Brookwood's Readers Rally Team won the Division. They compete for the
County Championship March 18.
Academics

Free ACT review video, March 19, 2:50-3:20 p.m. in the Media Center.

 

Gwinnett County Public Schools will offer face-to-face summer school at Parkview, Dacula & Duluth High Schools. Details.

 

Upcoming dates at a glance

Progress reports go home, March 31.

Spring Break, April 7-11.

Prom, April 26, 8:00 p.m. @ Georgia Aquarium.

Senior Honors Night, May 5, 7:00 p.m. @ Cannon Church.

Last day 30 minutes added to school day, May 14.

Baccalaureate, May 18, 3:00 p.m. @ Cannon Church.

Senior Picnic & Students Receive Yearbooks, May 2.

Last day of school, May 22.

Graduation, May 22, 8:00 p.m. in the Stadium.

 

For those who like to plan ahead...revised GCPS 2014-15 school calendar. Note: the first day of school has changed to August 5.

 

Connect to Brookwood 

BHS Relay for Life t-shirts are $10 & can be ordered online. Names can be added to the back of the t-shirt on MyPaymentsPlus for $5 per name. Last day to order is March 28. 

 

Think Before you Snap & App

FBI Special Agent Keith Kabrhel is coming to school to speak March 24 to freshman during the school day. Agent Kabrhel's specialty is crimes against children on the internet. His speech will cover the criminal and legal aspects of posting something on social media that students might regret, plus the long-term effects for employment, college and more. He will offer tips for protecting students. From 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 24 in the Commons, Brookwood will host a community session with Agent Kabrhel. We hope you will make plans to attend this timely, relevant event.

 

Information about the Senior Letter Project for parents of graduating seniors.

 

Students interested in parking on-campus next year must attend a class where rules & safety will be reviewed. The cost for the class is $15 (paid by check to BHS).  Classes will be held April 2 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Theater, April 28 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Commons, May 9 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Theater & May 13 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Theater. More info & eligibility requirements.

 

The Student Job Fair is March 17 at 7:00 p.m. Students will meet local employers who will have a table at the event, plus professionals will be available to talk to students about resume writing & interviewing skills. Students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Companies that are confirmed are: Kroger, Publix, Five Below, Dress Up, Positively Pools, Gwinnett Parks and Recreation (Aquatic), Sears Pool Lifeguards, American Pool, NatureScapes Landscape, Stone Mountain, Kumon Tutoring, Music and Atrs, Wayne's Environmental Services, Chick Fil A, All Seasons Car Wash, Race Trac, Lowes, Home Depot & JoAnnes. 

 

Four upcoming Brookwood Relay for Life fundraisers.  First, Painting with a Twist in Lawrenceville is hosting a BHS Relay for Life fundraiser on March 20. Book your seat onlineSecond, March 24-31, when you order your tickets online to Medieval Times, $3 goes to our team. Put Brookwood High School in the Address 2 line. Third, April 13, when you order tickets online to the Gwinnett Braves, put Brookwood High School in the 3rd box at the bottom of the order form. Fourth, sponsor a luminaria at the Relay for Life event May 9-10 at Gwinnett Fairgrounds to honor someone who has battled cancer.  Search for Brookwood High School at this link.

 

Taste of Brookwood, March 29, 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Commons.  The event features great food from over 20 local restaurants, plus live music & a silent auction.  $12 tickets on sale now from band members or online. 

 

Last chance for a senior yard sign! No orders taken after March 21.  Email Tara Pannell.

 

Two Brookwood students will recieve a $1000 scholarship from the BHS PTSA. Applications are in the Counseling Office (A1) & are due April 18.

 

Athletics 

Baseball

March 15, 2:00 p.m. vs Carrollton @ home.

March 19, 5:30 p.m. @ Grayson.

March 21, 5:45 p.m. vs Berkmar @ home.

Your online votes made soccer's Jenny Allen this week's Athlete of the Week in the Gwinnett Daily Post!

 

Golf

March 15, 8:00 a.m. Boys in Gwinnett Open @ The Chimneys Golf Course & Girls @ Gainesville Invitational @ Chattahoochee County Club & Golf Course.

 

Soccer

March 18, Girls 5:30 p.m., Boys 7:30 p.m. @ West Forsyth.

March 21, Girls 5:30 p.m., Boys 7:30 p.m. @ Archer.

 

This photo of Brookwood Ultimate Frisbee Team Member Chidike Iromuanya was taken by Brookwood parent Terry Nelson. The photo has been selected in a competition. The prize is a team training tool that will increase the team's vertical leap & allow them to come down with the disc over other players. You can "vote" by liking, sharing or commenting on this photo (when logged into Facebook) at this link.

Track

March 14, 5:00 p.m. & March 15, 11:00 a.m. in Georgia Coaches Invitational @ Georgia Tech

March 15, Girls 9:00 a.m. in Tiger Creek Relays @ Archer.

 

Lacrosse

March 19, Girls 6:45 p.m. vs Grayson @ home.

March 20, Boys 7:30 p.m. @ Grayson.

March 21, Girls 5:00 p.m., Boys 6:45 p.m. vs Parkview @ home. SENIOR NIGHT. Great article about girls lax's steady climb.

 

Tennis

March 18, 3:30 p.m. vs Parkview.  Girls @ Parkview. Boys @ home.

March 19, 5:00 p.m.  vs Starr's Mill @ Rhodes Jordan Tennis Center. SENIOR DAY.

March 20, 3:30 p.m. vs Shiloh. Boys @ home. Girls @ Flowers Crossing at the Mill (Lakes court).

 

Ice Hockey

Next game tonight, 9:40 p.m. vs Cambridge at Duluth Ice Forum.

 

Football

For those who like to plan ahead...the 2014 9th, JV & Varsity Football Schedule. First game in the Dome only 161 days away!

 

Did you know that the Gwinnett Daily Post has a Brookwood Sports webpage? Quick place to find the latest Bronco sports news & scores.

 

Great article from the Gwinnett Daily Post about why Brookwood is such a tough place for coaches (& teachers) to leave.

 

Fine Arts 

ColorGuard auditions will be held March 17-20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No experience needed. Email bwoodcolorguard@gmail.com with questions.

 

Theater presents Anne of Green Gables, March 27, 28 & 29, 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. Tickets $7 in advance or $10 at the door.