Morning recess brought lots of fun on the playground today! Students enjoyed a great game of kickball filled with teamwork, laughter, and friendly competition. #brillionlions
Throwback Thursday featuring 4th grade from the 1995-1996 school year! 📚😊 So many great memories. #brillionlions #throwbackthrusday
For elementary and middle school kids in 1995–1996, these were some of the biggest trends, toys, shows, and school favorites:
Toys & Collectibles
* Beanie Babies
* Pogs and slammers
* Tamagotchis (starting to appear in 1996)
* Troll dolls
* Skip-It
* Super Soakers
* Easy-Bake Ovens
* Power Rangers toys
* Barbie and Hot Wheels
TV Shows Kids Loved
* "Full House"
* "Boy Meets World"
* "Animaniacs"
* "Rugrats"
* "Doug"
* "The Magic School Bus"
* "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"
* "Saved by the Bell" reruns
Movies
* "Toy Story"(1995)
* "Jumanji"
* "Casper"
* "A Goofy Movie"
* "Babe"
School & Fashion Trends
* Lisa Frank folders and stickers
* Trapper Keepers
* Gel pens and scented markers
* Overalls and flannel shirts
* Scrunchies
* Light-up sneakers
* Windbreakers
* Starter jackets
Music Kids Knew
* Spice Girls (starting in 1996)
* Alanis Morissette
* Backstreet Boys (early years)
* TLC
* Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise”
Video Games
* Super Nintendo
* Sega Genesis
* Nintendo 64 (released in 1996)
* Game Boy
* Oregon Trail in school computer labs
For elementary and middle school kids in 1995–1996, these were some of the biggest trends, toys, shows, and school favorites:
Toys & Collectibles
* Beanie Babies
* Pogs and slammers
* Tamagotchis (starting to appear in 1996)
* Troll dolls
* Skip-It
* Super Soakers
* Easy-Bake Ovens
* Power Rangers toys
* Barbie and Hot Wheels
TV Shows Kids Loved
* "Full House"
* "Boy Meets World"
* "Animaniacs"
* "Rugrats"
* "Doug"
* "The Magic School Bus"
* "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"
* "Saved by the Bell" reruns
Movies
* "Toy Story"(1995)
* "Jumanji"
* "Casper"
* "A Goofy Movie"
* "Babe"
School & Fashion Trends
* Lisa Frank folders and stickers
* Trapper Keepers
* Gel pens and scented markers
* Overalls and flannel shirts
* Scrunchies
* Light-up sneakers
* Windbreakers
* Starter jackets
Music Kids Knew
* Spice Girls (starting in 1996)
* Alanis Morissette
* Backstreet Boys (early years)
* TLC
* Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise”
Video Games
* Super Nintendo
* Sega Genesis
* Nintendo 64 (released in 1996)
* Game Boy
* Oregon Trail in school computer labs
The girls middle school track team brought home the championship at the Hilbert Invitational on Saturday, May 9, 2026! 🏆 Out of 10 total teams competing, our athletes worked hard and earned a first-place finish. Pictured are the 6th-8th grade girls who were part of this great accomplishment. #brillionlions
This student was all in for picture day smiles today, and I could not resist capturing the moment! 😊📸 #brillionlions
Mrs. Olson was showered with appreciation from students and staff through heartfelt notes and lots of balloons — and we mean LOTS of balloons! 🎈 Thank you for all you do! #brillionlions
To show appreciation for our teachers and aides, the principals created a relaxing “spa room” complete with cucumber water, “lounge chairs,” and a great-smelling mist oil diffuser for staff to enjoy during their breaks. Thank you for all you do each day for our students! #brillionlions
What Kind of Adult Do You Hope Your Kids Become?
An insightful article shared by Elementary Counselor Colleen Hubley-Kedinger that encourages parents to think beyond grades and accomplishments and focus on the character traits they hope their children carry into adulthood — kindness, resilience, responsibility, and meaningful relationships. #brillionlions
Read the article here:
What Kind of Adult Do You Hope Your Kids Become? https://tinyurl.com/yc4s2xmk
For additional parenting insights, learn more about the book No: Why Kids Need To Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It:
No: Why Kids Need To Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It https://rusoffagency.com/non_fiction/no/
The Brillion Golf Team will be heading down to Sheboygan for their next EWC conference meet tomorrow. Good luck to the following golfers! #brillionlions
It was an exciting day as we welcome our first Dairy Youth Apprentice, Claire, to the team at Shiloh Dairy LLC!
Claire dreams of becoming a veterinarian and is already building an impressive foundation through her hard work and dedication. She is very active in showing pigs at local, state, and national shows and serves as an officer in Brillion FFA.
Growing up on a local family farm, Claire also helped our team during harvest season last year. We are beyond excited to have Claire join our team and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes! #brillionlions
Claire dreams of becoming a veterinarian and is already building an impressive foundation through her hard work and dedication. She is very active in showing pigs at local, state, and national shows and serves as an officer in Brillion FFA.
Growing up on a local family farm, Claire also helped our team during harvest season last year. We are beyond excited to have Claire join our team and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes! #brillionlions
Motivational Monday 5/11/2026 Enjoy your week! #brillionlions
Today was “H” Day in our end-of-the-year countdown! Kindergarten students celebrated by wearing some awesome hats to school today. 🎩🧢 #brillionlions
Our friends made muffins to celebrate with their mom or special person today, and they were delicious! What a sweet way to spend time together. 🧁💛 #brillionlions
It was so much fun watching the kids dive into the books they received from Toys for Tots! 😊📚 #brillionlions
Be a part of the Food Service Team at Brillion Public Schools!
The District has an opening for the 2026-2027 school year. If you enjoy working with a team and helping provide nutritious meals to students, please use the link below to learn more and apply. #brillionlions
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3468
The District has an opening for the 2026-2027 school year. If you enjoy working with a team and helping provide nutritious meals to students, please use the link below to learn more and apply. #brillionlions
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3468
Throwback Thursday takes us back to Mrs. Fischer’s Kindergarten class from the 1995–1996 school year—so many great memories! #BrillionLions
As part of Screen-Free Week, every Brillion Elementary student had the opportunity to choose a brand-new book to take home today!
Where did these books come from? The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Literacy Program provides reading-level-appropriate books that focus on topics designed to help children succeed. Many of the titles highlight STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and offer both enrichment and entertainment.
Thanks to the generosity of Toys for Tots donors, these books were shipped directly to our school at no cost to the district.
Our students had a blast selecting their new books—what an exciting way to celebrate reading! 📚 #BrillionLions
Where did these books come from? The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Literacy Program provides reading-level-appropriate books that focus on topics designed to help children succeed. Many of the titles highlight STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and offer both enrichment and entertainment.
Thanks to the generosity of Toys for Tots donors, these books were shipped directly to our school at no cost to the district.
Our students had a blast selecting their new books—what an exciting way to celebrate reading! 📚 #BrillionLions
A heartfelt thank you to all the educators in the Brillion School District! Our students are so lucky to have you! Thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and the genuine care you put into shaping the minds of our students each and every day.
Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly has proclaimed May 4–8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin, encouraging the state to honor educators for their dedication to student success. The week celebrates the passion and commitment of teachers, with National Teacher Day observed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly has proclaimed May 4–8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin, encouraging the state to honor educators for their dedication to student success. The week celebrates the passion and commitment of teachers, with National Teacher Day observed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
4K’s May Day basket making was a wonderful celebration of creativity and kindness! Students crafted their own baskets and shared them with family members and community members, spreading a little extra joy throughout the day. 🌼 #brillionlions
