Join us for Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, a joyful musical journey filled with classic carols and the magic of Christmas through a child’s eyes. May the spirit of the season fill you with hope, joy, and cheer. 🎄
We look forward to celebrating with you on December 17 at 7:00 P.M. in the Brussels High School gym! 💚❤️💙
We look forward to celebrating with you on December 17 at 7:00 P.M. in the Brussels High School gym! 💚❤️💙
Patriotism lives not only in our words, but in our daily actions—when we stand together with respect, honor our flag, and commit ourselves to building a stronger school and a stronger society. ❤️🤍💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
THE GOOD STUFF! 💙
Sending some GREAT BIG GRATITUDE to our amazing students who worked the concession stand—and to one incredible dad who braved the cold to prepare menu items for the night! Truly, working the stand is about so much more than what you receive in return… it’s about showing up for your school and helping your community.
It’s really something special to see how so many willingly chip in outside of their school and work day to volunteer for something bigger than themselves. School at Brussels is about way more than the Three R’s—we are building contributing citizens with lots of heart.
In the beautiful words of Dr. Seuss: “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”
That “little bit more” was on full display last night and the nights leading up to the BIG GAME! Thank you to every helper, every volunteer, and every supporter, whether helping get the gym ready, preparing the food, carrying in boxes, cleaning up after—this is what makes our school and community so special. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
Sending some GREAT BIG GRATITUDE to our amazing students who worked the concession stand—and to one incredible dad who braved the cold to prepare menu items for the night! Truly, working the stand is about so much more than what you receive in return… it’s about showing up for your school and helping your community.
It’s really something special to see how so many willingly chip in outside of their school and work day to volunteer for something bigger than themselves. School at Brussels is about way more than the Three R’s—we are building contributing citizens with lots of heart.
In the beautiful words of Dr. Seuss: “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”
That “little bit more” was on full display last night and the nights leading up to the BIG GAME! Thank you to every helper, every volunteer, and every supporter, whether helping get the gym ready, preparing the food, carrying in boxes, cleaning up after—this is what makes our school and community so special. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty
What a night at The Pit! 🏀💙
We feel incredibly blessed to have hosted the first-ever home game of our athletic co-op with Calhoun at Brussels High School, featuring the Calhoun Lady Warriors vs. the Roxana Lady Shells—and what a historic night it was! Even more special, our very own gym, The Pit, is the third gym featured on page 22 of Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois—a stunning coffee table book celebrating the many stages of high school basketball across our state.
The book’s author, Vincent D. Johnson, joined us in person, selling and signing copies while sharing unforgettable stories from the road. With a full house, an electric atmosphere, and a well-deserved standing ovation for longtime winning girls’ basketball coach, Dave Franke, the night couldn’t have been more perfect. And to top it all off—the Lady Warriors brought home the WIN! Whoop! ❤️🖤
Great night. Amazing spirit. Pure community pride! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our team—we felt that energy from the stands!
A huge THANK YOU to Calhoun High School and Coach Hillen for allowing us to host this special game. We truly look forward to hosting again! 🌟
Captured a few great moments from the night but failed to get a team photo. 🤦🏼♀️ Next time! ❤️🖤
We feel incredibly blessed to have hosted the first-ever home game of our athletic co-op with Calhoun at Brussels High School, featuring the Calhoun Lady Warriors vs. the Roxana Lady Shells—and what a historic night it was! Even more special, our very own gym, The Pit, is the third gym featured on page 22 of Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois—a stunning coffee table book celebrating the many stages of high school basketball across our state.
The book’s author, Vincent D. Johnson, joined us in person, selling and signing copies while sharing unforgettable stories from the road. With a full house, an electric atmosphere, and a well-deserved standing ovation for longtime winning girls’ basketball coach, Dave Franke, the night couldn’t have been more perfect. And to top it all off—the Lady Warriors brought home the WIN! Whoop! ❤️🖤
Great night. Amazing spirit. Pure community pride! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our team—we felt that energy from the stands!
A huge THANK YOU to Calhoun High School and Coach Hillen for allowing us to host this special game. We truly look forward to hosting again! 🌟
Captured a few great moments from the night but failed to get a team photo. 🤦🏼♀️ Next time! ❤️🖤
Abel arrived with a big bag of toys and an even bigger spirit of giving. 🥰
These sweet gifts are the first donations to our Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive, and we are so touched by his generosity. It’s wonderful to see such kindness from a young heart.
Thank you, Abel, for sharing joy with others this season. We are so grateful for you! ❤️🙏🏻💚
These sweet gifts are the first donations to our Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive, and we are so touched by his generosity. It’s wonderful to see such kindness from a young heart.
Thank you, Abel, for sharing joy with others this season. We are so grateful for you! ❤️🙏🏻💚
Congratulations to John Williams, our December Brussels Junior High Student of the Month! 👏🏻 John brings positivity into the classroom every day with his smile, strong work ethic, and willingness to help others. He takes pride in completing his work on time, asks thoughtful questions, and shows true maturity in his desire to learn. He is a wonderful role model for his peers, and we are proud to celebrate him! Great job, John! 💙
We would like to recognize Leila Schulte as our December Brussels High School Student of the Month! 👏🏻 Leila is a thoughtful, driven, and hardworking student who consistently gives her best in everything she does. She thinks deeply, holds herself accountable, and always goes the extra mile to ensure excellence. Beyond the classroom, Leila shines as a leader in Pep Club—whether she’s designing shirts, reminding peers of responsibilities, or setting the standard for character and behavior. Students like Leila remind us why we love what we do. Congratulations, Leila! We are so proud of you! 💙
Everything I Needed to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten…So the old saying goes.
And our kindergarten Eagles are proving it every single day! From sharing and creating to exploring and discovering, these kiddos stay busy learning, growing, and shining. 🌟
It’s a joyful place to be — right here in the Eagle’s Nest! 🦅💙
#TogetherWeRise
📚🍕 Pizza Hut BOOK IT! 🍕📚
Our readers have been on fire this month! Students have been diving into their books, tracking their minutes, and proudly working toward their Pizza Hut BOOK IT! reading goals. We love seeing their excitement grow as they discover new stories and earn those well-deserved pizza certificates!
Keep cheering them on at home — every page makes a difference!
Way to go, Eagles! 🦅💙📖
Inside the Eagle’s Nest 🦅❄️
What a magical and joy-filled week we’ve had here at Brussels!
From celebrating birthdays, to using addition to design our very own snow globes, our halls were buzzing with creativity and excitement. Students helped decorate our Christmas trees and doors, crafted the cutest reindeer math projects, and were surprised to find that the Grinch himself had stopped by to leave a mischievous little message!
Grades 1–5 melted our hearts (and their snowmen!) with a writing activity all about how their snowy friends met their frosty fates — the stories were as creative as they were adorable! Our young engineers continued to shine with hands-on building challenges that showcased problem-solving, teamwork, and lots of “aha!” moments.
Our 1st–3rd graders also shared their opinion writing on a variety of topics using the OREO model (Opinion, Reason, Example, Opinion). They did such a fantastic job explaining their thinking — be sure to ask your student about OREO writing and see what sweet ideas they came up with! 🍪✏️
Indoor recess brought energy and laughter, Gingerbread Playdough Science filled the classrooms with sweet smells and big smiles, and when work was done… it was Scrabble time! What a fun way to build words and memories.
✨ You truly never know what exciting adventures are happening inside the Eagle’s Nest — but one thing is certain: it’s always amazing!
#TogetherWeRise 🦅💙
Good evening, Brussels 42 families! ❄️
After checking road conditions—especially our back roads—we have decided to cancel school for tomorrow, December 2, 2025. For everyone’s safety, we will activate our e-Learning plan.
Teachers will reach out with any assignments or instructions, and they will be available to support students throughout the day.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued support. We are truly grateful for our Brussels community. The safety of our students and staff will always come first.
Please stay warm, stay safe, and take care. 💙
Pep Club is taking orders for both Brussels and Calhoun merchandise. Forms will be sent home with students this week, but orders are open to all community members. Show your school spirit while supporting an awesome organization. Please submit orders and payment by Tuesday, December 9th.
Parents that are picking up Grade School students, please come through the FRONT DOOR to make it easier for you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Hello Brussels CUSD 42 Families,
Due to the current weather conditions, school will be dismissed today, December 1, at 1:00. All evening activities are cancelled. Stay tuned for more information about a possible e-Learning day tomorrow. Stay warm and safe.
Due to the current weather conditions, school will be dismissed today, December 1, at 1:00. All evening activities are cancelled. Stay tuned for more information about a possible e-Learning day tomorrow. Stay warm and safe.
Get ready for some fun! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The Calhoun Lady Warriors are hitting the court for a home game at the Brussels High School gym, and the excitement is building!
The Brussels High School Class of 2028 will be running a fully stocked concession stand packed with all your favorite game-day goodies—come hungry and ready to snack!
Even better, Vincent D. Johnson, author of Illustrious: The Best High School Gyms in Illinois, will be there in person with copies of his book and will be signing them throughout the event. A perfect chance to grab a keepsake filled with Illinois sports nostalgia! By the way, the Brussels High School gym is NUMBER THREE!
So come on out on Monday, December 1, enjoy the atmosphere, relive some memories, and cheer on the Calhoun Lady Warriors as they bring the energy to the court. Let’s make it a night to remember! ❤️🏀🖤
We are excited to announce that the Brussels High School Pep Club is hosting a Junior High Dance for grades 6th, 7th, and 8th from BGS, SMS, CJHS, and SNS. The dance is on December 12th from 7pm-10pm in the Brussels Cafeteria. The cost of admission is $5 per student and each student is required to have a signed permission slip in order to attend (Below). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Hartle, Mrs. Manker, Mrs. Kiel, or Dr. Hopkins.
The Good Stuff… 💙
What a beautiful evening for the Feast & Fortune Dinner and Silent Auction — an exciting event filled with great energy, strong community support, and generous fundraising for our students’ CEO projects! This event truly succeeded because of the incredible collaboration between CEO students, their supporters, and their dedicated director, Jennifer Sellers.
A special SHOUT OUT to Brussels High School students Leila Schulte and Summer Schnieder, who are growing their skills and confidence as future entrepreneurs through this program. We are so proud of your hard work and commitment to learning! Big thanks to Mrs. Johnes for her support and for capturing the memories!
Here’s to ALL STUDENTS' continued success! 💙
What a beautiful evening for the Feast & Fortune Dinner and Silent Auction — an exciting event filled with great energy, strong community support, and generous fundraising for our students’ CEO projects! This event truly succeeded because of the incredible collaboration between CEO students, their supporters, and their dedicated director, Jennifer Sellers.
A special SHOUT OUT to Brussels High School students Leila Schulte and Summer Schnieder, who are growing their skills and confidence as future entrepreneurs through this program. We are so proud of your hard work and commitment to learning! Big thanks to Mrs. Johnes for her support and for capturing the memories!
Here’s to ALL STUDENTS' continued success! 💙
The Good Stuff…💙
National Honor Society Induction Celebration was held on Monday evening, an event that recognizes students who exemplify the four pillars: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. These pillars represent more than achievements — they reflect dedication in the classroom, commitment to helping others, the courage to lead, and the integrity to do what is right.
Each of our new inductees has earned his/her place through hard work, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in our school and community.
We proudly welcomed Camryn Klaas, Alex Friedel, Jordin Garcia, and Summer Schneider, as our newest members.
Our outstanding current members — Mady Nolte, Leila Schulte, Audrina Pohlman, and Dylan Droege — led a beautiful ceremony, presenting the four pillars and lighting candles to symbolize the values at the heart of NHS.
We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Johnes, whose leadership, guidance, and encouragement continue to inspire these students to excel.
Congratulations to all! We are incredibly proud of you and the bright futures you are building. 💙
National Honor Society Induction Celebration was held on Monday evening, an event that recognizes students who exemplify the four pillars: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. These pillars represent more than achievements — they reflect dedication in the classroom, commitment to helping others, the courage to lead, and the integrity to do what is right.
Each of our new inductees has earned his/her place through hard work, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in our school and community.
We proudly welcomed Camryn Klaas, Alex Friedel, Jordin Garcia, and Summer Schneider, as our newest members.
Our outstanding current members — Mady Nolte, Leila Schulte, Audrina Pohlman, and Dylan Droege — led a beautiful ceremony, presenting the four pillars and lighting candles to symbolize the values at the heart of NHS.
We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Johnes, whose leadership, guidance, and encouragement continue to inspire these students to excel.
Congratulations to all! We are incredibly proud of you and the bright futures you are building. 💙
NO SCHOOL 11/26-11/28
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