Ashley Albert Music Educator of the Year
Congratulations to BHS Music Teacher, Ashley Albert, who has been named Music Educator of the Year by District 3 of the Maine Music Educators Association! The Educator of the Year is someone who has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching young people through music, and the ability to inspire positive attitudes among students, school and community. One who has demonstrated a concern for music education by active involvement in the Maine Music Educators Association.
Congratulations Ashley! #BSDProud
Today is School Custodian Day! Thank you to all of our BSD school custodians! Here's a picture of the treats we provided! Keep up the great work - we couldn't do it without you!
Fun fall activities can be learning experiences, too.
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Thursday's Throwback Thursday Photos are from 1968! The yearbook message rings true today: "To the Class of 1968, ... In this time of uncertainty, students are burdened with greater responsibilities than ever before". #teambrunswickme #brunswickmaine #maine #1968yearbook
The BHS Golf Team has advanced to the FINALS in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference! The "KVAC Shootout" will take place on our home course at Brunswick Golf Club on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Brunswick School Department Employee Spotlight
Brian Choate, Brunswick High School, Math Teacher
Brian is a Brunswick High School Alumni and graduated with his Masters Degree from the University of Southern Maine. He has been married to his wife, Jessica, for 15 years. They have three children, a 14 year old daughter, Brooklyne, an 11 year old son, Brayden, and a 3 year old son, Bryson.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick?
The students and staff are the best!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Hang with my family, and I love watching my kids play sports.
Favorite line from a movie?
"Anybody want a peanut?"
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
John Lennon
What is something you learned in the last week?
The names of my students.
#WeareBrunswickSD #teambrunswickme #brunswickmaine #maine #mathteacher #princessbride
5210 Let’s Go! An obesity prevention initiative, recognized BSD school district staff for participating in our 2020-21 program year, especially during a global pandemic. We are pleased to announce that the following school(s) achieved Let’s Go! recognition for the 2020-21 program year.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Kate Furbish Elementary School
I commend all the hard work, innovation, and commitment led by our staff to ensure all students had access to healthy foods whether they were remote learning or in person. #teambrunswickme #maine #brunswickmaine #5210 #healthylifestyle
Steven Cumback, BSD Bus Driver, is the recipient of the Transportation Department's Schooltles Award. His nomination stated: "My granddaughter, a PreK student, has had an amazing first-time bus experience with Mr. Steve. Mr. Steve always makes sure she is safe, secure, and comfortable each day! So if you give out special bus driver awards, please put Mr. Steve on the top of the list!" Yes - we do have a special award! Congratulations, Steven Cumback, for receiving the Schooltes Award! #TeamBrunswickme #SchoolBusdrives #BusdriverAward
Yesterday, at the MPA Cross Country Meet - The Quabacook Relays - BHS Boys placed 1st and the Girls 3rd. Congratulations. #studentathletes #mainecrosscountry
HBS Friday Morning Student Greeters - Heather Martin, School Librarian and Amanda Carson, School Counselor. Thanks for making the start of the school day positive and welcoming. #teambrunswickme #schoolbusgreeters #posivity #brunswickme #maine #harrietbeecherstoweschool
A great day for a cross-country meet. Congratulations to all of the student athletes!
School is back in session! Please keep an eye out for our students riding bikes and walking to school. #teambrunswickme #maine #brunswickmaine #bikingtoschool #mainebicycle #school #bicyclesafety
BrusnwisckSD-in the news: Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress? https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2021/0825/Digital-divide-Gap-is-narrowing-but-how-will-schools-maintain-progress#
Today we welcomed our new professional staff to BrunswickSD! Pejepscot Historical Society Director Larissa Picard and BHS science teacher Andrew McCullough lead a bus tour through Brunswick with our 24 new teachers. The group then had lunch courtesy of Wild Oats. #teambrunswickme --
Throwback back Thursday. That back-to-school feeling – Looking forward to welcoming all our students back 5 days a week! #teambrunswickme @brunswickmesuperintendent #brunswickmaine #maine #abbiefowlerelementaryschool #sangerville #schoolpictures #turtlenecksweater
Great turn out for the Kate Furbish School self-guided tours.
Here in Brunswick and around Maine Career and technical education schools are piloting programs for middle schools and offering summer camps as part of a statewide effort to engage younger students. Read the full article https://www.pressherald.com/2021/07/26/summer-camps-build-on-effort-to-extend-vocational-programs-to-middle-schoolers/ photo credit Derek Davis
The playground located at the Superintendent's office is "officially" open for business. Thanks to our grounds crew and additional staff for making it more inviting. #teambrunswickme
The Brunswick High School Dragon Garden is producing vegetables & flowers. I stopped by today & met Alondra Romero, a Bowdoin College McKeen Center intern and Rachel Kerr, a Rising BHS Sophomore. I also bought some peas! It’s open Tues.-Fri.-Sat-8:30 am to 11:00 am.
