Lights low, creativity high 📸✨

Brunswick High School students in our Photography classes are exploring low-key lighting in a mock studio setup, with a couple of shots focused on recreating a classic Film Noir look. Shadows, contrast, and storytelling at work! #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschoolphotography #filmnoir
about 1 month ago, Brunswick High School
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Today, our 8th graders brought history to life for 🇺🇸American Biography Day!

Students stepped into the roles of influential American figures, showcasing their research, creativity, and talent through powerful presentations and impressive costumes. Their hard work truly shined in this celebration of learning.

Thank you to 8th-grade social studies teachers Josh Levy and Felicity Beede for guiding and supporting students every step of the way!
#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJuniorHS

about 1 month ago, Brunswick Junior High School
Four student potraits  arragned in one image. Students are dressed in costume as American figures.
Three students standing in the front of a class dressed in costume as influential American figures.
Three students standing in the front of a class dressed in costume as influential American figures.
Alan Molnar
Special Education Teacher
BHS

Alan grew up here in Brunswick, graduated from BHS in 2016 and attended University of Maine. Alan's family includes his parents Paul and Lisa and his brother Evan.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
It is exciting to be back working in the district and community that made me who I am!

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I am a basketball coach! I also enjoy cooking, playing golf, and learning new songs on the guitar.

Favorite line from a movie?
Top Gun - After Maverick requests to buzz the tower, "Negative on that one Ghost Rider, the pattern is full"

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Dave Matthews

What is something you learned in the last week?
I have been learning how to bake sourdough bread this summer.
about 1 month ago, Office of the Superintendent
Alan Molnar in a shirt and tie with a big bright smile
🐉📚 Dragons took over the BHS Library!
Students in the Makerspace colored dragon bookmarks while listening to a dragon legend, then fueled up with dragon-themed snacks at Brunswick Reads.

#BrunswickReads #BHSLibrary #MakerspaceMagic #DragonDay #ReadingFun #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool
about 2 months ago, Brunswick High School
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🧱📜 Brick by brick, history comes to life!
Our 6th graders are building their way through ancient Mesopotamia—designing LEGO sailboats to explore how early civilizations used rivers, engineering, and innovation to solve real-world problems. Ancient problems. Modern builders. 🚤🧱

#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJHS

about 2 months ago, Brunswick Junior High School
Students stand in a school hallway while one student crouches on the floor, guiding a LEGO sailboat that moves down the hallway using wind power.
Two student sitting at a table building a LEGO sailboat.
Students sitting around a table building with LEGO's
💙 It’s National School Counselors Week! We’re grateful for our school counselors who support students’ academic success, emotional well-being, and growth every single day. Thank you for all you do!
#mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #schoolcounselorsweek
about 2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
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🎭✨ Come on out and see Matilda Jr. the Musical—a fantastic performance brought to life by the talented students of Brunswick Junior High School! Our students have worked incredibly hard, and their creativity, teamwork, and passion truly shine on stage. I’m so proud of everyone involved and encourage our community to come support these amazing young performers. Bravo to our cast, crew, and staff—break a leg! 👏🎶 — Superintendent Potenziano
about 2 months ago, Phil Potenziano
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Community Newsletter January 30, 2026

https://app.smore.com/n/t1uhz
about 2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
Community News
From rebuild to best in the state in just TWO tournaments 👏🗣️
Brunswick Speech & Debate made a huge statement at the State Championships (Jan. 24), earning 🥉 3rd Place Overall in Debate Combined!

Shoutout to juniors Lily Creighton, Isla Tefft, Ian Wiley and sophomore Auggie Meserve for an incredible team finish.
⭐ Individually:
• Lily — 5th Place Varsity Lincoln-Douglas
• Auggie — 2nd Place Novice Lincoln-Douglas
• Isla — 3rd Place Novice Lincoln-Douglas

As they head into the District Tournament on Feb. 7, the future is looking bright 🔥
👉 Check out their GiveButter Campaign to help support tournament entries next season!
Givebutter link: https://givebutter.com/HkRlcK

#BrunswickPride #SpeechAndDebate #StateBound #FutureIsBright #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool 🧡🖤
about 2 months ago, Brunswick High School
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🎭✨ BJHS Presents: Matilda the Musical THIS weekend✨🎭

Come support our cast and crew as they bring this funny, powerful, and heartwarming story to life on stage. We hope to see you there! 🎤💜

Join us at Coffin Gym for an unforgettable performance by our incredibly talented BJHS students!

📍 Location: Coffin Gym
📅 Dates: January 29–31 & February 6–7
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
💵 Suggested Donation: $15 Adults | $12 Students & Seniors

#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJHS

about 2 months ago, Brunswick Junior High School
Matilda Flyer with Matilda standing in the center.  School musical January 29-31 and February 6-7 at 7pm
Cast of Matilda sitting in a classroom on stage with a teacher at the front of the room.
Four cast members of Matilda having a conversation and sitting on a couch.
Cast of Matilda standing on stage poitning at audience.
Matt Repucci
Director of Instrumental Music
BJHS

Matt grew up in Topsfield, MA attended Masconoment Regional High School and graduated from Universities of Connecticut and Massachuetts. His family members are Scott, Linda, Tim, Marie, Jackson, and Mallory.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I'm proud to join the performing arts team in Brunswick.

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I play the trumpet.

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Bud Herseth - former Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony
about 2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
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Brunswick Schools will be closed tomorrow,  Monday, January 26, 2026. 
This includes all before and after-school activities.

about 2 months ago, Phil Potenziano
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Community Newsletter January 23, 2026

about 2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
Community News
Smiles, paws, and plenty of tail wags 🐾💙
Today, our Brunswick High School students enjoyed some much-needed comfort from our amazing therapy dogs! From Kiko the Goldendoodle to Sunny the Cockapoo and Tashia the Golden Retriever—now in her third year visiting BHS—we’re so grateful for these special pups and their handlers for spreading joy and calm throughout our school during midterm week. Thank you for making our day a little brighter! 🐶✨ #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #midtermweek #brunswickhighschool #wecandoit
about 2 months ago, Brunswick High School
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Cold temperatures + classic literature = powerful learning! ❄️📖
Prior to winter break, our 8th graders partnered with the Brunswick Fire Department to build fires while studying To Build a Fire by Jack London.
Thank you to Ms. Dolan, Ms. Pratt-Lowe, and our community for supporting this amazing experience! 🔥

#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine #BrunswickJuniorHS

about 2 months ago, Brunswick Junior High School
Two students building a fire outside.
Three students and a Brunswick Fireman building a fire outside.
Sam Boyd
Social Studies Teacher
BHS

Sam grew up in Lawrenceburg, TN attended Lawrence County High School and graduated from Freed-Hardeman University. His family is spread all over the country, but feels fortunate to have friends who are like family here in Maine. His mom, a retired teacher and instrumental figure in his formation as an educator, now lives her retirement dream in Hawaii.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
The spirit of community and collaboration that exists here is a treasure, and I am honored to join this team!

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to travel, kayak, hike, and listen to live music. I have lived in Maine before and enjoyed snowshoeing during winter.

Favorite line from a movie?
"10am tomorrow, Santa's comin' to town...Santa!!!" ~Elf

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany

What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned what it was like to be on "Deadliest Catch" while riding the Hardy Boat to Monhegan Island during high winds and swell.
2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
Sam Boyd in front of the Portland Head Lighthouse
📚 Midterm Exams at BHS | January 20–23, 2026
Midterm exams for grades 9–12 will take place January 20–23. Students only need to be on campus when they have a scheduled exam, with transportation, meals, quiet study spaces, and stress-management supports available each day.
Teachers will review exam materials and formats in advance, and exams will take place during each class’s scheduled period.
Please reach out to the main office with schedule questions, or contact your student’s teacher or counselor with course-specific questions. We’re wishing all of our Dragons the best of luck! 🐉🧡
Reminder no school Monday January 19th for all schools. #BHSMidterms #BrunswickHS #DragonPride #StudentSupport #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
2 months ago, Brunswick High School
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❤️🔴 Red Day at HBS! 🔴❤️
Our school is glowing with red today as students and staff showed off their brightest smiles and coziest red outfits for Color Week. From head to toe, HBS is feeling warm, cheerful, and full of happy school spirit! ❤️😊

#teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine
2 months ago, HBS Bobcat
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Red hair, shirt, and apron as the Wendy's icon

Cameron Coffey
Science Teacher
BHS

Cameron grew up in Pittsford, NY and graduated from Bowdoin College.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I'm proud to work in Brunswick because of the people! Everyone I met as a student teacher at BHS has been an amazing source of energy, enthusiasm, and creativity. I'm so excited to collaborate and work with the people here.

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love to go trail running!

Favorite line from a movie?
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
I would meet with Galileo!

What is something you learned in the last week?
I've recently been reading about the shipwreck of The Wager and the chaos that followed in a book by David Grann.

2 months ago, Office of the Superintendent
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Kick off to Colors Week at KFS! Today students were decked out in all the colors of the rainbow to get ready for Colors Week Jan 12-16th. As part of the "5-2-1-0 Let's Go!" program, students will wear daily designated colors and learn about making healthy, colorful food choices. #brunswickmaine #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent
2 months ago, KFS Editor
Kick off to Colors Week at KFS. Students playing a rainbow colored xylophone.