The GOOD STUFF…💙
This past week, our own Brian stepped up and opened the school day by singing our school song over the sound system! Starting the morning with the school song is such a powerful way to build energy, pride, and connection. Music puts a little skip in your step and reminds us why our school matters, echoing those nostalgic words, “Cheer, Cheer, for royal blue and white!" 💙🤍
What makes this moment so special is that Brian took the initiative all on his own, at the start of a day when many are still trying to wake up! It’s truly inspiring to see a freshman step up and grab the mic to lead the whole school. That kind of confidence, leadership, and school spirit is truly priceless.
Let's give a GREAT BIG SHOUT OUT for Brian for his bravery, his voice, and his willingness to lead. He showed everyone what school pride looks and sounds like. He showed us all THE GOOD STUFF! 🌟
The Brussels CUSD 42 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the Brussels Elementary School Cafeteria.
The meeting agenda is attached.
We are incredibly proud to share that our students—and one of our outstanding staff members—are featured on the Illinois State Board of Education CTE webpage! Recognition can come in many forms, but when it’s rooted in students thriving in the classroom, it means the most. This is what education is truly about—preparing students to become skilled, knowledgeable, and engaged citizens who are ready to give back to their communities.
A huge shout-out and heartfelt thank you to Kerry Lorton, Director of CTE, for submitting this article to the Illinois State Board of Education and for helping showcase the incredible work happening in our classrooms. 👏
We are also grateful to the Illinois State Board of Education for recognizing our students, staff, and the powerful impact of Career and Technical Education. Moments like this remind us why we do this work and why investing in students always matters. 💙
Please take a moment to check out the article and join us in celebrating this success!
https://link.isbe.net/m/1/90208844/02-b26008-e1b86c2548df42c89101e448199a082d/3/405/715f1554-2967-437e-a84e-a3a423d3d7b8#Brodbeck
For any questions or concerns, please contact Scott Margherio at goldeneagleyouthtrapteam@gmail.com .
Families are invited to attend a PTO Meeting on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM. This brief, one-hour meeting is an opportunity for parents, grandparents, and guardians to learn more about how the PTO supports students and teachers, fosters community, and enhances the school experience through activities and events.
Refreshments will be provided.
For questions or additional information, please contact the school administrators at 618-883-2131. We look forward to your participation!
Winter break has been wonderful, but we are excited to see our classrooms full of learning, laughter, and great students again soon. See you back on Tuesday January 6th, Raiders & Eagles! ❄️📚
Families are invited to attend a PTO Meeting on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM. This brief, one-hour meeting is an opportunity for parents, grandparents, and guardians to learn more about how the PTO supports students and teachers, fosters community, and enhances the school experience through activities and events.
Refreshments will be provided.
For questions or additional information, please contact the school administrators at 618-883-2131. We look forward to your participation!
In the meantime, we wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season spent with family and friends—filled with happiness, gratitude, and many blessings in the year ahead. 🎄
Together We Rise.
#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
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! ❤️🖤
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! ❤️🙏🏻💚
