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  • Spotlight On Education: May 2026

    Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - May 2026   BHS Senior is an Academic All Star BHS Team 2026 student Rachel Hylton has been selected as an Indiana Academic All-Star by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Rachel was honored at a luncheon last month. Her academic achievements along with her extra-curricular involvement, leadership and community service contributed to this selection. Rachel selected her kindergarten teacher, Becky Butler, as her influential educator. Hylton will study Business Analytics at the University of Notre Dame next year. She's pictured here with Butler, her parents and members of Team 2026.   School Calendars for Next Year, 27-28 At the last meeting of the BCSC Board of School Trustees, the school calendar for the 2027-2028 school year was approved. To help your family's planning, you can find that calendar (and also the 26-27 calendar) at the link below. 26-27 Calendar 27-28 Calendar   Back to School Dates As we wrap up the school year, we often get questions about key dates for the NEXT school year. The Back to School page for the 26-27 school year is being updated all the time. Find the page below and go back throughout the coming weeks as information will be added. Back to School Page   Supply Kits for Grades K-8 For Next Year BCSC Parent Support Groups are offering Supply Kits for the 26-27 school year through 1st Day School Supplies. Follow the link below to find your student’s grade level and school for next year. You can prepay for all of the items needed for next year and they will be delivered to school before the first day. Follow the link and order your supplies before June 1. CLICK HERE for links to order   Immunizations for Next Year - Clinic May 6th The Hendricks County Health Department is pleased to be partnering with the Indiana Immunization Coalition to host a community vaccination clinic.  They will have all the recommended and required vaccines for free and will bill commercial insurance and Medicaid for the administration fee. (no fee for uninsured) To pre-register, visit patients.vaxcare.com/registration  Enrollment Code: IN65942 Click on the link, enter the enrollment code, and then select Hendricks Co Fairgrounds - 5/6/26. (There are also clinics scheduled for BHS in July.) If you are having trouble with the registration link, please try a different browser (Chrome seems to work best). Walk ins will be accepted!  Additional resources for families to obtain information about vaccinations include the following websites: State of Indiana 2026-2027 Requirements - https://www.in.gov/health/files/2026-27-School-Immunization-Requirements-Proposed.pdf The Center for Disease Control and Prevention – http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines When vaccines are administered, please fax or email documentation to the appropriate school to the attention of the clinic nurse. CLICK HERE for a list of fax numbers and link to an email directory for nurses.  Per the State requirements, failure to provide vaccination records or appropriate paperwork will lead to exclusion from school when classes resume in August.   Congratulations to the BHS students inducted into the National Art Honor Society last week!   Out of District Enrollment Now Open For the 2026-2027 school year, Brownsburg Community School Corporation is accepting Out of District applications for a limited number of slots for students entering kindergarten through 5th grade and 9th grade through 11th grade.  BCSC will not accept applications for middle school or for self-contained special education programs including applied skills, behavior support, and bridge as these grades and programs are full. Enrollment at BECC (Pre-K), Harris Academy and ALPHA is not part of the Out of District enrollment process. BCSC will accept applications through December 18, 2026. For admission for first semester, applications need to be received by June 12, 2026. Families will be notified if they are accepted by June 19, 2026, although school placement will not be provided until July 20, 2026. At that time, you will complete the FULL online enrollment form. For admission for the second semester, applications need to be received by December 18, 2026. Families will be notified if they are accepted and receive school placement by December 29, 2026. BCSC will be accepting up to 15 students per grade level for the 2026-2027 school year. Out of District Application   The White Lick Bucket band was invited to perform at a Pacers game last month!     Advertise Here and on the BCSC Website BCSC is partnering with School Revenue Partners to offer digital marketing opportunities on our website and in district newsletters. For more information, visit the link below. Advertising Information   Vision BCSC for 2026-2027 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 Interest Inventory   BHS Winter Guard: 2nd at State, 3rd at World Championships The BHS Winter Guard finished an amazing season by placing THIRD in the WORLD in the Open Class division. This means they'll move into the World Class division. They took second place at the Indiana HS Color Guard Association State Championships. Congratulations to these outstanding performers!     CLICK HERE to register   BOOST Registration for 26-27 & 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 26-27 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.   Community Engagement Session Recaps Our spring Community Engagement series has concluded. We appreciate all who participated to learn more about how recent legislative action has negatively affected the funds available to support the cost of running the day-to-day operations of school districts. The presentations, session recaps, and recordings of those meetings are all posted online at the link below. Community Engagement Recaps     BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry NEXT PANTRY DATE - May 7 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.  If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   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 Dr. Katie Dixon, President Jessica Heffernan, Vice President Gordon Hayward, Secretary Dr. Matt Freije, Member Mike Wells, 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 04 2026

  • Spotlight On Education: April 2026

    Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - April 2026 The much-anticipated second floor hallway that connects the BHS main building to the Senior Academy is NOW OPEN!   Returning Student Registration Sent Today BCSC requires returning students for the next school year to complete online registration and verify current information before they are placed in a class for the 2026-2027 school year.  Every e-mail address in your student’s PowerSchool account should have received an invitation to complete this registration earlier today, Monday, April 6, 2026.  If you have already followed the instructions in that email and completed the registration, thank you! The invitation email contained instructions for completing the online registration and a link specific to your student to complete the registration. If you have multiple students in Brownsburg Schools, please wait until you receive invitation emails for every student before you start the registration process. If you did not receive the invitation email, please check SPAM or JUNK folders for the registration invitation email titled:  BCSC Returning Student Registration for STUDENT NAME from the address:   no-reply=noreply.powerschool.com@regmail.powerschool.com; on behalf of; Brownsburg Schools no-reply@noreply.powerschool.com Contact your student's school to have the invitation email re-sent.   *This process is different from the class scheduling completed by future BHS students in February of this year. Online registration for returning students (current grade K-11) is due April 17, 2026. Contact your school’s office if your student will not be returning to BCSC.  CLICK HERE for a list of Admin Assistant emails.   BCSC to Use ParentSquare Pay Starting in the 26-27 school year, all BCSC schools will have access to ParentSquare Pay. This payment tool is integrated in our ParentSquare mass communications system and will allow simple online payments for various needs within our schools. BHS will start using ParentSquare Pay to collect end-of-year fees and the Early Childhood Center will also begin using it this month to give tuition families another online payment option. Contact parentsquare@brownsburg.k12.in.us if you have any questions.   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 week of May!     ILEARN Testing Begins April 13 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 13. Please refrain from making appointments 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 Show Choirs Place 2nd, 4th at Nationals BHS Show Choirs participated in the prestigious Show Choir Nationals on March 19-21 and represented Brownsburg well. Starlight Voices placed 2nd in the treble division. Spotlight Singers & Company advanced to the finals after their first performance and finished 4th in the mixed division. Show choirs from all over the country descended on the Grand 'Ol Opry stage for Nationals in Nashville. Way to go Bulldogs!   BHS Winter Percussion Earns 4th at State At the Indiana Percussion Association State Finals March 28th, BHS Winter Percussion finished 4th in the Scholastic World (highest) division. Congratulations to the seniors (pictured) and the entire group!   Team 3176 Robotics Qualifies for State Team 3176 made it all the way to the FINALS at the Lafayette District event over Spring Break as part of the 2nd place alliance. They also brought home the Quality Award for the exceptional robustness of their robot. Team 3176 is currently ranked 7th in Indiana (out of 69 teams), and they have officially qualified for the State Championships!   Making Plans for Next Year? The 2026-2027 BCSC school year calendar was approved by the School Board last spring. CLICK HERE to view. Expect the 2027-2028 calendar to be approved and posted in the coming weeks.     BOOST Registration for 26-27 & 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 26-27 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.   Community Engagement Session Recaps We're so grateful to all of the community members who attended the first three Community Engagement Sessions. The goal of these meetings is to keep our community informed about the impact of recent legislation for Brownsburg Community School Corporation, to clearly and transparently explain how school finances work and how these changes affect our ability to serve students, and to strengthen our sense of shared responsibility. ​ The presentations, session recaps, and recordings of those meetings are all posted online at the link below. Community Engagement Recaps   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 25, 2026, 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 Signups are LIVE! BHS Athletics, BOOST, and other organizations hold summer camps in and around Brownsburg. Links to signups can be found when you click below. Bookmark this page as new camps are added all the time! Click for camp info   Presented by the BHS Theatre Department! CLICK HERE for tickets   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry NEXT PANTRY DATE - APRIL 16 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.  If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   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 Dr. Katie Dixon, President Jessica Heffernan, Vice President Gordon Hayward, Secretary Dr. Matt Freije, Member Mike Wells, 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 06 2026

  • Spotlight On Education: March 2026

    Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - March 2026 Preschool students participated in Hearts Around America and exchanged valentines with other preschools and extended family and friends. They've received valentines from all 50 states and 9 countries!   Click for enrollment for 26-27   Review of Attendance Information At the beginning of this school year, all families received a message regarding our attendance process and the requirements from IDOE. As we move toward the final stretch of the school year, it’s important to remind you that regular school attendance is an important part of student success. When students come to school, they build strong routines, stay connected, and educators can provide the learning support for improved outcomes.    At the same time, we also want to be clear that when your student is sick, they should stay home. Keeping students home when they are sick helps them rest and recover, and it protects the health of classmates and staff. We also ask that you call the school to report any illness and send in any doctor notes you may obtain. When parents call in to report a sick student, the absence is excused and coded as ILL (illness).  In September we shared information about attendance codes and required notifications.  CLICK HERE to revisit that information.     If you ever have questions about whether your student should attend school on a particular day, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our school nurses, office teams or reference the school handbook. There are multiple ways our schools work alongside families to support attendance including, but not limited to, phone calls to families, family meetings, and notification letters to make you aware of your student’s number of absences. If you have questions about any communication you have received regarding attendance, please contact your school administrators.  We are here to help. Thank you for working with us to create a healthy and positive school environment.    National Merit Finalists These FIVE BHS seniors have been named National Merit Finalists. They are five of the 15,000 Finalists nationwide and have met academic and other requirements to become a finalist. All five could be awarded National Merit scholarships this spring! Congratulations Team 2026 and Breanna, Bella, Hazel, Holland, and Benjamin!   BHS Wrestling - STATE Runner Up! BHS Wrestlers were STATE RUNNER UP at the February 21st State meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! Congratulations to individual champs Traevon Ducking (113 - bottom right), Case Bell (120 - left), and Braylon Reynolds (144 - top right). Tommy Gibbs (150) placed second while Alex Huddleston (106) and Landon Haines (138) each placed fourth.   Community Engagement Session Recaps A large group of community members attended the first two of our Community Engagement Sessions last month. The goal of these meetings is to keep our community informed about the impact of recent legislation for Brownsburg Community School Corporation, to clearly and transparently explain how school finances work and how these changes affect our ability to serve students, and to strengthen our sense of shared responsibility. ​ The presentations, session recaps, and recordings of those meetings are all posted online at the link below. Community Engagement Recaps     White Lick's Go Green Club created snowman lanterns out of recycled water jugs last month and delivered them to the residents of Brownsburg Meadows.   Summer Camp Signups are LIVE! BHS Athletics, BOOST, and other organizations hold summer camps in and around Brownsburg. Links to signups can be found when you click below. Bookmark this page as new camps are added all the time! Click for camp info     BHS art students were honored at last month's Hendricks County Make An Impression art show at Hendricks Live in Plainfield.   Westside Transition Fair - March 3 Families with children of all ages who have special needs are invited to attend the Westside Transition Fair at Avon High School - March 3rd CLICK HERE to learn more about the Transition Fair   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry NEXT PANTRY DATE - MARCH 5 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.  If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   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 Dr. Katie Dixon, President Jessica Heffernan, Vice President Gordon Hayward, Secretary Dr. Matt Freije, Member Mike Wells, 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, Mar 02 2026

  • Spotlight On Education: February 2026

    Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - February 2026 Kindergarten students celebrated their 100th day of school last month. First graders marked the 101st day and 5th grade students observed their 1000th day of school!   Important Upcoming Dates Schools are closed Monday, February 16 (Presidents Day*) Spring Break - March 23 - April 3 *As we shared with families and staff last week, Presidents Day (2/16/26) will not be used as a snow makeup day and will continue to be observed as previously planned.   CLICK HERE for more information   Online Safety Presentation with Susie's Place for Families of Middle and High School Students Brownsburg Community School Corporation has invited Susie's Place for an in-person presentation about the challenges and risks that students can face online. The content will be geared to families of students in grades 6-12 and will take place at Brownsburg High School on February 11 at 6pm. Please enter door #10 (Senior Academy north entrance). This presentation is meant for adults. It is not recommended that students attend. CLICK HERE for more information   HEY SENIORS - BHS Local Scholarships are now available and you MUST apply by February 10th! THANK YOU to al of the organizations who make these opportunities possible for our students! The deadline to apply for the 2026 BHS Local Scholarships is Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 3:30 p.m. Follow the link below to apply. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Martin. CLICK HERE to apply   Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Sponsors Fieldhouse We're so grateful to Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling for coming on board as a sponsor of the BHS Fieldhouse! CLICK HERE to read the full release     BHS Students Can Apply for Area 31 Career Center Programs BHS students can participate in career preparation classes through Area 31 Career Center at Ben Davis High School and at Harris Academy. More enrollment information will be shared in Friday's BHS Team newsletters. Area 31 will also hold an open house regarding their vocational classes on January 22, 2026, 5:30pm - 7pm at Area 31 (door 17). Current sophomore or junior students interested in Area 31 classes for next year should check out their website for more information. (link below) The criminal justice, cybersecurity, medical assisting, and pre-nursing programs are all also offered here in Brownsburg at Harris Academy. https://www.area31careercenter.com/   Enrollment for new students for the 2026-2027 school year will open on Monday, March 2, 2026.     Middle School Choirs Earn Gold All of the middle school choir ensembles earned a GOLD rating at this year's ISSMA solo & ensemble contest on Saturday. CLICK HERE for more.     SEPAC Community Night - Transition Fair Brownsburg Schools' SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) is having a Community Night later this month where information will be shared regarding "Special Needs Planning". Guests will share how caregivers can secure the future of their dependents with special needs including, how to protect government benefit eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Special Needs Trust, ABLE Accounts, and the importance of a Will. This will be on February 26th at Brownsburg West Middle School, at 6:00-7:30pm in the Media Center. Please Enter door #1. CLICK HERE for a flyer. Families with children of all ages who have special needs are invited to attend the Westside Transition Fair at Avon High School CLICK HERE to learn more about the Tranition Fair   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry NEXT PANTRY DATE - FEBUARY 5 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.  If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   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 Dr. Katie Dixon, President Jessica Heffernan, Vice President Gordon Hayward, Secretary Dr. Matt Freije, Member Mike Wells, 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, Feb 04 2026

  • BCSC: Mid-Year Housing Survey

    Please read below as this check-in survey is ONLY for those who have changed living arrangements during this school year.   Brownsburg Community School Corporation requests information about student living arrangements every year during registration. In order to better support families whose situation may change throughout the year, schools are required to check-in with families about changes in their living arrangements.   In compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act, U.S.C. 42 11432 (a) please follow the link below and complete the form -  if your family's living arrangements have changed this school year.   Otherwise, you can disregard this message.  BCSC Mid-Year Housing Survey (2025-2026)

    Tuesday, Jan 13 2026

  • Spotlight On Education: January 2026

    Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - January 2026 Congratulations to the students, directors, and families in the marching band program for representing their school, community, and state at the 2026 Rose Parade on New Year's Day! See the full televised performance in this article from WISH-TV. (CLICK HERE)   STUDENTS RETURN TUESDAY, JANUARY 6!   Important Upcoming Dates Schools are closed Monday, January 19 (Martin Luther King Jr Day) and Monday, February 16 (Presidents Day) with both days listed as possible snow make-up days, if necessary. Semester 1 Report Cards Available Friday, January 9 via download in PowerSchool parent accounts and will also be delivered securely via ParentSquare.   State of Our Schools in Mailboxes Next Week The annual State of Our Schools newsletter should arrive in the mailboxes of all Brownsburg homes next week. Inside you'll see important information about upcoming Community Engagement Meetings. CLICK HERE to read it online.     BHS Scheduling Dates for 2026-2027 Brownsburg High School open online course enrollment for 2026-2027 will begin in the coming days for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. After the Martin Luther King Jr holiday, guidance counselors will meet with students grades 9-11 to review their schedule choices, answer questions, and make any necessary adjustments. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s team office at any time. Look for more information in a separate ParentSquare message from BHS counselors this week.   BHS Students Can Apply for Area 31 Career Center Programs BHS students can participate in career preparation classes through Area 31 Career Center at Ben Davis High School and at Harris Academy. More enrollment information will be shared in Friday's BHS Team newsletters. Area 31 will also hold an open house regarding their vocational classes on January 22, 2026, 5:30pm - 7pm at Area 31 (door 17). Current sophomore or junior students interested in Area 31 classes for next year should check out their website for more information. (link below) The criminal justice, cybersecurity, medical assisting, and pre-nursing programs are all also offered here in Brownsburg at Harris Academy. https://www.area31careercenter.com/   BHS Team 2030 Info Meeting BHS is conducting a Next Steps meeting with Team 2030 families (current 8th grade) on January 20 to share information to help students and families to discern what freshman classes to take.   Review the BCSC Inclement Weather/Snow Day Procedures Please review the inclement weather procedures we shared in November. CLICK HERE to read this year's letter with details on snow days, two-hour delays, and how these decisions are made.   Congratulations to the first graduates of BHS Team 2026 who completed all their credits at Harris Academy to finish early! They're invited back to participate in Commencement in June with the rest of their class.   BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry NEXT PANTRY DATE - JANUARY 8 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.  If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   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

    Monday, Jan 05 2026

  • Spotlight On Education: December 2025

    Spotlight On Education Brownsburg Schools' Newsletter - December 2025 STATE CHAMPS! The Brownsburg Bulldogs won their second consecutive IHSAA 6A State Football Title on Saturday night. The 38-31 victory over Westfield came in record-setting fashion with junior wide receiver Branden Sharpe breaking IHSAA records for longest kickoff return (99 yards) and most receiving yards in an IHSAA State Title game (151 yards). Way to go Dogs! Look for more information about a community celebration that will take place in the coming weeks.   REMINDER: BCSC Inclement Weather/Snow Day Procedures Last month we shared the inclement weather procedures as we prepare for the unpredictable Indiana winter. CLICK HERE to read this year's letter with details on snow days, two-hour delays, and how these decisions are made.   BHS Boasts Best Student Section Last week the school spirit at Brownsburg High School was recognized when "The Zone" banner from local TV affiliate WISH-TV was presented to the BHS student section. This recognition was the culmination of lots of hard work from the student Spirit Coordinators at BHS and from the consistent spirit shown by student throughout the fall athletic seasons. This is the second time the Bulldogs have claimed this honor. CLICK HERE to watch presentation    The Madrigals Singers Community Concert is December 11 at 7pm (there is no dinner served at this event and tickets are $6). Tickets to the Madrigal Dinners on 12/12 & 12/13 are sold out. BHS staff can attend the December 11 concert free + guest with a staff ID. CLICK HERE for concert tickets  All-Region Orchestra Honors Congratulations to these East (top) and West (bottom) Middle School students who participated in the Indiana American String Teachers Association All-Region Honors Orchestra last month! Click for more on the East honorees Click for more on the West honorees   BHS Culture Fair is a Festive Celebration The BHS Culture Fair is a result of the creativity and the hard work of BHS students who are passionate about sharing the culture of their families, their ancestors and their friends! Thank you to all the students, families, and community members who came out to support this event last month. Culture Fairs for middle school and elementary are scheduled for the second semester.   Don't Miss the Sound of Brownsburg in the Rose Parade In October of 2024, the Sound of Brownsburg learned that they were selected to perform at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA on New Year's Day. After months of preparation and fundraising, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is almost here! CLICK HERE to read more about the preparations and the plans from a recent feature in Brownsburg Magazine.     BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry NEXT PANTRY DATE - DEC 4 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.  If you have questions about the pantry, please contact Kelsey Penrod at kpenrod@brownsburg.k12.in.us   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

    Monday, Dec 01 2025

  • 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