Brunswick School Department

Don't forget to update your PowerSchool enrollment forms! If you need assistance, email our tech team: powerschoolhelp@brunswicksd.org or call #207-319-1990

We had a great turnout for the Jordan Avenue Neighborhood Meeting at Kate Furbish Elementary hosted by Town Councilor Jennifer Hicks. Thank You Principal Young for providing a tour of the school. #teambrunswickme #brunswickmaine #liveworkmaine #brunswickmainetowncouncil

We are pleased to share that we have a new way to update all the required information that the school asks for each year! This entire process is now paperless and it happens in Powerschool. You will no longer receive the large packet of papers on the first day of school! We are starting this new process early in hopes to get student information current before school starts. ​ ​ To view the update from our Technology Department: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQNnVx52s5iMVqgG2LveNEQVswA76z_ThUGvIx_HL_A/edit?usp=sharing

Great to visit our summer programs today! A big thank you to all of the staff dedicating their summer to supporting our students @brunswickmaine #teambrunswickme

https://www.pressherald.com/2023/07/06/golf-brunswicks-championship-team-set-for-trip-to-high-school-national Click the link above to read the full article on the BHS Golf Team!

Happy 4th of July! The Brunswick School Department offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

Please VOTE TODAY in the Brunswick school budget referendum. Polling Location: Brunswick Junior High, 65 Columbia Ave 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thank You.

BHS Class of 2023 Graduation Photo Collage! That's a wrap! #teambrunswickme #maine #liveworkmaine #graduation #classof2023

June is LGBTQ #PrideMonth Brunswick School Department maintains a safe and welcoming environment in all our schools. We encourage love, empathy, and understanding within our school community. We strive to ensure all students are supported and feel they belong.

Employee Spotlight: Becca Paradee - Behavior Analyst, Central Office Becca grew up in Gardiner and attended the University of Maine at Orono as well as Cambridge College. She has two kittens at home, Tin and Ty! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud Soccer and Tennis State Champions! Good Luck to our other sports teams! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Skiing, Camping, and the Beach! Favorite line from a movie? "This is the most dramatic season ever!"- Jesse Palmer If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Cleopatra What is something you learned in the last week? Paprika is made from crushed red bell peppers!

Less than a week away from Graduation! Getting pumped to grant some diplomas to members of the BHS Class of 2023! Go Dragons #teambrunswickme #classof2023

One of the highlights of being a Superintendent is being able to job shadow - I love it! Last week I went on two bus runs, and this week I had the pleasure of serving lunch at BJHS with this phenomenal team! #teambrunswickme #maine #schoollunch

Brunswick High School achieved "Unified Champion School" status earlier this year. This tremendous honor was recognized by ESPN, who highlighted BHS as its spotlight school for the 2022-2023 academic year. Here's a 3-minute video of our ceremony showcasing unified athletes and unveiling of the banner, which is located at BHS. https://vimeo.com/815040064/7aee305cf6

Employee Spotlight: Jennifer White -Kindergarten Transitions Program Teacher, Kate Furbish Elementary School Jennifer and her fiance, Liz, have three cats. She is originally from Presque Isle, Maine and graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud Working with people who are passionate about their job, and are so willing to help each other succeed. KFE has fabulous leadership and support staff. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Sing, act, paint, craft, play board/card games, and spend time at the beaches looking for sea glass. Favorite line from a movie? You're not dead yet: so stop living as if you are! If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Pink What is something you learned in the last week? Prioritize the to-do list…it will all get done eventually!

A shout-out to the Brunswick School Department Grounds Crew Team! Thanks for the beautiful flowers 🌸 - #teambrunswickme

Today Superintendent Potenziano read to KFS Kindergarten students in Mrs. Lucas’s class. Check out the photo of the morning message!

Employee Spotlight: Amanda Similien - 6th grade Science Teacher, Brunswick Junior High School Amanda and her husband, Harold, met in the Peace Corps, and she convinced him to move to Maine! They have been together for 21 years. They have two boys at BHS (one a senior and one freshman). Amanda attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud The kids! I never imagined myself in this position, yet from the moment I started last fall, the kids showed me that this is where I should be! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Being with the family, going to sports, the beach, making food, laughing and having good quality time together. Favorite line from a movie? "When you drink water through your trunk, does it taste like boogers?" - Ice Age If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? My great grandparents- So many stories of them, I'd love to hear in person their struggles and successes. What is something you learned in the last week? You can separate DNA from a strawberry and see it!

Employee Spotlight: Ben Tobey - Systems Administrator, Central Office Ben and his wife, Emily, have three children ages 8-16 and one dog named Pippin. He is originally from Dayton, Ohio and attended Indiana University. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud Everyone is dedicated to the overall well-being of the students. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Hiking, Backpacking, Canoeing, Skiing Favorite line from a movie? “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” - Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? John Muir What is something you learned in the last week? I learned from my son that such a thing as "black hole stars" are theorized to have existed in the early universe.

Employee Spotlight: Sarah Hughes - 8th Grade Science Teacher, Brunswick Junior High School Sarah is originally from North Carolina. She attended Bowling Green State University for her Bachelors degree, Fayetteville State University for her Masters and is currently at Liberty University for her Doctorate. She has one daughter, Ava, who is 13 years old. They have a dog named Ruby and a newly adopted cat named Etta. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud Community What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Spending time with family, traveling, and camp time Favorite line from a movie? "You're killin' me smalls" - The Sandlot If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? My uncle What is something you learned in the last week? What "carousel" means in regards to Instagram (an Instagram carousel is a post containing more than one photo or video).

Employee Spotlight: Liz Hemdal Health Teacher at Brunswick Junior High School Liz lives in Augusta with her husband, Dan, their 7 year old son, Jordan, and their 1 year old daughter, Maisie. They have a dog named Walter, and two cats named Margaret and Betty. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I am proud to work in Brunswick because of how welcoming and inclusive everyone is! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love to spend time with my family. We enjoy hiking, geocaching, watching movies, playing sports, going to the beach, and playing games. I also enjoy podcasts, spending time with my friends, and am a huge fan of escape rooms! Favorite line from a movie? "Do or do not. There is no try" - Yoda (My son is a big Star Wars fan so I am trying to get on board) If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Jonathan Van Ness. I think that they are hilarious and inspiring. What is something you learned in the last week? I learned that only 2% of people in the world have green eyes. I thought it was interesting since I have green eyes!