Dear BRMS Families:

The students and staff had a wonderful first full week of school, as we continue to enjoy the beautiful fall weather with blue skies and cooler temperatures.  We continue to spend as much time as  possible outside soaking up the sunshine.  Our athletic teams continue to provide exciting games for fans on both the soccer pitch and on the hockey field.  Our first cross country meet will be at ADL on Wednesday afternoon.  Go Raiders!  

This week was also a very challenging week for our community due to the many tragic events in the world. It appears that our students have been able to navigate the tragedies with the support of families and friends. If you feel your child is feeling any additional worries about these events please feel free to contact our guidance office to talk Greg Martin or Jenn Wisinowski.  They can help to provide supportive resources or to check in with your child. I continue to feel extremely fortunate to work in a community that is caring and supportive of all people.  Thank you for helping to make BRMS an amazing place to work, play and learn!

Have a wonderful weekend.

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