Brookside Middle School

Today we had the honor of celebrating four incredible retirees whose dedication has left a lasting impact on Brookside and our district. Together, they represent 112 years of service to Brookside and over 120 years of service to our district.

We couldn’t be more excited for this well-deserved next chapter! Congratulations and thank you for your years of commitment, care, and support for our students and school community. 💙

⭐ Larry Cook, Custodian (not pictured) – 30 years
⭐ Holly DeWitt, Teacher – 28 years
⭐ Marina Pope, Teacher – 30 years
⭐ Paul Serino, Behavior Coach/AD – 24 years

Your legacy will always be part of Brookside!

🎓✨ Celebrating Our Amazing 8th Grade Class! ✨🎓
What a memorable and uplifting 8th grade promotion ceremony! We had the honor of celebrating not just the end of a school year, but the completion of an important chapter in our students’ journeys.
We are so proud of each and every student for their hard work, resilience, and growth. Watching you walk across the stage was a beautiful reminder of all you’ve accomplished—and all the incredible things still ahead of you. 🌟
As we say goodbye, it’s not without excitement for your future. You are ready for high school and beyond, and we know you will continue to shine wherever you go. Carry these memories, friendships, and lessons with you.
Once part of our school, always part of our family. 💚💙
Congratulations, Class of 2026 — we’ll miss you! 🎉

And that’s a wrap on an amazing year! 🌞
Thank you for a wonderful school year, and congratulations to our students moving on to high school. We are so proud of you. Go be GREAT and enjoy your summer!

🎉 It’s the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🎉
We made it! Congratulations to our students, families, and staff on a year of hard work, growth, and success. We wish everyone a safe, fun, and well‑deserved summer break—see you next year! ☀️📚
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🎓✨ Today’s the Day! ✨🎓
We are excited to celebrate our amazing 8th graders at their Promotion Ceremony TONIGHT at 6:00 PM in the Brookside Middle School Gym! 💙💚
📍 Important Reminders:
• Students report to the cafeteria at 5:00 PM
• Ticketed guests may enter at 5:30 PM
• All attendees must go through the Open Gate weapon detection system upon entry-Please review the flyer for full details
Let’s come together to honor this special milestone and celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements! 🎉👏✨
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🎢✨ What an unforgettable night! Our 8th graders had an AMAZING time at GradVenture at Universal Orlando! From thrilling rides to exploring the parks with friends, it was the perfect way to celebrate all their hard work this year. So many smiles, laughs, and memories made—this class sure knows how to have fun! 🎉🎓
We are so proud of this incredible group and can’t wait to see all the amazing things they’ll do next. 💙💚

❤💙♥In observance of Memorial Day, school will be closed as we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday. Classes will resume tomorrow with 8th grade Promotion tomorrow night at 6pm.

🌟🍎 Let’s hear it for our FINAL Teacher of the Month this school year! 🍎🌟
Thank you to everyone who shared and voted to help us recognize the incredible educators who go above and beyond for our students all year long. 💙
In May, we celebrate a teacher who brings energy, intention, and inspiration to our entire school community—and this month’s honoree does just that every single day! ✨
👏 Congratulations to Ms. Artman for being named Brookside Middle School’s May Teacher of the Month! 👏Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive impact you make on our students and staff. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💫 💚💙🍎

🌟✨ Celebrating Excellence! ✨🌟
We are proud to recognize our May Students of the Month for exemplifying the IB Learner Profile attribute of being Knowledgeable! 📚🌍 These students demonstrate a deep understanding of concepts, explore ideas with curiosity, and apply their learning in meaningful ways every day.
We also celebrated students that bring that special “spark”—showing kindness, leadership, and positivity as true all-around outstanding students! 🌈👏
Congratulations to each of you for your hard work, dedication, and the incredible example you set for others. Keep shining! 🌟
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We are so proud of all of our students and the growth they showed this year! A special shoutout to the more than 175 6th and 7th grade students who crushed it by making learning gains in both ELA and Math! Their hard work and dedication deserved a celebration, and they had a blast at our silent disco filled with music, dancing, and fun. 🎧

🎉 Incoming 6th Graders—You’re Invited! 🎉
Get ready for middle school at GCA @ Brookside CUDA Camp on July 28–29 from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM!
This FREE camp is a fun and exciting way to get familiar with the campus, meet your teachers, make new friends, and feel confident heading into middle school.
📅 Dates: July 28 & 29
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Location: GCA @ Brookside
✅ Cost: FREE
📝 How to Register: Scan the QR code to sign up!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to start middle school strong!