Brush School District

📅 Brush School District 2025-2026 Calendar is Here! Attention Brush families! The official 2025-2026 school calendar has been approved and is now available. Mark these important dates on your calendar: First day of school: August 11, 2025 Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28, 2025 Winter Break: December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026 Spring Break: March 9-13, 2026 Last day of school: May 21, 2026 Visit our website at brushschools.org to download the complete calendar.

What an incredible showing of Brush High School spirit at yesterday's Special Olympics basketball game! Our amazing Beetdigger Special Olympics athletes brought their A-game to the court, and the student section packed the stands to cheer them on. Special shoutout to the Brush High student body for showing what Beetdigger pride is all about - coming together to support ALL of our athletes. These are the moments that truly define our school community. Way to go, Beetdiggers! #BeetdiggerPride #SpecialOlympics

NOW HIRING: Brush School District - Current & 2025-2026 Positions Brush School District is currently seeking dedicated professionals to join our educational team! We have immediate openings as well as positions available for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Current Openings: Preschool/Childcare Assistant Director Head Volleyball Coach Preschool Co-Teacher Preschool Floater Substitute Custodian Substitute Teacher Bus Driver 2025-2026 School Year Positions: 3rd Grade Teacher 4th Grade Teacher Elementary Special Education Teacher Agricultural Science Teacher Why Join Our Team? Supportive and collaborative work environment Competitive salary and benefits package Professional development opportunities Make a meaningful difference in our students' lives Apply online at brushschools.org #EducationCareers #TeachingJobs #BrushSchoolDistrict #NowHiring

🎵 Celebrating National Music In Our Schools Month! 🎵 We kicked off March (National Music In Our Schools Month) in style with our annual Solo & Ensemble contest! What an incredible day of music: Over 50 performances 75 talented BSC music students 40 superior ratings 10 excellent ratings The dedication and talent on display was truly inspiring! But we're just getting started! Join us for our upcoming concerts: March 4th: BHS Band March 5th: BMS Bands March 19th: BMS and BHS choirs All performances begin at 7:00 pm in the Brush Secondary Campus auditorium. Come support our amazing student musicians as we celebrate the importance of music education!

Congratulations to our talented Brush Middle School and Brush High School students who shined at the 70th Morgan-Washington Bi-County Science Fair! We're incredibly proud of our 15 place winners who will move forward to the state Colorado Science and Engineering Fair. Even more exciting - one of our outstanding teams will represent Brush at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, OH this May! Jr Division Medal Winners & State Contestants Bronze: -Team: Amelie Andujar, Emely Quijada, Bianeta Ugwu -Team: Connor Stone, Evelyn Lapp Senior Division Medal Winners and State Contestants Bronze Medal Winners: -Team: Sidney Miller, Emry Chard -Team: Dillon Curtis, Meah Ring-Hall, Hector Villicana -Payson Poland Silver Medal Winners: -Landon Mesch -Team: Caroline Prieto, Layna Snyder Gold Medal Winners and ISEF finalists: Columbus, OH May 11-15 -Team: Carson Stone, Chase Pollart Congratulations to all participants! Your dedication to science and innovation makes our community proud!

Last week, we celebrated the future leaders of agriculture as we honored our Brush FFA Chapter members and their continued dedication to personal growth, career success, and community service! Through hands-on experiences and leadership opportunities, our FFA members are developing the skills needed to ensure a bright future for American agriculture. SPECIAL THANK YOU: We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Doug Vondy/ Vondy Customs for their incredible generosity in gifting our Brush FFA Chapter tickets to the Agriculture Hall of Fame Dinner! Your support helps our students connect with industry leaders and experience the rich heritage of agriculture firsthand. Thank you for investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders! #FFAWeek #BrushFFA #LeadershipForLife #CommunitySupport

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT BRUSH SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSING SOON: Wednesday, February 26th at 12:00 PM Brush School District is seeking dedicated professionals to join our administrative team: Director of Finance Lead our district's financial operations and ensure fiscal responsibility while supporting our educational mission. Payroll Specialist/HR Manage employee payroll processing and assist with human resources functions in a collaborative school environment. Don't miss this opportunity to join our team! All applications must be submitted by NOON on Wednesday, February 26th. For complete job descriptions and to apply, please visit our district website brushschools.org or contact the district office. #BrushSchoolDistrict #EducationCareers #JobOpportunity #SchoolFinance #HumanResources

📚 Join our amazing team at Brush School District! We're looking for passionate educators and staff who want to make a difference in students' lives. Check out our open positions: - Preschool/Childcare Assistant Director - Preschool Co-Teacher - Director of Finance - Custodian Supervisor - Substitute Custodian - Bus Driver - Substitute Teacher Apply online at brushschools.org

🏆 Proud moment for Brush High School FBLA! Our chapter shined at the District Leadership Conference, with an incredible 18 students advancing to the State Conference this April! Congratulations to our outstanding performers: [List of Top 10 finishers with * indicating state qualifiers] 1st Place Finishers *Emry Chard, Priscilla Shih - Introduction to Business Presentation *Savanah Mertens - Individual Knowledge Bowl Champion 2nd Place Finishers *Alex Hass - Accounting *Payson Poland - Banking and Financial Systems *Taryn Wickham - Visual Design *Madelis Gamboa, Olivia Hererra, Sonia Lopez - International Business *Nevaeh Speicher, Angelique Schrum, Payson Poland - Knowledge Bowl 3rd Place Finishers *Nevaeh Speicher - Accounting *Kalli Castrup - Insurance & Risk Management *Natalie Sisk - Introduction to Public Speaking *Harmony Hansen - Introduction to Marketing Concepts *Olivia Mertens, Harmony Hansen - Website Design *Julia McMullen - Social Media Strategies 4th Place Finishers *Angelique Schrum - UX Design *Taryn Wickham - Organizational Leadership *Natalie Sisk - Networking Infrastructure *Joseph Hass - Introduction to Information Technology *Savanah Mertens - Client Service 5th Place Finishers *Kyleigh Greenwood - Introduction to Marketing Concepts Leslie Saucedo - Introduction to Business Concepts Joselyn Cardenas, Nayeli Cardenas - Introduction to Social Media Strategies Top Ten Finishers Priscilla Shih - Introduction to Business Concepts Brianna Riggs - Introduction to Business Concepts Payson Poland - Securities and Investments Savanah Mertens - Supply Chain Management Leslie Saucedo, Adilynn Thomforde - Visual Design Julia McMullen - Journalism Emry Chard - Introduction to Financial Math Joselyn Cardenas - Introduction to Business Procedures Kalli Castrup, Kyleigh Greenwood - Graphic Design Alex Hass - Business Plan Joseph Hass - Business Plan Best of luck to all our state qualifiers as they prepare to represent Brush High School at the next level! #BrushFBLA #FutureBusinessLeaders #StudentSuccess

Congratulations to Kodi Holdren and Ema Sandlin on a wonderful concert! They represented BHS in the 2025 Northern Colorado Combined League Honor Choir.

We are thrilled to announce that our Brush Beetdiggers Boys Wrestling Team has WON REGIONALS! 🏆 ALSO, out of 12 wrestlers, every single one placed, and we couldn't be prouder! Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we have 11 STATE Qualifiers and 5 Regional CHAMPIONIONS! A huge shoutout to our incredible athletes, coaches, and supporters who made this achievement possible. Let’s keep the momentum going as we head to State! Go Beetdiggers! 🎉 Our State Qualifiers are… Brush boys: 106 - Eian Blake (4th) 120 - Dustin Hernandez (4th) 126 - Elias Barraza (Champion) 132 - Axton Haswell (3rd) 138 - Nick Dardanes (Champion) 144 - Levi Cox (3rd) 150 - Percy Odle (3rd) 165 - Austin Ley (Champion) 175 - Ritchie Bruno (Champion) 190 - Riley Tuck (3rd) 215 - Christuan Astorga (Champion) Brush girls: 100 - Nayeli Cardenas (4th) 135 - Olivia Herrera (2nd)

The Brush Middle School Drama Department proudly presents "CHANNELING GRIMM" 🗓️ TWO SHOWS ONLY: Friday, February 14 | 6:30 PM Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 PM 📍 Brush High School Auditorium Watch our talented young performers bring classic tales to a whole new dimension! Perfect entertainment for the whole family. 🎟️ Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience and show your support for our creative middle school students!

Congratulations to the BHS students who performed with the 2025 Patriot League Honor Band. The concert was excellent! (Pictured from left to right: Anthony Lopez, Natalie Metzger, Caroline Prieto, Marie Perez, and Ramon Lopez)

📅 IMPORTANT UPDATE: New Registration Date! 📅 We wanted to let you know that the registration date has been changed to February 17th for the upcoming 2025-2026 Preschool enrollment! Please mark your calendars and join us on this new date to secure a spot for your child in our preschool program. Eligibility: Children must be 3 or 4 years old by June 15th, 2025. (If your child will be 5 by June 15th, they will need to register for Kindergarten instead.) What to Bring for Registration: Proof of income Birth certificate Updated immunizations Please remember: Registration cannot be completed without these items! Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on February 17th!

A health reminder from the district nurse. Several illnesses are currently present in our community. Handwashing, covering cough/sneeze, and washing outer garments are strong preventatives. You must be free from vomiting, diarrhea, or fever for at least 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school/work.

Information regarding the 2025 School Election Seminar!

Important notice regarding parent teacher conferences at Brush Secondary Campus!

Join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month! 🎉 Our dedicated school board members volunteer countless hours to ensure every student receives a quality education. Through their leadership and commitment, they help shape the future of our schools and community. Thank you to our board members for: - Making thoughtful decisions that put students first - Attending meetings, workshops, and school events - Building partnerships between our schools and community - Advocating for public education - Working tirelessly to support student achievement We're grateful for your service and dedication to our students' success! 📚 Paul Chard, Board President Lacy Garrett, Board Vice President Bryson Miller, Treasurer Brad Mortensen, Board Member Brandy Hansen, Board Member Shawn Tadolini, Board Member Derek Windsheimer, Board Member #SchoolBoardAppreciation #ThankYou #BrushSchoolDistrict

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Our Brush School District family mourns the loss of Susan Balderston, who passed away December 7. Susan brought warmth and dedication to her role as a paraprofessional since 2012. Join us in celebrating her life on Saturday, December 28, at 10 AM in the Brush Secondary Campus Auditorium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to High Plains Honor Flight, an organization close to Susan's heart. Visit www.highplainshonorflight.org or mail to P.O. Box 363, Ault, CO 80610. Our thoughts are with Susan's family, including her daughters Natosha and Nicole, and her four grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by students, staff, and our entire community. The link to Ms. Balderston's obituary is below: https://www.heermortuary.com/obituary/susan-balderston