BMS families have seen her around for the past few weeks, and we can finally share the exciting news here! At last night’s GCJ2 School Board Meeting, Wendy Funari was officially approved as our BMS Administrative Assistant!
Please join us in welcoming Wendy to her new role! We’re excited to have her as part of the BMS team!
Welcome to Brookwood! Wendy Funari - BMS Administrative Assistant
Wendy was already a member of our Mustang Family and a familiar face at Brookwood even before she started working at the middle school as the building administrative assistant. Her son, Dominic, 11, is in 5th grade here, and his 3 older siblings all went through Brookwood, also: Tessa, 22; Leigha, 21, and Reno, 19. Wendy also has a 3-year-old granddaughter who attends Brookwood.
Wendy was born and raised in Johnsburg, Illinois, and moved to Genoa City about 14 years ago. She and Dominic have 2 dogs, Charlie (chocolate lab), and Burt (a 3-legged Morkie).
When Wendy has a free minute, she loves to indulge in yoga. Overall, she loves her family time most of all, and it fills her heart when all the kids come together to Dominic's athletic events whenever they can.
Please join us in welcoming Wendy to her new role! We’re excited to have her as part of the BMS team!
Welcome to Brookwood! Wendy Funari - BMS Administrative Assistant
Wendy was already a member of our Mustang Family and a familiar face at Brookwood even before she started working at the middle school as the building administrative assistant. Her son, Dominic, 11, is in 5th grade here, and his 3 older siblings all went through Brookwood, also: Tessa, 22; Leigha, 21, and Reno, 19. Wendy also has a 3-year-old granddaughter who attends Brookwood.
Wendy was born and raised in Johnsburg, Illinois, and moved to Genoa City about 14 years ago. She and Dominic have 2 dogs, Charlie (chocolate lab), and Burt (a 3-legged Morkie).
When Wendy has a free minute, she loves to indulge in yoga. Overall, she loves her family time most of all, and it fills her heart when all the kids come together to Dominic's athletic events whenever they can.
The GCJ2 Scholastic Book Fair! October 22nd-November 4th is here!! The book fair is here --- at BOTH schools!
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available on site: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
Come shop the BES or BMS Scholastic Book Fair…onsite or online! 25% of every purchase online from 10/22-11/4 goes directly to benefit our schools!
Available on site: the newest Dog Man (A Sprinkle in Time) & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fight or Flight)
The Book Fair will also be open for both buildings during grade-level library times.
The BMS Book Fair will also be open during student lunch and recess times.
We ask that elementary students make purchases with parents during public purchasing times unless they come with a note and money from home.
The Book Fair is open to the public during parent/teacher conference times for both buildings.
Online links are available to purchase from as well!
BES Book Fair Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodelementaryschool13?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsQtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTc0MnYwUzBpQ1RkQlJLWElzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeZi9EEiQhXQVisScengRqJJjlrbE5IP7j0svu-YErg1KLBHG7fSH1s7DNjjw_aem_HSJE70H0XvJ0Hcgd5QD4Tg
BMS Book Fair Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/brookwoodmiddleschool1
Check out some of our teacher wishlists! More wishlists will be posted at the book fair -- so keep your eyes peeled for them while you are shopping!
Questions: helen.xiong@gcj2.k12.wi.us
GCJ2 No School - November 9th
Genoa City Joint 2 School District: Culver's Scoopie Night Fundraiser
Monday, November 9th from 5pm-8pm
At Culver's in Lake Geneva
15% of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a Scoopie and Dinner!
Great Food - Great Community - Support our Students
Monday, November 9th from 5pm-8pm
At Culver's in Lake Geneva
15% of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a Scoopie and Dinner!
Great Food - Great Community - Support our Students
Thank you to all the students and staff who dressed up for Unity Day this week! Standing together against bullying and choosing kindness, inclusion, and respect....by wearing orange, we show that everyone belongs, everyone matters, and we can all make a difference by being a buddy, standing up for others, and spreading kindness.
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llXC7PeBs0W02utRKJRW9RxrsISiHyfJ/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llXC7PeBs0W02utRKJRW9RxrsISiHyfJ/view
School-wide (BES & BMS) - Sports team dress-up day!
October 23, 2026
Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team at BES & BMS!
October 23, 2026
Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team at BES & BMS!
We are so #MustangProud of our marching band as they marched in the homecoming parade and performed at the Badger High School homecoming game! It was also really awesome to see so many of our alumni as well and play along with them while representing Brookwood!
Welcome to the Mustang Family! Dan Farrell -- BMS Cleaner --Genoa City Jt. 2 School District.
Please help us welcome Dan Farrell to our Brookwood staff! Dan moved from Kenosha to Pell Lake about a year ago. He's really excited about the community, fishing in Pell Lake, and this new opportunity at Brookwood! He's really enjoying how welcoming the staff is and how fun the kids have been to work with. Dan has 2 adult children, Abby (27) & Zach (25). His youngest just moved out last year, so Dan is officially an empty-nester. When he's not working, Dan enjoys music-some country, but mostly classic rock and metal. He likes watching football and baseball and doesn't follow any one team-he has lots of favorites. In fact, he cheers for both the Bears and Packers, so this next game should be loud! He enjoys the Cubs and has been down to Wrigley Field. He's always surprised to run into someone that he knows while visiting Chicago.
Welcome to the Brookwood Family, Dan!
Please help us welcome Dan Farrell to our Brookwood staff! Dan moved from Kenosha to Pell Lake about a year ago. He's really excited about the community, fishing in Pell Lake, and this new opportunity at Brookwood! He's really enjoying how welcoming the staff is and how fun the kids have been to work with. Dan has 2 adult children, Abby (27) & Zach (25). His youngest just moved out last year, so Dan is officially an empty-nester. When he's not working, Dan enjoys music-some country, but mostly classic rock and metal. He likes watching football and baseball and doesn't follow any one team-he has lots of favorites. In fact, he cheers for both the Bears and Packers, so this next game should be loud! He enjoys the Cubs and has been down to Wrigley Field. He's always surprised to run into someone that he knows while visiting Chicago.
Welcome to the Brookwood Family, Dan!
Homecoming week was a blast! Thank you to all the students who showed their spirit by dressing up!!
Brookwood Middle School: We’re hiring! Building Substitute $180 per day. 7:10-2:45pm Report to Brookwood daily. Build your future in teaching. Our last 6 building substitutes have gone on to become full time teachers. Apply on Indeed or WECAN. Questions: Contact Principal Lubus
Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/middle-school-daily-substitute-teacher-64a3e2813b47b445
WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/268641
Brookwood Middle School is looking for a building sub. Come join our amazing team!
*ALL inquiries, questions, and/or applications must be directed and submitted to the administrator listed on the post or to the District Office at Brookwood Middle School (1020 Hunter's Ridge / Genoa City, WI 53128) 262-279-1053 X1108
The Genoa City Jt. 2 School District is an equal opportunity employer and organization who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing and sexual orientation.
Please see the following newsletter from your BMS principal, Mr. Lubus:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bb0BD56N5K0Dulc-No5FdwZ-I8t3Ut31/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bb0BD56N5K0Dulc-No5FdwZ-I8t3Ut31/view
GCJ2 Culver's Scoopie Night Fundraiser
November 9th from 5pm-8pm
Culver's in Lake Geneva
15 of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a scoopie and dinner!
Good Food - Great Community - Support our Students
November 9th from 5pm-8pm
Culver's in Lake Geneva
15 of all sales will go directly back to our student programming fund
Grab a scoopie and dinner!
Good Food - Great Community - Support our Students
Picture Retake Day for BES & BMS on November 3rd
If you need pictures retaken, E.D. Clark forms are located at our front offices.
BES: sarah.sponenburg@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS: wendy.funari@gcj2.k12.wi.us
If you need pictures retaken, E.D. Clark forms are located at our front offices.
BES: sarah.sponenburg@gcj2.k12.wi.us
BMS: wendy.funari@gcj2.k12.wi.us
The 5th and 6th graders will travel to the College of Lake County on Tuesday, October 27, to attend a live musical performance titled Earth to Kenzie. This 45-minute operetta is sung in English. In music class, students will learn about singing/vocal ranges, instruments, storyline, and being a good audience member, among other aspects of the performance.
The trip is partially sponsored by the Lake Geneva Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
The trip is partially sponsored by the Lake Geneva Chapter of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Last week, our 7th and 8th graders had an exciting opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades at the Build My Future field trip! Students experienced hands-on activities, interacted with
industry professionals, and learned about career pathways in
fields like construction and the trades. Experiences like this help
students discover interests, connect classroom learning to the
real world, and begin imagining possibilities for their futures. You
never know what experience might spark a student's future
career! See more pictures and videos from this experience here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bdBeSeVmejkuNzTp-kSu8t_8817DkR65?usp=sharing
industry professionals, and learned about career pathways in
fields like construction and the trades. Experiences like this help
students discover interests, connect classroom learning to the
real world, and begin imagining possibilities for their futures. You
never know what experience might spark a student's future
career! See more pictures and videos from this experience here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bdBeSeVmejkuNzTp-kSu8t_8817DkR65?usp=sharing
BMS High School Musical Jr.
Auditions are for students who want a solo, lead, or speaking role. Students who wish to participate in the ensemble do not need to audition, but do need to contact Mrs. Coggins!
Audition times are open and ready for sign-up in at Mrs. Coggins' room, 123! Or email: kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us
-Prepare and sing a 30-60 second portion of any song from High School Musical Jr.
-Use of sheet music is allowed, and the official soundtrack will be provided at the audition
Crew Sign-Up:
-set design
-prop creation
-spotlight
-backstage
-directing
-makeup/hair
Auditions are for students who want a solo, lead, or speaking role. Students who wish to participate in the ensemble do not need to audition, but do need to contact Mrs. Coggins!
Audition times are open and ready for sign-up in at Mrs. Coggins' room, 123! Or email: kylie.coggins@gcj2.k12.wi.us
-Prepare and sing a 30-60 second portion of any song from High School Musical Jr.
-Use of sheet music is allowed, and the official soundtrack will be provided at the audition
Crew Sign-Up:
-set design
-prop creation
-spotlight
-backstage
-directing
-makeup/hair
Genoa City Joint 2 School District
No School - October 30th
No School - October 30th
Genoa City Joint 2 School District
No School - October 29th
No School - October 29th
GCJ2 Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 28th & 29th
BES: 3:45-7:45pm
BMS: 3:00-7:00pm
*Contact your child's homeroom teacher or advisory teacher for more information*
October 28th & 29th
BES: 3:45-7:45pm
BMS: 3:00-7:00pm
*Contact your child's homeroom teacher or advisory teacher for more information*