Mrs. Cundiff's Social Studies classes celebrated International Dot Day today. After reading "The Dot" we enjoyed lots of fun art with our wonderful volunteer Michelle Myers. We learned all about process art and created beautiful pieces of art.
Calling all Veterans!
The Brussels Pep Club is looking to honor all veterans in our 2026 Homecoming parade on September 22nd starting at 6:30 pm. We will provide the vehicle, trailer, seats, and signage. All you have to do is show up, hop on, sit down, and enjoy the ride!
If you know any veterans who would be interested in riding and being honored in our parade, please let Keishia Hartle (khartle@brussels42.net) or Camryn Klaas (2027cklaas@brussels42.net) know.
The 5th grade Social Studies class did a great job on their first projects. They researched their topic, took notes and organized their information to create their poster project. They then presented them to the class.
Don't forget to wear blue tonight in honor of Wyatt 💙
🏀💙 Thank You, Hagen Family! 💙🏀
Brussels CUSD #42 would like to thank the Hagen Family for their generous donation made in memory of Kenny and Annie Hagen.
The family chose to designate their memorial donation toward the purchase of uniforms for our 5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball Team. 🏀
We are grateful to the Hagen Family for honoring Kenny and Annie in such a meaningful way while supporting our students.
Thank you, Hagen Family, for your generosity and support! 💙🤍🏀
👑 Forever Our Queen 👑
Thank you for an amazing year of representing Calhoun County with such grace, beauty, pride, and class. You have been a wonderful example of what it means to wear the crown—not only through your beauty on the outside, but through your kindness, character, and beautiful heart.
We could not be more proud of the way you represented Calhoun County and all of us who were cheering you on every step of the way. 💙
The crown may be passed on, but in our hearts, you will always and forever be our Queen! 👑
We are so incredibly proud of you and all that you have accomplished. What a year and what a beautiful legacy you leave behind! 💙👑
Thank you for an amazing year of representing Calhoun County with such grace, beauty, pride, and class. You have been a wonderful example of what it means to wear the crown—not only through your beauty on the outside, but through your kindness, character, and beautiful heart.
We could not be more proud of the way you represented Calhoun County and all of us who were cheering you on every step of the way. 💙
The crown may be passed on, but in our hearts, you will always and forever be our Queen! 👑
We are so incredibly proud of you and all that you have accomplished. What a year and what a beautiful legacy you leave behind! 💙👑
👑 Good Luck, Queen Contestants! 👑 Best of luck to all of the Queen contestants competing this weekend at the Calhoun County Fair! We’re especially proud to cheer on some of our very own — Caydence Sievers, Maggie Tepen, Ally Meyer, Lucy Schleeper, Mila Bonner and Lainey Carnes! 💙🤍 We hope you enjoy every moment, make wonderful memories, and have an amazing time representing yourselves and our community. No matter what happens this weekend, you are all queens in our hearts! 👑 Good luck, ladies! We are proud of you! 💙🤍
📸 A Few More Photos from Inside the Eagle’s Nest! 💙🤍
As we move toward the end of our first month of school, the Eagle’s Nest continues to be a busy place filled with learning, growth, hard work, and plenty of great moments!
Each day brings new opportunities for our students to learn something new, challenge themselves, support one another, and keep moving forward. We are proud of the progress we are seeing and excited about all that is still ahead.
One month in, and we’re just getting started! 💙
Still learning. Still growing. Still rising.
Together We Rise! 🦅
Come on out!
International Teddy Bear Day was a success. We learned the history of the Teddy Bear, played Gummi Bear Bingo, Teddy Bear math activities and ended our day with a Teddy Bear picnic.
💙🤍 BIG LOVE FOR TWO VERY SPECIAL STUDENTS! 🤍💙
We have some pretty amazing teachers and staff at Brussels CUSD #42, and they made sure two of our students knew just how loved they are! 💙
Emmett and Layla experienced a truly life-changing moment — they were officially ADOPTED! 🎉🏡💙
Our staff couldn't let such a special milestone pass without a celebration! They came together to shower Emmett and Layla with BIG-TIME LOVE, celebrating their family, their happiness, and this exciting new chapter in their lives.
These are the moments that remind us that school is about so much more than academics. We're a school family, and when something wonderful happens to one of our kids, we celebrate right along with them!
Please join us in sending a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Emmett and Layla and their family! 💙🤍
We are so incredibly happy for you both! Here's to a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories. 🏡💙
Together We Rise! 💙🤍
Friday's are Spirit Day!! Drop your pictures in the comments below showcasing your blue and white pride!!
Together We Rise! 💙🤍
Today Tatum took over reading to her 4th grade peers for Miss Steward. She did a great job keeping them engaged!
Brussels Homecoming Parade September 22nd @ 6:30 pm. Parade participants wanted!!!
Mark your calendars and line the streets to show your school spirit!!! We cannot wait to see you on the 22nd.
Our 1st and 2nd grade science classes are having fun learning about life cycles. They love watching the caterpillars and are eagerly awaiting for the chrysalis to be made and butterflies to emerge.
🦸♂️ TRUE HEROES OF THE DAY! 🦸♂️
Today, we are sending a HUGE Brussels CUSD #42 thank you to Joe from FUJITSU, Andy from JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, and Jeremy from AIR ALLIANCE!
These gentlemen traveled from the St. Louis area—and even all the way from Texas—to Brussels to help us tackle the ongoing HVAC issues at our Junior High/High School.
And we have some REALLY good news to share…
💙 WE CURRENTLY HAVE AIR CONDITIONING AT THE JH/HS! 💙
The units are not operating at full capacity just yet, and there is still work to be done, but they are running, they are cooling, and that is a MAJOR improvement! 🙌
We cannot say enough about the time, expertise, teamwork, and determination these gentlemen brought with them today. After a long road of working to find answers and solutions, feeling cool air coming from those units is definitely something worth celebrating!
Joe, Andy, and Jeremy—you are our true heroes of the day! Thank you for making the trip, rolling up your sleeves, working together, and helping us get our school year back on track. We are incredibly grateful!
🥪 And a special THANK YOU to Majesta at MME's Red & White for making some awesome sandwiches to keep these guys fueled while they worked! We appreciate our local businesses and community members who are always willing to step up and take care of the people taking care of us. 💙
There is still more work ahead, but today was a BIG WIN for Brussels!
💙🤍 Together We Rise! 🤍💙
Today, we are sending a HUGE Brussels CUSD #42 thank you to Joe from FUJITSU, Andy from JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, and Jeremy from AIR ALLIANCE!
These gentlemen traveled from the St. Louis area—and even all the way from Texas—to Brussels to help us tackle the ongoing HVAC issues at our Junior High/High School.
And we have some REALLY good news to share…
💙 WE CURRENTLY HAVE AIR CONDITIONING AT THE JH/HS! 💙
The units are not operating at full capacity just yet, and there is still work to be done, but they are running, they are cooling, and that is a MAJOR improvement! 🙌
We cannot say enough about the time, expertise, teamwork, and determination these gentlemen brought with them today. After a long road of working to find answers and solutions, feeling cool air coming from those units is definitely something worth celebrating!
Joe, Andy, and Jeremy—you are our true heroes of the day! Thank you for making the trip, rolling up your sleeves, working together, and helping us get our school year back on track. We are incredibly grateful!
🥪 And a special THANK YOU to Majesta at MME's Red & White for making some awesome sandwiches to keep these guys fueled while they worked! We appreciate our local businesses and community members who are always willing to step up and take care of the people taking care of us. 💙
There is still more work ahead, but today was a BIG WIN for Brussels!
💙🤍 Together We Rise! 🤍💙
💙🦅 Inside the Eagle’s Nest! 🦅💙
We have started the school year with a BANG, and our Eagles are already showing us what it means to make great choices, help others, and do the right thing—even when no one is watching!
Several Hats Off recognitions have already been given to students who are going above and beyond. 🎩👏 And we are excited to announce that our first Hats Off drawing winner is Sage! 🎉
Congratulations, Sage, and congratulations to ALL of our Eagles who have earned a Hats Off recognition so far!
Keep making good choices. Keep helping others. Keep showing kindness. And most importantly—keep ROCKING it, Eagles! 💙🤍
We are so proud of the positive start to our year Inside the Eagle’s Nest! 🦅
#TogetherWeRise
Together We Rise
IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE – EARLY DISMISSAL ALL WEEK
Brussels CUSD #42 families, please be advised that we will have a 2:00 p.m. dismissal every day next week, Monday, August 31 through Friday, September 4.
Our Junior High/High School building is still without air conditioning, and with extremely hot temperatures predicted for next week, we are making this adjustment with the safety and well-being of our students and staff in mind.
Monday, August 31 – 2:00 p.m. dismissal
Tuesday, September 1 – 2:00 p.m. dismissal
Wednesday, September 2 – 2:00 p.m. dismissal
Thursday, September 3 – 2:00 p.m. dismissal
Friday, September 4 – 2:00 p.m. dismissal
We know some families may wonder why we cannot dismiss earlier in the day. In order for the day to count as a full day of student attendance, we must provide at least five hours of instructional time, excluding lunch and passing periods. With those requirements in mind, 2:00 p.m. is the earliest we are able to dismiss while still meeting the required instructional time.
We appreciate the patience, flexibility, and understanding of our families as we continue working through the air-conditioning situation. Technicians will be onsite this week to continue to work on a solution. We recognize that schedule changes can create challenges for families, and we sincerely appreciate everyone working together with us.
Please help us spread the word and make arrangements for the 2:00 p.m. dismissal each day next week.
Thank you for your continued support of Brussels CUSD #42. Together We Rise!