BRUSSELS CUSD 42

What an incredible evening at the Silver Medallion Banquet, celebrating students ranked among the top 8% of their class. It was a powerful reminder that success is never achieved alone—it reflects the support of families, the dedication of educators, and the determination within each student to keep striving for excellence.

Congratulations to our very own Miss Mady Nolte, daughter of Chad and Melissa Nolte, and Miss Audrina Pohlman, daughter of Scott Pohlman and Jessie Pohlman. Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to being your very best truly set you apart. You represent the very finest of what our schools stand for, and your futures are bright. 👏🏻👏🏻

It was an honor to celebrate alongside such outstanding students and fellow award recipients, including our neighbor, Hannah Klaas, daughter of Eric and Megan.

To all of you... keep shining, keep growing, and continue to be the light that inspires others. We are proud of you! 🌟
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

Starting on 4/20/26, if your child(s) has a negative lunch balance, they will NOT be allowed to purchase extras in the cafeteria until their existing bill is paid. This includes extra side salads, extra fruit, extra entrees, extra ice cream, or extra milk. Emails will be sent out to every student's guardians with an outstanding balance.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out the the office.

Thank you.

What a kind and thoughtful gesture! 🥰
A huge THANK YOU to Heather Amburg of Lewis and Clark Community College for the amazing donuts from BIG BOY'S DONUTS — such a fun and generous surprise!
We are incredibly grateful for Heather’s continued support and the meaningful role she plays in helping our students prepare for their post-secondary journeys.
Heather, you are the good stuff — and we appreciate you more than words can say! 💙

🦅 Inside the Eagle’s Nest 🦅 Our 3rd through 5th grade students have successfully completed their English Language Arts and Math state assessments! We are so proud of the hard work, focus, and perseverance they showed throughout testing. Our 5th graders aren’t quite finished yet—they will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We know they will continue to give it their very best! To celebrate all of their efforts, students enjoyed some well-deserved fun playing kickball with Mr. S. There’s nothing better than seeing our Eagles working hard and then taking time to laugh, play, and enjoy being kids. Meanwhile, our kindergarteners continue to shine as they learn through play each day—building important skills, exploring, and growing in a joyful and engaging environment. Keep soaring, Eagles! 🦅✨

THE GOOD STUFF... 🥰
Stopped in to see we had quite a few donning their royal blue and white. Mrs. Rose was leading the way in her kindergarten classroom with her sweet crew. Proud Eagles, indeed. 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

Teacher for a Day Takeover 😃

Miss Summer may not have had her original mentor, Mrs. Long, but with support from Mrs. Gilbreth, Mr. S, and even a little help from Mrs. Long’s son, the teaching and learning was on mark! With flexibility, humor, and heart, Miss Summer showed that learning doesn’t always go as planned—but it always finds a way.
Great job, Miss Summer. The future of teaching is bright! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

Teacher for a Day Takeover 📚

Miss Audrina stepped into the classroom with her mentor, Mrs. Hartle, and quickly learned that teaching is equal parts planning, patience, and thinking on your feet. With a few laughs along the way, this duo showed that making a difference in students’ lives is both an art and a calling. 💙

Great job, Miss Audrina. The future of teaching is in good hands!
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

Teacher for a Day Takeover 📥

Mr. Dayton teamed up with his mentor, Mrs. Johnes, exploring business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and yearbook—where creativity meets deadlines. This duo showed that success takes vision, hustle, and the ability to adapt.
Great job, Mr. Dayton. The future of business is in capable hands! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

Teacher for a Day Takeover 🌟

Miss Mady joined her mentor, Mrs. Kiel, and together they proved they add up to a great team. 🧮 With problem-solving and a few good laughs along the way, this duo showed that math can be meaningful—and even a little fun. Great job, Miss Mady. The future of teaching is looking bright!
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

Teacher for a Day Takeover - Let's GO!

Leila teamed up with her mentor, Mrs. Manker, and let’s just say the lab was in great hands. From curious questions to hands-on experiments, this science duo proved they are true teachers extraordinaire—no explosions reported! 😉

Great job, Leila and Mrs. Manker! The future of science teaching is in good hands. 🔬
#togetherwerise 💙 #smallbutmighty

Pretty impressed with the Teachers for a Day program - but we did have something special this year. Cooks for a day! Augie and Levi were in training and exceeded expectations. Mrs. Kuhn and Mrs. Katzenberger gave them both an A! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

It's that time of year again for the Horticulture Plant Sale. Spring came early for us this year and the greenhouse is loaded with a variety of flowers and vegetables. The sale will be on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm inside the high school. If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message to my email on the flyer. All proceeds go to funding the Horticulture/Botany class for supplies and maintenance, so please show up to support our students.

We had a little friendly competition on the playground today—four square, I believe! Two serves in… and I was out! While my competitive edge may not be what it once was, the real win was learning from students instead of the other way around. That’s the beauty of education. It’s often a two-way street! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

Big thanks to these amazing kiddos for stepping up! They said yes without hesitation—even before knowing the task. That kind of heart is the GOOD STUFF!! 💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty

The GOOD STUFF… 💙🤍
Sending a heartfelt thank-you to Principal Christie Lorsbach of Calhoun High School for inviting Brussels High School students and staff to the mock emergency drill. We truly appreciate the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and strengthen our preparedness TOGETHER!
Mrs. Lorsbach, you are the good stuff! ❤️🖤

I've always dreamed of having a twin. Well, today I have two!
Spirit Day, HEY! HEY! 👏🏻👏🏻
THIS is definitely THE GOOD STUFF! 💙💙
#togetherwerise #smallbutmighty