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Dear BRMS Families:
Stick season has arrived at BRMS along with the rainy weather and cooler temperatures.
Our staff regularly take our students outside in all types of weather conditions. Please be sure to have your child prepared for the weather conditions. Please contact us if you need support with purchasing cold weather clothing for your child.
Our winter sports season is nearly here, and we are currently looking for a boys B team basketball coach for the 25/26 season. Contact Matt Lennon if you have any interest in coaching a team this season.
On Friday November 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Vermont Astronomical Society will be hosting a Star Party in our athletic fields. The VSA members will have telescopes available for viewing celestial objects in the night sky. The rain date will be on November 15th. We hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend!
Kevin
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
Music News
Music News
BRMS Music News
It's time to order your BRMS Music Polo!
Polos this year cost 23 dollars and will be delivered directly to BRMS. Make sure to order yours before November 6th.
Chorus Fundraiser
Starting 3 years ago, the 8th graders began a tradition of picking and designing a new fun piece of chorus merchandise for chorus students to rock at school or at home. The 8th graders this year designed 2 items! Hoodies with a fun design on the back that are maroon colored and brown long sleeve t-shirts. The cost of these hoodies will be $33.00 and the long sleeves are $23.00 and be shipped directly to the school. A % of the proceeds go right back to the BRMS chorus department. The online store closes on November 6th.
Link to order bonus chorus merch
Guidance News
Guidance News
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.
BRAG
BRAG
BRMS BRAG
BRMS BRAG
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
Save the date for the Fall 5/6 Party!
Save the date for the Fall 5/6 Party!
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 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.
Clubs News
Clubs News
BRMS Math Club
Math Club is an after school opportunity to solve challenging math problems in small groups and to play math related games
Starts: Wednesday October 1st, 2:45p-3:25p in Mr. Ortego's room
NO sign up required, All are welcome!
The BRMS Cooking club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 - 3:25 beginning the week of September 16th.
Cooking Club is an opportunity for students to participate in cooking simple recipes and learning their way around a kitchen. Students may come only one of the two days each week. Every Monday there will be a sign up sheet on the Health Room door -- first come first served.
For further information contact Mr. Nicholson.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
ALL students are Welcome!
No experience necessary
Where: 5/6 Science Lab
When: Thursdays (starting 9/18) 2:45pm-3:25pm
Contact Phil.ortego@mmuusd.org with any questions
Community News
Community News
BRMS to BOLTON
BRMS to BOLTON
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 3:30-7:30pm
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: will be via google form this year - this will be available on the River Raider starting on Friday, November 7th. Registration is complete once google form has been completed and payment received by the front office.
Questions?: Please email Lindsay Wilcox at lindsay.wilcox@mmuusd.org
Celebrate MMU Class of 2026
Celebrate MMU Class of 2026
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!
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