Boys & Girls Track & Field teams compete in the County Championship,
March 29, 9:00 a.m. & March 31, 3:30 p.m. @ Mill Creek.
Academics 
Just one of hundreds of "safe selfies" students took during BRAT Week's focus on online safety. Several local press outlets covered the week's activities. Check out this piece from the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Progress reports go home March 31.

 

Spring Break is April 7-11.

 

Deadlines & opportunities for Juniors & Seniors.

 

Graduation information packets went home with seniors this week. Some important information that was included:

Spring Parent Letter

Itinerary for the "Big Day"

Senior Notes

Senior Letter Project

Project Graduation Flyer 

 

Does your senior have perfect attendance for Kindergarten-12th grade or 9th-12th grade?  Have him/her visit the attendance office (C1) to sign the sheet on the bookcase before or after school or during lunch. Names must be turned in by April 18.   

 

Connect to Brookwood 
The band program fundraiser, Taste of Brookwood, is tomorrow, 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 available online.

LAST CHANCE for a yearbook! Orders must be in by March 31. Order online.

Take a test drive at Nash Chevrolet (630 Scenic Highway) & earn $50 for Brookwood. More info in the next issue of Saddle Up.

 

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 @ 3:00 p.m. in the Theater, April 28 @ 3:00 p.m. in the Commons, May 9 @ 3:00 p.m. in the Theater & May 13 @ 3:00 p.m. in the Theater. More info & eligibility requirements.

 

Upcoming Brookwood Relay for Life fundraisers.  First, 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. Second, 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.

 

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

 
Athletics

Tennis
April 1, 3:30 p.m. vs Johns Creek. Boys @ home. Girls @ Flowers Crossing at the Mill (lake courts).

Baseball
March 31, 5:45 p.m. @ Archer.
April 2, 5:45 p.m. vs Shiloh @ home.
April 4, 7:00 p.m. @ South.

Soccer
March 28, Girls 5:30 p.m., Boys 7:30 p.m. vs Grayson @ home.
April 1, Girls 5:30 p.m., Boys 7:30 p.m. @ Shiloh.

Your online votes made Alfredo Rivera the Fans Choice Athlete of the Week in the Gwinnett Daily Post!
Lacrosse
March 28, Girls 6:45 p.m. @ Wesleyan.
April 1, Boys 7:00 p.m. vs Archer @ home.
April 3, Boys 7:00 p.m. @ Druid Hills.

Golf
March 29, 8:00 a.m. Boys in White County Invitational @ Mossy Creek Golf Course. Girls in Brookwood Invitational @ Summit Chase.

Cheerleading Try-Outs, March 31-April 3 in the Maroon Gym Lobby.

Parents of students interested in trying out to be the Buster Bronco mascot at school events should come to an informational meeting, April 22 @ 6:30 p.m. to learn about try-outs & expectations. Students with questions may see Ms. Blankenship in F30 or Ms. Bailey in A44.

 

Fine Arts 

Anne of Green Gables, March 27, 28, & 29, 7:00 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door. (Photo by Dave Skillen)
BEST Club Talent Show, April 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the BHS Theater. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students with special needs to share their many talents. Tickets are $2 for adults & $1 for students. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Brookwood's Special Olympics teams.