The Brook Report

Springbrook Middle School's Student Newspaper

Check out our CONTESTS tab to see the voting results of the 8th grade Superlatives

Hall of Memes: Familiar Faces, Hilarious Captions

See Who Captured the Crown in Our Caption Contest!

Kendall McConnell

Penelope Bautista

Justice Cortez

CariDee Davis

Theodore Mueller

Silas Waldrop

Salena Solis

Rachel Hladis

Ernita Broadnax

Leah Iott

Masen Stites

Ella Tilton

Dameon Espinoza

Willow Barden

Aubrie Guerra

Rilee Pawson

Zoey Collins

Lauren Mattson

Avery Hall

Madison Webster

Benjamin Boxer

Austyn Felver

Genesis Regalado

Perseverence to Reach Your Destination

produced by Landen Fouty

You've shown amazing perseverance this year—pushing through tough days, staying focused, and not giving up even when things got challenging. Every step you've taken has brought you closer to your goals, and that effort matters. Keep that momentum going and finish the school year strong. You’ve got what it takes to cross the finish line with pride and confidence in how far you’ve come. Keep going—you’re almost there!

Mohler's Maples

Off to Special Olympics

2025 SPRINGBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS NIGHT

Celebrating the Best in You! Check out a list of our Honor Roll students on the Academics tab

Listen to this inspirational quote about YOU!

produced by Landen Fouty

WHAT ARE YOUR SUMMER PLANS?

Lilianna Reyna: Hanging out with friends

Maci Henry: Going up north

London Bryan: Going on a lot of walks

Hailey Mieczkowski: Spending time with family

Carly Evans and Hadley Hayden: Hanging out with friends

Shiloh Hill and Mia Garza:

RiLee Pawson and Kendall McConnell:

Leighlyn Blevins: Spending time with family

Zander Bakewell: Spending time outside, swimming and with friends

Brandon Gautz: Hanging out with friends

Vinny Diaz: Swimming

Snack Cart Crew

Our snack cart crew was dishing snacks out to our staff today for Staff Appreciation Week. Thanks to our PTO and Mr. Mohler’s class for this nice treat!

Hallway Inspiration

Brings Positivity to Our Walls

Thanks to a generous grant from the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation, our school hallways have been transformed into vibrant, uplifting spaces that radiate positivity and pride. The project, called Hallway Inspiration, has taken the once-blank white brick walls and filled them with motivational messages, colorful artwork, and creative displays. These new visuals do more than brighten the halls—they help build a school culture that celebrates kindness, perseverance, and belonging.

As students and staff walk through the hallways, they are now greeted by posters and banners that have up-lifting quotes, positive affirmations, and eye-catching designs. These messages focus on important themes like perseverance, kindness, hard work, self-belief, and our Maple P.R.I.D.E. values.

But that’s not all—content-specific posters now line the halls as well. These feature famous authors, musicians, scientists, mathematicians, and artists, alongside information about careers that use skills from math, science, and English language arts. Students can explore connections between what they’re learning in class and how those subjects apply in the real world, inspiring them to think about their futures in exciting new ways.

Since the installation of these displays, our school feels more alive and connected. The project has truly enhanced the overall school climate, and it shows in the way students and staff take pride in their environment. It is our hope that Springbrook continues to become a place that reflects who we are and what we stand for.

Thanks again to the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation for making this project possible. The hallways may be changing, but the real transformation is in how we feel when we walk through them—inspired, included, and proud to be part of this school.

So listen carefully… the walls are speaking!

Boys and Girls Club

Tobias Mueuller and Artrell Terry represent Lenawee County Boys and Girls Club at the State Youth of the Year Competition in Lansing. Their dedication and hard work inspire us all. The BGC, Springbrook Middle School and the entire Maple community are cheering you on every step of the way — you’ve already made us so proud!

Youth of the Year

Make it a Great Day or Not, The Choice is Yours!

Project Wisdom at Springbrook Middle School: Building Character Thanks to the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation

Springbrook Middle School has proudly participated in Project Wisdom, a respected character-building program, thanks to a generous mini-grant from the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation. With their support, we are weaving important lessons about character, integrity, and personal responsibility into the daily lives of our students and staff.

Project Wisdom is one of the most well-known character education programs in the country, serving over 17,000 schools nationwide. It centers around three important components that support students, teachers, and the entire campus community. Project Wisdom encourages students to reflect upon the meaning of civic and personal values and the application of those values in their daily lives. Data from Project Wisdom schools indicate reductions in discipline referrals as well as strong improvements in teacher morale, school climate, and social-emotional competencies.

With this funding, Springbrook was able to participate fully in Project Wisdom, which offers a collection of thought-provoking messages designed to be read daily over the PA system. These inspiring messages are crafted to encourage positive behavior, resilience, and reflection among students and staff alike. Delivered every morning, they offer “a few words of wisdom” to start the day with purpose and positivity. The broadcasts can be grouped by weekly or monthly themes and are supported with additional materials such as weekly journal pages, teacher lesson plans, quotation booklets, and parent resources.

For example, one recent message challenged students to think about the importance of courage when facing peer pressure:

Good morning, Springbrook Middle School. This is name (name of narrator) with a few words of wisdom.

It takes a lot of courage to resist peer pressure, whether you are an adult or a young person. (That's right. Adults have to deal with peer pressure, too.) To be a courageous human being can simply mean following your heart instead of following the group. Sometimes being courageous is nothing more than being your own person and thinking for yourself. Here's what Cervantes, famous Spanish novelist, says about courage: "He who loses wealth loses much; He who loses a friend loses more; He who loses his courage loses all". The next time you're faced with negative peer pressure, have the courage to follow your heart. You may lose a friend, but remember, losing your courage can be a much greater loss. Besides, if standing up for what you know is right means losing a friend, maybe your friend wasn't a friend after all. With something to think about, this is name of (name of narrator) or . Make it a great day . . . or not. The choice is yours.

Another morning message focused on the power of encouragement from others in helping us grow:

Good morning, Springbrook. This is name (name of narrator) with a few words of wisdom.

When you were very small and learning to walk, everyone around you was very encouraging. They probably said things like: "Come on! You can do it!" With all that encouragement from others, learning to walk was much easier. No matter how old we are - whether we are two years old or eighty years old - we all need encouragement from those around us. We need to be encouraged to be the best we can be. Now listen to these words from Goethe (GER-tuh), a German literary genius: "If you treat a man as he is, he will stay as he is; but, if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be, and could be, he will become that bigger and better man." I wonder what would have happened if everyone around you had expected you to crawl the rest of your life? Do you think you might still be crawling? Today, let's give each other enthusiastic words of support. Let's expect only the best from ourselves and each other. If Goethe is right, we can all be bigger and better people with a little encouragement. With something to think about, this is (name of narrator). Make it a great day . . . or not. The choice is yours.

Springbrook Middle School is grateful for the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation’s support in bringing such an impactful program to its students and staff. With Project Wisdom, the school community is embracing the daily challenge to “make it a great day... or not. The choice is yours.”

Big Wins for STEM Students

Our 8th grade Advanced Science students were awarded over $1,800 today for their STEM fair projects. They were presented their checks by Superintendent Parker. Great job Maples!

Staff Snack Cart

At Springbrook Middle School, students in Mr. Mohler's class are gaining valuable life skills by running a staff snack cart. This hands-on experience helps them practice critical life skills: organization, math, and social interactions as they take orders and serve snacks. Through this initiative, they build confidence, independence, and teamwork while providing a helpful service to the school staff. Thanks to Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Monica who have worked with Mr. Mohler’s students to make this available for our staff.

Meet Springbrook's Newest Maple: Beau!

Springbrook Middle School would like to welcome Beau, who will be our school’s new resource dog placed with Mr. Skeels. You will see him around the building over the next few weeks, getting used to all of us. Beau will be here full time starting next school year after he gets some training this summer. We are so excited to have him here to offer students comfort and support.

Adrian Public Schools Expands Support Dogs in Schools

Adrian Public Schools is excited to announce its proposal to expand the School Resource Dog Program, building on the success of Charlie, the beloved support and safety dog at Adrian High School, who partners with Adrian Police Officer Josh Perry. This initiative, which will be considered by the Adrian Public Schools Board of Education on February 24th, will extend to Alexander, Lincoln, Michener, Prairie, and Springbrook Middle School, offering the benefits of comfort and support to even more students across the district.

“We’ve seen firsthand how Charlie, our current support and safety dog at Adrian High School, has positively impacted students,” said Superintendent Nate Parker. “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing not only emotional support but also a safe learning environment for all of our students.”

Officer Josh Perry, who works alongside Charlie at Adrian High School, shared his thoughts on the impact of the program: “Charlie has been an incredible resource for our students, providing a calming and supportive presence for everyone he interacts with. I’ve seen how he positively affects students, and I’m confident that the other resource dogs will have the same impact at our other schools. They’ll help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students, just like Charlie has done at Adrian High.”

Each school’s resource dog will undergo official, comprehensive training to serve both as an emotional support dog and a safety asset, including weapons detection. Every dog will have a designated handler—a trained staff member who will receive ongoing professional development to ensure the

dog’s effective integration into the school community. Handlers will work closely with trainers to uphold the highest standards of care, safety, and student support.

Michener Principal Ann Lacasse shared her excitement for the program, saying, “Having a resource dog in our school will provide an additional layer of support for our students, both emotionally and in terms of safety. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a welcoming and secure environment where all students can thrive.”

If approved by the Board of Education, the dogs and their handlers will undergo formal training over the summer, with full implementation planned for Fall 2025. In the coming months, students may see the new resource dogs in school buildings as they begin acclimating to their surroundings. The district asks parents to contact their building principal if they have concerns regarding allergies or their child’s comfort level with dogs.

Springbrook Sport Mural

For more information, additional pictures and a video, click on our Arts tab above

Congratulations to the Winners of our Captions Contest!

The Brook Report Team crowns the funniest captions, proving that laughter really is the best school spirit!

Teddy Mueller

That moment when you realize you are in the wrong class

Grand Prize Winner

Dayton Cox

When you realize you pulled a full night of sleep on a school night

Greyson Bruce

When you get a 100% on a math test

Margaret Meyers

POV: You're the cool sub and let the kids go on their phones

Lauren Mattson

The class when someone gets called to the office

Selina Solis:

How it feels to finally get home after school but then you remember you have homework (you fell asleep instead)

Shaelynn McFadden

When you are half awake and someone is trying to say something

Elizabeth Beehler

When it's morning on a school day

Meet Our Principal, Mr. Benschoter

Discover Mr. Benschoter’s hobbies, leadership style, vision for Springbrook, and what makes him passionate about his role as principal!

Mrs. Esparza

BEST IN CLASS!

The Detroit Red Wings, Meijer, and Coke honored teachers with their 2024-2025 Best in Class last night. Teachers who won this award were treated to dinner, a hockey game, a swag bag and also got to meet former Red Wing, Justin Abdelkader. Congratulations to our ELA teacher Mrs. Esparza who got to partake in these events last night! We’re lucky to have Mrs. Esparza here at SMS!

Mrs. Traci

INCLUSION CHAMPION!

Congratulations to our very own, Mrs. Traci Moore who is being recognized for her work as a paraprofessional. She is being awarded the Inclusion Champion Award for her work in promoting equity and inclusion with her students. Great work Mrs. Moore, you make Springbrook a better place!

Read more about Mrs. Traci in her interview with The Brook Report under the Spotlights tab.

Message to the World

Several 7th graders were asked the following question: If you could send a message to the entire world in 30 seconds, what would the message be, and why? Read their interesting responses below:

Lillinna Seratto:

My message I want everyone to know is “to be kind because it will always come back to you.” And that is my because the world needs more kindness. It could change all of us.

Avianna Patterson:

If I could send a message to the entire world in 30 seconds, I would say you are enough because people don't get told that enough.

Fylipe Rodriguez:

The message would be: once you do all the hard stuff in life, it gets easier. If you just do what you're told without thinking, life will become easier. Even if you finish all the hard stuff, there's still going to be something else that's going to be more challenging, but you will know that you can do it because you did harder stuff. Why? Because some people need this type of push in their life, some motivation here and there because not everyone gets motivation.

Katherine Trejo Arellano:

I would like to say thanks to the man upstairs (God), because he has helped me alot in life when things are hard for me.

Silas Waldrop:

Do the Gangnam style NOW! because it will be funny.

Greyson Bruce:

If I could send a message to the entire world in 30 seconds it would be to always love yourself and take care of yourself. Why? Because a lot of people are mean in this world and a lot of people don't respect you or care about you. I think people need to be more loving.

Uriel Regalado

Don't give up because I know that people struggle on some things and I feel like that could help.

Hayleigh Soto:

I would send a message saying be kind because we don't have a lot of kindness in the world. Everyone is really rude and I hope in the future it will change.

Rylin Isom:

I would say “ don't express how you feel on the internet” I would say that because if you post how you feel, someone might call someone or it might even get out to your family members.

Brady Peters:

It would be that everyone matters because people need to hear that sometimes to keep going.

Elizabeth Beehler

I would say “be kinder to everyone.” I would say that because there are a lot of mean people that say hurtful words and there aren't enough good people.

Mahogany Wyche:

I would say don’t ever stop in life because I know some things get hard and you need support and you want people to be by you, but not every time you will have people next to you so you have you have to keep going and give yourself motivation and say I can do anything I put my mind too, and that I know if I try I will accomplish it. It is because I know people need motivation and need someone to say a good message to them and make them smile and be happy and let them know that they shouldn’t care what people say, just keep going .

Shaylee Monroe:

If I could send a message to the world in 30 seconds I would say “never give up.” I would say that because they probably need some positivity.

Aliyah Vela:

If I could send a message to the whole world in 30 seconds I would say to stop being so rude and mind your own business and worry about yourself because people worry way too much about other people when all they need to worry about is themselves.

The Maples Community Health Center

Have you ever wondered what the new addition to our Springbrook building is? Watch this video to find out more information about the new health clinic and take a virtual tour of it as well.

Office Hours

Monday: 8am-5pm

(Adolescent Hours 1pm-3pm)
Tuesday: By Appointment
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: By Appointment
Friday: 8am-5pm

Health Center Services

Comprehensive well exams
Preventative care
Comprehensive health and needs assessments
Chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, etc)
Medication
Immunizations
Vaccinations
Treatment of acute illnesses
Basic Laboratory services
Health education
Sports physicals
Dental screenings
Behavioral health care

Bots on the Move:

Our Robotics Team Takes on the Competition and WINS Big!

Mrs. Johnston robotics class did awesome at the robotics competition! We got first place in Robo challenge with a team of Owen Salenbien and Grayson Butts. We also finished third in Robo Challenge with the team of Liam Plato and Ryder Dowling. And in the game of Swept Away, we finished second and third. The second place team was Wyatt Soule, Andrew Betz, Myles Powell, and Adam Beutler. The third place team was Parker Smith and Brysen Smith. We had a lot of other victories throughout the day with every team winning at least one match.

What is PRIDE?

by Julianna Wilson

Maple PRIDE. Everyone here in Springbrook Middle School should be familiar with it, maybe even those who are outside school campus are aware of it too! If not then that's why you're reading this, right? Kidding. Thinking of PRIDE is a good habit to have, but what is PRIDE?

The P in PRIDE stands for productivity, it is important to stay productive, on task, and hard working. It’s also an effort. A strength everyone should have. You should be able to manage your time and get the important stuff done with your own time. by yourself, and not during a party with your friends. Being productive means you can prioritize yourself. Don’t forget to take breaks because you don’t want to overwork yourself. You can even break large tasks into something smaller, one step at a time!

If you struggle being productive or gaining any motivation at all, here are some steps you can try to do in order to get better!

Eliminate distractions, try to move away from any or all distractions that may be a disruption to you.
Working in an environment that works for you, away from others or in a quiet and calm space.
Create a routine. It can help get you into the habit of being productive when finishing tasks, but avoid multitasking, it can build stress or even create overstimulation.

There are many more possible ways of building a routine, or helping yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask for a little help every now and then. These apply to anything.

The R in PRIDE stands for respect, you should always be respectful, especially around your peers. Even if it's someone you don’t like, you’re still expected to be respectful. Being mature, or understanding is important, especially having self-control. You can stay respectful in many ways, like owning up to something, or apologizing for making someone uncomfortable. Respecting personal space, and others boundaries is really important. It’s okay if you struggle with that, just make sure to apologize and stop. Knowing when to stop is for the best, if you don’t you could affect someone in many ways. If you need help with staying out of others personal space, or just being respectful. Try practicing with a friend or someone you know and feel comfortable around. Do your best, stay kind and have self-control.

The I in PRIDE is for integrity. On school campus, and even anywhere else it is important to follow the rules, and expectations. It basically means that you should do the right thing, even when no one is watching you. At school, this could simply mean you should be on time, but sometimes things happen that aren’t always your fault so it's okay to not be on time once in a while, never everyday. You should stay strong, and principled. It’s important to have effort, efforts can lead to strengths and maybe even talents. Integrity isn’t just that, you should be honest, honesty is important but every once in a while you may need to turn another direction, but don’t think too much towards that. If you struggle having honesty, or with any trait within integrity, try taking accountability and respect. Perhaps, you could even honor your commitments! Remember to do your best effort.

The D in PRIDE stands for determination, be determined to stay on task and get your work done. And remember, try your best, it's okay if you're not as good as anyone else. There will always be someone better than you, and you'll be better than someone else, but it doesn't mean anyone can’t do it. Just focus on yourself, and ignore any and all distractions. Remember to proceed with a courageous effort, as it leads to strengths. You will get better at what you may struggle with. Determination acts like a motivation, but not everyone gets motivated so easily. Some could even have that motivation but still not act on it, as someone who struggles like this I haven’t been doing my best effort, but you can be better by setting goals and working in motivating environments like around people you like or those who share the same interests as you! You can even set goals, perhaps you want to reward yourself by completing those goals? Go ahead, do whatever works for you.

Lastly… The E in PRIDE stands for excellence. This is your best effort, best of the best. You are setting yourself as a “perfect” role model, you want to appear as someone who can be looked up to, of course stay positive and don’t lower others just because you think you’re greater than them. That wouldn't be excellence. Everyone can be excellent, you just need to do your best, and stay hard working, perhaps even above the standards if you wanna go beyond! Remember though.. Don’t overwork yourself.

The Power of Reading

by Gabriel Smaw

Have you ever been reading and wondered why reading is important and why we learn to read in the first place? Well if you have, I'm going to tell you why reading is important. Reading is traced back to ancient civilization such as Mesopotamia and Egypt. There is a huge list about why reading is important. A couple reasons are it opens up your mind to be creative and have a very vibrant imagination. According to Lexia, a leader in the science of reading, “Reading repurposes multiple parts of the brain including visual processing and language comprehension. Researchers have studied this using MRI scans and have shown that the same areas of the brain activate no matter what language people read in.” As a matter of fact, studies have shown that reading can not only be entertaining, but can also have many health benefits. Reading helps reduce stress, keeps the brain sharp, and can help you sleep better. Scientists have also found that those who read are much more likely to be empathic and understanding of others.

It also improves your memory and helps lower depression. The main thing reading does is expand your knowledge. People who read have advantages over people who don't. Some of these advantages are that they see all possibilities and challenge their own ideas. Also, they have a healthy way of escaping reality. When you need a break, reading some fiction will take you to another world.

Reading does help our knowledge and life in general but without reading today life would become dull and unimaginative most movies or stories started with books. So, without those books we would have none of the awesome movies or stories we have today.

Here is a list of the top 20 books middle school students should read according to Goodreads. How many have you read?

Harry Potter Series
The Giver
The Hunger Games
The Lightning Thief
Holes
The Outsiders
The Hobbit
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Bridge to Terabithia
Number the Stars
Matilda
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Book Thief
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
To Kill a Mockingbird
Brainwalker
Wonder
Stargirl
Hatchet
Island of the Blue Dolphins

Advice for 6th Graders

by Giselle Shipperbottom

Are you a new sixth grader here at Springbrook? If so, this article is just the thing you need! In this article I will be giving you some advice for sixth graders here at Springbrook to have the best middle school experience.

First, I’m going to start off by saying that you need to have confidence in yourself, tell yourself that you will get through middle school successfully. Though, if you just tell yourself you can make it, that won’t do the trick. You still have to try and work hard. You know, it’s all that Growth Mindset stuff teachers talk to us about.

You also want to try to be at school everyday that you can, I know it’s hard to wake up early in the morning, but you have to push yourself. Pushing yourself to do the little things still matter and will do a lot for you in the future. In addition to being able to wake up in the morning means you also have to get a decent amount of sleep, and to do that you need to set a reasonable time to go to sleep and a time to wake up.

Some more of my advice would be to be prepared for any assignment that teachers will give you, some will be easy and small, other assignments will take a lot of time and hard work. So be prepared for that and don’t slack off on any assignment.

Lastly, you want to be respectful and very friendly to students and especially teachers. I say this because you want to make as many friends as you can because in the future you will lose some people and maybe gain some people, but you want to be ready to lose some people. I’m not saying be friends with the whole world but you still want to be kind to everybody. Trust me, that will help you in the long run.

Now, with that being said, some other middle schoolers that were in the same spot as you a year or two ago, have shared some of their own advice:

“Don’t worry about what others have to say, it’s only a reflection of their unsuccess.”

“Actually try your best and work hard, it pays off.”

“Never be behind in your work and always try your best. Do extra credit if you have the chance to keep your grade up. Get good sleep to help focus for tests, assignments, etc..”

“Just be confident and have fun!”

“Try to be at school everyday and always do the work that you miss.”

“Just be nice to the teachers, and remember they only get mean if you make them mean.”

“Make sure to be organized and stay to yourself. Don't make enemies so early, as it can impact future grades.”

As you can see, students here at middle school have so much advice prepared for you, all you have to do is ask the right person. You don’t just have to ask students, you can also ask teachers for advice, because nobody at Springbrook should feel like they are alone.

I know middle school is hard, trust me I’ve been in your spot, but the best thing you can do for yourself is to keep your head up and do your work, and you will make it through middle school. Also remember to never let anyone tear down your confidence you took years before now to build.

Showing Appreciation

We appreciate our custodians at SMS! Our GrATTITUDE club created a sign to celebrate Custodian Day on October 2. Here is one of our custodians Bill being recognized by Mrs. DiPietro and a few club members.

Twin Day!

Showing Our Maples Pride

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Unleashing Excitement: Lights, Cameras, Digital Action!

Hey there, middle school readers! Big news from The Brook Report team! We're shaking things up to bring you stories in a whole new, exciting way. In the ever-evolving landscape of media and journalism, The Brook Report team is breaking new ground by embracing an adventurous learning approach to storytelling. With the integration of video journalism and a new online interactive format, the middle school newspaper is set to engage its audience in a whole new way.

With a generous grant from the Adrian Education Foundation, we were able to purchase two high-quality cameras with video capabilities, a green screen, tripods, a video camera and other electronic equipment like SD cards so we can make this exciting transition to video journalism. We are so thankful for the opportunity to have the equipment that makes it possible for us to start this new adventure.

This decision is not just a strategic move for The Brook Report; it's also a commitment to adventurous learning. The team understands that embracing new formats and technologies is an essential aspect of staying relevant in the rapidly changing media landscape. Through this venture, students are not only reporting news but also gaining valuable skills in video production, editing, and storytelling. Journalism students have taken a break from newspaper publication to learn these important new skills. They’ve learned photography techniques, composition and framing, as well as the art of videography, video editing and even adding B-roll to their assignments. We are looking forward to learning as we go and constantly evolving, challenging us to try new things; there may even be daily video announcements coming in the future!

But that's not all – we're not just about video. We're also going digital! Goodbye old-school publication, hello interactive online fun! We're trying out different ways to share stories on our website. Before we couldn't include video, hyperlinks, or any interactive features - and with our new online format, we are able to do that, and much more! Instead of just publishing the newspaper as a pdf or flipbook that looks like a traditional print newspaper, we are experimenting with a web-site version, trying out various formats and ways to publish.

Undoubtedly, the journey into video journalism and online interactivity comes with its set of challenges. The Brook Report team acknowledges the learning curve involved in mastering new technologies and refining their storytelling techniques. However, these challenges are viewed as opportunities for growth, pushing the team to explore their creative boundaries and acquire valuable skills that will serve them well in the future. So, please be patient with us as we experiment, try, fail, pivot, and learn.

This journey into video and online news isn't just about changing how we tell stories – it's about embracing new things, having fun, and picking up skills that go way beyond the classroom. I can't tell you how proud I am of these 7th and 8th grade students! Stay tuned, because The Brook Report is on a wild ride of innovation and learning, and we want you right there with us!