Free Weekend Food Available for the 24-25 School Year!!
For more information, click on the link below!
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The first day of school is fast approaching! For any parents/guardians that have not yet completed the registration process, please do so at your earliest convenience! All the necessary paperwork will be available at the bottom of this. For any questions/concerns, please contact the District Office at 618-883-2131 or by email at hkinder@brussels42.net .
High School Registration:
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Grade School Registration:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:52a2936d-63dc-4cc4-b698-e00a58d056c3
VACANCY NOTICE:
We have a vacancy notice for a Special Ed/Title 1 Teacher. For more information and how to apply, please contact Dr. Nancy Bitner at nbitner@brussels42.net .
Brussels Elementary School is having a Back to School Party! It will be held on Thursday, August 15th from 6-7:30 pm on the playground! There will be games, pizza, and a bounce house! We hope to see you there to welcome you back to school!!
CPR/AED
We are gearing up for another great year at BCUSD! On Monday some teachers, staff, and coaches took part in CPR and AED training. A big shout out to Lisa Fuhler to thank her for coming out to get our staff and coaches ready for the coming school year and golf season. We appreciate you, Lisa!
MOVE-IN DAY!
Come on out!
Attention all incoming Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 6th Grade, and 9th Grades students: Dr. Beavers Family Dentistry in Carrollton will be providing Children's Dental Screenings at NO COST!! This event will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 8 until 12 pm. There will be treats and a special mascot!
For more information and to make a reservation, please call 217-942-6964!
VACANCY NOTICE
The Brussels Middle and High School has a vacancy for a HISTORY teacher. Application deadline is: open until filled. To apply, refer application, resume, and credentials to:
Mrs. Pam Long, Principal
Brussels High School
plong@brussels42.net
For more information, click the link below, or go to the website Illinoiseducationjobbank.org .
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13a9JPJRCYQyhcIhyh1Zs6Gh0YQHNFE_7OQeF27Y1lHk/edit
Parents of athletes grades 7-12 who play a co-op sport with Calhoun as the host school need to attend one of the mandatory meetings below. Reach out if you have any questions.
Attention all BHS and CHS golfers both boys and girls. Brussels will begin having open courses on July 29th at 4:30 pm at Lockhaven to kick off the 2024 IHSA Golf season. Official practice dates to follow. The first match will be on August 19th, so please contact one of the following people if you are interested in participating this season: Keishia Hartle (Athletic Director), Michael Gilbreth (Coach), Amy Manker (Coach), or Jason Baalman (Coach). We are looking forward to a great season!!
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Brussels Community Unit School District No. 42 in the County of Calhoun, State of Illinois, that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on the 30th day of July, 2024 at the Brussels Elementary Cafeteria.
The purpose of said hearing will be to receive public comment on a proposed waiver application by said School District to the Illinois State Board of Education for waiver of the Illinois School Code rules for out-of-district tuition waivers for children of certified staff members who live outside of Brussels Community Unit School District.
DATED this 16th day of July, 2024.
Brussels Board of Education
Amanda Brodbeck, President
Board of Education
Our 2024-2025 Class Supply Lists are now available on our website to print off! Just go under the Documents tab and they should all be listed under the Class Supply Lists 24-25 folder. For any questions, please contact the office!
Dear Brussels CUSD #42 Families,
I am incredibly grateful to the Brussels CUSD #42 Board of Education for selecting me as your next Superintendent and Elementary Principal. I look forward to getting to know the Brussels community, our students, our families and the team of professionals who work tirelessly to create a robust learning environment that supports each student.
I grew up in Murphysboro, married my high school sweetheart Dan and we raised our two children in Southern Illinois. Dan is retired from the Dept. of Corrections and is excited about the fishing and hunting opportunities in Calhoun County. Our son, Doug, and his wife, Brandi, live in Brownsburg, Indiana with our three grandchildren (Derrek – 18, Kaitlyn – 14, Lora – 10). Doug is a medical defense attorney and equity partner for Stoll, Keenon, Ogden in Indianapolis. Our daughter, Nikki, and her husband, Morgan, live in Girard, Illinois with our two granddaughters (Isabella – 9 and Alayna – 6). Nikki is a Family & Consumer Science Teacher with Springfield High School. We have a three year old miniature Australian Shepard, Fozzie, who runs our home.
This is my 29th year in education. I spent the first part of my career as a Family & Consumer Science teacher. To this day, teaching remains my greatest passion. Over the last 10 years, I have had the amazing opportunity to serve teachers as an adjunct professor with SIUC. In 2005 I moved into administration as an elementary principal for the next 12 years. I have also served as a principal consultant for ISBE and Asst. Regional Superintendent for ROE 30. Most recently, I was Gifted Coordinator for Springfield District 186. I graduated with my doctorate in 2022 from Western Illinois University in Educational Leadership.
My vision of K-12 education has changed over the course of my career. Today it is grounded in a belief that all students should be provided a foundation to pursue their personal passions, develop healthy relationships and contribute positively to society. That foundation is created through a learning environment that has a well-articulated curriculum; engaging instruction and access to opportunities for exploration including career and technical education, extra-curricular activities and community engagement.
I am excited to have this opportunity to lead the Brussels School District, and I look forward to forging a truly collaborative effort with the Board, staff, families, students and the community to build upon our many successes and identify new opportunities for our students.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nancy Bitner
Superintendent of Schools
The office will still be closed tomorrow, Wednesday July 10th, 2024, for summer cleaning. You can still contact our office phone at (618)-883-2131, or Hallie by email at hkinder@brussels42.net . We apologize again for any inconvenience!
Today, July 8th 2024-July 9th 2024, the office will be closed for Summer Cleaning. If you need to get in contact with someone from the office, you can still call the phone at (618) 883-2131, and you can email Hallie at hkinder@brussels42.net . We apologize for the inconvenience.
It's almost time to start Online Registration for the 24-25 school year!
Online Registration begins July 12th and ends July 26th. Below, I have attached a guide to get through the registration process. For any questions/concerns, please contact Hallie in the office at (618) 883-2131, by email at hkinder@brussels42.net, or stop by the office during our summer hours of 8:30-3:00 Monday-Friday. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
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As school ended and summer began, the boys basketball team went straight into summer ball. To start, the boys basketball JV team traveled to West Central and won 2 of the 3 games played. The JV team then went to the Greenville shootout and finished undefeated there. As the JV team wrapped up their time at the Greenville shootout, they, along with the Varsity team, travelled to Quincy. The JV again went undefeated in Quincy while the varsity team finished 3-2. From there, the varsity team headed to Wisconsin where they not only won 5 of their 6 games, but also got to enjoy the water parks and other attractions. After a successful season so far, the JV boys went to Illinois College to compete and finished 5-0. This concluded the JV season giving them a 20-1 record for the summer. In the meantime, the varsity team still had a couple shootouts to attend. The first was in Branson where they went 4-4 with some nail biting games against some larger schools. To finish the season, the varsity team headed to Greenville where they went 4-1 losing to a big school in the semi-finals. As their season ended, the varsity team’s summer record landed at 17-8. Though there were some pretty tough losses, both teams had a phenomenal summer season, amping up the anticipation for the winter season. If you haven’t made it to a game in a while, this is the season to do it!
Welcome to our new superintendent, Dr. Nancy Bitner.
Together We Rise
Thanks, Doc!
I am privileged to post this to celebrate the end of an era in Brussels. We would like celebrate the achievements of a remarkable career. The career of a man who has been a cornerstone of our educational community for the past 14 years, our superintendent, Dr. Mark Martin.
As you may know, Dr. Martin will be retiring after 49 years in public education spanning 4 districts in 2 states. Think about that for a moment…49 years…..49 first days of school, 49 school picture days, 49 years worth of parent/teacher conferences. 49…..we….you can understand….49 years is a long time!
Dr. Martin has been more than a leader; he has been a mentor, a visionary, and a guiding light for all of us. His tenure has been marked by unwavering commitment, unparalleled passion, and a profound understanding of the true essence of education.
Dr. Martin has always worked to build relationships in the community. He has fostered partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and families, understanding that a supportive community is the bedrock of a successful educational system.
As we reflect on his time here with us, it is clear that Dr. Martin's impact extends far beyond the classroom. His mentorship has shaped the careers of countless educators, inspiring them to strive for excellence and to approach their work with compassion and creativity. His legacy is not just in the programs he has implemented or the policies he has enacted, but in the lives he has touched and the hearts he has inspired.
Dr. Martin, on behalf of the entire school district and the Brussels community, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your leadership, vision, and dedication have left an indelible mark on our schools and our community. As you embark on this new chapter, we wish you all the best. May your retirement be filled with joy and the knowledge that you have made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.
Thanks for the ride, Doc!
Brussels Elementary Kids: Please join us on Friday, June 21st from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm for a Free Movie Night! We will be having popcorn and drinks for all children that attend! We will start the night off with the kiddos playing in the playground while it is still light outside, and then we will move into the cafeteria for a movie. This Movie Night will only be open to the students that attend Brussels Grade School, though parents are more than welcome to attend! There will be NO CHARGE for anyone to attend this, it is completely free. Hopefully we see everyone there!!
For any question/concerns, please contact the District Office at (618) 883-2131.
