📢 Board Meeting Highlights are here! Check out the key action items from the July 13 Brady Public Schools Board of Education meeting, including wellness initiatives and updates to our Student Cell Phone Policy. 📚📱

📱➡️📚 Why is Brady Public Schools becoming phone-free during the school day? This decision is about one thing: giving our students the best environment to learn, grow, and connect. In his bestselling book The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt highlights research showing that constant smartphone access and social media have contributed to rising levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and difficulty concentrating among young people. Schools that have implemented phone-free policies are seeing meaningful results, including: ✅ More focused classrooms ✅ Better academic performance ✅ Fewer distractions and disciplinary issues ✅ Stronger face-to-face friendships ✅ Increased student engagement ✅ Improved mental health and overall well-being At Brady Public Schools, we want our students to spend the school day learning, collaborating, solving problems, and building relationships—not checking notifications or scrolling through social media. We know this change may take some adjustment, but we believe the long-term benefits for our students far outweigh the temporary inconvenience. Together, we can create a school environment where students are fully present, connected to one another, and ready to succeed. Building brighter futures starts with being present today. ❤️🦅 #BradyPublicSchools #BuildingBrighterFutures #TheAnxiousGeneration #PhoneFreeSchools

📵 A New School Year. A New Cell Phone Policy. A Greater Focus on Learning. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Brady Public Schools will be implementing a phone-free school day for all students. Why the change? Because we want every student to have the best opportunity to learn, connect, and thrive. Research consistently shows that limiting cell phone use during the school day helps students: 📚 Stay focused and improve academic achievement 🤝 Build stronger friendships through face-to-face interaction 💬 Participate more in class discussions and school activities 🧠 Reduce anxiety caused by constant notifications and social media ❤️ Improve overall mental health and sense of belonging This change also aligns with Nebraska legislation requiring schools to limit student use of personal electronic devices during instructional time. What does this mean for students? • Students may not use cell phones or other personal electronic devices during the school day. • Upon arrival each morning, students will place their devices in a secure, locked storage case. • Devices will remain safely stored until dismissal. • Exceptions will be made only for students with accommodations outlined in a 504 Plan or IEP. We know this is a significant change, but we believe it is an important investment in our students' learning, relationships, and well-being. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to put students first and create the best possible environment for success. #BradyPublicSchools #BuildingBrighterFutures #PhoneFreeLearning

🦅❤️ EXCITING NEWS, EAGLE FAMILIES! ❤️🦅 We are excited to announce a new opportunity to get involved at Brady Public Schools—the start of the EAGLE PTO! 🎉 The EAGLE PTO will be a great opportunity for parents and teachers to collaborate, connect, and work together to support our students! We are excited to see the positive impact this group can make for our Eagles and our school community. 📅 Founding Meeting: Friday ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Brady Learning Center We would love to see you there and have you be part of the beginning of something great! 🦅 For more information, contact Amy Blake at 308-529-7482. ❤️🖤 Together, we can do great things for our Eagles!

NOTICE OF MEETING The Brady Public Schools Board of Education will meet tonight at 6:00 PM. 📋 The meeting agenda and minutes can be found on the Brady Public Schools website at www.bradyschools.org and at https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/78 This meeting has been advertised in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.

🍽️ July Summer Meals Menu is Here! 🇺🇸

Take a look at what's on the menu for July! Breakfast and lunch are free for all children ages 1–18. Please note that there will be no meals served on Fridays or Monday, July 6.

Attention Brady Eagles! Before stepping onto the field, court, or course, all student-athletes must have: ✅ A signed NSAA Consent Form ✅ A current Physical These requirements must be completed before the first day of practice. Fall Sports Practice Begins: 🏈 Football – August 3 🏐 Volleyball – August 10 🏃 Cross Country – August 10 Don’t wait until the last minute! Make sure all paperwork is turned in and your physical is completed so you’re ready for day one. For questions or more information, contact our Activities Director, Andy Seamann, at a.seamann@bradyschools.org.

📋 June Board Meeting Highlights

The Board approved the purchase of a 9-passenger van, set meal prices for the 2026-27 school year, and kept activity pass, gate entry, and streaming prices the same as last year.

We're also hiring a School Nurse! Applications are due July 6. 🦅

🌌🚀 Summer Camp – Day 11 Complete! PreK–K students fixed rockets, raced in a Rocket Relay, and worked on a rocket ship coloring project. 1st & 2nd graders learned about Jupiter and Saturn and created solar system models. 3rd & 4th graders checked in, built straw rockets, and played Noggle. Junior high students read A Wrinkle in Time, watched part of the movie, played math Battleship, and built tesseracts. Check out today’s photos, including students in their space-themed outfits! 🌠✨ Tomorrow is our final day of camp! 🚀

🎳🌌 Summer Camp Reminder! 🌌🎳 Our end-of-camp celebration is this Thursday! Students who attended at least 75% of Summer Camp days are invited to enjoy bowling and laser tag at Wild Bill’s Fun Center in North Platte. 📋 Please return signed permission slips as soon as possible. ⏰ After Summer Camp and lunch, students will travel to North Platte. Parents may pick up their child at Wild Bill’s at 2:30 PM, or students may return to school and be picked up around 3:00 PM. A huge thank you to our local sponsors for making this event possible! 🚀

🚀 As we near the end of Summer Camp, our campers are making the most of every day! Today, students created astronaut helmets, practiced counting and graphing skills, cracked subtraction codes, built rocket-themed bookmarks, and even took on an A Wrinkle in Time escape room challenge. It’s hard to believe that after this week, the hallways that have been filled with learning, laughter, and space adventures will soon be quiet again. We’re soaking up every last moment of an incredible Summer Camp! 🌟✨

🚀 We've officially launched into the final week of Brady Summer Camp! 🌟

Today, campers stayed busy with hands-on learning across all grade levels. Our youngest campers heard a space story read by an astronaut in a zero-gravity environment, built rockets, and created their own spacecraft. Students in 1st and 2nd grade began their study of the planets while practicing math and reading skills. The 3rd and 4th graders kicked off a week focused on division facts and learned about comets, asteroids, and meteors.

Meanwhile, our junior high campers continued their journey through A Wrinkle in Time, put their crane designs to the test, and sharpened their math skills with Yahtzee.

It's hard to believe we're already in the final week of camp! We've had an incredible few weeks of learning, creating, and exploring together. 🌎✨

🎳🌌 Bowling Into the Galaxy! 🌌🎳

Students who have attended at least 75% of Summer Camp days have earned an invitation to our end-of-camp celebration at Wild Bill's Fun Center in North Platte!

Permission slips were sent home with eligible students today. Please review, sign, and return them as soon as possible.

A huge thank you to our local sponsors for making this special opportunity possible for our campers. We can't wait to celebrate an amazing summer of learning and fun! 🚀✨

Here's a look back at the last day of Week 2 at Brady Summer Camp!

Students wrapped up another great week of space-themed learning with solar system activities, math games, hands-on projects, and skill-building challenges. From solar system mobiles and "write the room" activities to lunar vehicle engineering and multiplication practice, our campers stayed busy learning and creating.

🎉 Congratulations to our Week 2 Perfect Attendance Winners:
⭐ PreK-K: Reese Spurgin
⭐ 1st & 2nd: Rhett Shockley
⭐ 3rd & 4th: Coyle Sanger
⭐ 5th-8th: Lillian Dyas

Brady Public Schools has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Outstanding Middle School Program Award, a prestigious recognition honoring exemplary achievement in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming at the middle school level.

The award recognizes schools that demonstrate excellence in developing innovative, high-quality career education opportunities for students while aligning instruction with the Nebraska Career and Technical Education Model.

Selection criteria for the award include:
Instructional programs aligned to the Nebraska Career and Technical Education Model
Student achievement in both career and academic arenas
Innovative instruction based on state model programs of study
Leadership and personal development through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Effective implementation of career guidance
Alignment to Nebraska's workforce needs and economic priorities
Strong community engagement and partnerships

Brady Middle School was formally recognized during the Nebraska State NCE Conference held in Kearney on June 9.

"This award reflects the dedication of our staff, students, and community partners who work together to provide meaningful career exploration opportunities for our middle school students," said Superintendent Ann Foster. "We are proud to create experiences that help students discover their interests, develop workplace skills, and connect classroom learning to future career pathways."

Following the awards banquet, Superintendent Ann Foster, JAG Specialist Sharon Axthelm, and Agricultural Education Teacher Trevor Mann presented a conference session titled "Building Futures Early: Innovative Middle School CTE Programming at Brady Public Schools."
The presentation highlighted Brady Public Schools' commitment to creating engaging and innovative Career and Technical Education experiences for middle school students through hands-on learning, collaboration, and community partnerships.


Conference attendees learned about the district's successful strategies for introducing career exploration at an early age, building strong relationships with local businesses and community organizations, and creating authentic learning opportunities that connect students to real-world careers. Presenters also shared student success stories, program accomplishments, and practical ideas that schools of all sizes can adapt to strengthen middle school CTE programming.

Brady Public Schools continues to be a leader in preparing students for future success by fostering career awareness, leadership development, and workforce readiness beginning at the middle school level.

Our youngest campers created Jupiter models, worked on puzzles, and practiced fine motor skills. Students in 1st and 2nd grade sharpened their math skills with space-themed board games while learning about comets and asteroids.

Meanwhile, our 5th-8th graders wrapped up their character treat project inspired by A Wrinkle in Time. After voting on their favorite creation, Calvin's Brownie Twist came out on top! Students worked together in the kitchen to prepare the dessert and then enjoyed sampling the winning treat.

Summer Camp is flying by, and we're loving every minute of it! 🌎✨

🚀 We can’t believe we’re already halfway through Summer Camp! Today, campers continued their space-themed adventures with hands-on learning and creativity. Students made planet bracelets, shape rockets, constellation models, and Earth-Moon orbit models while practicing important reading and math skills. Our older campers kept working through A Wrinkle in Time, explored the differences between fantasy and science fiction, sharpened their math skills through games, and prepared ingredients for their character-inspired treats.

🚀 Week 2 is underway at Brady Summer Camp!

Despite a little thunderstorm excitement, our campers had another great day of learning and exploring. Students learned about planets and moon phases, practiced reading and math skills, completed constellation activities, and continued their adventures through A Wrinkle in Time. Junior high students also checked on their growing sugar crystals and battled it out in a game of Equation Battleship.

Every day brings new discoveries as we continue our journey through space! 🌎✨