BRUSSELS CUSD 42

Opening Night Success! 🎭 Last night was opening night for the Annie musical put on by the Calhoun Entertainment Company, and we are so proud of the hard work and talent in our community. We would especially like to recognize some of our Brussels students who are involved in the production — Jordan Hartle, Summer Schneider, and Aubree Behrens. We are always proud to see our students sharing their talents, working hard, and being involved in our community. It takes courage, dedication, and a lot of practice to perform on stage, and we are very proud of you! If you have a chance, be sure to go out and support this wonderful community production. Tickets are still available. tickets are still available. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday 7 PM and Sunday afternoon at 2 PM at the Kampsville Gym. Great job, Jordan, Summer, and Aubree! Brussels is proud of you! **#TogetherWeRise

WELL... Last Thursday and Friday, Mrs. T. Long and Mrs. P. Long had the opportunity to attend the WELL Summit (Women in Education Leading and Learning) for school leaders. We learned so much, had the chance to collaborate with other educators, and did a little networking along the way. Opportunities like this are so valuable because they allow us to learn, grow, and bring new ideas back to our school and students. We are thankful for the opportunity to represent Brussels and continue growing as leaders so we can keep moving our district forward. Always learning. Always growing. #TogetherWeRise

SURPRISE, SURPRISE… LOOK AT THESE 🥧 We are definitely feeling the love at Brussels today! Carol Rose, one of our wonderful grandparents, surprised us with some of her amazing homemade pies. What a thoughtful and generous gesture! It’s acts of kindness like this that make our school community so special. We are so grateful for the support, kindness, and love that our Brussels family shows every day. Little surprises like this remind us how lucky we are to be part of such a caring community. Thank you, Carol, for the delicious treats and for making our day a little sweeter! ** #TogetherWeRise

🏀 Players vs. Parents – who’s got game?! 🦅

Join us this Sunday, March 29 from 2:30–5:00 PM at the Brussels Gym for a fun-filled afternoon as our 4th–6th grade players take on their parents in a basketball showdown!

Bring the whole family, cheer loud, and enjoy some great community time.

👉 Concessions available + free admission!

Let’s pack the gym and support our Eagles! 💙🤍

We've got spirit, yes we do.
We've got spirit, how 'bout you?
Well, how 'bout it?
Bring your spirit tomorrow! 💙🤍💙📣
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

The GOOD STUFF! 🥰
We are so lucky to have these fabulous ladies step in whenever we need extra support! Each time they walk through our doors, they bring positivity, care, and a whole lot of heart. At this point, we’d say they’re officially part of the Brussels 42 family! Thank you for all you do—we appreciate you more than you know! 💙🤍

THE GOOD STUFF... 💙🤍💙
A little reminder that there is so much good all around us—it often shows up when we least expect it. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU going out to Chad Baalman for the VERY thoughtful Amazon gift! Your generosity and support mean so much to me and our school community. You are truly a gem—and a proud Brussels Raider!
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SO COOL!!! 😱
Our freshman students have been hard at work in their Intro to Technology CTE course—and the result is incredible! They designed and created a stunning epoxy river table, a premium furniture piece crafted from live-edge wood and epoxy to mimic a flowing river. These projects take time, precision, and creativity—and our students delivered!
Now here’s the exciting part: raffle tickets are available for $20 each! Don’t miss your chance to win this one-of-a-kind piece that would cost hundreds (even thousands!) in stores. Contact the school to purchase your ticket and support our talented students! 💙🤍
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THE GOOD STUFF... 🎨
We were so lucky to welcome a special guest, an art expert, to Mrs. Cundiff’s classroom on Friday! Students got hands-on with clay, letting their creativity and imagination shine as they shaped their own unique creations. A big thank you to Mrs. Myers for making this such a fun and inspiring experience for our students! 💙🤍

Brussels 42 showed up and showed OUT—our royal blue and white spirit was everywhere! 💙🤍
Let’s keep that energy rolling into the week… and don’t forget—this is your friendly (and fun!) reminder to GET YOUR SPIRIT ON FOR FRIDAY! So, break out the blue, rock the white, and let’s make it another day full of Raider pride! 💙🤍
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

Inside the Eagle’s Nest 🦅 There has been a lot of great learning and creativity happening throughout the building! Our 4th graders have been enjoying the fidgets that Dr. Martin’s wife so kindly made for them — thank you for supporting our students! Annabelle also helped by giving the 4th graders their spelling test today. Great leadership and responsibility! Students in 3rd–5th grade have been working on beautiful Celtic knot art projects, showing creativity, patience, and attention to detail. Our 2nd graders are finishing their illustrations to go along with their leprechaun trap stories, and the creativity has been amazing! In 1st grade, students have been working together using magnet blocks and also learning about perseverance as part of their civics study — important life lessons happening every day. As part of their Mesoamerica study, our 3rd–5th grade social studies classes participated in a wonderful Mesoamerican art project led by parent Michelle Myers. Students used terra cotta clay to create pots, masks, and medallions. Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your time and talents with our students! Our 3rd graders also enjoyed a directed drawing for St. Patrick’s Day, while 4th graders sharpened their math skills with a fun game of Bamboozled. And finally, Kindergarten had a very exciting moment — they released their butterflies! Such a great way to celebrate learning and growth. Great things are happening inside the Eagle’s Nest every day! 🦅

SENDING A BEAUTIFUL SHOUT-OUT to our amazing students and sponsors for making a difference this weekend! 💙
On Saturday, our National Honor Society members partnered with the Girl Scouts for a community can drive, helping collect food to support families in need. All donations will go directly to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Hardin, IL—an incredible organization serving our local community.
In addition, our NHS students volunteered their time at the Legion for their Game Day, supporting an event that benefits the Sons of the American Legion.
We are so proud of our students for stepping up, giving back, and showing what it truly means to serve others. Your leadership, compassion, and commitment to community do not go unnoticed! BIG THANKS to our Girls Scouts and community organizations, too! 💙💚
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

The Brussels High School Scholastic Bowl team wrapped up their season last night with the parents facing off with the players. The JV team beat their parents by 1 question, while the varsity team left their parents in the dust. We also recognized our 4 seniors, Leila Schulte, Audrina Pohlman, Mady Nolte, and Summer Schneider. Prior to last night, we ended the season with the players competing against their teachers, in which the varsity players beat the teachers in a close match, while the JV players lost to the teachers. Overall, these students have worked hard this season and we have high hopes they will be even better next year!

Friday was Spirit Day, and the halls were filled with royal blue and white as students and staff proudly showed their Raider pride. 💙 The excitement built throughout the day as we prepared for Alumni Night—and there was SO MUCH BLUE! Even Mrs. Schleeper went back to her cheerleading days, getting psyched for the alumni event and the duck drop! 🐥

Behind the scenes, many people worked hard to make the evening special. Thanks to the dedication of our Pep Club and sponsors, staff, and junior high students, the gym looked incredible, and the banners for the run-through created a memorable welcome for our alumni.

The night was filled with school pride, teamwork, and true Raider spirit. It was a wonderful reminder of what makes our school community so special.

Stay tuned—a gratitude post and photo album will be shared soon! #togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

The GOOD STUFF... 📚
Public speaking is an essential life skill, and our students are building that confidence through strong English/Language Arts instruction. I recently had the pleasure of sitting in on several book report presentations in Mrs. Hartle’s class, where students shared the setting, theme, characters, and conflict of the books they read while demonstrating organization, credibility, eye contact, and professional delivery. These experiences reflect the power of ELA learning and align with the Illinois Learning Standards for 8th grade, including analyzing themes and characters (RL.8.2, RL.8.3) and presenting ideas clearly and effectively (SL.8.4, SL.8.6). It was inspiring to see our students growing as readers, thinkers, and confident communicators who are preparing for success beyond the classroom. 📣
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

Bid Notice for Lawn Care and Mowing Services

Guess what's happening tonight? 👏🏻Doors open at 5:00 p.m. It's going to be great! 💙
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