A common (and valid) question public school districts get is "What does the district spend its money on?"

Included is a graphic that illustrates how the Brillion Public Schools Budget is allocated for the 2025-26 school year.

Recognizing that a school district is a "human organization" whose main "product" is student learning and achievement, the main expenditures of the district are staff salaries, staff benefits, and purchased services (e.g., bussing, utilities, etc.).

Also included would be the almost $980K that the district MUST take from its general fund to offset the cost of the mandated services for our students with special needs (a.k.a., operating transfer).

If you have additional questions, please check out our District website at the following address:

https://www.brillionsd.org/.../bps-referendum-information

or contact BPS District Administrator, Corey Baumgartner via email at:
cbaumgartner@brillionsd.org

Thank you for your time!
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about 19 hours ago, Margie Bauknec
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The Brillion Middle School Band is playing to win!
🎶 Calling all parents, students, teachers, and community members! 🎶

The Brillion Middle School Band is playing to win!

Help us become a lucky winner in the @HeidMusic #Big10Plus Contest and earn new instruments for our program. 🎺🥁🎷

You can support our students by voting for any of our photos once a day, every day during voting. Every vote helps!

👉 Vote here: https://www.heidmusic.com/big10plus/

Let’s show our Brillion pride and help bring new instruments to our band program!

🎵 Voting takes place throughout #MusicInOurSchools Month
📅 Voting ends March 31, 2026

#brillionlions #supportmusic #schoolband #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth
about 23 hours ago, Margie Bauknec
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Thank you to all of those who are clearing the snow from the roads and parking lots! At this time, thanks to their efforts, we are planning to hold the high school winter sports award night tonight as originally planned, with a social hosted by Varsity Club beginning at 6:30pm and the awards night beginning at 7:30pm. We look forward to celebrating our student-athletes' achievements!
3 days ago, Elissa Hoffman
Brillion Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as our crews continue to clean up after the blizzard. #brillionlions
4 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Motivational Monday 3-16-2026-Enjoy your week! #brillionlions
4 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Brillion Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to inclement weather. #brillionlions
5 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Parent Resource from Elementary School Counselor, Mrs. Colleen Hubley-Kedinger.

We cannot protect our children from the pain of loss, but we can help them develop healthy coping skills. Supporting children through difficult emotions helps them build resilience, understanding, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges.

English
https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/

Spanish
https://childmind.org/es/articulo/ayudar-a-los-ninos-a-afrontar-el-duelo/

#brillionlions 🦁

6 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Happy National Popcorn Day!
7 days ago, Jody Schwarz
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Fourth grade students in Mrs. Ecker’s class are solving math problems while playing the game “Math Madness.” Students even created their own jerseys for the game! 🏀➕

#brillionlions
7 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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🎶 Calling all parents, students, teachers, and community members! 🎶

The Brillion Middle School Band is playing to win!

Help us become a lucky winner in the @HeidMusic #Big10Plus Contest and earn new instruments for our program. 🎺🥁🎷

You can support our students by voting for any of our photos once a day, every day during voting. Every vote helps!

👉 Vote here: https://www.heidmusic.com/big10plus/

Let’s show our Brillion pride and help bring new instruments to our band program!

🎵 Voting takes place throughout #MusicInOurSchools Month
📅 Voting ends March 31, 2026

#brillionlions #supportmusic #schoolband #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth
8 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Cinnamon & Sugar Pretzels at the Elementary/Middle School breakfast today!
8 days ago, Jody Schwarz
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Last call for anyone wishing to order Egg My Yard from the National Honor Society! All egg orders are due next Friday, March 20th.
8 days ago, Elissa Hoffman
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Fun Throwback Thursday from the 2004–2005 school year with our Lions from Grade 4! 🦁 It’s always fun to look back at these great memories. #brillionlions #throwbackthursday
8 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Our MS art students are working on a creative 3D project! 🎨 They first drew an object and traced it onto fabric. Then, two pieces of fabric are sewn together and stuffed to bring their drawings to life as a 3D image. The students had some very creative ideas and are having lots of fun with this project! #brillionlions 🦁
8 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Our MS students were practicing the flute with Mrs. Cibula today, and they sounded wonderful! 🎶 It was great to hear their hard work and musical talents filling the room. #brillionlions
9 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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Students are having fun learning in a small group with Miss Kimmeth! Smiles, teamwork, and great learning happening together. #brillionlions 😊📚
9 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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🎉Brillion Middle School celebrated another exciting milestone.! 🐾

We received recognition in the U.S. News & World Report for the Best Middle School Award, with BMS ranking in the top 5% of middle schools in the state of Wisconsin! 🏫✨

This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment shown every day by our students and staff. Their effort, perseverance, and pride in learning truly make BMS a special place.

👏 We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and grateful to be part of such an amazing school community. Keep up the great work, Lions! 🦁#brillionlions
9 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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The Results are IN!

We are so incredibly proud of all the students who participated in our Read Across America Bookmark Contest! We received many creative, colorful, and book-tastic entries - picking the winners was nearly impossible.

A huge round of applause for our talented artists:

  • 5th Grade Winner: Brooklyn's "Positive Vibe" design (not pictured)

  • 4th Grade Winner: Kingsley's "Be a Hero" design

  • 3rd Grade Winner: Olivia's "Reading is Sweet" design

  • 2nd, 1st, Kindergarten, and 4K Winners: Chundra, Octavia (not pictured), Aubree, and Myla

Keep an eye out—these winning designs will be printed and available at the BSD Libraries starting next week! Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the joy of reading.

Mrs. Debra Phipps, Business Manager, also helped display bookmarks for the winning students who were absent that morning, Octavia, and Brooklyn. Fun fact—Mrs. Phipps was a past design winner herself! 🎨📖 Congratulations students!

#brillionlions

10 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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The WIAA Boys Basketball Sectional game, --Brillion vs. Xavier at Oshkosh North on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm-- will be livestreamed on SportsFaith.com. for those who are unable to attend in person.

https://www.youtube.com/@sportsfaith194-j4m?app=desktop

Go Big Red! #brillionlions
10 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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The ROAR-Elementary/Middle School News. 3-10-2026 #brillionlions

https://tinyurl.com/yd8bzwk7
10 days ago, Margie Bauknec
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