| | | | | | Wednesday, April 1st is our next Walk/Bike/Roll to school! Students at HBS and KFS will be participating. Our bussed students will be dropped off a short distance to the schools to be able to take part.
HBS students are dropped off on Columbia Ave to walk the path to McKeen Street and down Stanwood St. (See map below)
KFS students are dropped off on the corner of Minot St and Jordan Ave.
If you are unable to avoid these streets on Wednesday morning, we ask that you help keep our students and staff safe by
- being extra vigilant,
- expecting delays and,
- allowing yourself extra time
|  | | |  | School will dismiss early on Wednesday, April 1st. The dismissal times are below:
KFS: 12:30 PM HBS: 12:15 PM BJHS: 11:30 AM BHS: 11:15 AM
During this time, our staff will be engaged in professional development activities. These sessions are essential for enhancing our instructional strategies and ensuring we provide the best educational experience for your children. See below for how we used the time in March! | | | Our district is committed to ensuring that professional development time directly supports high-quality teaching, student well-being, and school safety. Below is a clear summary of how educators used this time during the past month.
The protected professional development time on early release days provides essential time for educators to collaborate, analyze student learning, and plan high-quality instruction. This work directly supports student achievement and cannot be effectively completed during the regular school day.
During last week’s early release professional development time, staff focused on strengthening instructional practices and collaboration to better support student learning.
Work included analyzing student data to monitor progress, reviewing interventions, and planning differentiated reading instruction and small group teaching based on individual student needs.
Additional sessions focused on applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to create more inclusive and accessible lessons, developing behavior de-escalation strategies, preparing for upcoming parent–teacher conferences, and engaging in professional learning groups that support reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Professional development is a direct investment in students. Each of these activities helps educators strengthen instruction, enhance safety, and build supportive school environments where all students can thrive. | | | Last Day of School Due to storm days, the last day of the 2025-26 school year is now 6/24/26. This could change if further storm days are needed.
Also, please note that 6/17/26, which was scheduled to be the last student day if there were no storm days, will not be an early release as shown on the 2025-26 calendar. Rather, the last day of school will be an early release. Please see the updated calendar below. |  | | | Beyond the Likes - Social Media, Mental Health & You
The American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health invites teens (ages 14-19) to participate in Beyond the Likes - Social Media, Mental Health & You, a free virtual youth forum on Saturday, April 18, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET.
This interactive event will empower young people to navigate the digital world with confidence, engage in meaningful conversations with peers and experts, and gain practical tools for managing their digital lives. Earn a Certificate of Completion and get a chance to win prizes!
Clubs and organizations whose members participate in the forum may be eligible for a small stipend; interested groups can contact Marija Hegel at mhegel@aap.org for more information.
Register today to take part in this exciting event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mgqi6obwT9ibgSA7Ut6-vw#/registration |  | | |  | | |  |
We are still accepting Pre-K applications for SY26-27. Please click here to apply!
| |  | | Lauren Akeley-Taylor Educational Technician III HBS
Lauren grew up in Hampden, ME, and attended Hampden Academy. She received her BA from UMO, and her MS from UMF. Lauren's family includes her husband Allan, and two sons, Charlie and Teddy. They have two canine-like mutts named Echo and Pepper.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I have always loved the Brunswick Community and am happy to play a part in a school district actively making it a great place to live.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love reading fiction, especially magical realism, cooking inventive scrappy dinners, hiking with my family and dogs, and discovering new music to like and forcing it on my friends.
Favorite line from a movie? Spinal Tap: "put it up to 11" -Marty "eleven, exactly, one louder"-Nigel
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Ram Das
What is something you learned in the last week? slugs have 4 noses. | | | Open Employment Positions: - World Languages Teacher - Brunswick High School
- ESY (Extended School Year) Nurse - District
- Lunch Aides- Kate Furbish Elementary School
- Long Term Sub: PreK Ed Tech - Kate Furbish School
- Self Contained Behavior Ed Tech - Kate Furbish Elementary School
- Long Term Sub Ed Tech - Kate Furbish Elementary School
- Coaching Positions have been posted! Brunswick High and Brunswick Jr. High School
- Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track, - Check them all out!
- Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach
- Substitute Nurses, Teachers, Ed Techs, Tutors
- School Bus Drivers!!
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
- Substitute Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians
- ...And MORE!
We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view all current employment opportunities! | | | You can view previous newsletters on our website!
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