Tuesday, September 23 Morning Announcements

Brunswick Junior High School

September 23, 2025

Announcements: 

Code of Ethics 

6th Grade: Nick Moisan
7th Grade: Charles Radley
8th Grade: Rex Soucy

  REMINDER:  Water only is allowed during school hours!  This includes lunch period!  No energy drinks, coffee, soda, etc.


Bus Changes:

Bus 16 has been merged with other buses, including the following buses: 13, 60, and 53

Bus 16 is bus 53 until further notice. 
Buses 12 & 21 are merged onto bus 12 
Buses 17 & 21 are merged onto bus 17
Bus 14 is bus 51 until further notice.  

Important Dates

September 25 - Picture Day (retake day is November 6)
September 30 - Reading Maine Through the Year Testing in Advisory with an Extended Advisory Period
October 1 - Early Release Day - Dismissal at 11:30am
October 2 - Flu Clinic - Coffin Gym 2:30-8:00
October 7 - Math Maine Through the Year Testing in Advisory with an Extended Advisory Period
October 10 - Professional Development Day for Teachers, No School for Students
October 13 - No School for Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 15/16 - Birch Island to Osher Map Library (half of the team each day)
October 20 - Jewell Island to the Botanical Gardens
November 3 - Parent Teacher Conferences (2:45-6:15) - More Information to Come
ovember 4 - No School for Voting
November 5/10 - Bailey Island to Osher Map Library (half of the team each day)
November 6 - Picture Retake Day
November 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences (2:45-6:15) - More Information to Come
November 11 - No School in Observance of Veteran's Day

Hey Dragons! If you’re into writing stories, poems, or just want a chill space to be creative, join the Creative Writing Club! We’re meeting on Mondays after school in the BJH Library from 2:45 to 4:00, starting October 6th. Everyone’s welcome - it's all about good vibes and creativity. Come hang out and write with us! Pick up an application at the BJH Library today!

Disc Golf Club meets again this afternoon. Last week's unofficial course record was set by Oliver Downy, shooting a negative-three. New members can still join, please see Mr. Mac.

7th and 8th Graders: The BJH Library is looking for 7th and 8th-grade volunteers to join our Junior Teen Advisory Board! As a Library volunteer, you’ll not only help improve our community, but you will also unlock exclusive access to the BJH Library and its resources.  –  Interested in being a Library Volunteer? Stop by the Library for more information.

6th Graders: For all students who applied to join our Lunch, Laugh, and Read Book Club and received a welcome letter and Library pass from your advisor, our first meeting will be this Wednesday, September 24, during lunch and motobreak. Be sure to grab your lunch at the start of period 4 and head to the Library to Lunch, Laugh, and Read.

The BJH Library is looking for 7th and 8th-grade volunteers to join our Junior Teen Advisory Board! As a JTAB volunteer, you’ll not only help improve our community, but you will also unlock exclusive access to the BJH Library and its resources.  –  Interested in being part of JTAB? Pick up an application at the BJH Library today!

Hey Dragons! Are you looking for a way to make a difference in our school? Join Sources of Strength, a club all about spreading hope, help, and strength. Together, we’ll work on fun projects—like creating positive bulletin boards, leading school-wide activities, and sharing ways to support friends and classmates. Everyone has unique strengths—and we want yours! Sources of Strength will meet Mondays after school until 4 starting September 22. Interested in joining? Come to the guidance office and see Mrs. Roy or Mrs. Weeks.  Let’s make this year stronger together! 

Picture Day is September 25th.  Picture day ID: EVT832GXQ

Make up day is November 6th.  

🚍 Late Bus has started!!
The Late Bus runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and leaves BJHS at 4:10 p.m.

  • Sign up for a Late Bus Pass in the front office by lunchtime.

  • Pick up your blue bus pass from the front office at the end of the day.

  • Meet by the Gym Doors to get on the bus.

  • Remember: Late Bus stops are different from your regular stop—check yours ahead of time.

  • The full list of stops is posted on our website.

Here's an important announcement from the Art Department. The 5th annual After School Art Fair will be held next Wednesday, September 24th, from the walker bell until 3:45. A variety of exciting art workshops will be offered by students from the Maine College of Art for FREE! This event is open to all BJHS students, but you must sign up ahead of time. Spaces in the workshops are limited, and are first come, first served. Check your email for the link to sign up and see Ms. Bucknam for more details. See you at the Art Fair!

Art Fair flyer

We will be having an after school flu clinic on October 2nd in the Coffin Gym from 2:30 pm to 8 pm.

Sports

Cross Country Practice 2:45-4:00
Boys Soccer- 8th Practice Only 3:30-5:00
Girls Soccer Practice 4:00-5:30
Field Hockey Practice 3:15-4:30
Volleyball Practice 2:45-4:00

Daily Activities and Club List

  • MONDAY

    • Garden Club 2:45- 4:00. The club will meet in Room 310.  Please see Mrs. Similien or Mrs. Butterfield to sign up!

    • Sources of Strength will meet Mondays starting September 22nd after school until 4. Interested in joining? Come to the guidance office and see Mrs. Roy or Mrs. Weeks. 

  • TUESDAY

    • Student Council will start TODAY!  Meets from the walker bell until 4:00

    • Disc Golf will start TODAY!  See Mr. McNamara for details and to sign up!

  • THURSDAY

    • Outing Club will start 9/18!  Meets from the walker bell until 4:00

    • Curtis Memorial Book Mobile onsite during FLEX period

  • FRIDAY

    • Q&A Club will start October 3!  Meets from the walker bell until 3:30