🕸️ This Spooky Season at Brunswick High School, we’re reminding our students that it’s okay to ask for help and take care of your mental health. 💜 You are never alone. #SpookySznNotSpookyThoughts #988 #YouMatter #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent
Our 8th graders at BJHS spent the morning building connections and teamwork during their Community Building Day! Through challenges, games, and group activities, students strengthened communication, trust, and collaboration — key ingredients for a strong school community. 💪💬
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Ms. Robbins and Officer Marshall took the BJHS Community Outreach Classes to volunteer at Maine Gear Share. The students put up tents and inspected them for re-use, saving the staff at Maine Gear Share hours of work!
Our 3rd–5th graders created “Rainbows in the Clouds” after learning about Dr. Maya Angelou’s message to be a rainbow in someone else’s life. Students shared ideas like “smile at them” or “be funny when someone is sad.” Each class had its own unique rainbow design—bright with kindness and creativity! 🌈💛
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Donna LaPointe
1st Grade Teacher
KFS
Donna lives in Wales wit her family, husband Paul, three children Eric, Kelsey and Adam, a Yorkie-Poo, Kodah. Donna grew up in Lewiston, ME where she attended Lewiston Schools, she has a dual-major in Elementary Education and Speech Correction from University of Farmington and received her Masters degree from USM. Her degree is in teacher leadership with a concentration in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Positive, supportive community, great education for the kiddos, kids come first attitude.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I enjoy spending time with my family. I also like to play games, relax at camp, go for boat rides , read, travel, garden, and hang out with family and friends.
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned some new gardening tips. After a vacation to the Smoky Mountains this summer I learned ...what makes the mountains look smoky and other Smoky Mountain facts, corn gristmills, mountain farming, broomcorn, facts about the bears that reside in the National Park, Dolly Parton, and much more.
1st Grade Teacher
KFS
Donna lives in Wales wit her family, husband Paul, three children Eric, Kelsey and Adam, a Yorkie-Poo, Kodah. Donna grew up in Lewiston, ME where she attended Lewiston Schools, she has a dual-major in Elementary Education and Speech Correction from University of Farmington and received her Masters degree from USM. Her degree is in teacher leadership with a concentration in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Positive, supportive community, great education for the kiddos, kids come first attitude.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I enjoy spending time with my family. I also like to play games, relax at camp, go for boat rides , read, travel, garden, and hang out with family and friends.
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned some new gardening tips. After a vacation to the Smoky Mountains this summer I learned ...what makes the mountains look smoky and other Smoky Mountain facts, corn gristmills, mountain farming, broomcorn, facts about the bears that reside in the National Park, Dolly Parton, and much more.
The halls of Brunswick High School are full of energy and Dragon pride! 💥 Homecoming Spirit Week = fun, creativity, and school spirit! 🧡🖤 #SpiritWeek #GoDragons #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
Our 7th graders are finding their voices—literally! 🎧 Students are writing and recording their very own podcasts, sharing ideas, stories, and perspectives on topics that matter to them about Brunswick, ME. From research to scripting to recording, they experience the full creative process of being content creators. We are so proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and communication skills on display! 💬✨ #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJuniorHS
HBS classrooms were full of color as students designed Family Shields! 🛡️ Each student shared drawings that showed their family’s favorite meal, activity, dream vacation, and a picture of their loved ones. This activity helped everyone connect, learn about each other’s backgrounds, and build a stronger classroom community. 🌟
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The Brunswick School Department is moving to Reach My Teach for conference scheduling.
KATE FURBISH ELEMENTARY will host conferences:
Thursday, October 30 from 3:45 - 7:15 pm and
Monday, November 3 from 3:45 - 7:15 pm
Your child's teacher will be contacting you soon about how to sign up for a conference.
Learn more @ https://reachmyteach.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/38101949144089-Family-Signing-up-for-Conferences
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Kathryn Maguire
ESOL Ed Tech
KFS
Kathryn's family includes her parents, and two older brothers, She's looking to add a cat to the mix soon! Kathryn grew up in Camden, ME where she attended Camden Hills Regional High School and received her BA at Clark University and completed her MSEd at USM.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I'm proud to work in such a welcoming and helpful community!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I like to ski, hike, read, try new restaurants and explore new places.
Favorite line from a movie?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" -Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride)
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Albert Einstein
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned some basic embroidery skills!
ESOL Ed Tech
KFS
Kathryn's family includes her parents, and two older brothers, She's looking to add a cat to the mix soon! Kathryn grew up in Camden, ME where she attended Camden Hills Regional High School and received her BA at Clark University and completed her MSEd at USM.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I'm proud to work in such a welcoming and helpful community!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I like to ski, hike, read, try new restaurants and explore new places.
Favorite line from a movie?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" -Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride)
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Albert Einstein
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned some basic embroidery skills!
What a fantastic Bike/Walk to School Day we had at Harriet Beecher Stowe School earlier this week. It was wonderful seeing so many of our students and families choose an active way to start the day. Whether they were walking, biking, or even riding a skateboard, everyone arrived with smiles and energy! A huge thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers who helped make the morning trek safe and fun, and to our dedicated crossing guard for keeping a watchful eye as we crossed the road. The excitement didn't stop there! Beecher Bob, our wonderful school mascot, was also on hand to give out high-fives and greet students as they came in. We're already looking forward to our next one! Mark your calendars—the next Walk & Bike to School Day will be on Wednesday, November 5th! #maineschoolsuperintendent #teambrunswickme
From early mornings to late nights, our custodians keep everything running smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you to our Facilities staff as well and all they do to keep our grounds looking great! 🧼🧽 #CustodianAppreciation #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool #facilitiesappreciation
🌲✨ Last week, our 8th graders had the incredible opportunity to spend a day at Chewonki, diving into team-building challenges, outdoor adventures, and hands-on learning.
From problem-solving activities to working together on physical challenges, students practiced collaboration, communication, and perseverance—all while enjoying the beautiful Maine outdoors. 💪🌿
We’re so proud of the way our students supported one another and grew stronger as a community. 💙
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From problem-solving activities to working together on physical challenges, students practiced collaboration, communication, and perseverance—all while enjoying the beautiful Maine outdoors. 💪🌿
We’re so proud of the way our students supported one another and grew stronger as a community. 💙
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #Teamwork #Chewonki #BrunswickJuniorHS
Kate Furbish educators were busy learning together during a recent Early Release Professional Development Day. They welcomed Mihku Paul - who led them in intentional discussions around the KFS Wabanaki Studies curriculum.
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Big thanks to BCEF for funding new Drums Alive equipment for all HBS students! 🥁 Our third graders are already putting it to great use!
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Lauren Hurley
Primary Classroom Teacher
KFS
Lauren's family includes her partner Kevin, her mom and dad, Paula and Brian and three sisters, Emma, Meghan, and Erin. Lauren grew up in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, attended Moultonborough Academy and went to Saint Michael's College for Undergraduate and Graduate School.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
The amazing people and diverse and accepting culture of the community. I'm very excited to be a part of it!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love anything outdoors. I love to swim, hike, go to the beach, and have lake days with my family in New Hampshire. I also love to read and do lots of arts and crafts and go thrifting.
Favorite line from a movie?
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
I would meet my Dad's father. He passed away when my dad was a teenager and I would've loved to know him!
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned to live in the moment and enjoy where I am now, life always changes so embrace the now!
Primary Classroom Teacher
KFS
Lauren's family includes her partner Kevin, her mom and dad, Paula and Brian and three sisters, Emma, Meghan, and Erin. Lauren grew up in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, attended Moultonborough Academy and went to Saint Michael's College for Undergraduate and Graduate School.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
The amazing people and diverse and accepting culture of the community. I'm very excited to be a part of it!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love anything outdoors. I love to swim, hike, go to the beach, and have lake days with my family in New Hampshire. I also love to read and do lots of arts and crafts and go thrifting.
Favorite line from a movie?
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
I would meet my Dad's father. He passed away when my dad was a teenager and I would've loved to know him!
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned to live in the moment and enjoy where I am now, life always changes so embrace the now!
🌸🥕 The Brunswick High School garden does it all! From brightening our halls with beautiful flowers to providing fresh veggies for our cafeteria lunches, it’s truly a gift to our school community. A huge thank you to Mr. Riggleman for tending this amazing space and keeping it thriving all year long! 🌱💐 #BHSCommunity #SchoolGarden #FreshFromTheGarden #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
🌟 Expeditionary Learning 🌟
This week, our 7th graders on Jewell Island launched their Expeditionary Unit on Community—a theme that encourages students to explore how connections with people, places, and the environment shape who we are.
On Tuesday, they kicked things off with a trip to Wolf Neck State Park, where they experienced firsthand the power of community in nature. From working together on activities to learning about local ecosystems, students began to see how collaboration and care extend far beyond the classroom. 🌲💙
We can’t wait to see how their understanding of “community” grows throughout this journey!
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This week, our 7th graders on Jewell Island launched their Expeditionary Unit on Community—a theme that encourages students to explore how connections with people, places, and the environment shape who we are.
On Tuesday, they kicked things off with a trip to Wolf Neck State Park, where they experienced firsthand the power of community in nature. From working together on activities to learning about local ecosystems, students began to see how collaboration and care extend far beyond the classroom. 🌲💙
We can’t wait to see how their understanding of “community” grows throughout this journey!
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJuniorHS
Kate Furbish Elementary students celebrated Dot Day 2025 with original painted dots which KFS Art Teacher, Beatrice Dahlen, assembled into this stunning hallway display. #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
