Planning for an amazing 2026–2027 school year is officially underway! 💙💚
This week, our Sources of Strength peer leaders spent part of their summer giving back to our school community by planning events and activities for the year ahead—all while earning community service hours.
Sources of Strength is a peer-led suicide prevention and mental wellness program that empowers students and adult advisors to work together to build resilience, break the code of silence, and strengthen the protective factors that help young people thrive. This week, students collaborated to develop activities centered around each of the eight Sources of Strength: family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality, physical health, and mental health.
We are so grateful for the time, creativity, and leadership these students brought this week. We can't wait to share all of the exciting events and initiatives they have planned for our school community this year!
#SourcesOfStrength #PeerLeaders #MentalWellness #StudentLeadership #SchoolCommunity #Resilience #YouAreNotAlone #2026To2027 #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
This week, our Sources of Strength peer leaders spent part of their summer giving back to our school community by planning events and activities for the year ahead—all while earning community service hours.
Sources of Strength is a peer-led suicide prevention and mental wellness program that empowers students and adult advisors to work together to build resilience, break the code of silence, and strengthen the protective factors that help young people thrive. This week, students collaborated to develop activities centered around each of the eight Sources of Strength: family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality, physical health, and mental health.
We are so grateful for the time, creativity, and leadership these students brought this week. We can't wait to share all of the exciting events and initiatives they have planned for our school community this year!
#SourcesOfStrength #PeerLeaders #MentalWellness #StudentLeadership #SchoolCommunity #Resilience #YouAreNotAlone #2026To2027 #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
Something sweet to celebrate! 🌱
The HBS Garden recently donated 4 pounds of fresh speckled romaine lettuce to the MidCoast Hunger Prevention Program. @MCHPP
Thanks to Kim Bolshaw’s care and dedication, produce that might otherwise go unused is being harvested and donated to help provide fresh, healthy food to members of our community.
Thank you, Kim, for helping our garden grow kindness and nourish our community—one harvest at a time! 💚
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #lettuce
New look, same school pride! 🚌💨
The Brunswick "B" logo is officially taking over our school vans and student transportation vehicles. Keep your eyes peeled and be on the lookout for the Big B out on the roads! 🎯
#BrunswickPride #RollWithTheB #SchoolCommunity #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent
The Brunswick "B" logo is officially taking over our school vans and student transportation vehicles. Keep your eyes peeled and be on the lookout for the Big B out on the roads! 🎯
#BrunswickPride #RollWithTheB #SchoolCommunity #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent
The long wait is officially over... The 2026 BrunswickME Summer Playlist has dropped! ☀️🎶
Turn up the volume and let these tracks be the soundtrack to your summer. Enjoy! 😎🌊
Spotify link 🔗🔗 in bio!
#teambrunswickme #maine #maineschoolsuperintendent #mainetunes #summervibes
Turn up the volume and let these tracks be the soundtrack to your summer. Enjoy! 😎🌊
Spotify link 🔗🔗 in bio!
#teambrunswickme #maine #maineschoolsuperintendent #mainetunes #summervibes
☀️ Happy Summer Break, Dragons , Bobcats, and Chickadees! ☀️
As another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for making it such a memorable year. From classrooms and performances to athletics, clubs, and celebrations, we've accomplished so much together.
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. We can't wait to welcome everyone back in September!
Thank you for a great year, Brunswick School District! #SummerBreak #SeeYouInSeptember #ThankYouBSD #HaveAGreatSummer #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent
As another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for making it such a memorable year. From classrooms and performances to athletics, clubs, and celebrations, we've accomplished so much together.
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. We can't wait to welcome everyone back in September!
Thank you for a great year, Brunswick School District! #SummerBreak #SeeYouInSeptember #ThankYouBSD #HaveAGreatSummer #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent
Pups & Popcorn at BHS! Helping our students during finals.
#teambrunswickme #therapydogsmaine
#teambrunswickme #therapydogsmaine
Emily Miles
Special Education Resource Ed Tech
KFS
Emily grew up in Rockledge, FL. She attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, and Stetson University. Emily's family includes a big family with five siblings (her favorite people in the whole world!), her little family here in Maine consists of her partner Travis, and Himalayan cat Juno.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am new to the school, but I have already met so many kind people. I am proud to be in a kind environment.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to make art, bake, and sing.
Favorite line from a movie?
I don't have a specific favorite movie quote, but my favorite movie is "Fantastic Mr.Fox" by Wes Anderson
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Sabrina Carpenter (I think we would be best friends)
What is something you learned in the last week?
Brownies taste better if you take the time to brown your butter. It takes forever, but it is so worth it.
Special Education Resource Ed Tech
KFS
Emily grew up in Rockledge, FL. She attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, and Stetson University. Emily's family includes a big family with five siblings (her favorite people in the whole world!), her little family here in Maine consists of her partner Travis, and Himalayan cat Juno.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am new to the school, but I have already met so many kind people. I am proud to be in a kind environment.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to make art, bake, and sing.
Favorite line from a movie?
I don't have a specific favorite movie quote, but my favorite movie is "Fantastic Mr.Fox" by Wes Anderson
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Sabrina Carpenter (I think we would be best friends)
What is something you learned in the last week?
Brownies taste better if you take the time to brown your butter. It takes forever, but it is so worth it.
Brunswick High School recently celebrated National Immigrant Heritage Month with a meaningful student-led event organized by junior Jeovani Joao Nanga. One student shared an original poem, The Importance of Culture, and Jeo presented his journey to the United States, highlighting the resilience and courage behind his story.
Thank you to Jeo for creating an opportunity to celebrate culture, connection, and the diverse experiences that strengthen our school community. #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #nationalimmigrantheritagemonth
School’s not out yet at BJH! 🎉 While summer is on the horizon, our students are still busy learning, creating, and making a difference.
Our 8th Grade Community Outreach students recently built a bridge on the trails behind BJH, making a lasting contribution to our school community through collaboration, problem-solving, and service. Meanwhile, 6th graders on Team Birch have stepped into the spotlight—creating commercials in Language Arts that use one of the three core modes of persuasion from rhetoric and producing delightfully cheesy Social Studies videos that creatively summarize and showcase their learning from the year.
From building bridges to making movies, our students continue to learn, create, and make an impact right up until the last day of school! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Our 8th Grade Community Outreach students recently built a bridge on the trails behind BJH, making a lasting contribution to our school community through collaboration, problem-solving, and service. Meanwhile, 6th graders on Team Birch have stepped into the spotlight—creating commercials in Language Arts that use one of the three core modes of persuasion from rhetoric and producing delightfully cheesy Social Studies videos that creatively summarize and showcase their learning from the year.
From building bridges to making movies, our students continue to learn, create, and make an impact right up until the last day of school! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
🚀 Our 3rd graders are wrapping up Google Interland and mastering digital citizenship! 💻✨
As classes finish up, they’re celebrating with Interland bracelets, Highlights magazines, and teaming up for a massive class hidden-picture puzzle. 🕵️♂️🧵
So proud of our safe online explorers! 🌟
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
As classes finish up, they’re celebrating with Interland bracelets, Highlights magazines, and teaming up for a massive class hidden-picture puzzle. 🕵️♂️🧵
So proud of our safe online explorers! 🌟
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Caroline Smith
First Grade Teacher
KFS
Caroline grew up in Gorham, ME. She attended Gorham High School, graduated in 2021 from University of Southern Maine with Bachelor of Health Sciences then graduated in 2025 from University of Southern Maine after completing the Extended Teacher Education Program to earn her Maine teaching certification. Caroline's family includes her mom, Christine, Sisters, Erin and Julia and Fiancée, Jackson Fotter.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I feel proud to work in Brunswick because the staff make everyone feel supported, welcome, and like family. #BSDProud
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I like to try new restaurants, ski, boat, go on walks with dogs, and spend time with family and friends.
Favorite line from a movie?
"Friends don't let friends face life alone." - Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Jane Goodall
What is something you learned in the last week?
Dolphins give each other names in the form of unique whistles.
First Grade Teacher
KFS
Caroline grew up in Gorham, ME. She attended Gorham High School, graduated in 2021 from University of Southern Maine with Bachelor of Health Sciences then graduated in 2025 from University of Southern Maine after completing the Extended Teacher Education Program to earn her Maine teaching certification. Caroline's family includes her mom, Christine, Sisters, Erin and Julia and Fiancée, Jackson Fotter.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I feel proud to work in Brunswick because the staff make everyone feel supported, welcome, and like family. #BSDProud
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I like to try new restaurants, ski, boat, go on walks with dogs, and spend time with family and friends.
Favorite line from a movie?
"Friends don't let friends face life alone." - Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Jane Goodall
What is something you learned in the last week?
Dolphins give each other names in the form of unique whistles.
🎓 Celebrating Excellence in Leadership! 🎓
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Ethan Patterson, our incredible student school board liaison! 🌟
Ethan has been nothing short of exceptional these past two years! He did an outstanding job ensuring that the student voice wasn't just heard, but truly included and valued in School Board decisions. His dedication, insight, and leadership have left a lasting impact on our school community.
✨ The BHS Legacy Tradition ✨
As is our proud tradition, we ask each outgoing school board member to choose a book to be placed in the BHS library in their honor.
📚 Ethan has chosen Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson—a powerful testament to justice, empathy, and advocacy.
Thank you, Ethan, for your service, your passion, and your brilliant leadership. We look forward to seeing how you will undoubtedly change the world for the good! 🌍✨
#StudentVoice #BHSPride #FutureLeaders #Teambrunswickme #brunswickmaine
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Ethan Patterson, our incredible student school board liaison! 🌟
Ethan has been nothing short of exceptional these past two years! He did an outstanding job ensuring that the student voice wasn't just heard, but truly included and valued in School Board decisions. His dedication, insight, and leadership have left a lasting impact on our school community.
✨ The BHS Legacy Tradition ✨
As is our proud tradition, we ask each outgoing school board member to choose a book to be placed in the BHS library in their honor.
📚 Ethan has chosen Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson—a powerful testament to justice, empathy, and advocacy.
Thank you, Ethan, for your service, your passion, and your brilliant leadership. We look forward to seeing how you will undoubtedly change the world for the good! 🌍✨
#StudentVoice #BHSPride #FutureLeaders #Teambrunswickme #brunswickmaine
🎉 The Bailey 6th Grade Team recently hosted their Museum of the Millennial! Students explored the museum to learn about the Millennial generation through exhibits featuring popular toys, technology, fashion, music, and trends from the 1990s and early 2000s.
As they toured the displays, students discovered how life was different before smartphones and social media. The experience helped bring history to life while encouraging curiosity and discussion. We are proud of the engagement and enthusiasm our students showed throughout this unique learning experience! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
As they toured the displays, students discovered how life was different before smartphones and social media. The experience helped bring history to life while encouraging curiosity and discussion. We are proud of the engagement and enthusiasm our students showed throughout this unique learning experience! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
🚀 The future of science is looking bright! 🧪✨
Our amazing 5th graders have been working hard and are ready to show off their mind-blowing experiments. Come out and support our young scientists!
Science Discovery Night
🗓️ This Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 5:00-7:00pm
📍 Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
Bring the family and prepare to be amazed! See you there! 👋🎒
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Our amazing 5th graders have been working hard and are ready to show off their mind-blowing experiments. Come out and support our young scientists!
Science Discovery Night
🗓️ This Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 5:00-7:00pm
📍 Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
Bring the family and prepare to be amazed! See you there! 👋🎒
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
Jonathan Veator
Food Service Employee
BHS
Jonathan grew up in West Newbury, MA. He attended Pentucket Regional School District, graduated from Fordham University and USM. Jon's family includes his wife, Lydia, son Beau, and daughter, Gwen.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Ensuring the students of Brunswick High School receive delicious and nutritious food.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I enjoy gardening, reading, and spending time outside with my family.
Favorite line from a movie?
What's the matter? The CIA got you pushing to many pencils?
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Benjamin Franklin
What is something you learned in the last week?
It is very rare, but there are yellow Northern Cardinals. It is due to a mutation that does not convert certain enzymes into the bright red feathers we expect. They are one in a million. Good luck spotting one.
Food Service Employee
BHS
Jonathan grew up in West Newbury, MA. He attended Pentucket Regional School District, graduated from Fordham University and USM. Jon's family includes his wife, Lydia, son Beau, and daughter, Gwen.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Ensuring the students of Brunswick High School receive delicious and nutritious food.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I enjoy gardening, reading, and spending time outside with my family.
Favorite line from a movie?
What's the matter? The CIA got you pushing to many pencils?
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Benjamin Franklin
What is something you learned in the last week?
It is very rare, but there are yellow Northern Cardinals. It is due to a mutation that does not convert certain enzymes into the bright red feathers we expect. They are one in a million. Good luck spotting one.
🎓✨ The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Join us as we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026 at this year’s Graduation Ceremony!
Here is everything you need to know:
📅 Date: Friday, June 12th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Sidney J. Watson Arena, Brunswick, ME
🎟️ Tickets: None required—bring the whole family!
We can’t wait to cheer on our graduates. See you there! 🎉🥂 #ClassOf2026 #Graduation2026 #GraduationCeremony #BrunswickME #SidneyJWatsonArena #SeniorYear #GraduationDay #ProudGrad #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #gowick
Here is everything you need to know:
📅 Date: Friday, June 12th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Sidney J. Watson Arena, Brunswick, ME
🎟️ Tickets: None required—bring the whole family!
We can’t wait to cheer on our graduates. See you there! 🎉🥂 #ClassOf2026 #Graduation2026 #GraduationCeremony #BrunswickME #SidneyJWatsonArena #SeniorYear #GraduationDay #ProudGrad #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #gowick
Arminda Roach
Behavior Interventionist
KFS
Arminda Roach grew up in Friendship, ME. She attended Medomak Valley High School, graduated from Ashford University and continued to take classes at CMCC and Farmington. Arminda's family includes her spouse of 25 years, three sons, (26,26 and 15), a 21 year old daughter, 2 grandsons and a granddaughter. She also has a Morkie named Frankie and 10 month old German Shepard named Nova.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am so proud to work in Brunswick especially Kate Furbish where everyone is genuinely here for the children. They are so dedicated, so welcoming and loving and I feel so grateful to be given the opportunity to work here!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to be at the beach/on the water! I also love traveling and love music.
Favorite line from a movie?
Goosefrabahhhhhh---from the movie Anger Management my sister and I say that all the time when we are stressed and we laugh
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Melissa McCarthy--she is hilarious and I love to laugh
What is something you learned in the last week?
Ways to be more efficient in my work, however I am constantly open to learning new things always! I always say progress not perfection!
Behavior Interventionist
KFS
Arminda Roach grew up in Friendship, ME. She attended Medomak Valley High School, graduated from Ashford University and continued to take classes at CMCC and Farmington. Arminda's family includes her spouse of 25 years, three sons, (26,26 and 15), a 21 year old daughter, 2 grandsons and a granddaughter. She also has a Morkie named Frankie and 10 month old German Shepard named Nova.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am so proud to work in Brunswick especially Kate Furbish where everyone is genuinely here for the children. They are so dedicated, so welcoming and loving and I feel so grateful to be given the opportunity to work here!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to be at the beach/on the water! I also love traveling and love music.
Favorite line from a movie?
Goosefrabahhhhhh---from the movie Anger Management my sister and I say that all the time when we are stressed and we laugh
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Melissa McCarthy--she is hilarious and I love to laugh
What is something you learned in the last week?
Ways to be more efficient in my work, however I am constantly open to learning new things always! I always say progress not perfection!
Celebrate these amazing student-athletes! 🎓👟 From the field to the pool, these seniors are officially taking their talents to the next level. Last week, we gathered to celebrate our newest college commits as they signed their certificates and looked toward their bright futures. Ms. Phillips shared inspiring words about their incredible athletic achievements and their dedication to extracurriculars, reminding us all of the hard work it takes to reach this milestone.
A huge thank you to the families who joined us to capture these memories! 📸✨
The Next Chapter:
Back Row:
Finn White – St. Joe's (Lacrosse)
Allan Swain – St. Joe's (Baseball)
Nieve Logan – Dickinson College (Track & Field)
Lacey Palese – Adelphi University (Track & Field)
Remy Cook – Widener College (Swimming)
Elsa Reynolds – Gettysburg College (Track & Field)
Liz Green – University of Southern Maine (Track & Field)
Front Row:
Eben White – University of New England (Lacrosse)
Jeremias Bakueti – University of Southern Maine (Soccer)
Hailie Morton – St. Joe's (Field Hockey)
Darby Brown – University of Maine, Farmington (Field Hockey)
#StudentAthlete #CollegeBound #CommitmentDay #GoTeams #SeniorSpotlight #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #gowick
A huge thank you to the families who joined us to capture these memories! 📸✨
The Next Chapter:
Back Row:
Finn White – St. Joe's (Lacrosse)
Allan Swain – St. Joe's (Baseball)
Nieve Logan – Dickinson College (Track & Field)
Lacey Palese – Adelphi University (Track & Field)
Remy Cook – Widener College (Swimming)
Elsa Reynolds – Gettysburg College (Track & Field)
Liz Green – University of Southern Maine (Track & Field)
Front Row:
Eben White – University of New England (Lacrosse)
Jeremias Bakueti – University of Southern Maine (Soccer)
Hailie Morton – St. Joe's (Field Hockey)
Darby Brown – University of Maine, Farmington (Field Hockey)
#StudentAthlete #CollegeBound #CommitmentDay #GoTeams #SeniorSpotlight #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #gowick
🦀🌊 Sixth graders at BJHS traded the classroom for the coast last week during their trip to Reid State Park! Students explored the rocky shoreline, discovered tide pool creatures, and got an up-close look at some fascinating hermit crabs. From carefully observing shells to learning about Maine’s coastal ecosystem, it was a day full of hands-on science, teamwork, and outdoor adventure.
A few hermit crabs may have stolen the spotlight… but luckily none hitched a ride back to school! 🐚😄 #FieldTripFun #HandsOnLearning #ReidStatePark #MiddleSchoolAdventures #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
A few hermit crabs may have stolen the spotlight… but luckily none hitched a ride back to school! 🐚😄 #FieldTripFun #HandsOnLearning #ReidStatePark #MiddleSchoolAdventures #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
🥳🎈 20,000 BOOKS AND COUNTING! 🎈🥳
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that a 3rd grader officially checked out our 20,000th book of the school year! We are so proud of our amazing readers! Way to crush our reading goals, HBS! 📖✨
#HBSReads #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that a 3rd grader officially checked out our 20,000th book of the school year! We are so proud of our amazing readers! Way to crush our reading goals, HBS! 📖✨
#HBSReads #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
