The District has recently been posed with the question, "Why is the elementary playground on the referendum?" The short answer: transparency.
Over the years, the playground has begun to show its wear and tear and as portions of the equipment have become unsafe for our students, they have simply been removed by our maintenance staff.
Our PTO has been fundraising very hard for this project for several years, and they have raised a lot of money to date, but those funds fall considerably short of the overall quoted cost.
In the District's financial projections with a passed referendum, there is a slight surplus of funds in the first year of the referendum. As it has been shared out during community presentations and informational meetings, the surplus would first be utilized to address the antiquated technology infrastructure and some of the instructional hardware that is equally beyond its years of service throughout the District.
IF there are any surplus funds left over after the technology concerns are addressed, the District would like to help put the funds for the elementary playground project over the top of its fundraising goal.
Around two years ago, the District received approval from the Department of Public Instruction to use federal grant dollars that would cover about 2/3 of the overall quoted cost, but only if the playground becomes "accessible" to all students. With a passed referendum, the District would look to combine those aforementioned grant dollars, the funds raised by the PTO, and the potentially remaining surplus to bring the project to fruition for our students.
Conversely, if the referendum fails, the District will look to utilize the federal grant dollars to save as many qualifying staff positions as possible for at least one additional year.
So again, the answer to "Why is the elementary playground on the referendum?" is because the District wanted to be upfront and transparent about how it would look to use the funds provided if they are available.
Additional information about the referendum, including the packet handed out at the community presentations and informational meetings, can be accessed by using the following website address:
https://www.brillionsd.org/.../bps-referendum-information
Thank you for your time!
#BrillionPride
#StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity
Over the years, the playground has begun to show its wear and tear and as portions of the equipment have become unsafe for our students, they have simply been removed by our maintenance staff.
Our PTO has been fundraising very hard for this project for several years, and they have raised a lot of money to date, but those funds fall considerably short of the overall quoted cost.
In the District's financial projections with a passed referendum, there is a slight surplus of funds in the first year of the referendum. As it has been shared out during community presentations and informational meetings, the surplus would first be utilized to address the antiquated technology infrastructure and some of the instructional hardware that is equally beyond its years of service throughout the District.
IF there are any surplus funds left over after the technology concerns are addressed, the District would like to help put the funds for the elementary playground project over the top of its fundraising goal.
Around two years ago, the District received approval from the Department of Public Instruction to use federal grant dollars that would cover about 2/3 of the overall quoted cost, but only if the playground becomes "accessible" to all students. With a passed referendum, the District would look to combine those aforementioned grant dollars, the funds raised by the PTO, and the potentially remaining surplus to bring the project to fruition for our students.
Conversely, if the referendum fails, the District will look to utilize the federal grant dollars to save as many qualifying staff positions as possible for at least one additional year.
So again, the answer to "Why is the elementary playground on the referendum?" is because the District wanted to be upfront and transparent about how it would look to use the funds provided if they are available.
Additional information about the referendum, including the packet handed out at the community presentations and informational meetings, can be accessed by using the following website address:
https://www.brillionsd.org/.../bps-referendum-information
Thank you for your time!
#BrillionPride
#StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity
Dance Your Way to 4K!
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Registration for 2026-2027 has begun. Registration is open daily from 8:00-3:00. Please call Brenda at 920-756-3624 or email brbastian@brillionsd.org to schedule an appointment. It is NOT necessary to register for 5K if your child currently attends 4K at Brillion Elementary School.
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Registration for 2026-2027 has begun. Registration is open daily from 8:00-3:00. Please call Brenda at 920-756-3624 or email brbastian@brillionsd.org to schedule an appointment. It is NOT necessary to register for 5K if your child currently attends 4K at Brillion Elementary School.
Are you going to be out of town for the election being held on April 7, 2026?
Here is the absentee voting information for each of the local municipalities within the boundaries of the Brillion Public School District:
The first day to vote an absentee ballot in person at a clerk's office is March 24, 2026.
The last day to vote an absentee ballot in person at a clerk's office on April 3, 2026.
Hours of availability by municipality:
City of Brillion
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Town of Brillion
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm by appointment only.
Email Karen Jannette, Clerk at clerk@townofbrillionwi.gov or call 920-756-5363
Town of Holland
By appointment
Email Gloria Kennedy, Clerk at clerk@hollandbrowncountywi.gov or call 920-246-7783
Town of Maple Grove
By appointment
Email Mary Jo Krahn, Clerk at clerktreasurer@maplegrovewi.gov or call 920-905-3887
Town of Morrison
By appointment
Email Colleen Magley, Clerk at morrisontownhall@gmail.com or call 920-864-2388
Town of Rantoul
Tuesdays: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm or by appointment
Email Ashley Mink, Clerk at clerk@townofrantoul.com or call 920-588-7013
Town of Rockland
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or by appointment
Email Paula Winkel, Clerk at rocklandcollins@tds.net or call 920-772-4055
Town of Woodville
By appointment
Email Leslie Skelley, Clerk at clerk@townofwoodvillewi.gov or call 920-507-0274
NOTE: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.
Here is the absentee voting information for each of the local municipalities within the boundaries of the Brillion Public School District:
The first day to vote an absentee ballot in person at a clerk's office is March 24, 2026.
The last day to vote an absentee ballot in person at a clerk's office on April 3, 2026.
Hours of availability by municipality:
City of Brillion
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Town of Brillion
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm by appointment only.
Email Karen Jannette, Clerk at clerk@townofbrillionwi.gov or call 920-756-5363
Town of Holland
By appointment
Email Gloria Kennedy, Clerk at clerk@hollandbrowncountywi.gov or call 920-246-7783
Town of Maple Grove
By appointment
Email Mary Jo Krahn, Clerk at clerktreasurer@maplegrovewi.gov or call 920-905-3887
Town of Morrison
By appointment
Email Colleen Magley, Clerk at morrisontownhall@gmail.com or call 920-864-2388
Town of Rantoul
Tuesdays: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm or by appointment
Email Ashley Mink, Clerk at clerk@townofrantoul.com or call 920-588-7013
Town of Rockland
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or by appointment
Email Paula Winkel, Clerk at rocklandcollins@tds.net or call 920-772-4055
Town of Woodville
By appointment
Email Leslie Skelley, Clerk at clerk@townofwoodvillewi.gov or call 920-507-0274
NOTE: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.
As a community stakeholder, you may be aware of recent headlines such as "68 out of 72 Wisconsin counties saw a decline in public school students" or infographics depicting a vastly shrinking total student enrollment, while a drastic increase in the number of staff members since 2017.
While that may be true across the state, it is certainly NOT the case here in Brillion. Here is an infographic that depicts the total student enrollment and staffing numbers (every teacher, support staff member, custodian, maintenance employee, food service employee, and administrator) for Brillion Public Schools before and since the referendum was passed in 2023.
Understanding that a smaller school district can see some shifts when a "large class" graduates and a "small class" replaces them, and by taking a look at total enrollment (using the number of students from the 3rd Friday in September count) since the 2017-18 school year, the Brillion Public School District has averaged 951.1 students enrolled within its schools.
Additionally, there are instances where it is more cost-effective for the District to bring on an employee as its own rather than pay an outside contracted service.
The 2023 referendum (for three years) was about maintaining staffing, programs, and services while “only levying for what the District needs.” The 2026 replacement referendum is for the exact same reasons. We are proud of our students and staff and all they have achieved. The 2026 referendum is an attempt to ensure that the District is able to once again maintain close to its current staffing levels (2 positions have already been reduced for the 2026-27 school year), as well as programs and services.
#brillionlions #brillionproud
While that may be true across the state, it is certainly NOT the case here in Brillion. Here is an infographic that depicts the total student enrollment and staffing numbers (every teacher, support staff member, custodian, maintenance employee, food service employee, and administrator) for Brillion Public Schools before and since the referendum was passed in 2023.
Understanding that a smaller school district can see some shifts when a "large class" graduates and a "small class" replaces them, and by taking a look at total enrollment (using the number of students from the 3rd Friday in September count) since the 2017-18 school year, the Brillion Public School District has averaged 951.1 students enrolled within its schools.
Additionally, there are instances where it is more cost-effective for the District to bring on an employee as its own rather than pay an outside contracted service.
The 2023 referendum (for three years) was about maintaining staffing, programs, and services while “only levying for what the District needs.” The 2026 replacement referendum is for the exact same reasons. We are proud of our students and staff and all they have achieved. The 2026 referendum is an attempt to ensure that the District is able to once again maintain close to its current staffing levels (2 positions have already been reduced for the 2026-27 school year), as well as programs and services.
#brillionlions #brillionproud
Congratulations to the Reedsville Panthers on capturing the Division 5 Boys State Basketball Championship! 🏀👏
A special shoutout to our own Nathan Levash, fifth grade teacher, who serves as an assistant coach for the Panthers. What an incredible accomplishment—your Brillion family is proud!
#brillionlions
A special shoutout to our own Nathan Levash, fifth grade teacher, who serves as an assistant coach for the Panthers. What an incredible accomplishment—your Brillion family is proud!
#brillionlions
Here is a friendly reminder that, the Brillion Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting another important event and providing FREE LUNCH to stakeholders who attend to stay informed, ask questions, and stay connected with our school community! Open to the public!
✨ March 26 | 12:00 PM | Cobblestone Creek (Upper Room)
Brillion Public Schools Referendum Information Session
Superintendent Corey Baumgartner will provide an overview of the proposed initiatives, discuss potential impacts on our schools, students, and property taxes, and answer your questions.
🍽 Lunch catered by Cobblestone Creek, courtesy of the Brillion Area Chamber of Commerce.
👉 RSVP here for the event: https://forms.gle/tbMjyxzV1tdDuYoT6
We look forward to seeing you there!
#BrillionPride
#StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity
✨ March 26 | 12:00 PM | Cobblestone Creek (Upper Room)
Brillion Public Schools Referendum Information Session
Superintendent Corey Baumgartner will provide an overview of the proposed initiatives, discuss potential impacts on our schools, students, and property taxes, and answer your questions.
🍽 Lunch catered by Cobblestone Creek, courtesy of the Brillion Area Chamber of Commerce.
👉 RSVP here for the event: https://forms.gle/tbMjyxzV1tdDuYoT6
We look forward to seeing you there!
#BrillionPride
#StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity
Omigod You Guys! 💅💖 It’s time to channel your inner Elle Woods because tickets for Brillion Theatre’s production of Legally Blonde JR. are officially ON SALE!
Don't be "serious"—grab your best pink outfit and join us for a show that’s total perfection. Whether you’re a Law School hopeful or just here for the "Bend and Snap," you won't want to miss this high-energy performance.
📅 Showtimes:
April 24 at 6:00 PM
April 25 at 2:00 PM
April 25 at 6:00 PM
🎟 Ticket Info:
Online in Advance: $8
At the Door: $10
📍 Get your tickets here: https://brilliontheatre.ludus.com/200487273
Bruiser is waiting for you! See you at the theater! 🐾👠✨
If you enjoy working with youth and have a passion for volleyball, consider applying for the Freshman Volleyball Coach position! 🏐 It’s a great opportunity to make a positive impact, build skills, and be part of a team environment. #brillionlions
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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!
#BrillionPride
#StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity
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!
#BrillionPride
#StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity
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
🎶 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
Brillion Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as our crews continue to clean up after the blizzard. #brillionlions
Motivational Monday 3-16-2026-Enjoy your week! #brillionlions
Brillion Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to inclement weather. #brillionlions
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 🦁
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
#brillionlions
🎶 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
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
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
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 🦁
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
