Dear BRMS Families:

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer break filled with fun, family, and memorable experiences.  As we step into the fall season, we are thrilled to welcome our students and families—both returning and new!  We had a great start to the school year and we are having a wonderful time reconnecting with all of our students and families. We encourage you to stay connected by checking our school website, reading our weekly River Raider, and attending school events. Communication between home and school is essential, and we value your partnership in supporting your child’s academic journey.  

Our sports teams started practices this week with soccer, field hockey and cross country.   It is not too late for students to sign up for a team this fall.  Please contact Matt Lennon if your child is interested in participating on one of our teams.   Cross Country and field hockey are the sports available for our 5th grade students.   Our after school clubs will start over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to check out the River Raider for details on any upcoming clubs or activities. 

Our annual BRMS Open House will be held on Tuesday September 30 at 6:30 p.m.  This is a great opportunity to meet all of the amazing BRMS staff members and to check out our building.   We will be running our traditional school wide scavenger hunt and all students will be eligible to win some BRMS gear!   Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there on Sept. 30th.

Please remember that it is Labor Day weekend and students will not return to school until Tuesday Sept. 2nd

Kevin

Find our SPIRIT WEAR link HERE to purchase Browns River Middle School Gear.  This supports fundraising for our Browns River Parent Group BRAG.

Please let Greg Martin (5/6 school counselor) or Jenn Wisniowski (7/8 school counselor) know if you might be interested in being a coach here at BRMS for Girls on the Run or Heart and Sole which would take place in the Spring.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is: grades 5-6 or grade 5 team at BRMS

• A physical activity based positive youth development program designed for girls in grades 3-5/5-6

• Programming that helps girls build confidence, increase physical activity, and develop essential life skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflicts, and forming friendships

• A unique blend of fun physical activities, engaging lessons, and a meaningful community project
  
  

Heart & Sole (H&S) is: grades 7-8 or grades 6-8 team at BRMS

• H&S is designed for participants in grades 6-8/7-8. 

• Committed to the “whole girl” and the development of a positive sense of self or identity for each girl by addressing body, brain, heart, spirit, and social connection 

• Programming that helps build critical life skills such as team building, developing a support system, boundary setting, decision making, positively impacting others, and asking for/giving help

2026 Season Snapshot:

• Coach registration opens November 5, 2025 (need 3 coaches)

• Participant registration opens Wednesday, February 18, 2026

• Our season begins the week of March 16, 2026

• Essex 5K Celebration: Saturday, May 30th 

• Volunteer coaches complete a background check and training provided by GOTRVT

• Financial assistance is available to participants; we are committed to working with the family to make participation possible

• Participants will receive a journal, cinch sack, water bottle and t-shirt, and life-long lessons