🎨✨ Creative Minds at Work in Mrs. Turbanic’s Bruin’s Cave! ✨🎨
Today, our students put their imagination and creativity to the test during a fun and engaging Play-Doh activity! Each student was challenged to create a product—either a beautiful rose or a fierce dinosaur—and then take it a step further by developing a marketing strategy to “sell” their creation.
From catchy slogans to persuasive sales pitches, our young entrepreneurs showed off their communication skills and creativity in a big way. We saw everything from “the most realistic rose in town” to “the strongest dinosaur you’ll ever meet!” 🦖🌹
This hands-on activity not only sparked creativity but also helped students practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills—all while having a blast!
We love seeing our Bruins thinking outside the box and bringing their ideas to life. Great job, everyone! 👏💡
#BruinsCave #CreativeLearning #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #FutureEntrepreneurs
Today, our students put their imagination and creativity to the test during a fun and engaging Play-Doh activity! Each student was challenged to create a product—either a beautiful rose or a fierce dinosaur—and then take it a step further by developing a marketing strategy to “sell” their creation.
From catchy slogans to persuasive sales pitches, our young entrepreneurs showed off their communication skills and creativity in a big way. We saw everything from “the most realistic rose in town” to “the strongest dinosaur you’ll ever meet!” 🦖🌹
This hands-on activity not only sparked creativity but also helped students practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills—all while having a blast!
We love seeing our Bruins thinking outside the box and bringing their ideas to life. Great job, everyone! 👏💡
#BruinsCave #CreativeLearning #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #FutureEntrepreneurs
📚✨ Learning in Action at the Bruin’s Cave! ✨📚
Mrs. Turbanic’s Bruin’s Cave has been buzzing with excitement as students dove into researching their future career interests! From healthcare and education to technology, trades, and beyond, each student explored a pathway that sparks their curiosity and passion.
Students worked hard to gather information about the skills, education, and responsibilities involved in their chosen careers. They then showcased their learning by presenting their findings to the class—building confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of their potential futures.
We are so proud of the effort, creativity, and enthusiasm our students demonstrated throughout this project. The future is bright in the Bruin’s Cave! 🐻💡
#BruinsCave #FutureReady #CareerExploration #StudentSuccess
Mrs. Turbanic’s Bruin’s Cave has been buzzing with excitement as students dove into researching their future career interests! From healthcare and education to technology, trades, and beyond, each student explored a pathway that sparks their curiosity and passion.
Students worked hard to gather information about the skills, education, and responsibilities involved in their chosen careers. They then showcased their learning by presenting their findings to the class—building confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of their potential futures.
We are so proud of the effort, creativity, and enthusiasm our students demonstrated throughout this project. The future is bright in the Bruin’s Cave! 🐻💡
#BruinsCave #FutureReady #CareerExploration #StudentSuccess
The BHS Color Guard is holding another clinic tonight from 6pm-8pm at the BHS Auditorium. Any 8th graders looking to join the BHS Band’s Color Guard for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year are encouraged to attend!
As part of their National Junior Honor Society service project, 8th graders Skylar Mong, Ashley McDonough, and Keirstyn Henline hosted a Mickey and Minnie Mouse themed Bingo Night at Brightwood Nursing Home. The girls organized the bingo night, called out numbers, and gave out prizes to the winners! It was a fun night for all! Great job, girls!
As part of their National Junior Honor Society service project, 7th graders Cheyanne Dully and Maci Sands created hygiene bags to deliver to the Friendship Room in Steubenville. The girls collected toothbrushes, toothpaste, gloves, packs of crackers and granola bars, hand lotions, and hairbrushes and put it all in Ipsy makeup bags for the Friendship Room to pass out to patrons. This was such a thoughtful project! Great job, girls!
As part of her National Junior Honor Society project, 8th grader Addison Delaney hosted a free softball camp for students ages 6-10. Addison worked with students on proper stance, swings, and hitting soft tosses. This camp was perfect for girls wanting to improve their overall abilities in softball! Great job, Addison!
As part of their National Junior Honor Society service project, Ryan Cross, Gavin DeBartolo, Alec Inman, and Connor Lathem volunteered their time helping at t-ball practices and games. They led them in stretching, coached them around the bases, and coached them in the field. The boys also helped in placing the ball on the tee and pitched to them as well. The boys had a lot of fun! Great job!
As part of their National Junior Honor Society project, 8th grade students Lilly Moore and Madison Durbin hosted a Mother's Day Craft at Brenda Casey Dance Studio. Students ages 5 and up could attend and painted flowerpots and created cards to give to their mothers for Mother's Day all free of cost! Great job, girls!
Drumline Clinics will be May 5, May 12, and May 21 from 6pm-8pm in the Brooke High School Band Room. This is open to all 8th grade percussionists, and it is also open to any new students who may be interested in joining the Brooke High School Drumline for the 2026-2027 season. During these clinics, you will have the opportunity to work with current drumline staff and students in a low-stress and inclusive setting. You can email Mr. Leonard at brookehighband@gmail.com if you have any questions!
The BHS Band will be holding their "Meet the Band" spring sign-up meeting next Thursday, May 7th at 7pm in the Brooke High School Auditorium. This is for all new and returning band members for the upcoming school year. Students will need to attend with a parent or guardian. During this meeting, we will discuss the fun and exciting things coming up for the summer and the upcoming band season. If you have any questions or if there is a conflict with attending the meeting, please reach out to Mr. Leonard at brookehighband@gmail.com.
The Brooke High School Band's Color Guard will be having their first color guard clinic tomorrow, May 2 from 12pm-3pm at the Brooke High School Main Gym. This is for any 8th graders wishing to join the color guard. No experience needed: we will teach you everything you need to know!
The BHS Band will be holding their "Meet the Band" spring sign-up meeting next Thursday, May 7th at 7pm in the Brooke High School Auditorium. This is for all new and returning band members for the upcoming school year. Students will need to attend with a parent or guardian. During this meeting, we will discuss the fun and exciting things coming up for the summer and the upcoming band season. If you have any questions or if there is a conflict with attending the meeting, please reach out to Mr. Leonard at brookehighband@gmail.com.
The Brooke High School Band's Color Guard will be having their first color guard clinic tomorrow, May 2 from 12pm-3pm at the Brooke High School Main Gym. This is for any 8th graders wishing to join the color guard. No experience needed: we will teach you everything you need to know!
8th grade parents and students: There has been a change to the Kennywood trip. Please see the information posted below. Sorry for any inconvenience.
There will be no lifting at the high school tonight, Wednesday, April 29th, for the CURRENT 6th and 7th graders (5:00-6:20)
More photos from this weekend's art show.
Brooke Middle School students had a great showing at the Brooke County Student and Alumni Art Show this weekend. Great job to all participants!
Winners were:
1st Place: Tyler Reilly "Dog"
2nd Place: Rilyn Kuzma "Turtle"
3rd Place: Anthony Demundo "Jeffy"
Honorable Mentions:
Aisha Swango "Change"
Emma Harms "Buffalo Chicken Dip"
Savannah Hartley "Cat's Eye"
Winners were:
1st Place: Tyler Reilly "Dog"
2nd Place: Rilyn Kuzma "Turtle"
3rd Place: Anthony Demundo "Jeffy"
Honorable Mentions:
Aisha Swango "Change"
Emma Harms "Buffalo Chicken Dip"
Savannah Hartley "Cat's Eye"
More photos from this week's art show.
Check out all of the amazing artwork currently being displayed at the Summit Art Gallery in Weirton! All of our students' pieces are on display there through May 15th!
Check out these testing tips for next week!
As part of their National Junior Honor Society project, 7th graders Aubree Everson and Isaac Michael volunteered their time at the Brooke County Animal Shelter. Both days they were able to play with a few of the dogs. They spilt up washing the bowls and buckets for the dogs, Aubree swept, and Isaac mopped the floors, and they both were able to play and interact with the cats.
Information for 8th grade graduation
Brooke Golf Sign-Ups -- see flyer for information.
As part of their National Junior Honor Society project, 8th graders Scarlett Scott, Preslee Ewusiak, and Chloe Black hosted a free volleyball camp for 5th through 7th grade students. They had a great turn out! The girls worked on serving, setting, and bumping. They learned some of the rules of the games and scrimmaged against each out! It was a great way to get students who are interested in playing on the BMS volleyball team extra practice! Great job, girls!
