Tuesday, October 22nd - Today is a BLACK day
Order your yearbook today!!! Go to: www.jostens.com/yearbooks/
Click on the flyers below for more information. Order by 10/25/2024 for an early bird discount!
This Tuesday the weather looks perfect for some pickleball!
I hope to see you there! There are only 2 more opportunities to try it out.
Don't be the one to snooze and lose.
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Looking for Alpine and/or Nordic ski equipment for this winter? Then join the Freeport/Brunswick Ski Boosters on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00am-1:00pm for their annual Ski Swap at the Freeport High School Gym (30 Holbrook Street). Boosters has partnered with Sport Thoma to supply new and used Alpine equipment and Akers Ski for a variety of Cross Country skis and Nordic gear. Along with individual consignments this adds up to a HUGE selection of skis, boots, poles, helmets, goggles, gloves, jackets, pants, skate sleds and other miscellaneous gear for lots of winter fun! Additionally, all proceeds raised by the Swap go to supporting the Brunswick and Freeport High School Alpine and Nordic ski teams! For more information, please visit the 2024 Freeport Ski Swap & Sale Website.
PoinsettiaFundraiser
Our 14th ANNUAL POINSETTIA SALE fundraiser to benefit the BHS music program has begun!
Back by popular demand, this year's poinsettias will be supplied by Longfellow's Greenhouses in Manchester, Maine. With this online order form you can order poinsettias for yourself or others, donate plants to Meals on Wheels, or simply make a donation to support BHS Music. Promoting this sale in your neighborhood, workplace, or faith community will help it to be successful!
ORDER DEADLINE: October 31st
POINSETTIA PICKUP DAY: Friday, December 6th starting at 4:00 PM in the BHS cafeteria and concluding after our "Night of Swing and Jazz" concert
BHS Cinema Club will be hosting Fright Night 2024 in Crooker Theater Friday October 25th at 7:30 PM . They will be showing 2002’s The Ring [PG-13], costumes are not required but are encouraged, (please no masks). Concessions will be available before the film by donation and all proceeds to the BHS Cinema and Broadcasting Club.
A reminder to Seniors, please complete your yearbook information in the Senior Classroom and mark it as "done". Senior portrait photos are due November 1st in the Senior Classroom, or via email to dragonyearbook@brunswicksd.org.
Q&A Club will not be meeting tomorrow due to the PSAT and Ms. White's room being unavailable. We'll try again next week!
Seniors- come to the counseling office to get a permission slip! We have ONE more great trip planned!
Southern Maine Community College (Portland Campus) - leaving at 9:15am, returning at 1:30pm on October 24th.
We will tour the campus and have lunch. Free College Scholarships continue for the class of 2025! Check out what opportunities are available and might be just what you are looking for.
Senior Recognition Ad! Honor your senior with an advertisement in the yearbook. Please click link for more information. Deadline 02/01/2025
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Winter Registration is now LIVE. You would have received an email from BHS Athletics with details about sport season dates, and how to register. If you have questions please contact Ms. Maines or Ms. Phillips in the Athletic Office.
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Attention Winter Athletes!
Any students interested in hearing more about a specific winter sport should attend the pre-season information meeting. As they are booked, we will have them in announcements for you to mark on your calendar.
Wrestling with Coach Jensen
Tues., Nov 12, 2:30, Multi-Purpose Room
Alpine Ski with Coach Gilbert
Fri., Oct 25, During FLEX, Admin Conference Room (across from Ms. Groves and Mr. Porter's rooms)
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Great way to be outside and earn some volunteer hours at the same time.
Many thanks to class of 2027 student leaders Anna Klingle and Eliza Davis for spearheading this effort!
Interested in a career in healthcare? HOSA might be for you! HOSA is an international student organization that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
As a chapter we would aim to organize volunteer opportunities, invite guest speakers, plan for future careers in healthcare, and other fun activities.
Please fill out the form if you are at all interested in joining HOSA. https://forms.gle/cXSgQQFRwa5gizyA6
See their website to learn more about the organization https://hosa.org/
Any questions - please check in with Mr. Wilson!
Remind you that the application deadline for Maine Startup Challenge is Friday, October 25th.
If you had interested students who haven't already submitted their business plans, please remind them of the deadline and let me know if there is anything we can do to help support them. A few helpful links:
Business plan template is linked here to get students started
Application is linked here for students to submit their business plans
RSVP for the MSC Showcase - this is an awesome event whether a student is a finalist or not!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Arts Are Elementary board is once again having their annual fundraiser called Cahoots. The date has been changed to November 9 from 10-1 at Harriett Beecher Stowe School gym. I am looking for 10-15 teenage volunteers to help with set up, clean up, and whatever happens in between! We will have 2 shifts for those who can’t commit to being there the entire time. Those shifts are 9-11:30 and 11:30-2. Please contact Ruth wrthibodeau@comcast.net or see Mr. Wilson for details in room 203.
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) invites you to the 2024 Harvest Craft & Food Fair! Shop from over 70 local crafters and food vendors, grab lunch from a local food truck, and support MCHPP’s holiday programming through our bake sale or by entering a raffle for some fantastic holiday gift baskets. Bring the family for some fun in the Kid’s Corner featuring crafts with Arts Are Elementary, glitter tattoos, and more!
Proceeds will support MCHPP’s food security efforts during the holiday season and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there!
Summer of a Lifetime with CIEE
Students, are you interested in a summer study abroad experience? CIEE Global Navigator high school summer abroad programs take you outside your comfort zone for 3 to 8 weeks. Have fun exploring a different culture in more than 35 amazing destinations across the world. Bring back new friends, new skills, a broader worldview, and maybe even college credits in high school! Click here to watch a video about the programs and click here to read more about scholarship opportunities!
A representative will be here from CIEE along with two BHS students on a future date.
Want to learn more about the ACE Mentor Program? Click this link to watch a video!
Contact Mr. Wilson for more information or to answer any questions.
Please see Mr. Wilson for permission slip and application.
Please check out the past announcements for more Community Service, Scholarship, ELO, Job and Volunteer opportunities!
Quick Links:
Submit your announcements to bhsannouncements@brunswicksd.org
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