Please click the link below for the Community Newsletter for March 28th.
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Brunswick High School French II students strutting their stuff in a flea market fashion frenzy simulation! From bargain buys to haute couture vibes, who knew thrifted finds could be this chic? #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #frenchstudents #brunswickhighschool #fashionshow #fleamarketsimulation
Brunswick High School students Tess Welch and Kendra Weaver, guided by their mentor teacher Ms. Kelly Welch, are heading to the Maine Sustainability and Water Conference today to shine a light on their research! Their project explores how offshore wind array frequencies might disrupt the glowing communication of Pyrocystis fusiformis, a bioluminescent dinoflagellate. Science, sustainability, and a splash of mystery—what a combo! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #mainesustainabilityandwaterconference #augustamaine #yayscience #brunswickhighschool
Shoutout to our incredible athletic trainer during National Athletic Trainer Month, Dr. Christa Hendley, for her dedication and hard work this year at Brunswick High School! From injury prevention to recovery, she’s been an invaluable support system for our students. Thank you for everything you do! #BestTrainer #StudentSuccess #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschoolathletics #athletictrainers #gowick
Yesterday’s wintry mix couldn’t have been better timed for Ms. Welch’s ninth-grade Earth and Space Science class at BHS, perfectly aligning with their study of the hydrosphere. Let’s be honest—the only people in Maine excited about the snow were probably these ninth graders!! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #scienceiscool #mainewinters #brunswickhighschool
Another post about The Maine Excellence in Arts Education showcase. It is a statewide event that highlights student artwork. Jay Ackley Grade 12 and Kayla Chen Grade 9 have had their artwork selected by a panel of professional artists to be displayed at this prestigious location. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Maine Arts Commission (a state agency supporting the arts), MECA&D (Maine College of Art & Design), the Scholastic Art & Literary Awards, and Maine's two congressional offices. These organizations provided access to submissions from various art competitions to select the showcased pieces. The exhibit will run from March 12 to May 30, 2025, and will feature artwork from students across the state. It’s a wonderful honor for Jay Ackley and Kayla Chen to have their work selected for this exhibition at the Capitol! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #maineartscommission #maineexcellenceinartseducation Jay Ackley Grade 12 Love for my Dog Painting (pictured) & Kayla Chen Grade 9 Silent Gestures Drawing & Illustration (picture last week)
🎭✨ The Brunswick High School Players proudly present The Addams Family: A New Comedy Musical! 🕸️💀
📅 Show Dates:
🕖 March 27th-29th at 7PM
🕑 March 30th at 2PM
🕖 April 4th-5th at 7PM
Get your tickets now! 🎟️👉 https://cur8.com/projects/BHSPlayers
Don’t miss this spooky, kooky, and altogether ooky production! 🖤👻 #BHSPlayers #TheAddamsFamily #TheaterMagic #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #musicalcomedy
Creativity is thriving in the incredible BHS art program! 🎨✨ Students are bringing their ideas to life with guidance from Brad Williams, a proud Brunswick High School alum. We appreciate his dedication and the impact he has on our talented artists! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #artprogram #artisgreat #highschoolart #brunswickhighschoolalumni
HBS students are excited about the new Gaga Ball pit that is being constructed through the BJHS Community Outreach Program. Thanks to some industrious 8th graders: Joe Rigazio, Taylen Green, Kyle Foley, Lwyn Coron, Jackson Krueger, and the generosity of Hancock Lumber we are adding to our playground! #bsdproud #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme
The Maine Excellence in Arts Education showcase is a statewide event that highlights student artwork. Jay Ackley Grade 12 and Kayla Chen Grade 9 have had their artwork selected by a panel of professional artists to be displayed at this prestigious location. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Maine Arts Commission (a state agency supporting the arts), MECA&D (Maine College of Art & Design), the Scholastic Art & Literary Awards, and Maine's two congressional offices. These organizations provided access to submissions from various art competitions to select the showcased pieces. The exhibit will run from March 12 to May 30, 2025, and will feature artwork from students across the state. It’s a wonderful honor for Jay Ackley and Kayla Chen to have their work selected for this exhibition at the Capitol! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #maineartscommission #maineexcellenceinartseducation
Jay Ackley 12
Love for my Dog Painting
Kayla Chen (pictured) 9
Silent Gestures Drawing & Illustration
🌟 Shoutout to the BEST Social Workers! 🌟
Happy National Social Worker’s Appreciation Day to the dream team—Ms. Vogel, Ms. Kunhardt, Ms. Schultz, and Ms. Fenton-Schnee! 🎉 Brunswick High School hit the jackpot with you four! Your kindness, dedication, and superhuman ability to juggle everything (while still making everyone feel heard and supported) is nothing short of magical. Thank you for always being the heart of BHS! Whether it’s lending an ear, offering words of wisdom, or just making someone’s day a little brighter—you make a HUGE difference. We appreciate you today and every day! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #luckyducks #BestSocialWorkersEver #BHSHeroes #SocialWorkSuperstars
Brunswick High School had some more winter carnival pictures to share from a couple of weeks ago! Slime making in the Library Maker Space was a delight and one of the most visited of the activities. #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #wintercarnival #slimemaking #studentfun #brunswickhighschool
“An unforgettable day at the Augusta Capitol! 🇺🇸✨ Brunswick High School’s FLS class got the VIP experience on March 13th—interviewing Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and exploring the historic grounds with Loren Arford and our very own Rep. Poppi Arford! From hands-on learning to behind-the-scenes insights, our students got a front-row seat to democracy in action! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #FutureLeaders #BrunswickHighSchool #MaineCapitolAdventure”
Welcome to the world of science at Brunswick High School, where curiosity meets creativity! Our science program is nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to a team of passionate, talented, and innovative educators who make learning an exciting adventure every day. And the cherry on top? Mr. McCullough, one of our own BHS alums, brings not only expertise but a deep sense of pride and connection to the classroom. It’s this unique blend of dedication and experience that truly makes our science classes shine! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #scienceiscool #highschoolscience #brunswickhighschoolalumni
Congrats to the Unified Team as they beat the staff on Tuesday night with their sharp shooting, strong rebounding and run-and-gun offense! The final score was 85-83 on a Kris put-back buzzer beater by Kris Ellis to close it out for Unified. The team will finish their season on Monday when they travel to Gray-New Gloucester for the festival.
L to R: Asher Foushee, Liam Rapoza, Duncan Brown, Kris Ellis, Abby Bouchard, Mya Wiggett, Sage Berry, Mia Haralson, Nataleigh Cantrll, Brynn Rand, Michael Baker, Reese Turgeon. #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #unifiedbasketball #godragons
Everyone is cordially invited to join us in celebrating Youth Art Month at the annual district-wide art show at Curtis Memorial Library. This event has been going on for well over 20 years, and showcases the incredible talent and creativity in Brunswick students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The show will be on display in the Morrell Meeting Room from now until March 30th, and we hope you'll join us for the artist celebration on Wednesday, March 12th from 5:00-6:00pm (Tomorrow). Happy Youth Art Month! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #youthartmonth #studentsinart #curtismemoriallibrary #celebrateart
Carla Selberg
What do you do for Brunswick School Department?
I teach Family and Consumer Science at Brunswick High School which currently include four different semester electives: Food Science, International Cuisine, Parenting/Child Development, and Fiber Arts. I have also taught Housing and Life Management. I have been the faculty advisor for the Baking Club for the last 4 years -organizing cooking competitions and experiences.
How long have you been with BSD?
I have been a teacher at BHS for 18 years. When my children were in Brunswick's Longfellow Elementary School, I was a substitute teacher for about 4 years.
What do you enjoy most about working at BSD?
Working at Brunswick High School and getting to teaching the subjects that I love has been my "dream" job. I love to see the students change, grow, become confident and successful! I teach grades 9-12 so I get to meet a lot of students when they arrive as Freshman and am so proud to see all they have accomplished by the time they graduate. BHS has a culture that promotes excellence, personal growth, and school spirit! I love the school, the staff, the students, and the wide variety of curriculum offerings.
What do you plan to do on your first day of retirement?
Sleep in, go out for lunch and play in my sewing room!
What do you look forward to most in your retirement years?
The gift of “time”. Time for fun activities with my family and friends. Time to create more quilts as illustrations for children’s books. Time for long walks, sewing marathons, playing with my granddaughter, and traveling with my husband!
Tell us about one of your most memorable moments while working in Brunswick.
One year, during an open house a former student came to visit me. He shared that he graduated from a culinary arts school and was now a head chef in a restaurant. He came to thank me for inspiring him and giving him the confidence to pursue this career. I had no idea that I was planting a seed in this quiet freshman that would change the trajectory of his life. That is the reason that I love to be a teacher - I made a positive difference in the life of a student.
🚒🔥 Huge shoutout to Fire Chief Brillant and Assistant Fire Chief Josh Shean for taking the time to serve lunch at HBS recently! Your dedication to our community goes beyond emergency response—thank you for keeping us safe and for bringing smiles to our students and staff! 🙌🥪 #MaineSchoolSuperintendent #TeamBrunswickME #CommunityHeroes
BHS ended their Snogard Spirit week with Winter Carnival! We had Henna Tattoos, Friendship Bracelets, Apples to Apples, Mario Smash Bros, Slime making, Karokee, Crocheting and Knitting, plus charades and more! Then at the Unified vs. Staff mini basketball game pep rally, 12th grader Pep Committee President, Parker Jones, shaved his head because we had enough people attend the rally to cheer on all of our amazing players! Woo what a whirlwind! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #unifiedbasketball #brunswickhighschool #wintercarnival #woo
