Brownstown CUSD 201

Congratulations to our August Athletes of the Month!
Addison Koonce (HS Volleyball). Calvin Voelker (HS Baseball), and Ella Lach (JH Softball).
This award is sponsored by the Brownstown/St. Elmo Sports Boosters.

Reminder: JH GIRLS BASKETBALL parent meeting is this Thursday Sept 10th @ 6pm in the BHS Gym. This is for girls in 6th-8th grade. All girls interested in playing must attend with a parent. Practice starts Monday Sept 14th

The SEB JH Softball team won their first round Regional game today vs Sigel St. Michael!!! They move on to the semi-final round. Below you will find all the information for their regional games. Good luck Lady Eagles!💙 1A Softball Regional @ Deken Park Wed. Sept. 9 schedule 4:30 South Central vs. St. Anthony 6:30 (approx.) SEB vs. Neoga *Winners will play for the Regional Championship at 11:00am on Sat. Sept. 12

PICTURE DAY REMINDERS ...

BHS Picture Day is tomorrow Wednesday 9.2.26
BES Picture Day is Thursday 9.3.26

Order forms were give to BHS students in registration packets & sent home with BES students last Friday & there is also a copy attached. If you would like to order please return the order form & money to school by tomorrow Wednesday 9.2.

We are again using Diekemper Photography from Vandalia this year. We had a great experience last year with them & hope to provide you again with great portraits of your student.

If your child happens to be absent on picture day - retake day is scheduled for Wednesday 10.21.

Any questions please contact the school office.

Thanks!
Shelly & Mercedes

BSE/SEB Sports Changes for the week (as of 5pm on Monday Aug 31st):

Tuesday Sept 1st:
HS Baseball @ Altamont 6:30pm
JH Softball home vs Sacred Heart 6:45pm (8th Grade Recognition before)
JH Baseball @ WSS has been rescheduled for Sept 14th

Wednesday Sept 2nd:
JH Baseball home vs Neoga has been rescheduled to Sept 11th (8th Grade Recognition at 4pm)
HS Baseball home vs Mulberry Grove has been canceled
JH Softball home vs Mulberry Grove 6:45pm

Thursday Sept 3rd:
JH Baseball @ Cumberland 6:45pm

Friday Sept 4th:
HS Baseball @ Neoga will now be played at Grimes Park in Mattoon at 7:00pm

Calling all sports families, alumni and community members!💜💙 It’s time to renew or become a sport booster member. All membership fees go into the senior scholarship that’s awarded each year. Feel free to drop off at the school (attention: sports boosters), contact a sports booster officer or attend a sports booster meeting!

The BOMBERS apparel store closes next Monday August 31st!!
Use the link to order. We have adult and youth sizes. All orders will be delivered to BHS and we will let you know when they come in!

https://brownstownschoolsapparel2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The BSE JH Girls Basketball Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday Sept. 2nd at 7pm in the BHS Gym. Any 6th-8th grade girl interested in playing needs to attend with a parent.

All players will need a current physical, pay the athletic fee, and fill out the athletic paperwork at their home school.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Jessica Sefton (jsefton@bcusd201.com)

Pocket BSE Sports Schedules are now available! Pick up yours in the BHS Office today! Reminder that athletic passes are still on sale. These are good for all Brownstown and St Elmo HOME games! You can buy them in the BHS Office!

Mrs. Sefton's PE classes have been working on team building activities all week! They've had a lot of laughs and have worked well together as a team! 💜💛

It's opening day for BSE High School Baseball! Home game today vs CORL starting at 4:30! Come and cheer on the BOMBERS!

There will be HS Cheer Tryouts for any NEW students to the Brownstown/St. Elmo Districts only.

The schedule is as follows:
Aug. 26 = Practice at 5:30 in the BES Cafeteria
Aug. 27 = Tryouts at 3:45 in the BES Cafeteria

Email Coach Deb Hunter at dhuntercheer30@gmail.com if you are a new student that is interested in trying out for the HS Cheer Team.

Athletic passes are now for sale! These passes get you into all Brownstown & St. Elmo home games for the 2026-2027 school year! This pass will NOT work for tournaments, shootouts, and/or postseason games. Stop by or call the BHS Office to purchase yours today!

BOMBERS apparel store is now open! Use the link to order. All orders will come to BHS for pickup. Deadline is August 30th. https://brownstownschoolsapparel2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

BSE HS Baseball Fundraiser:
If interested in purchasing Laundry Detergent, Dish pods, etc. please order through any H.S. Baseball player or email Coach Beccue at rbeccue@stelmo.org
Thank you for supporting BSE Baseball!

SEB JH Softball home game today has been canceled!

Any High School boy interested in playing HS Golf this Fall needs to contact Coach Zumbahlen (rzumbahlen@altamontschools.org).
This is partnership with the Altamont Golf Team and is open to Brownstown and St. Elmo HS Boys.

BSE Athletic Information:
Any sports physicals, athletic forms (Brownstown students only), and athletic fees can all be turned in at registration for the upcoming school year. Brownstown registration will be Wednesday August 5th from 8am-6pm in the BES Cafeteria.
1st sport: $50
2nd sport: $25
3rd sport: $25
4+ sports: free
I will also be selling Bombers accessories at registration. I will have ink pens, can koozies, lanyards, keychains, Croc charms, bracelets, and magnets! These are a great way to show BOMBERS spirit throughout the year!

The SEB High School Volleyball Parent Meeting for the upcoming season will be held on Aug. 12th at 7pm in the SEHS gym. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Haslett.