Brunswick School Department

🎉✨ Join us for Underclassmen Awards Night as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our students! 🏅 📍 Crooker Theater 🕕 Tonight May 13th, 2025 at 6:00 PM Whether you’re receiving an award or cheering on a friend, we’d love to see you there! 🎓👏 #AwardsNight #StudentSuccess #ProudParents #SupportYourFriends #UnderclassmenAwards #CelebrateExcellence #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme

Huge thanks to everyone who came by the Mental Health Awareness Month table on Friday (5/9) with Social Workers Ms. Vogel and Ms. Kunhardt! 💚🧠 We loved seeing you all and sharing cookies, fidgets, stickers, tattoos & more. Let’s keep the convo around mental health going — not just this month, but always! 🌿✨ #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #WellnessMatters

This Time on The Brunswick Buzz 🎧 In this episode, Phil dives into how ReachMyTeach—a powerful two-way communication platform—is helping Brunswick schools connect more effectively with families in their home languages and on the devices they use every day. Discover how the Brunswick School Department is strengthening communication and building stronger partnerships with parents and guardians.Learn more about this Maine-based education communication company. Special Guests: Tricia Faulkingham – Director of Educational Technology, Brunswick School Department Heather Blanchard – Principal, Harriet Beecher Stowe School Helen Cohen – Representative from ReachMyTeach 📲 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite listening platform. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nx7nesp8rdxexcsr/Episode_24-MP3.mp3 #BrunswickBuzz #ReachMyTeach #ParentEngagement #StudentSuccess #SchoolInnovation 💬🚍🎙️

🎉 Let’s Taco ‘bout it 2! 🌮💬 Join Brunswick High School Sources of Strength for a fun-filled Color Week full of feelings and activities 🎨💖 💚 Monday: Disgust 💙 Tuesday: Sad 💗 Wednesday: Embarrassed 💚 Thursday: Envy 🧡 Friday: Anxiety 🎉 Friday, May 16th | 5:00–6:30 PM (FOR ALL AGES!) 🧩 Resource Fair + Games + Taco the Town! 🎬 Inside Out 2 showing @ 6:30 in Crooker Theater! #SourcesOfStrength #TacoBoutIt2 #ColorWeek #InsideOut2 #MentalHealthMatters #BHS #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent

Happy School Nurse Day! Thank you to our amazing school nurses for being the calm in the chaos, the healing hands, and the caring hearts behind student wellness. Your expertise and compassion make a lasting impact across our district. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙 #SchoolNurseAppreciationDay #ThankYouNurses #teambrunswickme #brunswicksuperintendent

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful parents and families at Brunswick High School for the delicious breakfast and the love you poured into Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Your kindness fills more than just our plates—it fills our hearts. #TeacherStaffAppreciationWeek #GratefulBeyondWords #ThankYou #familybreakfast #wehavethebestfamilies #brunswickhighschool #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent

In the world of made-up holidays, today we proudly celebrate the real MVPs — Happy Dean of Students Appreciation Day and Athletic Director Appreciation Day! Today we’re celebrating the dynamic duo: Dean of Students Ms. Urgese — the heartbeat of student life Athletic Director Ms. Phillips — the drive behind every win Thanks for keeping our school thriving on and off the field! #AppreciationDay #SchoolLeaders #DeanAndAD #ThankYou #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool

Mary Moore School Counselor - Brunswick High School What do you do at BSD? I have worn many hats during my time at BHS. These include school counselor, counseling department head, college planning teacher, Yearbook and Key Club advisors, Blood Drive coordinator, test coordinator, Region #10 and Adult Ed liaison, to name a few. The “hat” I have liked best, however, has no title or job description. It is simply the “hat” that we all wear every day as we take care of students, encounter the expected and unexpected and deal with things both easy and not so easy…a “hat” for all occasions!!! How long have you been with BSD? 43 years What do you enjoy most about working at BSD? It has been a gift to me to have had the privilege of working with so many families and students over these past 43 years as well as with the teachers and staff. I love that no day is the same, that my students bring with them their own unique story and I get to be a small part of that time in their lives. It has been awesome to have them come back and share their stories after graduation, to work with some of them again as parents and likewise to have the privilege of working with others as colleagues. What do you plan to do on your first day of retirement? Sleep past 6:00 AM and hang out in my garden with a good book. What do you look forward to most in your retirement years? I am looking forward to having the time to pursue interests and activities that are not “locked” into a school schedule. Many wonderful adventures are out there just waiting for me to begin, some I know and some are yet to be discovered……spending more time with family and friends, traveling, expanding my flower gardens, picking up golf again, and simply appreciating and enjoying each day as it comes. Tell us about a memorable moment while working in Brunswick. So many memories over the years, no single one stands out…..more often there are small and quiet moments of joy, of celebration. As an educator, whatever your role, you hope that your presence has made a difference and we are fortunate at BHS to have (and have had) so many dedicated teachers and staff. I hope I may count myself among those individuals.

📚✏️ HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2025! ✏️📚 This week, we celebrate the heart of Brunswick School Department – our extraordinary educators! Your dedication, creativity, and compassion make all the difference in the lives of our students and families. We encourage our entire community to take a moment this week to personally thank a teacher who has made a positive impact. Your unwavering commitment truly shapes the future. As one of our district's most valuable assets, you embody our commitment to excellence. In an increasingly diverse community with evolving student needs, your talent and resilience shine through every challenge. We don't just appreciate you this week – we're dedicated to supporting your growth year-round through our focus on staff recruitment, retention, and development. You deserve to work in an environment where your skills are valued, your professional development is prioritized, and your wellbeing matters. Thank you for choosing Brunswick School Department. Your passion for education inspires us all! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BrunswickSchools #ThankATeacher

It's National Lunch Hero Day! Make sure to thank all of the fantastic Food Serivce Staff at Brunswick School Department today...and every day!! #bsdproud #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme

Happy National Principals Day to our incredible Brunswick School Department leadership team! 🎉 Today, we celebrate our four amazing principals who bring passion, dedication, and heart to our schools every single day. From early morning hallway greetings to late-night event support, they're the backbone of our educational community. They're problem-solvers, cheerleaders, mentors, and sometimes even substitute teachers when duty calls! Their commitment to creating supportive learning environments where every student can thrive is truly inspiring. To our fantastic four - thank you for your leadership, your endless energy, and for making Brunswick schools such special places to learn and grow. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙 #NationalPrincipalsDay #BrunswickSchools #LeadershipMatters

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at BHS, we’re celebrating with the theme: “You Matter at Brunswick High School!” 🎉💚 Throughout May, students and staff will engage in activities, access resources, and spark conversations around mental health. From resource cards and QR-code stickers to book circles, presentations, and mindfulness workshops—there’s something for everyone. Let’s prioritize wellness and support each other! #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatterAtBHS #BHSWellnessMonth #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent

Digging into history and making it personal—BHS Young Historians Club members Oliver Edmonds ’25, Beatrice Elmore ’25, and Finn Umbriaco ’25 (with advisor Michael Misner) uncover the overlooked stories of Brunswick veterans Dennis Crocker and Robert Berry. “It hit different seeing names of students our age heading off to war—researching them made it real." #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #younghistoriansclub #brunswickhighschool

Let’s Make Magic Happen for the BHS Class of 2025! Help Us Create an Unforgettable Carnival Night for Our Seniors! Calling All Amazing Class of 2025 Parents and Friends! Can you believe our kids are almost graduates of BHS?! Before they toss those caps in the air, let’s give them a night they’ll never forget—a Carnival Night packed with laughter, games, music, raffles, and delicious food! Here’s the Plan: We’re throwing a full-blown Carnival Celebration just for our seniors—think games galore, photo booths, popcorn machines, prizes they’ll actually want to win, and lots and lots of food. It’s a night to let loose, make memories, and celebrate everything they’ve accomplished. How You Can Help: We’re reaching out to YOU, our incredible parent community, to help make this happen. Whether it’s $10, $50, or more, every dollar brings us closer to making this dream night a reality. Donate Today and Help Us: Rent carnival games (think giant Jenga, dunk tanks (well, okay, maybe no dunk tank), and ring toss!) Provide mouthwatering eats and sweet treats Stock the raffle table with awesome prizes Decorate the space for major Instagram-worthy vibes Follow us at BHS_Senior_Carnival2025 Create a celebration worthy of the Class of 2025! Heres the link: https://gofund.me/ce2387c0 #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #classof2025 #seniorcarnival

Robert Baskett School Psychologist Robert's family includes his partner, Michelle, (smartest faculty member at University of Southern Maine). Grown children, all graduates of BHS: Dante (now in California), Luka and Sophia (reside in Maine). Dogs, cats, geese, ducks, chickens, and I think there's a muskrat in the pond right now. Robert grew up in Claremont, California, about thirty miles southeast of LA, where they'd claim frostbite if it got below 50 degrees! He attended Claremont High School in Claremont CA and attended New School for Social Research, in New York, NY. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud Being part of a community that values education takes care of it's resources, and works together. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I like to be outside with my shepherd/huskie Mili, wet, muddy, and a little cold. Favorite line from a movie? "you're going to need a bigger boat," from Jaws If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Any Neanderthal. You know, just to say "hey." What is something you learned in the last week? About 2500 years ago, citizens in Athens chose people by lottery for some positions of responsibility in government. Imagine someone calling you out of the blue saying "you there. You're now the Town Manager for Kennebunk."

Happy National School Secretaries Day & Administrative Professionals Day to our BHS Staff! Where would we be without our amazing office superheroes? From juggling phone calls and schedules to offering warm smiles and calm in the chaos, you make the school day smoother for everyone—students, staff, and families alike! You’re the glue that holds it all together (and the “where is that form?”extraordinaire 😄). We appreciate your patience, your magic multitasking skills, and your endless dedication. Thank you for being the heart of the front office—you truly make our school shine! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #nationalschoolsecretariesday #nationaladminprofessionalsday #ourstaffrocks

It’s officially April Break! Wishing all our students, families, and staff a restful and joyful week ahead. Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time together. We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, April 28th! #AprilBreak #SchoolCommunity #SeeYouSoon #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme

What a sage move! Brunswick High School volunteers rallied under Sage Green’s stellar leadership at the People Plus Music April gala—now that’s what we call a harmony of hearts. #VolunteerDreamTeam #PeoplePlusMusic #SageSquad #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool

Big news! Brunswick High School student, Trevor Gerrish, is suiting up to represent BHS and Team West in this year’s Maine Lobster Bowl on July 19! Not only is he bringing the heat on the field, but he’s also helping raise $150,000 for Shriners Hospitals. Let’s show him some love and support this awesome cause! 🏈🦞 👉 https://maineshrinelobsterbowl.com/participants/trevor-gerrish/ #LobsterBowl2025 #TeamTrevor #BHSpride #PlayForACause #ShrinersHospitals #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent

The office staff at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School rocked '80s day today for Decades Day! HBS students and staff will be celebrating Spirit Week all week long! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #bsdstrong