BRUSSELS CUSD 42

Attention All Early Bird Students! There will be no early bird class on Thursday, August 17, so you will be required to stay until 3:15. There will be early bird on Friday, August 18 in the gym. This means you will be able leave after 6th hour on Friday. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Long.

Merry Wives presented by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival on Aug 15, 2023 at 6:30pm in Brussels Heritage Park. Bring chairs or a blanket to get your spot on the lawn.

If you haven't completed online registration for your child because you don't know how to use the parent portal, don't worry! We're offering help to anyone that has questions or just doesn't know how to start the process. Hallie Kinder will be in the cafeteria from 4-5:45 on Wednesday, August 16 before the Meet the Teacher Night to help anyone that needs it! You can also stop by the office anytime from 9 am-4 pm for any help with the registration process or any necessary paperwork. If you have any questions, please contact the office at (618) 883-2131, or by email to hkinder@brussels42.net.

Hello all, Yearbooks are in!!! We will be doing a Yearbook Signing Party on Aug. 16, 2023 from 4-6 in my classroom. We have plenty of yearbooks to purchase if you have not done so yet. They are $65. Please bring check or cash. Hope to see you all there. Thanks, Mrs. Johnes

August Menu now available. Menu subject to change. Menus are available in Dining

Elementary Meet the Teacher night will be Wednesday Aug 16th from 5:45PM to 7 PM. Students are welcome to bring their supplies and see their classroom and teacher. High School starts at 6:15 in the Gym

WELCOME BACK! It’s that time of year again! It’s almost August 17 and we all know what that means! We are so excited to welcome your students back to Brussels Junior/High School. We will have a Meet the Teacher/Orientation Night on August 16 at 6:15 in the Gym. You will be able to Meet the Teacher and we will present some important information about the coming year. Following the presentation in the gym, students will be able to bring their items to the high school building and “move in” to their lockers. If they need to ask questions of teachers or about their schedule or get a copy of their schedule, they can take care of that night. We look forward to seeing everyone on August 16 at 6:15 in the Gym! NOTE: Elementary Meet theTeacher starts at 5:45 until 7 pm in the Grade School.

So excited for the coming school year!!!!! I was blessed to spend the week with some pretty amazing educators at a conference. These girls were definitely on their A game! #dreamempowersuccess

Brussels C.U.S.D. 42 is accepting applications for the following position: Fifth and sixth grade teacher To apply please send a letter of interest, a resume and at least two letters of recommendation to mrmartin@brussels42.net or to Dr. Mark Martin, 128 School Street, PO box 128, Brussels, Illinois 62013. This position is also posted on IASA Job Bank. The deadline for applications is August 10, 2023.

WAY TO GO!!! There will be a celebration for the Trap Team on Monday evening. A parade to celebrate the team will start at 6:30. The team will travel through the middle of town in Hardin, turn by the Sheriff's office and proceed past Big John's and end at Straight Home. The team will enjoy dinner and a cake reception. Come on out and celebrate the achievements of this awesome team! See you there!

Brussels CUSD #42 Online Registration will begin on Monday July 17th. Watch your email or sign in to your parent portal to register your student/s. Student Supply Lists for grades K-8 are available on our website brussels42.net under Documents/Parents and Students.

GOLF ANYONE?! Brussels High School is proud to announce the formation of our first ever golf program. The program will begin in September and run through October of 2023 as a club sport. In 2024, we will transition into a competitive sport by registering with IHSA and participating in competitions and postseason play. Our home course will be located at the Lockhaven Golf Club in Godfrey, Illinois, which is approximately 40 minutes from Brussels High School. Participants will not only learn the ins and outs of golf, they will develop and improve their skills, have access to simulators, be able to schedule tee times as a team, participate in competition play, and build confidence and teamwork skills. If you are interested in golf, please check your email and complete the survey that was sent out by Mrs. Hartle.

5th/6th Grade girls Coaching Position Open. We are in need of a coach for our 5/6 girls Basketball Team. The season is fast approaching. If you are interested please contact Keishia Hartle at khartle@brussels42.net or Dr. Martin at mrmartin@brussels42.net

​Kindergarten ended their day with a SPLASH!! They had lots of fun playing some games and having an ice cream sundae. Hope they have a wonderful summer and I wish them the best next year!!

While the high schoolers were busy taking finals, the 7th and 8th graders took a field trip to Kokomo Joe's!

THIS MAKES MY HEART SMILE! The class of 2023 is certainly a one-of-a-kind group. This morning most of them gathered at the park at 5:30 a.m. to watch the sunrise together. What a special time for them together. I really love this group.

Congratulations to these fine folks! We are so fortunate to have such fantastic students! We are so proud of you! Olivia Brodbeck (April) - Student of the Month - Olivia is perfectly unique. She not only works hard on her academics, but also works very hard to help her family on their farm, as well as participating in the CEC programs each year. She embraces her way of life and her beliefs and doesn't let peer pressure sway her. She was also a wonderful addition to the scholastic bowl team this year and was confident about buzzing in with answers. Her involvement in Girl Scouts has made her a great role model and leader in the community. She is truly a hard worker and an amazing student. Alyssa Bonner (May) - Student of the Month - Alyssa has worked really hard in her dental assisting course this year and, as her proctor, I've gotten nothing but positive feedback from her course leader. She has represented Brussels well for us with an outside learning entity. Alyssa has the wherewithal to pursue a course that she will definitely be using as she graduates from BHS. She already has an interview for a job utilizing this course and she's very excited about it! Junior Raider (April) - Anna comes to class each day and gives me great effort. In a class that has a lot of peer pressure in it, she tries her best not to give in and does her own thing. Junior Raider (May) - Gage Kiel - Gage excels in the classroom and is always a leader in his behavior. He never changes his work ethic even when his peers are not making the best choices. He will go against the grain and continue to show superb actions. Raider Recognition (April) - Delani K;aas - Delani helped out the Civics club by making flyers for an event. Raider Recognition(May) - Kate Schleeper - Kate reran the pacer with a friend to motivate them.

Congratulations to these fine folks! We are so fortunate to have such fantastic students! We are so proud of you! Olivia Brodbeck (April) - Student of the Month - Olivia is perfectly unique. She not only works hard on her academics, but also works very hard to help her family on their farm, as well as participating in the CEC programs each year. She embraces her way of life and her beliefs and doesn't let peer pressure sway her. She was also a wonderful addition to the scholastic bowl team this year and was confident about buzzing in with answers. Her involvement in Girl Scouts has made her a great role model and leader in the community. She is truly a hard worker and an amazing student. Alyssa Bonner (May) - Student of the Month - Alyssa has worked really hard in her dental assisting course this year and, as her proctor, I've gotten nothing but positive feedback from her course leader. She has represented Brussels well for us with an outside learning entity. Alyssa has the wherewithal to pursue a course that she will definitely be using as she graduates from BHS. She already has an interview for a job utilizing this course and she's very excited about it! Junior Raider (April) - Anna comes to class each day and gives me great effort. In a class that has a lot of peer pressure in it, she tries her best not to give in and does her own thing. Junior Raider (May) - Gage Kiel - Gage excels in the classroom and is always a leader in his behavior. He never changes his work ethic even when his peers are not making the best choices. He will go against the grain and continue to show superb actions. Raider Recognition (April) - Delani K;aas - Delani helped out the Civics club by making flyers for an event. Raider Recognition(May) - Kate Schleeper - Kate reran the pacer with a friend to motivate them.

Head to CCHD for your child's immunizations for next year! Those entering kindergarten and 6th grade will require updated immunizations for school attendance.

We sell beauty here at Brussels High School! A big thanks to all those who bought plants to help support the Horticulture class and keep the greenhouse up and running. We still have plants left that need homes though. If interested, please email me at amanker@brussels42.net so we can get them ready for you.