During the week of Winter Carnival at BHS, there was an epic basketball Knockout game where we had ninth grader Meridian LaCasse win against 4 students from each grade. 10th grader Kalan Farrell was second, and 10th grader Seth Labrecque took third place. Today was superhero day at school, as well, so many of our participants looked mighty super! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #knockoutbasketballgame #wintercarnival
Yesterday, BHS had our NHS Induction Ceremony for 2025. Congratulations to all our Inductees! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #nationalhonorsociety #brunswickhighschool
BHS students and teachers visited BJHS today to talk with 8th grade students about the transition to high school. We're excited to welcome the Class of 2029 to the BHS community next year! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #juniorhighstepup #brunswickhighschool #dragonambassadors
For Winter Carnival Spirit Week at BHS, we had teams of each grade compete in a twist on tic tac toe! Grade 12 students won the whole competition with grade 10 students coming in close 2nd, followed by grade 9 students and grade 11 students. Faculty got left in the dust with last place, hoping to avenge their loss in future Winter Carnival games! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #wintercarnival #tictactoerelay #studentsvsteachers
Congratulations to BHS Student Finn Umbriaco for being a 2025 National Merit Scholarship finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for high school students that recognizes top scholars and awards college scholarships. Finn is pictured here with his school counselor, Mary Moore and BHS Principal Troy Henninger. #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #nationalmeritscholarship
Shari Tarleton
Music Teacher at BJHS
How long have you been with BSD?
31 years
What do you enjoy most about working at BSD?
The thing I enjoy most about working at BSD is all of the amazing students that I get to create music with every single day.
What do you plan to do on your first day of retirement?
I hope I will remember to not get up and head into school for a morning rehearsal.
What do you look forward to the most in your retirement years?
I look forward to having the time to travel and see a lot of places and a lot of theater.
Tell us about one of your most memorable moments while working in Brunswick.
One of the joys of teaching chorus is that there are memorable moments every single class. I love watching the music kick in and the voices take over as the ensemble works together to create so many emotions. It never gets old.
Belated congratulations to our BHS STATE CHAMPS in the 200 Medley Relay for the team comprised of Layla Hammer, Olivia Colaluca, Remy Cook and Eliza Levy. At KVACs, this same team set a new Brunswick High School Record with a time of 1:51.76! The old mark was 1:53.10.
Belated congratulations to the "Mt. Wick" Boys team took on the Class A State Championships at Husson University in Bangor. State Champions Boys 200 Medley Relay of Josh Langworthy (MTA), Marco Venegas (BRUNS), David Venegas (BRUNS), and Micah Greenwald. Marco Venegas also got the State Champion in 100 fly and second place in 50 free.
#mtwickswimming #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #brunswickhighschoolsports #godragons
We are excited to display student art at the Superintendent’s office! Stop by to see these and much more! #teambrunswickme #mainestudentart #maineschoolsuperintendent
BHS Off Campus Learning Center (OCLC) under the leadership of Marie Larson and Mike Routhier recently worked with Mari T. O'Neil, Workforce Development Director-Retail Association of Maine, to tour Market Basket’s 350 employee store. Mari also presented to the students about retail related jobs and required skill sets. #teambrunswickme #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool #OCLC #WorkforceDevelopmentDirectorRetailAssociationofMaine #marketbasket
As a part of our career exploration series at Brunswick High School, three employees from Stantec (Marine Biologist Jessica Roth, Ecologist Matt Arsenault, and Environmental Scientist Nate Marshall) presented during Flex in Crooker Theater to our sophomore class about careers in environmental consulting. They shared stories of how they became interested in their profession and shared slides that highlighted past and current projects. Thank you Stantec! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #careerexplorationseries #brunswickhighschool #science
BHS student Elysia Palmer(Lisi) is a finalist for the Becky Schaffer Award. Lauren Labbe was named as a semi-finalist. This is the first time any Brunswick player has been selected as semi-finalist/finalist! The Becky Schaffer Award is given to the top senior girls hockey player in the state! In addition, Lisi was named KVAC Player of the Year and made KVAC 1st All-Conference team. Come cheer on Lisi, as well as, her teammates Lauren Labbe(1st All-Conference) and Sensia Ley at Falmouth Family Ice on Wednesday at 5:50pm as they compete in the Senior All-Star game. Awards will be announced at the game. Go Dragons!
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/22/four-finalists-named-for-maines-top-girls-hockey-honor/
#brunswicksuperintendent #teambrunswickme #bhssports #brunswicksports #godragons #brunswickhighschool
A student from BHS, Lexi Morin was a Miss Maine Basketball Semifinalist (the first in Brunswick girls history).
Today, it was announced that Lexi is a Miss Maine Basketball Finalist. This means she is a top 3 girls basketball senior in the state. The winner will be announced Friday March 7 in Bangor at the McDonald's All-Star banquet.
This is a huge honor for her, our team, our school, and the whole town! #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswicksports #brunswickhighschool
Emily Dwyer
Educational Technician Pre-K Plus at KFS
Emily grew up in Brunswick and is the youngest of a large blended family! Her parents are Hugh and Sandy. Her siblings include two brothers, Nathan and Joseph and two sisters, Katie and Audrey. She feels very lucky and blessed to be an ‘Auntie’ to two sweet girls, Savannah and Quincy and soon to be a nephew, Brooks who will be here in April! Within their family they have many pets to love, Finley who is a silly, outdoor loving Australian Shepherd and Emily's dog, Cash who is a mixed breed nine year old dog who is full of love to give. Emily went to Brunswick High School and is due to start school this spring to become a certified teacher.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach in Brunswick, Maine, a community that values education and fosters a love of learning. Brunswick's unique blend of coastal charm, rich history, and small-town warmth creates an ideal environment for students to grow and thrive. I am eager to become a part of this vibrant community, to work collaboratively with colleagues and families, and to contribute to the educational journey of Brunswick's students.
Fun fact! My parents are educators at two of the schools within Brunswick’s District.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and nieces. I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking trails, ATVing, camping, spending time at beaches or by the water.
What is your favorite line from a movie?
“The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” -Dumbo
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
My late grandfather, George Dwyer.
What is something you learned in the last week?
The oldest living land animal is a 192 year old Tortoise whose name is Jonathan!
Last Friday, BHS had their Black Student Union and Civil Rights Club do an event during Flex to celebrate Black History Month. There was singing, a panel discussion and dancing. #mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #blackstudentunion #civilrightsclub #brunswickhighschool
Take a look at all the competition BHS has had this season! KVACs, Cheering at our Basketball games, Class A Championships for Indoor Track, Girls States for Swimming, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Wrestling, and KVACs for Swim.
Be sure to cheer on our Girls Basketball team at the Portland Expo tomorrow at 2:45pm!
Go to @wearebrunswickdragons instagram page for more!
#mainesuperintendent #teambrunswickme #brunswickhighschool #brunswicksports #dragonfans
Congratulations to our Regional Championships - the BHS Girls Ice Hockey Team! Come see them at the State Championships vs. Chevrus at 3pm Saturday, February 15th at Troubh Ice Arena (225 Park Ave Portland) GO DRAGONS! #mainesuperintendent #brunswickdragons #brunswicksports #teambrunswickme
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Due to the anticipated snowstorm, all Brunswick schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th.
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and this decision was made with the expected weather conditions in mind. Again, no School Tomorrow, Thursday, February 13.
Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe. #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent
Ms. Selberg's Baking club had students making cake pops. Creative and delicious! #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool #bakingclub #cakepops
Every year, the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches awards a Mr. and Ms. Maine Basketball to a male and female graduating senior. Just being considered a semi-finalist (top 10) is quite the honor. Please congratulate Lexi Morin for being a semi-finalist this year. She is the first finalist Coach Farrell had in 16 years at BHS so it's quite the accomplishment! #mainesuperintendent #brunswickhighschool #brunswicksports #mrandmrsmainebasketball
