Thank you to our Brunswick High students, staff, and families for your patience and flexibility today as we worked through a school-wide Wi-Fi outage. We know how disruptive that can be to teaching and learning, and we truly appreciate everyone’s understanding. Fingers crossed 🤞 that service is fully restored and running smoothly tomorrow! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #nowifiwhatnow #strugglebuscity #grateful
Request for Proposal
Request for Architectural / Design Services
The Superintendent of the Brunswick School Department is interested in procuring Architectural services for the construction of an approximately 6,600- 7,000-square-foot bus garage/transportation facility and associated site improvements. Services may include, as required: Surveys (boundary & topographic); geotechnical (sanitary disposal, foundation design); planning; design (building site, and utilities, contract documents); construction procurement; contract administration (site visitation, construction meetings, testing as built drawings), heating and ventilation designs and all other architectural and engineering services appropriate for a project of this type.
For more information, please contact Superintendent Phillip J. Potenziano, Ed.D., by email at ppotenziano@brunswicksd.org or by phone at 207-319-1911.
Snowy recess = pure joy! ❄️⛄
Smiles, laughter, and lots of snowy fun—our students are absolutely loving the snow at recess!
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Smiles, laughter, and lots of snowy fun—our students are absolutely loving the snow at recess!
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Heidi Nelson
Part-Time Van Driver
District
Heid grew up in Barrington, RI and Middlebury, VT graduating from Northfield Mt. Hermon. She attended the University of Wyoming.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Happy to be working for the town that I live in.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Train dogs, drive my Mustang Convertible
Favorite line from a movie?
Are you a good witch or a bad witch?
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Betty White
What is something you learned in the last week?
How to operate my new printer.
Part-Time Van Driver
District
Heid grew up in Barrington, RI and Middlebury, VT graduating from Northfield Mt. Hermon. She attended the University of Wyoming.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Happy to be working for the town that I live in.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Train dogs, drive my Mustang Convertible
Favorite line from a movie?
Are you a good witch or a bad witch?
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Betty White
What is something you learned in the last week?
How to operate my new printer.
🎉 Celebrating Mandy Merrill, Outgoing School Board Member! 🎉
A huge shout-out to Mandy for her incredible dedication, steady leadership, and all-around awesomeness on the School Board! From late-night meetings to big-picture planning, Mandy demonstrated a true commitment to our students, staff, and community.
We’re grateful for her passion, her voice, and her unwavering belief in what our schools can be. 🌟
Thank you, Mandy, you helped make our district stronger! 💙📚🙌
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #maineschoolboard #brunswickme
A huge shout-out to Mandy for her incredible dedication, steady leadership, and all-around awesomeness on the School Board! From late-night meetings to big-picture planning, Mandy demonstrated a true commitment to our students, staff, and community.
We’re grateful for her passion, her voice, and her unwavering belief in what our schools can be. 🌟
Thank you, Mandy, you helped make our district stronger! 💙📚🙌
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #maineschoolboard #brunswickme
🎶 Brunswick High School Music Presents: Something Old, Something New 🎶
Join us on TODAY Thursday, December 11 at 7pm in the Crooker Theater for an evening of incredible music featuring works by Flagello, Lauridsen, Grainger, Biedenbender, Thomas, Arnold, and Boysen.
✨ Plus — don’t miss the **debut of the BHS Honors Wind Ensemble’s first album, SHOUTS! **
We can’t wait to see our community come together to support our talented musicians! 🎼🧡🖤
Join us on TODAY Thursday, December 11 at 7pm in the Crooker Theater for an evening of incredible music featuring works by Flagello, Lauridsen, Grainger, Biedenbender, Thomas, Arnold, and Boysen.
✨ Plus — don’t miss the **debut of the BHS Honors Wind Ensemble’s first album, SHOUTS! **
We can’t wait to see our community come together to support our talented musicians! 🎼🧡🖤
🎉 School-Wide Assembly!
This week, our BJHS Dragons came together for our first school-wide assembly of the year! 🐉✨
Students and staff filled the gym with energy and school spirit as we celebrated the end of the first trimester and all the hard work our Dragons have accomplished so far. Proud to be part of such a strong BJHS community! 💚
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJuniorHS
This week, our BJHS Dragons came together for our first school-wide assembly of the year! 🐉✨
Students and staff filled the gym with energy and school spirit as we celebrated the end of the first trimester and all the hard work our Dragons have accomplished so far. Proud to be part of such a strong BJHS community! 💚
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJuniorHS
Students across HBS had a blast playing Feelings Charades! 🎭 From acting excited to showing confused and even afraid, every class jumped in to explore how we express emotions without using words. Such a fun way to build communication skills! 💛
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Eli Downs
Educational Technician
BHS
Eli grew up in Brunswick graduating from Brunswick High in 2014. He went on to attend Susquehanna University and graduated in 2018. His family includes two brothers, Nate & Max, his mother, Heather Gottlieb and their cat, Pearl.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
As an alumni and beneficiary of my exceptional mentors, from Longfellow Elementary to BHS, it is an honor to give back to my community.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Apart from coaching lacrosse year-round, I enjoy gardening in the summer and painting in the winter.
Favorite line from a movie?
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are."
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Albert Einstein
What is something you learned in the last week?
How to fix an exhaust leak on a jet-ski.
Educational Technician
BHS
Eli grew up in Brunswick graduating from Brunswick High in 2014. He went on to attend Susquehanna University and graduated in 2018. His family includes two brothers, Nate & Max, his mother, Heather Gottlieb and their cat, Pearl.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
As an alumni and beneficiary of my exceptional mentors, from Longfellow Elementary to BHS, it is an honor to give back to my community.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Apart from coaching lacrosse year-round, I enjoy gardening in the summer and painting in the winter.
Favorite line from a movie?
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are."
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Albert Einstein
What is something you learned in the last week?
How to fix an exhaust leak on a jet-ski.
✨ The holiday season is upon us, and we’ve begun our annual fundraising efforts to support Brunswick High School students identified by our counseling team who may need a little extra help this time of year. ✨
Thanks to the generosity of our community, last year we raised enough to provide 60 students with Walmart gift cards to purchase gifts for themselves or loved ones. 💛 Unfortunately, the number of students in need continues to grow.
This year, we’re aiming to raise $5,000 or more — and we’d be so grateful for your support! You can donate using the QR code on the flyer, copying this link: https://givebutter.com/fBDfnt or by sending a check made out to BHS Holiday Wish Fund. 🎁
Together, we can help make the season a little brighter for all.
Thank you for your kindness and support. ❤️💚
— BHS Holiday Wish Fund Team
(Counseling Department, Mark Roma, Kaitlyn Ostrov, Interact Club, Paul Barron & Mary Kunhardt)
Thanks to the generosity of our community, last year we raised enough to provide 60 students with Walmart gift cards to purchase gifts for themselves or loved ones. 💛 Unfortunately, the number of students in need continues to grow.
This year, we’re aiming to raise $5,000 or more — and we’d be so grateful for your support! You can donate using the QR code on the flyer, copying this link: https://givebutter.com/fBDfnt or by sending a check made out to BHS Holiday Wish Fund. 🎁
Together, we can help make the season a little brighter for all.
Thank you for your kindness and support. ❤️💚
— BHS Holiday Wish Fund Team
(Counseling Department, Mark Roma, Kaitlyn Ostrov, Interact Club, Paul Barron & Mary Kunhardt)
✨ That post-snowstorm glow hits different ✨
After yesterday's winter blast, this morning's sunshine is absolutely brilliant—streaming through our Junior High and catching the scoreboard in that perfectly peaceful pre-day quiet.
There's something magical about those still moments before the halls fill with energy. Our gym was ready and waiting, lit up and patient, while the world outside sparkled with fresh snow.
These are the moments that make winter in Maine worth it. 🏀❄️☀️ #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickme #schoolgym #photoart
Have a great day, everyone!
(Photo Credit Bonnie Gilman)
After yesterday's winter blast, this morning's sunshine is absolutely brilliant—streaming through our Junior High and catching the scoreboard in that perfectly peaceful pre-day quiet.
There's something magical about those still moments before the halls fill with energy. Our gym was ready and waiting, lit up and patient, while the world outside sparkled with fresh snow.
These are the moments that make winter in Maine worth it. 🏀❄️☀️ #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickme #schoolgym #photoart
Have a great day, everyone!
(Photo Credit Bonnie Gilman)
Brunswick Schools are closed today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Taking a moment to pause and reflect on all we're grateful for this year. Wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! We'll be back and ready to go on Monday, December 1st, 2025. Until then, enjoy the feast! #happythanksgiving #grateful #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
Recently, HBS School Nurse Melinda Nadeau was recognized by the School Oral Health Program for her recent training on properly applying SDF (Silver Diamine Fluoride) for students.
"We are proud to shine a spotlight on School Nurse Melinda Nadeau of Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, whose dedication, compassion, and commitment to professional growth continually elevate the health and well-being of her students.
This spotlight highlights Melinda’s recent SDF training, which has expanded her ability to support her students’ oral health and overall well-being. Her commitment to staying current ensures that her school community receives the highest level of support.
Her efforts have supported early intervention, improved access to care, and healthier outcomes for the students she serves, and Melinda truly sets an inspiring example."
"We are proud to shine a spotlight on School Nurse Melinda Nadeau of Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, whose dedication, compassion, and commitment to professional growth continually elevate the health and well-being of her students.
This spotlight highlights Melinda’s recent SDF training, which has expanded her ability to support her students’ oral health and overall well-being. Her commitment to staying current ensures that her school community receives the highest level of support.
Her efforts have supported early intervention, improved access to care, and healthier outcomes for the students she serves, and Melinda truly sets an inspiring example."
Ms. Novak's third graders brought the Macy’s Day Parade to life—Ozobot style!
Students designed their own festive floats, coded colorful paths, and sent their tiny robots marching in a joyful “parade”. A fun blend of creativity, coding, and celebration! 🎈🤖🎉
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Alisha Dufour
Fourth Grade Teacher
HBS
Alisha is from Palm Bay, Florida where she graduated from Palm Bay High School. Alisha has an English Springer Spaniel named Cody. She attended Elon University in North Carolina as well as SUNY in Buffalo.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am excited to be back In Brunswick after leaving as a child and proud to join the BSD team.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I like being on or near the water doing anything, swimming, walking, tubing, boating, camping or just sitting on a beach chair.
Favorite line from a movie?
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Senator John Lewis
What is something you learned in the last week?
I listened to several NPR Throughline podcasts on a road trip this week so... Massachusetts has the highest money spent on lottery tickets per capita in the U.S, an average of around $800 a year per adult.
Fourth Grade Teacher
HBS
Alisha is from Palm Bay, Florida where she graduated from Palm Bay High School. Alisha has an English Springer Spaniel named Cody. She attended Elon University in North Carolina as well as SUNY in Buffalo.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am excited to be back In Brunswick after leaving as a child and proud to join the BSD team.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I like being on or near the water doing anything, swimming, walking, tubing, boating, camping or just sitting on a beach chair.
Favorite line from a movie?
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Senator John Lewis
What is something you learned in the last week?
I listened to several NPR Throughline podcasts on a road trip this week so... Massachusetts has the highest money spent on lottery tickets per capita in the U.S, an average of around $800 a year per adult.
At Kate Furbish elementary, we are incredibly grateful for the tremendously generous turnout from the community for our snack donations! These snacks are already providing support and nourishment, benefiting students both in the classroom and at their kitchen tables. Donations will continue to be collected in the KFS lobby until November 21st. #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
🎭 BHS Players Present: Much Ado About Dust 🤠
An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing set in the Wild West!
📍 The Crooker Theater
📅 November 2025
🕖 Showtimes:
• Nov 20th – 22nd @ 7PM
• Nov 22nd – 23rd @ 2PM
Come support our talented cast as they bring this dusty, daring, and delightfully dramatic production to life! 🌵🎬
Directed by Linda Gardiner and Michael Millett.
Grab your tickets today—see y’all at the show!
Copy this link to get your tickets: https://cur8.com/projects/BHSPlayers 🤎🤠✨
An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing set in the Wild West!
📍 The Crooker Theater
📅 November 2025
🕖 Showtimes:
• Nov 20th – 22nd @ 7PM
• Nov 22nd – 23rd @ 2PM
Come support our talented cast as they bring this dusty, daring, and delightfully dramatic production to life! 🌵🎬
Directed by Linda Gardiner and Michael Millett.
Grab your tickets today—see y’all at the show!
Copy this link to get your tickets: https://cur8.com/projects/BHSPlayers 🤎🤠✨
✨ Our 6th graders are spreading kindness, one note at a time! 💌
In SEL class on Team Birch, students are writing thoughtful thank-you notes to show appreciation for the people who make a difference in their lives. These small acts of gratitude help build empathy, connection, and positivity across BJHS. 🌟
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #SEL #BrunswickJuniorHS
Ms. Dugas’ 5th graders kicked off their descriptive writing unit with a fun twist! Students created an activity square about an activity they enjoy—describing it without ever naming it. Then, using a stack of everyone’s words, they chose one and coded their Bee-Bot to navigate to the matching square. Writing, guessing, and coding all in one activity!
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
