary PE Teacher of the Year by INSHAPE, the Indiana Society for Health and Physical Educators. He'll receive his award at the organization's State Conference this week! Congratulations Mr. Staup!   Winter Coin Drive Brownsburg Schools is conducting its annual coin drive to benefit the Brownsburg community during the holiday season. We appreciate any spare change that you donate to your students' school this week. Thank you for your support!   BHS' Kevin Dahlstrom Wins Empowering Students Award BHS science teacher Kevin Dahlstrom was selected by Hendricks Power for an Empowering Students Award. A colleague nominated him and stated, "Not only does he make sure the students are receiving engaging instruction, he takes the time to make sure online department reading assignments, quizzes, and tests can be understood by all the students." Dahlstrom receives $250 to spend on items for his classroom.   BHS Hosts Football Sectional Final The defending 6A State Champs host the Sectional Finals this Friday (11/7) at 7pm. The Bulldogs take on Avon to continue their quest for another State Title. REMINDER: State Tournament games do not accept season passes of any kind. To purchase tickets, follow the link below. CLICK HERE for sectional tickets     Resources to Support Families & BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry While we share the application for free and reduced school meals with families at the beginning of every school year, we know that situations can change at any time. If you think your family may qualify for free or reduced school meals, CLICK HERE to apply. The BCSC Food & Clothing Pantry serves BCSC families on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays of the month from 3pm to 5:30pm. Visitors can enter door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy building, 725 C South Green Street. If you have questions about the pantry or would like to offer your support, CLICK HERE to learn more. To search for food pantries near you with additional hours, visit www.vivery.org. If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   8th Grade Musical - Newsies Jr Come see the 8th Grade Choirs in one of their Newsies Jr Performances:  (Main Cast/Crew is made up of East/West students at all 4 performances. Chorus is made up of East OR West Chorus students only.) • Nov. 13, 7pm (East Chorus.) • Nov. 14, 7pm (West Chorus) • Nov. 15, 2:30pm (West Chorus) • Nov. 15, 7pm (East Chorus) CLICK HERE for tickets   Sound of Brownsburg Marches to 6th, Prepares for Grand Nationals, Rose Parade Over Fall Break, The Sound of Brownsburg Marching Band finished 6th out of 92 bands from 11 states at the Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. This marks the 8th time in the last 9 appearances that Brownsburg has advanced to finals at the Indy Super Regional. Up next, The Sound of Brownsburg will perform at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, November 13–15, back at Lucas Oil Stadium. Don't forget, the band will represent Brownsburg and the entire state at the Tournament of Roses Parade, January 1, 2026. If you would like to support the Rose Parade Fundraiser, CLICK HERE to donate!   Students from the BHS DECA program are raising funds for Family Promise through a 5K Run next weekend. Follow the link below to register! CLICK HERE to register     All Are Invited to the Culture Fair! The BHS Leaders of Tomorrow proudly present this year's Culture Fair at BHS November 20th from 5pm - 7pm in the BHS Cafe (enter door #6). This vibrant celebration of the many cultures that make up our school community gives visitors the chance to explore interactive booths, taste incredible dishes in the International Market, and enjoy live performances featuring student-led dance styles from around the world. Don't miss this evening of learning, fun, and global discovery!   Volunteer & Visitor Background Check - must be renewed every three years. link below CLICK HERE to complete the form   Community Info in the Flyer Folder BCSC takes flyers from local non-profits and puts them in one place for easy viewing. Visit the FLYER FOLDER for youth sports information, upcoming camps, and more! (Link below) Community Info - Flyer Folder     Click to visit the BEF Website   BCSC Leadership BCSC Board of School Trustees Jessica Heffernan, President Dr. Matt Freije, Vice President Dr. Katie Dixon, Secretary Mike Wells, Member Gordon Hayward, Member BCSC Administration Dr. Kat Jessup, Superintendent Shane Hacker, Asst Superintendent for Operations Kim Lippe, Associate Superintendent Jodi Gordon, Executive Director of Human Resources Editor: Vicki Nieman Murphy, Director of Communications vmurphy@brownsburg.k12.in.us 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-5726 www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Tuesday, Nov 04 2025

Spotlight On Education: October 2025

Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - October 2025 This month, BCSC third graders enjoyed learning about Indiana history at our own Log Cabin Homestead - made possible by the Brownsburg Education Foundation and its sponsors!   National Merit Semifinalists, Commended Scholars Of the 1.5 million high school students who enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the PSAT, five Bulldogs are among the 16,000 students nationwide who were named National Merit Semifinalists: B. Balmaseda, H. Barnes, M. DeLong, B. Grout, B. Lee, H. McCain. In addition, nine BHS students were designated as Commended Scholars by College Board. Only 34,000 high school seniors earn this honor nationwide. Congratulations to J. Rosales, T. Scarborough, A. Pepmeier, J. Miller, R. Hylton, T. Gregg, B. Davis, X. Crevier, T. Ajewole   The annual Homecoming Parade last month was a HUGE community celebration with floats from our schools, athletic teams, community organizations, and more! The Current in Brownsburg featured an article about the hard work that goes into the anchor of the parade - the Transportation float. CLICK HERE to read the article. Click to watch parade - BHS-TV   Report Cards Sent October 10 via ParentSquare Brownsburg Schools uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. Student report cards will be delivered securely via ParentSquare on the morning of Friday, October 10. Report cards will also be available in your PowerSchool parent account.     REMINDER: STOPit Anonymous Reporting Tool In the fall of 2023, BCSC launched the STOPit mobile app. STOPit is a mobile app that empowers any student, parent or community member to anonymously report school safety issues and reach out for help if they or a peer are facing a personal crisis or experiencing situations such as bullying, theft, mental health concerns, violence, sexual harassment, substance abuse or any other student safety concern. This app is available to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Posters are also hanging throughout the middle schools and high school to help get students connected. The app is available to anyone who downloads it and connects with the access code below. The code to access the BCSC STOPit features: BCSCstop Visit the link below to learn more about STOPit: https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/resources/school-safety   Learn More About Being a Sub     Volunteer & Visitor Background Check - must be renewed every three years. link below Click to complete the form     Community Info in the Flyer Folder BCSC takes flyers from local non-profits and puts them in one place for easy viewing. Visit the FLYER FOLDER for youth sports information, upcoming camps, and more! (Link below) Community Info - Flyer Folder     Click to register for BOOST     BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry The pantry will serve families again Thursday 10/2 from 3pm-5:30pm and always on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month. Visitors can enter door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy building, 725 C South Green Street. The BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry operates through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. Thanks to the hard work of community and staff volunteers and Applied Skills students in the Collaborators for Success program at BHS, the pantry continues to serve many families in Brownsburg. BCSC families have also contributed donations to help make the pantry a great resource for our community. If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   Click to visit the BEF Website   BCSC Leadership BCSC Board of School Trustees Jessica Heffernan, President Dr. Matt Freije, Vice President Dr. Katie Dixon, Secretary Mike Wells, Member Gordon Hayward, Member BCSC Administration Dr. Kat Jessup, Superintendent Shane Hacker, Asst Superintendent for Operations Kim Lippe, Associate Superintendent Jodi Gordon, Executive Director of Human Resources Editor: Vicki Nieman Murphy, Director of Communications vmurphy@brownsburg.k12.in.us 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-5726 www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Wednesday, Oct 01 2025

Spotlight On Education: September 2025

Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - September 2025 Thank you to all who supported BCSC's Riley Week! The entire BCSC community came together to raise $30,741.48 to support the work of Riley Hospital for Children!   New Attendance Codes, Explained Recent changes in State legislation have changed how schools must report absences to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, schools now must report the reason for a student absence when completing the required state attendance report. When attendance information was shared with families last month, we had a request for further clarification on the new attendance codes families may see in PowerSchool. Follow the link below to learn more. Click to read more about it   Homecoming is Coming! The Brownsburg Bulldogs take on the Fishers Tigers in the annual Homecoming game on Friday, September 19th at 7pm. We hope to see you there! Follow the link below for more on Homecoming, including the parade route. Click for more on Homecoming   Vision Screenings Begin Soon Brownsburg students in grades 1, 3, 5, 8, and those suspected of having trouble seeing will be participating in a vision screening in the upcoming weeks. 1st graders may also be participating in a more comprehensive eye exam using Modified Clinical Technique (MCT) testing which is conducted by a licensed eye professional. Vision screenings are a state requirement. If you do NOT want your student to participate in the vision screening, please contact your school nurse.    Congratulations Officer Stephens Newest BCSCPD School Resource Officer Joshua Stephens has completed his instruction at the police academy and is back in Brownsburg serving our staff, students, families, and community!     Learn More About Being a Sub   Spanish Interpreters Needed BCSC is looking for experienced Spanish language interpreters to help support our students and staff. If you are interested, please contact Laurie Johnson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at ljohnson@brownsburg.k12.in.us.    BCSC Parent-Teacher Conferences, October 8 & 9 BCSC families and teachers will meet for conferences on Wednesday October 8 and Thursday, October 9. Mark your calendars and expect more communication from your teacher(s) or school in September.   Volunteer & Visitor Background Check - must be renewed every three years. link below Click to complete the form   Community Info in the Flyer Folder BCSC takes flyers from local non-profits and puts them in one place for easy viewing. Visit the FLYER FOLDER for youth sports information, upcoming camps, and more! (Link below) Community Info - Flyer Folder   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry SEE THE 25-26 DATES BELOW The BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry operates through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. Thanks to the hard work of community and staff volunteers and Applied Skills students in the Collaborators for Success program at BHS, the pantry continues to serve many families in Brownsburg. BCSC families have also contributed donations to help make the pantry a great resource for our community. The pantry will serve families again Thursday 9/4 from 3pm-5:30pm and always on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month. Visitors can pull up to door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy building, 725 C South Green Street. If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   Click to visit the BEF Website     BCSC Leadership BCSC Board of School Trustees Jessica Heffernan, President Dr. Matt Freije, Vice President Dr. Katie Dixon, Secretary Mike Wells, Member Gordon Hayward, Member BCSC Administration Dr. Kat Jessup, Superintendent Shane Hacker, Asst Superintendent for Operations Kim Lippe, Associate Superintendent Jodi Gordon, Executive Director of Human Resources Editor: Vicki Nieman Murphy, Director of Communications vmurphy@brownsburg.k12.in.us 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-5726 www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Tuesday, Sep 02 2025

Spotlight On Education: August 2025

Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - August 2025   Complete SchoolCare Health Registration SchoolCare is the online service that maintains medical information for BCSC students. The system enables student immunization information, physical exam results, and nurse visits to be stored securely and compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. If you have not yet responded to email requests from SchoolCare to complete or confirm your student's health registration information, please do this as soon as possible so our school nurses can access this important information and update student health information throughout the year through SchoolCare. Please contact your school nurse if you have any questions.   Learn More About Being a Sub!   STOPit Anonymous Reporting Tool In the fall of 2023, BCSC launched the STOPit mobile app. STOPit is a mobile app that empowers any student, parent or community member to anonymously report school safety issues and reach out for help if they or a peer are facing a personal crisis or experiencing situations such as bullying, theft, mental health concerns, violence, sexual harassment, substance abuse or any other student safety concern. This app is available to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Posters are also hanging throughout the middle schools and high school to help get students connected. The app is available to anyone who downloads it and connects with the access code below. The code to access the BCSC STOPit features: BCSCstop Visit the link below to learn more about STOPit: https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/resources/school-safety   Volunteer & Visitor Background Check - must be renewed every three years. link below CLICK HERE to complete the form   Wednesday is Early Release for All Students All Brownsburg students release 30 minutes early every Wednesday so teachers can attend PLC (Professional Learning Communities). This important time allows teachers to collaborate and communicate to add strategies to help all students succeed. Bus drop off times will be 30 minutes earlier on Wednesday afternoons. Students release at Harris: 2, Middle School: 2:05, BHS: 2:20, Elementary: 3:10 Preschool hours Wednesday: AM - 8:45-11:20, PM - 12:35-3:10   Spanish Interpreters Needed BCSC is looking for experienced Spanish language interpreters to help support our students and staff. If you are interested, please contact Laurie Johnson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at ljohnson@brownsburg.k12.in.us.    BCSC Parent-Teacher Conferences, October 8 & 9 BCSC families and teachers will meet for conferences on Wednesday October 8 and Thursday, October 9. Mark your calendars and expect more communication from your teacher(s) or school in September.   REPEATED: Understanding the Lunch Line If you would like a better understanding of the nutrition guidelines used by schools to build a meal, view the videos below. The top video is for families, the bottom video is geared toward students. CLICK HERE for the translated versions. Add Money to Your Student's Meal Account Create an account in My School Bucks when you CLICK HERE. You can also download the mobile app.   REPEATED: BCSC Uses ParentSquare to Communicate with Families Brownsburg Schools uses ParentSquare for school, classroom, and group communications. ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect. With ParentSquare you’ll be able to: • Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app • Customize how you receive messages, and your preferred language • Securely receive report cards and other important student documents CLICK HERE to visit the ParentSquare page Activate your Account NEW FAMILIES (including those moving to a new school): You should have already received an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare in the last few weeks. We will continue to send these invitations every couple of days until school starts. Please click the link to activate your account and confirm your email and phone number. It takes less than a minute. You can use ParentSquare on any device. You'll also want to download the free mobile app* for iOS or Android - or you always access ParentSquare on a desktop or laptop at www.parentsquare.com. *The app and the activation are not required to receive email, text and phone communications from BCSC, your student's school & teachers. The app makes the experience more user-friendly for families.   Students in Grades 6-12 Can Receive Messages Using StudentSquare Teachers and coaches will also communicate with students via StudentSquare. Students must opt-in to receive these messages. If your student is a freshman or is changing middle schools, they must establish a new account with their new school to continue to receive StudentSquare messages. CLICK HERE for more information about StudentSquare and links to register!   LAST CALL: Vision BCSC for 2025-2026 The Vision BCSC program is a free community academy that allows parents, guardians, and community members to get an inside look into the outstanding educational programs at Brownsburg Schools. The program runs from August through May and meets for two hours on a Thursday morning (8:30am*-10:30am) in a BCSC building. If you or someone you know may be interested in being part of the next Vision BCSC class, please encourage them to fill out the interest inventory at the link below. *September meeting starts at 7:30am. CLICK to learn more about VISION   Register for BOOST Before and After School Care BOOST (Bulldogs Out of School Time) is the before and after school care program at Brownsburg Schools. The online registration for BOOST is now open. Please read through the instructions on the BOOST registration page linked below before selecting the registration option for your student’s school. https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/resources/boost/register BCSC is also hiring for BOOST. Site Managers are full-time positions that include BCSC benefits. Team Members are part time positions that can be flexible based on the applicant's availability (i.e. morning or afternoon session, 2, 3, or 5 days a week). Team Members must be at least 15 years old. Follow the link below to learn more and apply. Any BOOST staff member who works at least 5 sessions can qualify to have childcare for their own child covered by the program. (Restrictions apply. Please email Regan Huff, Program Manager, at rhuff@brownsburg.k12.in.us with questions) https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/resources/boost/work-at-boost CLICK HERE for BOOST information   Hendricks County Community Foundation Needs Assessment Survey The Hendricks County Community Foundation would appreciate your feedback on the needs and priorities of our community. It will only take you a few minutes to fill out. This survey seeks to help identify and prioritize the needs of the residents and workers of Hendricks County while uniting institutions and resources to address those needs to create lasting solutions which make Hendricks County better for everyone. CLICK HERE to complete survey   Community Info in the Flyer Folder BCSC takes flyers from local non-profits and puts them in one place for easy viewing. Visit the FLYER FOLDER for youth sports information, upcoming camps, and more! (Link below) Community Info - Flyer Folder   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry SEE THE 25-26 DATES BELOW The BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry operates through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. Thanks to the hard work of community and staff volunteers and Applied Skills students in the Collaborators for Success program at BHS, the pantry continues to serve many families in Brownsburg. BCSC families have also contributed donations to help make the pantry a great resource for our community. The pantry will serve families again Thursday 7/17 from 3pm-5:30pm and always on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month. Visitors can pull up to door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy building, 725 C South Green Street. If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   Visit the BEF Website   BCSC Leadership BCSC Board of School Trustees Jessica Heffernan, President Dr. Matt Freije, Vice President Dr. Katie Dixon, Secretary Mike Wells, Member Gordon Hayward, Member BCSC Administration Dr. Kat Jessup, Superintendent Shane Hacker, Asst Superintendent for Operations Kim Lippe, Associate Superintendent Jodi Gordon, Executive Director of Human Resources Editor: Vicki Nieman Murphy, Director of Communications vmurphy@brownsburg.k12.in.us 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-5726 www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Tuesday, Aug 05 2025

Important Information!

CLICK THE "FORM" LINK AT THE TOP (or bottom of page, depending on format) TO COMPLETE 2025-2026 CONSENT FORMS.  THESE ARE REQUIRED BE COMPLETE BEFORE BOOST ATTENDANCE. SITE CHANGES If you have an existing BOOST account and you have MOVED SCHOOLS since the last school year, you must email Stacey at sschreijer@brownsburg.k12.in.us . This does not automatically change. Your student will not be at the proper BOOST location/schedule if you have not communicated that they now attend a different location. TRANSPORTATION Please make sure that your school front office receives all transportation changes. You do NOT need to call BOOST; you MUST make transportation changes with your school.  We do NOT allow drop ins, they must be on the schedule, if you did not schedule your student by 5pm the Friday prior, they will not be allowed to stay at BOOST. NEW students If you have NOT completed a 2025-26 registration and paid the $65 annual fee, your account will NOT be active and you will NOT be able to schedule your student(s) for care at this time. If you started the registration process, but did not complete by paying the $65 fee, your account is NOT active. Please login to myprocare.com to make that payment. RETURNING students On-hold accounts will NOT show that your student is scheduled for care and they will not be able to attend. Please complete this registration and pay the annual fee here https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/resources/boost . PROCARE - PLEASE DO NOT USE THE APP All payments and scheduling will be done through your myprocare.com account. Billing will be posted on the Monday AFTER attendance, please have the account paid no later than the Friday after it posts. If you would like an "autopay" option for your account, email Stacey at sschreijer@brownsburg.k12.in.us so she can send you a link to set that up. We are still offering the FULL PAY option, please email Stacey at sschreijer@brownsburg.k12.in.us if you want that billed to your account. SCHEDULING -  ProCare is still currently working through a software issue that has the "delete" option disabled. If you need to make a change to your student's schedule please contact your site manager at the email below, and they will be able to help you remedy those changes. All scheduling must be completed each week by 5pm on Friday, prior to the week of care. BOOST closes promptly at 6pm. BOOST charges $5.00/minute after 6pm pickup. This fee is for emergency late pickups, not a standard. If your student is frequently picked up late, they cannot attend the BOOST program. When scheduled, BOOST requires a 3-day minimum, we do not offer drop-in care, and your account is charged if scheduled and no attendance. BOOST does not offer same day drop-in care. BOOST is doing our best to make sure that we don’t waitlist any student. Drop-in care is not conducive to preventing wait lists. We schedule staff one week in advance, based on ratio. If your child is scheduled and they don't attend, your account is still charged. If you are having trouble with the program or do not have access to a computer, please call BOOST at 317-852-1008 and we will make those changes for you. BILLING Billing is done the Monday AFTER attendance and posted to your account, if you are set up with the autopay option, that will run each Wednesday. If you would like to setup Autopay on your account, please contact Stacey Schreijer at 317-852-1008 or sschreijer@brownsburg.k12.in.us. All accounts must have a zero balance by Friday, in order for your student to attend the following week. All accounts MUST have a zero balance to begin the school year with BOOST. SITE EMAIL ADDRESSES Brown Elementary - BOOST_Brown@brownsburg.k12.in.us Cardinal/Delaware Trail - BOOST_Cardinal@brownsburg.k12.in.us Crossroads/EMS/WMS - BOOST_Crossroads@brownsburg.k12.in.us White Lick/Eagle Elementary - BOOST_Whitelick@brownsburg.k12.in.us Reagan/Lincoln Elementary - BOOST_Reagan@brownsburg.k12.in.us BOOST PHONE NUMBER - ALL SITES PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE IF THERE IS NO ANSWER - WE WILL CALL BACK ASAP 317-852-1008 ADDITIONAL BOOST LINKS BOOST 2025-2026 HANDBOOK BOOST 2025-2026 CALENDAR BOOST 2025-2026 PRESENTATION Click Here for Additional BOOST Information Bulldogs Out Of School Time - Brownsburg Community School Corporation Registration will also remain open for 2025 Summer program. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Please call us at 317-852-1008 or email sschreijer@brownsburg.k12.in.us with any questions. www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Friday, Jul 25 2025

USTA vs UTR tournaments explained. Long version.

Good morning,  I have been receiving several questions about tournaments and how they operate.  Here is the extended version:  USTA (United States Tennis Association) is trying to use the  WTN (World Tennis Number)  to provide tournaments and rankings.  The WTN number is a new system and is currently widely known to be unreliable.  Most coaches and clubs are not using a player's WTN to recruit for college tennis because of its inaccuracy.  This is a free service for junior tennis, and the cost to enter a tournament is based on what is published by the tournament.  The UTR  (Universal Tennis Rating) was introduced in 2008 because the USTA's ranking system was outdated, unreliable, and did not effectively utilize the internet .  UTR is essentially the only accurate ranking system currently available and is used by every indoor tennis club to place players in classes.  UTR offers a membership that can be purchased for $99 annually, which reduces the cost of entering UTR tournaments by eliminating service fees.  UTR rankings range from 1.00 to 16.00.  Our best player in Brownsburg history was an 11.00 when he graduated.  Big Ten players are 11+.   I want our teams (7 players) to have UTRs of 5.0 or higher.   My goal has been to bring competition to Brownsburg through numerous tournaments this summer.  My plan has faced a few setbacks this summer, including road construction, a lack of running water (which is unsafe), and general difficulties with using both the USTA and UTR systems.   Why play a tournament?  There are a few reasons.   1. Test yourself.  Playing tennis is the best way to gauge your actual abilities and identify areas for improvement in lessons and clinics.  I believe that a tennis player should participate in a tournament at least once a month (35-50 matches per year) and then utilize clinics and lessons to assess and correct any issues that arise from playing.  This is the model that has developed every State Champion in 50 years, and it is very similar to learning music, dance, or most sports.  You practice, perform, and then learn how to correct and refine your performance.  The lessons you take should be directly linked to your  past or  upcoming performance.  Taking lessons can teach you to play, but the most impactful lessons are those based on past performances.  2. To get into a winter tennis clinic in an indoor club.  I hear from many of you that your clinics are not satisfactory, and you would like to be in a higher clinic.  Many of you call your coaches who work at indoor clubs, and try to get them to move you up to a better clinic.  This isn't easy for them and puts them in a challenging position in their club.  A better solution is to play in tournaments and earn a higher ranking so that you can "prove" your abilities.  This will reduce the pressure you put on your coaches, parents, and yourself to prove your worth.  Truly, the only reason I am hosting tournaments at Brownsburg is to help this community access better year-round training at an indoor club, as it can lead to improved outcomes when done correctly. In 50 years of IHSAA Boys and Girls Tennis, Marion is the only team to have won a championship without an indoor tennis club within a 6-mile radius.   The catch with USTA and UTR is that a UTR score will not impact your WTN/USTA ranking , but all  USTA scores are factored into your UTR .  So, if UTR is the best ranking system and the most used by coaches/clubs, then why would you play a USTA tournament?  The USTA still maintains a points-based system, which is the key to qualifying for the USTA National Championships and the Clay Courts.  So, if you are interested in playing tennis at the highest USTA levels, then you still need ranking points to enter those tournaments.     Types of tournaments:   Matchplay or USTA Level 7 :  Typically, the lowest level and the shortest duration.   UTR-level tournaments or USTA Level 6:  Typically, a two-day event with a higher barrier to entry.  Possibly smaller draws with more ranked players applying.  USTA level 5 and up :  Almost impossible to get into unless you have a UTR of 7 or enough USTA points.  Other options:  I am very committed to making tournament tennis fun and exciting.  Dynamic Duos is an excellent option for singles and doubles to move on together.  Doubles and Mixed Doubles are always fun.  Small Flighted tournaments are often a way to make sure you get more even competition and bang for your buck.  The schedule for a tournament can be hard to predict.  If the tournament has many entries and is full, you could spend your whole weekend at the tennis courts.  If the tournament is a one-day event, you can expect to spend 5-6 hours.  This can change up to the start of a tournament. Tournaments are vital for a player, but they can also be challenging and time-consuming.  I did not travel to tournaments in the 1990s, and do not believe you need to in 2025 either. Using PATC, Healthplex, West Indy, Avon, and Brownsburg, you can become a great player. I am fortunate to have experienced my journey and witnessed the journeys of thousands of players and families over the past 30 years. I want to do my part to make tennis as enjoyable and painless as possible.   Please remember that during a tournament, you are not allowed to talk to your player during their matches.  Tournament tennis is the most regulated type of tennis because it has rankings. You are always allowed to be encouraging, but the line is very thin and can be punative.   Thanks for reading.  

Thursday, Jul 10 2025

Spotlight On Education: June 2025

Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Monthly Newsletter - June June 10, 2025 Congratulations Graduates! Saturday, we celebrated the 126th Commencement of Brownsburg High School. Congratulations to the 804 graduates and their families! CLICK HERE to watch the full ceremony from BHS-TV and the Extended Play club.   Last Communication of the School Year This will be the last district communication for the 24-25 school year. After the data rollover for the new school year occurs during the week of June 23rd, senior families - and families who are moving on to a new school - will be removed from ParentSquare and BCSC communications.   Hubbell to be Next Lincoln Principal At Monday's meeting, the BCSC Board of School Trustees approved Brandon Hubbell as the next principal of Lincoln Elementary school. Hubbell has served as Lincoln‘s Assistant Principal for the last six years. Before that, he taught third grade at Delaware Trail Elementary and has been part of Brownsburg Schools since 2015.     Free Summer Meals Children under 18 years of age in a household can receive free meals during the summer at a USDA summer meal site. You can call them at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (or text 914-342-7744 with the keyword “summer meals”) to find the location closest to you - or CLICK HERE to find a summer meal site. More Indiana locations should be added by the last week in May.   Bye-Bye Bulldogs - 2025 Edition Since 2018, the entire Brownsburg High School senior class has been invited to their own "signing day" of sorts. We celebrate BHS Team 2025's plans for after graduation in this year's Bye Bye Bulldogs video. The video is produced by the BHS Broadcasting Department. (Students are in alphabetical order.)   Report Cards Available Through 6/22 BCSC semester 2 report cards were sent securely to all families via email through ParentSquare on Friday, June 6. They are also available for download in PowerSchool parent accounts - but only through Sunday, June 22. Report cards through PowerSchool are not available to download on mobile devices, but by logging in on a desktop. PowerSchool and report cards will be unavailable starting June 23 to roll data over for the next school year. PowerSchool will again be available for families on July 25.   Relay For Life - THANK YOU! Thank you to all who participated in Brownsburg Relay For Life. Once again, Brownsburg staff, students, and families proudly represented their schools in fundraising and in spirit. Final donations are still being entered, but at this time, this year's Relay raised over $45,000 for the American Cancer Society - with over $16,500 from BCSC school teams! CLICK HERE if you'd still like to donate!   Immunization Clinics Scheduled for This Summer The Indiana Immunization Coalition will be offering an immunization clinic at Made in Plainfield on June 18 (3pm – 6pm) and at Brownsburg High School, July 24 (9am – 3pm). They will have all the recommended and required vaccines for K, 6th, & 12th grade - for free, and will bill commercial insurance and Medicaid for the administration fee. (no fee for uninsured) To pre-register for the clinic, CLICK HERE and use enrollment code IN65942. (link works best in a Chrome browser) Parents of high school student do not need to be present when their child receives the vaccine(s) as long as they are pre-registered. 6th grade (under the pre-registration link). Parents of middle school and elementary students must be present when the vaccine(s) is administered.    Vision BCSC for 2025-2026 The Vision BCSC program is a free community academy that allows parents, guardians, and community members to get an inside look into the outstanding educational programs at Brownsburg Schools. The program runs from August through May and meets for two hours on a Thursday morning (8:30am*-10:30am) in a BCSC building. If you or someone you know may be interested in being part of the next Vision BCSC class, please encourage them to fill out the interest inventory at the link below. *September meeting starts at 7:30am. Vision BCSC may be offered in the evenings if there is enough interest. Please indicate your preference when you register at the link below. CLICK to learn more about VISION  CLICK HERE for BOOST information  Summer Camp Info and MORE in the Flyer Folder BCSC takes flyers from local non-profits and puts them in one place for easy viewing. This includes summer camps! Visit the FLYER FOLDER for youth sports information, upcoming camps, and more! (Link below) Community Info - Flyer Folder  Making Plans for Next Year? The 2025-2026 BCSC school year calendar was approved by the School Board last spring. CLICK HERE to view. Expect the 2026-2027 calendar to be approved and posted in the coming weeks.   Volunteer and Visitor Background Check CLICK HERE to complete the form  BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry - Open Through Summer! The BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry operates through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. Thanks to the hard work of community and staff volunteers and Applied Skills students in the Collaborators for Success program at BHS, the pantry continues to serve many families in Brownsburg. BCSC families have also contributed donations to help make the pantry a great resource for our community. The pantry will serve families again Thursday 6/19 from 3pm-5:30pm and always on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month. Visitors can pull up to door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy building, 725 C South Green Street. If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   Visit the BEF Website  BCSC Leadership BCSC Board of School Trustees Jessica Heffernan, President Dr. Matt Freije, Vice President Dr. Katie Dixon, Secretary Mike Wells, Member Gordon Hayward, Member BCSC Administration Dr. Kat Jessup, Superintendent Shane Hacker, Asst Superintendent for Operations Kim Lippe, Associate Superintendent Jodi Gordon, Executive Director of Human Resources Editor: Vicki Nieman Murphy, Director of Communications vmurphy@brownsburg.k12.in.us 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-5726 www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Tuesday, Jun 10 2025

Spotlight On Education: May 2025

Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Monthly Newsletter - May May 12, 2025 STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to the BHS Madrigal Singers! They are the State Champion Mixed Choir after placing 1st in this weekend's ISSMA Concert State Finals!   More Performing Arts Honors The BHS Performing Arts Department had a stellar showing this weekend with the Starlight / BelCanto Univoice Choir (top) finishing 3rd at ISSMA. The BHS Symphony Orchestra (bottom left) had its highest placing ever, finishing 3rd. The BHS Wind Ensemble took 6th in Concert Bands. Congratulations to all of these talented students, their directors, and their families!   BCSC Honors Teachers and Staff Members of the Year As part of our Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week festivities, we recognized the Teachers and Staff Members of the Year who have been voted on by their colleagues. Claire Collins (Teacher - Eagle) and Karen Spurgeon (Staff - BHS) were awarded district honors. Each Teacher and Staff Member of the Year (pictured below) is celebrated with kind words shared by their principals, directors, and colleagues. It's always a heartwarming celebration that represents the outstanding people at Brownsburg Schools! 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year (front) - Claire Collins (Eagle), Lyndsey Culp (BWMS), Heather Sarles (BECC), Bonnie Hobbins (Lincoln), Bailey Barrentine (Reagan) (back) - Emma Vandevender (Cardinal), Shelby Quebbeman (Delaware Trail), Amanda Jones (Crossroads), Brian Burr (BHS), Kelsey Hill (Brown), Alyssa Huffman (White Lick), Chris Hamilton (BEMS) 2024-2025 Staff Members of the Year (front) - Mariana Raibulet (BEMS), Krista Kijovsky (Cardinal), David Jeanette (Transportation), Caleb Cooper (BWMS), Trina McCaslin (Brown) (back) - Michelle Hood (District Level), Hallie Cusick (White Lick), Mercedes Peregrine (Reagan), Brittani Schmidt (Delaware Trail), Autumn Webster (Crossroads), Becca Roberts (Lincoln) (not pictured) - Karen Spurgeon (BHS), Dawn Eversman (Eagle)   End of Year Events - Volunteer/Visitor Background Checks The end of the school year brings special events for students, staff, and families. All volunteers and visitors during the school day must have a criminal background check on file with Brownsburg Schools. These must be completed every three years. Visit the Volunteer and Visitor Connection at the link below for more information and to complete your background check. https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/volunteer   BHS National Art Honor Society Congratulations to the 53 new members inducted into the National Art Honor Society at BHS   BHS Science National Honor Society In its inaugural year, the BHS Science National Honor Society celebrated students who have excelled in the field of science. Students must be in a science class each year of their high school career with a GPA of 3.75 or higher in these science courses. Students must have at least two dual credit or AP science courses by their senior year. Students are asked to complete tutoring in science and math, participate in school service projects and attend meetings where they learn more about current events and careers in STEM. This first class had a total of 187 members that qualified, 57 of them graduating seniors (pictured).    Supply Kits for Grades K-8 Pre-made school supply kits for the 2025-2026 school year for grades K-8 will be available for pre-order at a discount with free delivery to school until June 7th. CLICK HERE for links to order and to learn more.   East & West Induct National Junior Honor Society Members Congratulations to these students for their excellence in the classroom and their commitment to leadership, scholarship, character, and service. They were inducted in ceremonies last month.   Free Summer Meals Children under 18 years of age in a household can receive free meals during the summer at a USDA summer meal site. You can call them at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (or text 914-342-7744 with the keyword “summer meals”) to find the location closest to you - or CLICK HERE to find a summer meal site. More Indiana locations should be added by the last week in May.     Vision BCSC for 2025-2026 The Vision BCSC program is a free community academy that allows parents, guardians, and community members to get an inside look into the outstanding educational programs at Brownsburg Schools. The program runs from August through May and meets for two hours on a Thursday morning (8:30am*-10:30am) in a BCSC building. If you or someone you know may be interested in being part of the next Vision BCSC class, please encourage them to fill out the interest inventory at the link below. *September meeting starts at 7:30am. Vision BCSC may be offered in the evenings if there is enough interest. Please indicate your preference when you register at the link below. CLICK to learn more about VISION   CLICK HERE for more information   BHS Athletics Summer Camps Registration for BHS Athletics Summer Camps is now open. CLICK HERE to register.   Summer Camp Info and MORE in the Flyer Folder BCSC takes flyers from local non-profits and puts them in one place for easy viewing. This includes summer camps! Visit the FLYER FOLDER for youth sports information, upcoming camps, and more! (Link below) Community Info - Flyer Folder   Making Plans for Next Year? The 2025-2026 BCSC school year calendar was approved by the School Board last spring. CLICK HERE to view. Expect the 2026-2027 calendar to be approved and posted in the coming weeks.   Volunteer and Visitor Background Check CLICK HERE to complete the form   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry The BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry operates through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. Thanks to the hard work of community and staff volunteers and Applied Skills students in the Collaborators for Success program at BHS, the pantry continues to serve many families in Brownsburg. BCSC families have also contributed donations to help make the pantry a great resource for our community. The pantry will serve families again Thursday 5/15 from 3pm-5:30pm and always on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month. Visitors can pull up to door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy building, 725 C South Green Street. If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   Visit the BEF Website     BCSC Leadership BCSC Board of School Trustees Jessica Heffernan, President Dr. Matt Freije, Vice President Dr. Katie Dixon, Secretary Mike Wells, Member Gordon Hayward, Member BCSC Administration Dr. Kat Jessup, Superintendent Shane Hacker, Asst Superintendent for Operations Kim Lippe, Associate Superintendent Jodi Gordon, Executive Director of Human Resources Editor: Vicki Nieman Murphy, Director of Communications vmurphy@brownsburg.k12.in.us 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-5726 www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Monday, May 12 2025

BHS Construction and Renovation - Looking Ahead to 2...

April 21, 2025 The BCSC Construction Newsletter is shared periodically when there is an update to the current projects underway at Brownsburg Schools. This newsletter focuses on the BHS renovation and expansion project and is being shared with all BHS families and any subscribers to this newsletter.   Opening Dates for New Construction Areas At Monday's (4/14) BCSC School Board meeting, it was shared that many of the new areas under construction at BHS will open AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. The updated Senior Academy facility (which includes an upgraded cafeteria) and the new Fieldhouse will now be open in time for the start of the 25-26 school year. The initial estimates saw these areas opening in October of 2025. In addition, the BHS football field will be complete in time for BHS Team 2025's Commencement on June 7. Work on the reconfigured entrance to the football facility will start after graduation. The area north of the of the football field will be ready for the next school year as well. This multipurpose field is PE and practices for band and football. This space will also be used for lacrosse and possibly soccer (if they need to play on turf due to weather). This replaces the green space that was lost with the construction of the new student parking lot in 2023. Click below to watch BHS-TV's latest construction update CLICK HERE Bleachers at the new multipurpose field are being constructed (top or left). The new fieldhouse with 4 basketball courts and an indoor track & field facility (bottom or right)   IMPACTED AREAS - SUMMER 2025 IMPACTED PROGRAMS, SPACE, AND ACTIVITIES Parking for events in the Varsity Gymnasium and Auditorium will continue to be at door #6 and in the softball lot across from door #1 & 15B. The Senior Academy remains closed for the remainder of this school year. After graduation, the entry to door #1 will be reconfigured for parking and entry. This is being done to relocate construction equipment for the interior renovations that continue at BHS. BUILDING ACCESS All building entries at the north end of the building remain closed for now, including doors 9, 11, 12, 14, and 15. STUDENT PARKING Student drivers will continue to park in their assigned lots and utilize the fenced walking path through the remainder of this school year. Changes to that process for 25-26 will be communicated in July. VISITOR PARKING  Visitor parking remains available in front of the building near door 1 during the school day. Most after school events will utilize door #6 and park in the bus lot off of Sycamore Dr.  STAFF PARKING  No changes for this school year POSSIBLE SERVICES AFFECTED No services will be affected  PICK UP / DROP OFF No changes. The pick up and drop off line continues on the west side of the building and cars enter from Tilden.   PHASES OF WORK Phase 4 (set to be completed before the start of the 25-26 school year): What: The renovation and expansion of the Senior Academy, and the Fieldhouse addition, will increase the number of teaching stations at Brownsburg High School by 25%, from 177 to 221, meeting the educational needs of a continually growing student enrollment. Renovation and expansion of the Senior Academy, which opened in 2009, will include replacement of heating and ventilating equipment, relocation of the main entry providing a better, more secure entry*, and replacement of the 14-year-old finishes and equipment in the building. A new kitchen and dining room* will be constructed to provide a better breakfast and lunch service to BHS seniors. The Fieldhouse* will include a multipurpose facility including an eight-lane indoor track and four basketball courts. Exterior work includes expanded student, staff, and visitor parking, and improved parent drop-off and pick-up lines. Why: The Senior Academy has reached its enrollment capacity and is the last part of the HS to be renovated and expanded, creating a facility with an enrollment capacity of over 4,000 students in grades 9 through 12. Current parking and drop-off/pick-up facilities are also at capacity and require expansion and reconfiguration. ***NEW: Expected to be completed before the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Phase 5: (Part 1 complete, Part 2 set to be complete before the start of the 25-26 school year) What: The BHS tennis courts have been relocated to the open area in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Odell Street and Airport Road. A total of 15 courts have been completed (one pictured above). Six additional varsity courts and a restroom and locker room facility are now under construction south of the new courts. (progress pictured above) Why: The previous location of the tennis courts are now being used for additional student and staff parking and space for the expanded parent drop-off/pick-up loop. Work will be completed on the entire tennis court footprint in summer 2025.   Phase 6: What: A new multipurpose field that will be utilized by many BHS activities is now being constructed north of the varsity football field. The varsity football field is undergoing renovations to expand the bleacher seating and reconfigure the main entrance. The bleacher and field work will be completed before BHS Team 2025 Commencement on June 7. The reconfiguration of the entrance to the football field will be completed in time for the fall football and marching band seasons in 2025. Why: The large multipurpose field on the north end of the BHS campus was displaced by the new student parking lot in the fall of 2023. With the addition of the BHS fieldhouse, the main entrance of the varsity football field will be reconfigured to bring foot traffic directly in from the main parking area behind the press box. Additional seating is also being added at the varsity football field to accommodate the large crowds at events in this space.   WHAT'S NEXT Phase 7: What: The varsity gymnasium, which opened in 2001, will be renovated with new finishes and bleachers. A new second floor connection will be made between the main building and the Senior Academy to allow students to reach the north end of the building on both first and second floors. Other interior renovations will take place in the classrooms surrounding the varsity gym. Why: The bleachers and finishes in the varsity gymnasium have reached the end of their service life. Circulation of students on both first and second floors will allow better movement of students, staff, and visitors through the 4,000-student capacity building. Plans are to begin when the new Fieldhouse is completed (summer 2025), it will be phased to minimize the impact to school events and completed in the fall of 2026.   COMPLETE Phase 1 COMPLETE: What: The county drainage ditch running across the north end of the Brownsburg High School site is being relocated and piped to allow for expanded parking, drives, and building additions. The large pile of earth at the corner of Odell and Tilden is a result of the trench being dug for the underground piping being installed; once the new pipe is operational, the stockpiled earth will be used to fill the old open ditch. Why: The ditch, which is controlled by the Hendricks County Drainage Board and drains storm water from neighborhoods north and east of the High School, did not allow for future development of the High School in its previous location. Completed late August 2023. Phase 2 COMPLETE: What: Replacement of the North P.E. Building. Why: The existing north building, which was a metal “barn” structure, is being replaced with a larger, more durably constructed building that will temporarily serve as locker room space for the varsity football team during construction of the Fieldhouse (see Phase 4) and will provide visitor locker, concession, and restroom facilities for the long term. The new building needed to be constructed in advance of the Senior Academy and Fieldhouse to provide continuity of services during that project. Completed late August 2023. Phase 3 COMPLETE: What: Renovation of the Brownsburg High School Pool facility. Why: The BHS pool, which opened in 2003, has been in need of significant renovations to the 20-year-old facility. The project includes expansion of the pool from eight to ten lanes, reconstruction of the locker room facilities, replacement of all pool filtration systems, and reconfiguration of the spectator seating area to expand capacity. Heating, cooling, dehumidification, air circulation, and air filtration systems have also been improved. Completed October 2024.

Monday, Apr 21 2025

Spotlight On Education: April 2025

Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Monthly Newsletter - April April 7, 2025 The BHS robotics team - Team 3176 - cheered for their teammates at State this weekend. While the season has now come to a close, the Bulldogs always brought the spirit!   Complete Registration for Returning Students for 25-26 ASAP All current Brownsburg students in grades PK-11 must register for the 2025-2026 school year. The registration forms are available for completion in your PowerSchool Parent accounts. This is required each year, and it is necessary information as we make staffing and operational decisions for next school year. Please complete this as soon as possible. Important to Note: The Returning Student Registration may only be submitted once. Please communicate with your student’s other parent/guardian(s) to determine who will be submitting the registration. How do I get started? Visit PowerSchool at the link below and login to your PowerSchool Parent Account. Select your student’s name in the blue bar at the top of the screen, then select forms on the left. Complete forms B through H and upload any applicable documentation.  When you have finished entering your information, click “Submit.” This will send all of the information you’ve entered to the school.  CLICK HERE if you’d like to view a Help Sheet to guide you through the process   What if I have more than one student in the district?  Do I need to do this for each student? Yes, because you’ll need to provide information that is specific for each student.    Help! I’m having technical difficulties. For technical support, email powerschool@brownsburg.k12.in.us. LOG IN TO POWERSCHOOL ACCOUNT   Congratulations Teachers and Staff of the Year! These outstanding teachers and staff members were voted on by their peers and are part of an amazing group of hardworking, caring people who make our schools so special! Their families will join us in celebrating them at a ceremony during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week during the first full week of May!   BHS Academic All-Star BHS Team 2025 student Aaron Ferkowicz has been selected as an Indiana Academic All-Star by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Aaron will be honored at a luncheon later on this month. His academic achievements along with his extra-curricular involvement, leadership and community service contributed to this selection. Congratulations to Aaron and his family!   BOOST Registration for 25-26 & Summer Camp - NOW OPEN Brownsburg's before and after school program - BOOST - accepts new students throughout the year. If you think your student will want to take part in this program for the 25-26 school year, you can register online now. Summer Camp registration is open online as well. CLICK HERE for more about BOOST and a link to register.     ILEARN Testing Begins April 14 for Grades 3 Through 8 BCSC students in grades three through eight, and all middle and high school students taking biology, will be taking Indiana's state assessment, ILEARN, starting Monday, April 14. Please refrain from making appointment for your students during this time, especially the last two weeks of April. Look for specific information on testing dates from your student's school.     BHS Athletics Summer Camps Registration for BHS Athletics Summer Camps is now open. CLICK HERE to register.   Making Plans for Next Year? The 2025-2026 BCSC school year calendar was approved by the School Board last spring. CLICK HERE to view. Expect the 2026-2027 calendar to be approved and posted in the coming weeks.   April 18 & 19 at BHS CLICK HERE for tickets   Running of the Bulldogs 5K The Running of the Bulldogs 5K is a community event to raise money for the Brownsburg High School Band, Guard, and Orchestra. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Brownsburg East Middle School. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Live event and virtual options are available. CLICK HERE to register.        Summer Camp Info and MORE in the Flyer Folder BCSC takes flyers from local non-profits and puts them in one place for easy viewing. This includes summer camps! Visit the FLYER FOLDER for youth sports information, upcoming camps, and more! (Link below) Community Info - Flyer Folder     Volunteer and Visitor Background Check CLICK HERE to complete the form   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry The BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry operates through a partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. Thanks to the hard work of community and staff volunteers and Applied Skills students in the Collaborators for Success program at BHS, the pantry continues to serve many families in Brownsburg. BCSC families have also contributed donations to help make the pantry a great resource for our community. The pantry will serve families again Thursday 4/17 from 3pm-5:30pm in a drive thru setting and always on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month. Visitors can pull up to door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy building, 725 C South Green Street. If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   Visit the BEF Website     BCSC Leadership BCSC Board of School Trustees Jessica Heffernan, President Dr. Matt Freije, Vice President Dr. Katie Dixon, Secretary Mike Wells, Member Gordon Hayward, Member BCSC Administration Dr. Kat Jessup, Superintendent Shane Hacker, Asst Superintendent for Operations Kim Lippe, Associate Superintendent Jodi Gordon, Executive Director of Human Resources Editor: Vicki Nieman Murphy, Director of Communications vmurphy@brownsburg.k12.in.us 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 317-852-5726 www.brownsburg.k12.in.us

Monday, Apr 07 2025