Dear BRMS Families:
Tomorrow is a big day at BRMS! Bernie Sanders is scheduled to appear at BRMS at 2:45pm for Basketball with Bernie! Students can sign up for a free basketball and a foul shooting contest in the BRMS gym. Senator Sanders is planning to be here, but there is a chance that he may not be able to appear due to the ongoing funding challenges in Washington. The event will happen either way, however the senator may only be able to attend virtually. Please check out the QR code below to sign up for the event!
Have a great weekend!
Kevin
The BRMS Basketball Program is looking for a boys B coach! This is a paid position with a flexible practice schedule. Please reach out to Matt Lennon at Matt.Lennon@mmuusd.org, or Kevin Hamilton at Kevin.Hamilton@mmuusd.org
REGISTRATION OPEN from Nov 7th to Dec 1st
Four week session on wednesdays starting in February 2026
Dates: 2/11, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, makeup day 3/25
Times: Students will be on the mountain from approximately 3:45pm-7:30pm
Transportation: $30 to ride the bus. The first 50 registrations will have bus transportation. Once the bus is full you can still receive the discounted ticket but will need to provide your own transportation to and from the mountain.
Ticket cost: $90 total for the 4 night tickets (Bolton pass holders do not need to purchase the lift tickets but still need to pay for transportation). Scholarships available.
Registration on this Google Form linked HERE. Registration is complete when the online form is completed AND the check has been received by the front office.
Lessons: 1 hour group lessons are offered for $75 for the four nights. Kids in lessons will have time to free ski before or after their lesson.
Equipment: Skis/poles/boards will need to be dropped at BRMS between 7:30-8am on Bolton days. Equipment IS NOT allowed on school buses. There are mountain rentals available for $80, see registration form. Discounted season leases available with program registration, contact lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org for more information on season leases.
~~~Scholarships available~~~
Your registration is complete when GOOGLE FORM has been filled out AND payment has been turned into the main office.
Access the google registration form HERE
BUS PASSES
-Students going to any address other than home need to have a bus pass
-Please notify the office of any bus pass needs by 2:30pm
-If you plan to have 5 or more students to your home,
call Transportation at 802-899-4830 to ensure there is room on the bus
ACTIVITY/LATE BUS INFORMATION
-Available for students staying for scheduled activities/clubs
-Students are dismissed at 3:25pm for late bus
-Bus numbers available in the office
-For any specifics on bus schedule/times please contact
Transportation at: 802-899-4840
MMUUSD has a district priority of supporting social and emotional mental health for all students. Here at BRMS, we will be offering a number of small discussion and support groups through the School Counseling Center for 5th and 6th graders. These groups will meet during school time (lunch or recess) 1x a week for 20 minutes ( approximately 1-2 months). They will be facilitated by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin will review information and follow up with students individually who elected to join a specific group to move forward. Parents will be contacted and informed. Unfortunately, not all groups will be run.
What is BRAG? We are the Browns River Action Group, consisting of parents, staff, and teachers, working together to support and enrich all student life.
Keep an eye on the River Raider for BRMS BRAG events and announcements. Want to get involved? Contact us at brmsbrag@mmuusd.org
UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETING:
Tuesday November 11th, 7-8pm
To Access:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rvx-kbxa-feb
Or dial: (US) +1 219-390-9407 PIN: 888 932 557#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/rvx-kbxa-feb?pin=9738481716003
BRAG invites all 5th & 6th grader students to stay and hang with their friends on Friday, November 21 directly after school. Students wishing to participate must return the attached permission slip (below) and $5 entry to the Main Office by the morning of 11/21. Parents are reminded that there will be no bus service home after this event, so please plan for a prompt pickup at 4:15pm. Please support this event by signing up to volunteer an hour of your time or contribute supplies for this event here.
BRAG also invites the community to join the upcoming Board Meeting on November 11. Come join the conversation and share your thoughts! Virtual access details will be made available the week prior in the River Raider, as well as the BRAG website.
Spirit wear update: The first round of orders is available in the Main Office starting today, October 31. Please send your student to collect your order. The online store will open up for new orders on Monday, November 3 and close again December 5. Many thanks for your support!
Stay up to date with BRAG news every week by following our updates here in the River Raider or on our website.
Find our SPIRIT WEAR link HERE to purchase Browns River Middle School Gear. This supports fundraising for our Browns River Parent Group BRAG.
If you have a girl in the MMUUSD district grades 3rd-8th that would be interested in some indoor winter volleyball clinic opportunities please complete this form.
WHO: Girls grades 3-8 interested in lacrosse
WHAT: The hour would be spent on community building, skill-development, and small sided games.
WHERE: Forever Summer Indoor facility on Wellness Dr in Williston.
WHEN: Fridays 5-6pm - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/5, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
WHY: Because lacrosse is awesome!
HOW: register at this LINK
The sessions will be led by Mansfield club coaches and participating 8th graders.
COST: In order to keep this opportunity accessible to families, we're inviting participants to contribute through a donation-base payment. The cost to cover facility fees is approximately $100 per player (multi-sibling discount) for the winter. We invite you to give what you can to cover costs. If donations are not sufficient to cover costs we'll seek funding raising suggestions and supports. Come for one or come for all!
Questions? Email Lyndsay at lynsdaywilcox@gmail.com
This year, we're turning a small roadblock into something big: a safe, unforgettable graduation celebration for the Class of 2026. Join us for "Closed Roads, Open Chances" — a community fundraiser and raffle supporting MMU's Project Grad. Every ticket purchased helps us give our seniors the send-off they deserve.
Click on the link to purchase a raffle ticket for $10. (Multiple entries are welcome!) With each entry, guess the date the Notch Road will close for the season, and add a time for tie-breaking purposes.
The winner (with the correct date and the closest time) will take home the full pot of $1000!
Thank you for supporting Project Grad!