Brunswick School Department

Brunswick Schools will have a 2-Hour Delay today, January 25, 2024. Due to unsafe road conditions, Brunswicks Schools will have a 2-Hour Delay.

Join us TODAY - January 23rd! For Coffee with the BSD. We will be at the Brunswick Town Hall from 12:00-2:00pm in Room 117. Come chat and have some coffee - we look forward to seeing you there.

Employee Spotlight: Mary Dempsey - School Counselor at Kate Furbish Elementary School Mary grew up in Kennebunk and attended the University if New Hampshire for her Undergraduate Degree and later attended the University of Southern Maine for her Masters Degree. She has two cats named Tigerlily and Beau. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I am proud to work in a district where there is K-12 vertical collaboration amongst school counselors! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love to cook, run, bike, hike, and spend time with my niece and nephews. What is your favorite line from a movie? Anything from Anchorman makes me laugh. "Milk was a bad choice!" or "I love lamp" come to mind. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Will Ferrell What is something you learned in the last week? I learned how to play the game Qwirkle

Congratulations to Cathy Normand - Our most recent Schootles Award Winner! Cathy was nominated by a parent who said in part: My two kids, Kindergarten and 6th grade, ride Ms. Cathy's bus. She is the beacon of light in my day and ALWAYS brings a smile to my kids' faces, even when they're tired and grumpy. She is so patient and kind, and I have no idea how she remembers every single kid's name, including our 2-year-old's (who obviously doesn't ride the bus!). Lastly, thanks so much for implementing the BusRight app. It is awesome! Let's kick up the likes and give Ms. Cathy the recognition she deserves! #teambrunswickme

Congratulations to Tyjah, Jenna, Quincy, and Cyler for the completion of their community outreach project! (This project was featured on the Brunswick Buzz Podcast. Click the link in bio). Together, they held meetings with administration and food service, wrote letters, made phone calls, and organized the addition of vending machines at BJHS. The machines will be turned on outside school hours, and USDA cafeteria-approved snacks and water will be available for students to purchase. Proceeds will go into the Community Outreach account to benefit student programming. Please note that we have water refill stations throughout the school and snacks available for students. #teambrunswickme

Dear parents, Due to expected unsafe winter weather driving conditions this afternoon, we will be dismissing ALL students early as a precaution. Dismissal times are as follows: BHS: 11:15 am BJHS: 11:30 am HBS and KFE: 12:15 pm All afternoon games and activities are canceled. Please arrange to have your child take the bus or pick them up. We want to ensure all students can get home safely before weather conditions worsen. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with your school office if you have any questions or concerns. Superintendent Potenziano

Employee spotlight: Heather Moffat Ed Tech in the Resource Room at Kate Furbish Elementary School Heather and her husband, Dave, have one daughter named Hannah and together they have two family dogs, Bella and Luna. Heather grew up in Freeport and received her Associated Degree in Early Childhood Education from Central Maine Community College. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I have been working at Kate Furbish Elementary School for a few months now and I LOVE everything about it. I have felt welcomed since the beginning and the wonderful sense of community in town brings me joy. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love to spend time with my family/pups and friends. I love going to the beach in the summer, playing golf when ever I can, playing pool, and hiking. What is your favorite line from a movie? Home is where the heart is... If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Lady Gaga What is something you learned in the last week? That even on the tough days, there is light in the darkness (but that is something I try to find every time things are rough) but this week, even though we were short staffed, we pulled together as a team and made things happen in my room. We worked great as a team.

DEIB Meeting has been cancelled for today - January 16th.

I spent some time this weekend exploring the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta and learning more about the American civil rights movement. This park honors the life and work of Dr. King, one of the most influential civil rights activists in history. I started at the Visitor Center where I watched a moving video chronicling the struggles and victories of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s. I felt inspired by the resilience and determination of so many who risked their lives to secure equal rights. Next, I toured Dr. King's birth home area (it was closed). I also visited Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King was a pastor and then I visited Dr. King’s grave along with his wife Coretta Scott King. I reflected on his words “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” and felt moved by how much work is still needed to achieve his dream. I’m so glad I took the time to come to this historic park and learn more about a pivotal time in Atlanta and America’s history. If you’re in Atlanta, I highly recommend visiting this inspiring memorial to Dr. King’s remarkable impact. #MLK #civilrights #Atlanta #history #inspiration #leadership

Congratulations to KFS Principal, Annie Young, for being recognized as a “Change Maker” by the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children! Way to go Annie! #TeamBrunswickME

Last night at the School Board meeting we heard from Harriet Beecher Stowe Principal Heather Blanchard and members of her team! Join me in celebrating the work they are doing by implementing the new HBS greenhouse into the school's new chapter in education! 🌿📚 The HBS greenhouse is now open, providing an immersive hands-on learning experience for students. Let's cultivate knowledge together! way to go HBS for getting this up and running! #teambrunswickme #GreenhouseEducation #HandsOnLearning #LearningByDoing"

Employee Spotlight: Alex Hebbel, Ed Tech III at Brunswick Junior High School Alex grew up in Ipswich, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Alex and his wife recently tied the knot - September 3rd! Together they have a giant schnauzer named Kramer. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I am proud to work with people who are so dedicated to to the kids of Brunswick, and to help make the town where I live a better place. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? If my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and rock climbing. I also enjoy working in my backyard, fixing things around the house, and working on vintage bicycles. What is your favorite line from a movie? 'I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve' - Bilbo Baggins If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? The 17th century pirate William Kidd, to ask him where he buried all of his gold. What is something you learned in the last week? To get rid of brain freeze fast, push your tongue onto the roof of your mouth until it goes away.

As we dig out from the recent snowstorm that left significant accumulations across our area, I want to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated staff for working tirelessly to clear parking lots and clean off buses, sidewalks, entrances, and grounds. I know many of you are putting in long, cold hours operating snow blowers, shovels, plows, and salt/sand trucks. Thanks to your efforts, we are able to open our schools on time and as safely as possible. Our students, families, teachers, and administrators are grateful. You have our sincere appreciation. #teambrunswickme #maine #brunswickmaine #winterinmaine

Reminder: Wednesday, January 3rd is an Early Release Day!

Employee Spotlight: Kevin Hammond, Third Grade Teacher at Harriet Beecher Stowe School Kevin grew up in a Coast Guard family so he has moved all over the United States. He attended college at SUNY Buffalo and then the USM ETEP program. Kevin and his wife, Claire, now call Brunswick home. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud After years of living all of the US my wife and I now live in Brunswick and it finally feels like we are "home". The community and environment have so much to offer, and it's rare to find so many warm-hearted people who are incredibly talented at what they do. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love to play soccer, swim in the ocean, play music, collect and grow native plants from seed, and go camping. What is your favorite line from a movie? My brothers and I can recite the entire movie "Cool Runnings". So good. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Freddie Mercury What is something you learned in the last week? How a species of ground squirrel can supercool while in a torpid state to a body temperature below the freezing point of water.

On this episode of the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks with Maddie Chaput, Jonas McGrath, and Garrett Countway, seniors at Brunswick High School.  Each is exploring career exploration and extended learning opportunities with Ms. Myers and Mr. Wilson.  Listen and learn how a student engages with engineers from Wright-Pierce, Sitelines, Reed, and Reed, exploring various engineering careers.  Learn how students work with Science Department Head Andrew McCullough to see if there is a relationship between the substrate (bottom of the ocean material), the number of green crabs, and the size/sex/coloration of green crabs. #teambrunswickme  https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-t35uq-152cc86

All Brunswick Schools have Power - Yes, we are open! School Buses may experience some travel challenges, which may slow pick-up, so please be patient. #teambrunswickme

Brunswick School Department is monitoring the power situation. At 7:00 pm, CMP reports 4000+ Brunswick homes, including some of our schools, are still without power. A decision regarding opening schools tomorrow will be made in the early morning. The plan, as of now, is to open schools that have power. Additional information will be forthcoming.

Brunswick Recreation Center - Public Access Includes: 🚿 Locker Rooms, Restrooms, and Showers Free Wifi 🛜 - ⚡ Charging / Electricity Warming Center 🌡️ #teambrunswickme

Brunswick Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, due to power outages at multiple schools. Please remember no downed powerline is safe to touch. Be Safe! #Teambrunswickme