Brownstown Elementary School

BES Energizer Bunnies – October Edition!
These amazing staff members kept the energy going all month long with their positivity, teamwork, and dedication to our students and school.

Congratulations to our October Energizer Bunnies:
Ms. Chadwell, Mrs. Hukill, Mrs. Prewitt, and Mrs. Young!

Thank you for keeping BES charged up and full of Brave Pride!
#BESBravePride #EnergizerBunnies #WorkHardBeNice #WeCanDoHardThings

October Attendance Champions!
A huge shoutout to our top two classes for the month of October!
Mrs. Young’s class takes the top spot!
Ms. Hehman’s class comes in a close second!

Shoutout to Mrs. Steinkamp and her amazing kindergarten groups These young readers are working hard every day and their growth is showing. We love seeing their excitement as they continue to build their reading skills. We can do hard things! #BESBravePride #WorkHardBeNice #WeCanDoHardThings

New gym + new shirts = one proud BES family! Our students rocked their “We Can Do Hard Things” shirts today and helped us celebrate the opening of the new gym. What a great day to be a Brave!

BES Weekly Attendance Winners
Week of October 27–31
Overall School Attendance: 96.55%

Grade Level Winner:
2nd Grade – 97.83%

Top Classes by Grade:

Kindergarten: Mrs. Elliott (K3) – 99.08%

1st Grade: Mrs. Derringer (1B) – 99.17%

2nd Grade: Mrs. Romilus (2B) – 98.57%

3rd Grade: Mrs. Shelton (3E) – 99.58%

4th Grade: Miss Roberts (4B) – 99.57%

5th Grade: Mrs. Cobb (5A) – 98.85%

Great job Braves! Keep showing up, working hard, and being role models every day. Attendance matters at BES – “Work Hard, Be Nice!”

Twin Day at BES! Friends don't let friend do drugs or be bullies! Part 3.

Twin Day at BES! Friends don't let friend do drugs or be bullies! Part 2.

Twin Day at BES! Friends don't let friend do drugs or be bullies! Part 1.

WJAA Student of the Week! Congratulations to Rhyett on being recognized as the WJAA Student of the Week! Your hard work, great attitude, and teamwork shine bright both on and off the field. Way to represent with Brave Pride!

Special thanks to Tim Goodpaster and Bob Mortimer for visiting BES! Our students were inspired by Bob’s powerful message about perseverance, courage, and overcoming life’s challenges. His story reminded us all that no matter what obstacles we face, we can keep moving forward with strength and determination. Thank you, Tim, for helping bring such a meaningful experience to our school. #BravePride #WeCanDoHardThings #WorkHardBeNice

Shoutout to Mrs. Shelton’s 3E Class! This crew has been working hard on their CKLA lessons and really showing what it looks like to stay focused, put in effort, and learn. We are proud of the way you listen, participate, and keep pushing.

Big thank you to Mrs. Shelton and Miss Maddison for the work you’re doing with this group.
#SmallWinFriday #BravePride #WorkHardBeNice

Mrs. Steinkamp’s kindergarten students are hard at work in their small groups today! They’re also celebrating Hat Day to “put a cap on drugs and bullying” as part of Red Ribbon Week. ❤️🤍🖤

Happy National OT Day!
Today we celebrate Ms. Alice Caldwell, our amazing Occupational Therapist at BES. Ms. Caldwell makes such a difference for our students every single day with her patience, creativity, and dedication. She helps our kids grow stronger, more confident, and ready to take on challenges. We are so thankful for all she does for our Braves!

BES Attendance Winners (Oct. 20–24)

School Attendance: 96.13%
Top Grade Level: 1st Grade – 97.16%

Top Classrooms:
Kindergarten – Mrs. Harvey: 97.83%
1st Grade – Mrs. Young: 99.57%
2nd Grade – Mrs. McClure: 97.73%
3rd Grade – Mrs. Shelton: 97.08%
4th Grade – Miss Roberts: 99.13%
5th Grade – Mrs. Cobb: 96.92%

Way to go, Braves! Keep showing up, working hard, and being nice each day.
#BravePride #WorkHardBeNice #BESAttendance

Red Ribbon Week at BES!

BES Students of the Month – Art!

Congratulations to our talented BES Art Students of the Month!
These students have shown creativity, focus, and a true love for art. Their hard work and imagination shine through in every project they create.

We’re so proud of you for representing Brave Pride and living out our BES motto — Work Hard, Be Nice!

Thank you to the BCHS Band and Drill Team for coming to BES to perform today. Our students enjoyed getting to see a glimpse of your game day performance.

Congratulations to Hadley! Hadley has been selected as the BES Student of the Month for Art! Her creativity, effort, and positive attitude shine bright in the art room each day. We’re proud of the way she represents the Brave Way Work Hard, Be Nice!

Congrats to Janalynn from Mrs. Shelton's class for being WJAA Student of the Week! We are proud of you!

Attendance Winners | October 6 – 10
BES showed up strong with a school attendance rate of 95.91%! Thank you to our families for making attendance a priority. When our Braves are here, they grow, learn, and shine!

Top Grade Level:
Kindergarten with an amazing 96.67%

Top Classrooms :
Kindergarten: Mrs. Harvey – 98.26%
1st Grade: Mrs. Derringer – 97.92%
2nd Grade: Mrs. Hehman – 98.57%
3rd Grade: Mrs. Turner – 98.33%
4th Grade: Miss Roberts – 97.39%
5th Grade: Mrs. Cobb – 97.31%

Way to go, Braves! Keep showing up, working hard, and being part of something great. Every day counts at BES!