Brunswick School Department

Dragon Fitness Center On Monday, September 16 we held a ceremony to officially open our newly renovated Dragon Fitness Center. Pictured in both the new weight room and new yoga studio is Officer Bedard, Mr. Nadeau and Ms. Tuttle with representatives from Midcoast Parkview Health (Abigail Abbott, Emily Radziwon and Melissa Fochesato). Mr. Nadeau spent a large amount of time painting, planning, and organizing the layout of the area. He and Officer Bedard are after school each day for an Open Lift for students. If you have not seen this area yet, it is worth the look. Please think about making use of this beautiful space. The second photo shows a happy group of Dragons represents the student body's excitement over the new spaces which are used both in Physical Education settings and after school during Open Lift. #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent

Center Street Cycles helps out a BHS Freshman - Center Street Cycles of Brunswick came to the aid of Micheal Baker, a Brunswick High School Freshman, to outfit him with a complete package of safety gear and lights. Big shout out to them for helping one of our young Dragons. @centerstreetcycles #teambrunswickme

🎉 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and give a huge shoutout to our AMAZING school custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🧹✨ From early mornings to late evenings, they go above and beyond to make sure our students and staff have a comfortable environment to learn, grow, and thrive. 🌟💼 Let’s take a moment to thank our custodians for all their hard work and dedication. You are truly the unsung heroes of our school community! 🙌👏💙 #teambrunswickme @maineschoolsuperintendent #CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolHeroes #WeAppreciateYou

🌽🎉 Our Kindergarten students had a farm-to-table experience today, thanks to the corm purchased from Fairwinds Farm! 🐄🌾 The kids had a blast shucking fresh, local corn 🌽 right from the farm, learning about where our food comes from and the importance of supporting local producers. After all their hard work, they enjoyed the fruits (or rather, the veggies!) of their labor for lunch. 🍽️✨ A big thank you to Fairwinds Farm for helping us make learning so delicious! #FarmToTable #KindergartenAdventures #SupportLocal #CornShuckingFun #FairwindsFarm #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent

Inspiring voices at Brunswick High School Library today! We had the honor of hosting two remarkable women: Maria Omare, founder and executive director of The Action Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya. Her organization creates inclusive programs supporting girls and women with disabilities. Juliet Mwongeli Muema, champion para-cyclist and Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games qualifier. Juliet also serves as Program Officer for The Action Foundation's Adolescent Girls and Young Women's Empowerment Program. Our students led engaging discussions, learning firsthand about disability inclusion and women's empowerment. What an incredible opportunity to broaden perspectives and inspire change! #Inclusion #WomenEmpowerment #DisabilityRights #maineschoolsuperintendent #teambrunswickme

Thank You to the Brunswick American Legion! The Brunswick American Legion reached out to Kate Furbish Elementary School at the start of the school year to ask how they could support our school. After talking with them, they generously donated an abundance of snacks for our students last week. We are so grateful for our community partners! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent

In Ms. Block's 4th grade class at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, students honored 9/11 by reading *Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey* and discussing the themes of courage, perseverance, and resilience. Afterward, they created bravery badges to recognize people in their lives who display these qualities. #teambrunswickeme #maineschoolsuperintendent

Zoology and Marine Science Field Trip -On September 12th, Mrs. Perkins took her Zoology and Marine Science students to Reid State Park to explore and map tidepools and collect specimens for observation. Students found a plethora of really cool organisms, including sea anemones, urchins, hermit crabs, dog whelks, and more! The BHS Marine Science and Zoology classes went on a field trip to collect marine specimens for the cold-water marine tanks in the BHS Aquarium Room. The 300-gallon tanks are maintained by Marine Science and Zoology students and were funded by grants from the Brunswick Community Education Fund and the Maine Community Foundation. Students will spend the semester studying the organisms, their ecosystems, the biodiversity observed, and the potential effects of climate change on them. #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent

Just had an amazing time at Ms. LeBlanc's 8th grade English Language Arts class! 📚✨ Thank you for inviting me to join the Book Discussion on 'Luck of the Titanic' by Stacey Lee. I enjoyed reading it and had a blast talking about the book with such enthusiastic students. Their insights were impressive! #BookDiscussion #MiddleSchoolReads #LuckOfTheTitanic #StaceyLee #maineschoolsuperintendent #teambrunswickme

This Week's Employee Spotlight - Caitlin Bilodeau Caitlin Bilodeau Educational Technician at Kate Furbish School Caitlin grew up in Auburn, ME and graduated from Edward Little High School. She is engaged and has two kids. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love to go to the ocean with my family, and love being outside in nature with my kids. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I am so proud to be part of such an inclusive community that prioritizes the best interest for all children. Favorite line from a movie? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Taylor Swift What is something you learned in the last week? I learned that stepping outside of my comfort zone could lead me to great opportunities in life.

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This Week's Employee Spotlight-Joao Malongo Joao Malongo Custodian at Kate Furbish School Joao and his family are from Angola. He has been married to his wife, Michaela for fifteen years. They have a son named Jaelson who attends BHS as a Freshman. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I like to play soccer. Favorite line from a movie? I prefer to listen to music so I don't watch too many movies. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? I would like to meet back up with my siblings that are back in Angola. I have not seen them for a long time. What is something you learned in the last week? I am learning the bible.

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There is a School Board meeting tonight at the Town Hall. The Public Meeting starts at 7PM. THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING ON TV3 (Channel 3 on Comcast) or streaming at http://tv3hd.brunswickme.org/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1?channel=1 Or BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87293036301?pwd=4iAXNye2RwOcaDYMyn7ReOxW09azmN.1 Public Comments must be submitted through the Zoom Platform by “Raising your hand” and being acknowledged by the host or by entering questions in the Q&A chat.

🐉👏 A HUGE Thank You to BHS Dragon Ambassadors! 👏🐉 The Freshman Orientation on 9/3/24 was a big success, and it couldn’t have been done without the incredible help of the Dragon Ambassadors! 🎉 Your hard work, guidance, and positive energy made a huge difference in welcoming our new students and making them feel at home. 🏫💙 You truly embody what it means to be a leader and a role model in our school community. We’re so grateful for your support and school spirit! #DragonAmbassadors #FreshmanOrientation #LeadersInAction #ThankYou #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #mainelovespublicschools

The Brunswick High School Thrift is open! The Thrift is our school community clothing bank, open free to all at BHS. It is open on Tuesdays and some Fridays during FLEX. If you need something at other times, all staff members can assist a student. If you are interested in joining our club on Tuesdays, please see Maeve Donahue or Ms Kunhardt for more information. #teambrunswickme #mainelovespubliceducation #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine

📣🎉 Meet Our High School Administration & Front Office Team! 🎉📣 I'm proud to introduce the amazing team that keeps our school running smoothly every day. From helping students to supporting teachers and families, they always work hard to ensure everyone thrives! 🙌 💙💛 They proudly wear our school colors, showing their dedication and love for our students and school community. #SchoolPride #TeamSpirit #WeAre[SchoolName] #MakingADifference #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #schoolsuperintendent #mainelovespubliceducation

Employee Spotlight: Ruth Joyce Director of Special Education Ruth lives in Brunswick with her family, her husband, daughter, and son. They have a dog and two cats. Ruth grew up in Auburn and went to Edward Little High School. She is graduate of UMF and USM. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud What makes me proud to work in Brunswick is the high value on education. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Outside of work Ruth likes spending time with family and friends, writing, quilling (a paper art), and going to the ocean. What is your favorite line from a movie? “Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it? Anne of Green Gables If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? One of my biological great, great, great grandparents What is something you learned in the last week? How late the library is open in the summer. #teambrunswickme #maine #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #mainelovespubliceducation

Bright smiles and excited chatter filled the air as we greeted our students getting off the buses this morning! 🚌😊 Have you seen our new playground equipment yet? I can't wait to see the kids enjoying it at HBS during recess. 🎡🏃‍♀️ #SchoolSpirit #NewPlayground #HappyLearners #teambrunswickme

Today, our Junior High counseling team executed our first annual "BeeBop Back-to-School Caravan." They received gift card donations from Bar Harbor Bank and Trust @bhbtsocial and fresh muffins from @wildoatsbakery. They made goodie bags for approximately 20 students who struggled with attendance last year and hit the road. They took a bus, played music, and dropped in on some kiddos (we told them we were coming through RMT). #teambrunswickme @countmeinmaine @brunswickme #mainelovespublicschools