Congratulations to Laurie Catanese, Principal at Brunswick Junior High School, on being named the Maine Art Education Association's Supervision/Administration Award for 2024! Way to go, Principal Catanese! #teambrunswickme
2 days ago, Phil Potenziano
Laurie Catanese
Congratulations to Christine Cotto and Bonnie Robins for presenting recently at the New England League of Middle Schools Conference in Springfield, MA, @therealnelms this week. The session was called Circling Up Restorative Practices. It's fantastic seeing our Dragon staff sharing the great work they are doing here in Brunswick! #teambrunswickme
2 days ago, Phil Potenziano
Staff Bonnie and Christine
Staff Presenting at Conference
The following schools are in session today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024: Kate Furbish Elementary Open Harriet Beecher Stowe School Open Brunswick Junior High School Grades Open Brunswick High School Closed Brunswick High School Does Not Have Power
3 days ago, Phil Potenziano
School Update
Employee Spotlight: Melissa Moody - Special Education Ed Tech at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School Melissa grew up in Brunswick and graduated from BHS! Melissa and her husband have two children within the Brunswick School System. Their family has one dog and a bearded dragon! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I’m proud to work in a community that prioritizes positivity. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I like to read either under a comfy blanket in the winter months or laying out in the sun during our few short months of summer. What is your favorite line from a movie? “I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I want it more than I can tell” If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Walt Disney What is something you learned in the last week? Lynx are such skilled hunters and their eye sight is so strong they can spot a mouse 250 feet away.
5 days ago, Office of the Superintendent
MMOODY
Brunswick Schools and Region 10 Technical High School will be closed on Monday, March 25, 2024.
4 days ago, Phil Potenziano
School Closed
6:30 PM March 24, 2024 Update A majority of Brunswick remains without power. As a reminder, the Recreation Center located at 220 Neptune Drive is open as a warming center. We will make a decision about opening schools by 5:30 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, March 25, 2024. #teambrunswickme
5 days ago, Phil Potenziano
Safety Update
Brunswick Recreation Center is open - Public Access Includes: 🚿 Locker Rooms, Restrooms, and Showers Free Wifi 🛜 - ⚡ Charging / Electricity Warming Center 🌡️ #teambrunswickme
5 days ago, Superintendent of Schools
rec center info
Employee Spotlight: Jessica Gaudette, Educational Technician in the SEALS Room at Kate Furbish Elementary School Jessica and her husband have two children, one is in the 4th grade and their youngest is in the 2nd grade. Together they have three cats, ten chickens and two tanks full of fish! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I love the feeling of community that the schools have in this district have. I grew up going to very small schools and Brunswick gives you that same feeling, only in a bigger setting! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Camping, travel, cooking, hiking, reading….I am also re -learning how to play the piano What is your favorite line from a movie? “Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it” - Anne of Green Gables If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Tori Amos What is something you learned in the last week? A group of cats is called a clowder.
12 days ago, Office of the Superintendent
JG
Our staff has been busy with lots of professional development opportunities! We are loving the training sessions provided to better educate our staff.
14 days ago, Office of the Superintendent
PD
Brunswick High School Players will perform the classic musical “Phantom of the Opera” at 7 p.m. March 15, 16, 22, and 23 and at 2 p.m. March 17 at the high school’s Cooker Theater. The main cast is made up of 20 students with ballerinas, a chorus, and an ensemble. Brunswick High School is located at 71 Dragon Drive. Be sure to check it out. #teambrunswickme
14 days ago, Phil Potenziano
phantom
Employee Spotlight: Mike Giampetruzzi - Talent Development Teacher at Harrier Beecher Stowe Elementary School Mike is originally from Raymond and attended Saint Joseph's College for his undergraduate degree. He has two sons, ages two and five. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I joined the district in January and everyone has been exceptionally welcoming. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I enjoy soccer, reading, biking, and being outdoors with my family. My boys have just discovered Legos, so 99% of my time is spent picking up Legos. What is your favorite line from a movie? "Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?" Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Robin Williams. He just seemed like a really cool guy. What is something you learned in the last week? In the past week students have taught me more about Fortnite than I ever would have expected.
19 days ago, Office of the Superintendent
MG
Employee Spotlight: Bob Collins - Full Time Bus Driver for the District Bob is one of our wonderful bus drivers. He has three children (2 sons and 1 daughter). He is originally from the Bronx, New York and attended Suffolk County Community College. Welcome to the district, Bob! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I like the sense of community throughout the school district, but also the town itself. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Fish, Hiking, I’d like to start snowmobiling What is your favorite line from a movie? "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway." If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? The Pope What is something you learned in the last week? The power of Prayer
26 days ago, Office of the Superintendent
Robert Collins
Every month, there is a plethora of national days to be celebrated. March is no different. As a bit of a trivia nerd, one stood out to me: International Bagpipe Day, which is March 10. Interestingly, while the bagpipe is most commonly associated with Scotland, many music historians trace its origins back to ancient Egypt. Check out this month's Brunswick Superintendent's Notebook - Music provides students with ‘the keys to learning. Click the link 🔗  in bio to read more about why Music is so important! #teambrunswickme (photo credit Sean Mullen)
28 days ago, Phil Potenziano
Bag Pipe
March is Youth Art Month at Curtis Memorial Library! Come honor these young Brunswick artists by viewing their works of art which will be on display all month! Join us for an artist celebration on Thursday, March 21st from 5:00-6:00pm at Curtis Memorial Library in the Morrell Meeting Room.
30 days ago, Office of the Superintendent
Youth Art Month
2024-2025 PreK Applications are open, click the link to apply: https://forms.gle/BsjqNdxszEEdyLyy6
30 days ago, Kate Furbish Elementary School
PreK Registration Steps
We are excited to share that the Brunswick School Department is participating in the SMCC Educator Apprentice Program. The following educational facilities and school districts are also participating: Brunswick, Falmouth, Gorham, MaineHealth, MSAD, RSU 14, SAD 6, SAD 15, Scarborough, & South Portland. About this program: This 18-month program is designed for those who want to become Education Technicians II at a partner school district. This program is the first of its kind to provide this opportunity. After completing the Intro to Teaching Bootcamp, you will spend one day per week (3:15 - 6:15 p.m.) doing coursework while also receiving experiential credit working in the classroom the rest of the week! For More Info & Apply NOW, email workforceregistration@smccME.edu or call 207-741-5595 #teambrunswickme
about 1 month ago, Phil Potenziano
Apprenticeship
Employee Spotlight: Alyssa Poirier - Administrative Secretary at Brunswick High School Alyssa is originally from Bangor, ME and attended the University of Maine at Farmington. Her and her husband, Aaron, have two cats - Sarabi & Nala! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud How fantastic my co-workers are and how grateful I am for the people I work with. The BSD staff is able to do incredible things and are helping to educate the future of our world. I am always so impressed and excited to see what everyone is coming up with next. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Build Harry Potter legos, listen to true crime podcasts, read fantasy novels, and organize everything and anything. What is your favorite line from a movie? "ITS SO FLUFFY I'M GONNA DIE" - Despicable Me If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Betty White What is something you learned in the last week? What the secret ingredient to Sponge Bob's Crabby Patty is....
about 1 month ago, Office of the Superintendent
AP
The BHS Civil Rights Team coordinated an event to recognize Black History Month and the 2024 BHM theme of African Americans and the Arts. With the support of their advisor, Tiffany Jones, the team invited community members to bring African food samples to share and held an African dance celebration. The stage of Crooker Theater was filled with students and family members sharing in music and dance! It was a wonderful celebration of BHM and our Brunswick community. #teambrunswickme
about 1 month ago, Phil Potenziano
Students on Stage
Employee Spotlight: Julie Kenny - Assistant Principal at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School Julie is originally from Bath, ME. She attended Massachusetts College of Art for her Bachelors Degree and then on to New England College for her Masters Degree. Julie and her husband have been married for 13 years and they have two sons (ages 7 and 11). Together they have a family dog named Rosie. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I'm proud to work in a school with such welcoming staff and students. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love watching my sons play sports, traveling, sunny days at the beach, and cozying up on the couch with a good book. What is your favorite line from a movie? "The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability" from Ratatouille If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Taylor Swift What is something you learned in the last week? Hippos are most active at night when they forage for food.
about 2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
Julie Kenny
PreK Information Night for the 2024-25 School Year Eligible children must be 4 years old on or before 10/15/2024 Tuesday February 27th, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM at Kate Furbish School (75 Jordan Ave.)bNote: Childcare will NOT be provided at this event.
about 2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
PreK Information Night