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Homecoming Week Day 5: Field Day and Dance Decorating I’m not sure anyone truly knows the amount of time, energy, and effort that goes into making a whole week of Homecoming happen. I know I am worn out come Saturday. However, it is all worth it knowing the students are making memories they will never forget. We spent Friday hosting an all day field day for the students. It was filled with games, competition, maybe a few heated arguments, food, and plenty of laughter. Friday evening we decorated the cafeteria for the Homecoming dance. A lot of time, creativity, and work goes into making the cafeteria look amazing, but these students and teachers executed. The backdrop for both coronation and the dance are top notch, and the decorations make the cafeteria look beautiful. None of this could be possible though without the help of everyone. It truly does take a village.

Homecoming Week Day 4: Bonfire Thursday evening we celebrated Homecoming with our 1st annual bonfire on the Brussels High School front lawn. The Pep Club teamed up with the Army National Guard of Illinois and brought the community and students a night to be remembered. Between the free s’mores, the giant obstacle course, and a roaring fire, everyone had a fantastic evening. This event could not have been possible without the continued support of the Brussels community and the devoted teachers and students. A special thanks though to the Army National Guard for elevating our event and providing all the inflatables, s’mores, and hot dogs.

Homecoming Week Day 2: Parade What a great way to kick off Homecoming Week. We began the fall parade in 2019, and the students have been executing it ever since. This year, Camryn Klaas did an amazing job contacting participants and getting everything organized. A special thanks to the Brussels fire department and the Calhoun sheriff’s office who helps without hesitation, provides fire trucks, and blocks off the road making the parade possible. The students' floats also were top notch this year. They took the Under the Sea theme and went with it. The veteran float was a success too and a huge shout out to all those military veterans who came out and to Billy Hartle for volunteering to drive them. And how could I not end this post without saying thank you to the community. Every year, you guys volunteer to be in the parade or you come out and line the streets to show your support for the school. Our very own Bruce offered to lend us his side by side when the PTO one fell through. This is what Brussels is all about, helping out whenever needed.

💙🤍 So, So Proud of Our Alum! 💙🤍 We are incredibly proud of Brussels alum Olivia Brodbeck! What a force to be reckoned with and what an incredible title to hold! Olivia continues to make her Brussels family proud, and she is certainly in great company among this outstanding group of women! It is always exciting to see our alumni doing amazing things, representing themselves and their communities so well, and showing just how far hard work and determination can take you. Congratulations, Olivia! Your Brussels family is cheering you on and celebrating right along with you! 💙🤍 Once a Raider, Always a Raider!

Math games and crazy hair! 2nd grade sharpened their math skills with a competitive game of Sum Swamp while 4th grade showed off their new styles for crazy hair day!

🎡 Calhoun County Fair Projects 🎡 This post may be a little late going out, but these projects are definitely worth sharing! 💙🤍 Our students did a wonderful job on their projects for the 2026 Calhoun County Fair. Their hard work, creativity, and effort certainly showed! We have so many talented and hardworking students here in the Eagle’s Nest, and we are proud of all they accomplished. 🦅 Way to go, Eagles! 💙🤍

Miss Steward's 1st through 5th grade celebrated 9-25 day! We listened to stories about Dolly and listened to her music while coloring and thinking of new books to add to the imagination library!

✨ Disney Day – HOCO! 🏰✨ A little Disney magic made its way to Brussels CUSD #42 today! 💙🤍 From favorite Disney characters and creative outfits to lots of laughter and smiles, Disney Day was a whole lot of fun! We love seeing our students and staff get into the Homecoming spirit and make memories together. There’s nothing better than a school filled with smiles, laughter, and a little bit of magic! ✨ 💙🤍 Together We Rise! 🤍💙

Golf update! First, we'd like to thank Ashley Affholder for making our golf shirts this year. The design looks great. We also want to congratulate Henry Barczewski for coming in 8th place at the Pike County Conference, just one stroke shy from getting the 7th place trophy. We have two more home matches and would love to see some spectators. Thursday at 4:00 we play Mt. Olive at Lockhaven and next Monday, the 28th, is Senior night at Lockhaven for Tanner Churchman and Henry Barczewski . ⛳️

The 1st/2nd grade science class finished their study on the life cycle of butterflies. They kept track of their caterpillars as they grew, made chrysalises, and emerged as Painted Lady Butterflies. They worked hard on creating a book about the anatomy of butterflies and wrote a story to go along with their caterpillar projects.

Mrs. Cundiff's 3rd/4th grade Social Studies class finished their state projects. They really showed their commitment to these projects. Lots of research, writing, organizing, and discussions about each state took place to create these beautiful posters.

🎓 HARD WORK PAYS OFF! 🎓 We have even more exciting scholarship news to share! 💙🤍 Congratulations to Brussels alum Leila Schulte, who has been awarded not one, but TWO scholarships! Leila is the recipient of the Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship and the Larry D. Underwood Scholarship! 🎓👏 These awards are a wonderful recognition of Leila’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to her education. We love watching our former Raiders continue to work toward their goals and accomplish great things beyond Brussels High School. Congratulations, Leila! We are so proud of you and all you continue to accomplish! 💙🤍 #TogetherWeRise

🎓 MORE SCHOLARSHIP NEWS TO CELEBRATE! 🎓 Another Brussels alum is doing great things! 💙🤍 We are proud to congratulate Paige Pohlman on receiving the Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship! Paige’s continued hard work and dedication to her education are something to celebrate. It is always exciting to watch our former Raiders take what they learned at Brussels and continue building bright futures for themselves. Congratulations, Paige! We are proud of you and all that you continue to accomplish! Keep working hard, chasing your goals, and making Brussels proud! 🎓💙 #TogetherWeRise

🎓 2026–2027 SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED! 🎓 We are so proud of our alum, Mady Nolte, for being selected to receive the Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees Valedictorian/Salutation Scholarship! 💙🤍 Mady continues to make Brussels proud as she works toward her goals and takes the next steps in her education. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment continue to pay off, and we love seeing our former Raiders doing great things beyond the halls of Brussels High School! Congratulations, Mady! We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next! 🎓💙 #TogetherWeRise

🎓 2026–2027 SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED! 🎓 We are incredibly proud of our alum, Miss Abigail Johnes, for receiving the Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship! 💙🤍 Abby continues to show what hard work and determination can accomplish. While attending college and working, she also spent the past year proudly representing our community as Miss Calhoun County—a title she recently passed on after a wonderful year of service. Abby, we are so proud of all you continue to accomplish. Your dedication and hard work are certainly paying off! Way to go, Abby! Keep learning, growing, and rising! 🎓👑💙 #TogetherWeRise

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Mrs. Cundiff's 1st/2nd grade Social Studies class had a great visit from veterinarian Jacob Maag as part of our lesson on services people provide. We learned all about his job and how he takes care of different animals. Thanks Dr. Maag it was awesome!

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