BRUSSELS CUSD 42

🦅 Inside the Eagle’s Nest 🦅 Our classrooms have been full of energy, curiosity, and hands-on learning this week! 📏 4th & 5th Grade Math in Action Our 4th and 5th graders have been diving into metric units of measurement! They explored real-world applications by finding and measuring objects both big and small—even each other! Students practiced finding exact measurements and then challenged themselves by converting those measurements into different metric units. 📚 3rd Grade Literacy Leaders Our 3rd graders have been shining as they read their stories to others, building confidence and strengthening their communication skills. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity! 🏓 Game On! Pickleball & Four Square Mrs. Cundiff learned a new game and had so much fun teaching the kids—pickleball and four square! Let’s just say…they might already be better than her. 🤣 📖 Time to Recharge Students also enjoyed some individual reading time—a chance to relax, recharge, and get lost in a good book. 🪨 Young Geologists at Work Our young scientists have been busy classifying and identifying rocks and minerals, building their understanding of Earth science through hands-on discovery. What a fantastic week of learning, laughter, and growth at Brussels!

about 9 hours ago, Pam Long

The GOOD STUFF... 💙
Please join us in welcoming Maria Payne to Brussels CUSD #42 as our newest paraprofessional for the 26-27 school year! Maria brings seven years of experience caring for children, including the past two years working closely with students with developmental needs. She has a true passion for building meaningful connections and values the strong relationships she forms with students and colleagues alike.
Recently relocated to Brussels, Maria has deep family roots in the community and appreciates the peaceful charm of small-town living. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her three-year-old daughter, Amelia—her absolute world! She also loves reading, gardening, and is continuing her education with the goal of becoming a teacher.
We are excited to have Maria as part of our Brussels 42 family and look forward to the goodness she brings and the positive impact she will make in our schools! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

about 11 hours ago, Lori Hopkins

What an incredible evening at the Silver Medallion Banquet, celebrating students ranked among the top 8% of their class. It was a powerful reminder that success is never achieved alone—it reflects the support of families, the dedication of educators, and the determination within each student to keep striving for excellence.

Congratulations to our very own Miss Mady Nolte, daughter of Chad and Melissa Nolte, and Miss Audrina Pohlman, daughter of Scott Pohlman and Jessie Pohlman. Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to being your very best truly set you apart. You represent the very finest of what our schools stand for, and your futures are bright. 👏🏻👏🏻

It was an honor to celebrate alongside such outstanding students and fellow award recipients, including our neighbor, Hannah Klaas, daughter of Eric and Megan.

To all of you... keep shining, keep growing, and continue to be the light that inspires others. We are proud of you! 🌟
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

1 day ago, Lori Hopkins

Mrs. Long, Audrina, Mady, Dr. Hopkins, Mrs. Long

What follows is the Board of Education meeting agenda for Tuesday, April 21, 2026.💙

1 day ago, Lori Hopkins

Board of Education Agenda - April 21, 2026

Starting on 4/20/26, if your child(s) has a negative lunch balance, they will NOT be allowed to purchase extras in the cafeteria until their existing bill is paid. This includes extra side salads, extra fruit, extra entrees, extra ice cream, or extra milk. Emails will be sent out to every student's guardians with an outstanding balance.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out the the office.

Thank you.

2 days ago, Hallie Kinder

What a kind and thoughtful gesture! 🥰
A huge THANK YOU to Heather Amburg of Lewis and Clark Community College for the amazing donuts from BIG BOY'S DONUTS — such a fun and generous surprise!
We are incredibly grateful for Heather’s continued support and the meaningful role she plays in helping our students prepare for their post-secondary journeys.
Heather, you are the good stuff — and we appreciate you more than words can say! 💙

3 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Heather Amburg - Lewis and Clark Community College- Big Boy's Donuts

🦅 Inside the Eagle’s Nest 🦅 Our 3rd through 5th grade students have successfully completed their English Language Arts and Math state assessments! We are so proud of the hard work, focus, and perseverance they showed throughout testing. Our 5th graders aren’t quite finished yet—they will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We know they will continue to give it their very best! To celebrate all of their efforts, students enjoyed some well-deserved fun playing kickball with Mr. S. There’s nothing better than seeing our Eagles working hard and then taking time to laugh, play, and enjoy being kids. Meanwhile, our kindergarteners continue to shine as they learn through play each day—building important skills, exploring, and growing in a joyful and engaging environment. Keep soaring, Eagles! 🦅✨

3 days ago, Pam Long

THE GOOD STUFF... 🥰
Stopped in to see we had quite a few donning their royal blue and white. Mrs. Rose was leading the way in her kindergarten classroom with her sweet crew. Proud Eagles, indeed. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

4 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Teacher for a Day Takeover 😃

Miss Summer may not have had her original mentor, Mrs. Long, but with support from Mrs. Gilbreth, Mr. S, and even a little help from Mrs. Long’s son, the teaching and learning was on mark! With flexibility, humor, and heart, Miss Summer showed that learning doesn’t always go as planned—but it always finds a way.
Great job, Miss Summer. The future of teaching is bright! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Miss Summer and Mrs. Long - Teacher for a Day

Teacher for a Day Takeover 📚

Miss Audrina stepped into the classroom with her mentor, Mrs. Hartle, and quickly learned that teaching is equal parts planning, patience, and thinking on your feet. With a few laughs along the way, this duo showed that making a difference in students’ lives is both an art and a calling. 💙

Great job, Miss Audrina. The future of teaching is in good hands!
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Miss Audrina and Mrs. Hartle - English teachers.

Teacher for a Day Takeover 📥

Mr. Dayton teamed up with his mentor, Mrs. Johnes, exploring business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and yearbook—where creativity meets deadlines. This duo showed that success takes vision, hustle, and the ability to adapt.
Great job, Mr. Dayton. The future of business is in capable hands! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Teacher for a Day Takeover 🛠️

Mr. Dylan joined Industrial Arts with Mr. Brodbeck and discovered it's about patience, problem-solving, and humor. Through measuring and adjusting, they showed that real learning comes from doing. Well done, Mr. Dylan—his future is built one project at a time. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Mr. Dylan and Mr. Brodbeck - Industrial Arts

Teacher for a Day Takeover 🌟

Miss Mady joined her mentor, Mrs. Kiel, and together they proved they add up to a great team. 🧮 With problem-solving and a few good laughs along the way, this duo showed that math can be meaningful—and even a little fun. Great job, Miss Mady. The future of teaching is looking bright!
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Teacher for a day with Mrs. Kiel and Miss Mady!

Teacher for a Day Takeover - Let's GO!

Leila teamed up with her mentor, Mrs. Manker, and let’s just say the lab was in great hands. From curious questions to hands-on experiments, this science duo proved they are true teachers extraordinaire—no explosions reported! 😉

Great job, Leila and Mrs. Manker! The future of science teaching is in good hands. 🔬
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Pretty impressed with the Teachers for a Day program - but we did have something special this year. Cooks for a day! Augie and Levi were in training and exceeded expectations. Mrs. Kuhn and Mrs. Katzenberger gave them both an A! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

It's that time of year again for the Horticulture Plant Sale. Spring came early for us this year and the greenhouse is loaded with a variety of flowers and vegetables. The sale will be on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm inside the high school. If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message to my email on the flyer. All proceeds go to funding the Horticulture/Botany class for supplies and maintenance, so please show up to support our students.

5 days ago, Amy Manker

Let's take a moment to honor the brave lineworkers who keep our lights on in challenging, high-risk conditions. Your hard work keeps us comfortable every day. Wishing a joyful Lineworker's Day to those who do this work! Brussels 42 sincerely appreciates your dedication! 💙

5 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Lila, dressed in her blue, radiates the GOOO EAGLES spirit with a sweet smile that brightens the day! 💙
Let's begin the week just like Lila - with a BIG SMILE and SPIRIT that radiates!
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

6 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Lila is looking so spirited in her blue! She's the SPIRIT in SPIRIT FRIDAY!

We had a little friendly competition on the playground today—four square, I believe! Two serves in… and I was out! While my competitive edge may not be what it once was, the real win was learning from students instead of the other way around. That’s the beauty of education. It’s often a two-way street! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

7 days ago, Lori Hopkins

Big thanks to these amazing kiddos for stepping up! They said yes without hesitation—even before knowing the task. That kind of heart is the GOOD STUFF!! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

8 days ago, Lori Hopkins