Brunswick Junior High School

Construction continues on our @BowdoinCollege Outdoor Education Classrooms despite the cold weather! 🏗️❄️ These innovative spaces will provide endless opportunities for hands-on learning, environmental exploration, and community connection. We're excited to see students and educators from both Bowdoin and Kate Furbish Elementary making the most of this incredible partnership. Stay tuned for updates as the project takes shape! 🌱 #TeamBrunswickME #OutdoorEducation #HandsOnLearning #BowdoinCollege #KateFurbishElementary #CommunityInAction #maineschoolsuperintendent

HBS - Celebrating 10,000 Books Checked Out! 🎉 Our students are reading champions! They checked out 10,000 books from the library this school year. Do you think they will make it to 20,000 by the end of the year? I think they will!! To reach their goal, they have to check books out during library class or during browsing times, which are first thing in the morning or at the end of each day. #maineschoolsuperintendent #teambrunswickme HBS is a community of readers! Way to go!

Midterm Stress? Maybe, but unlikely, at Brunswick High School! 🐶 Massive shoutout to Ms. Kunhardt and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs for bringing Elmer and furry friends to spread #PawsitiveVibes during midterms! Nothing beats exam anxiety like puppy cuddles! Woof! #TeamBrunswickME #MaineSuperintendent #TherapyDogs #SchoolSpirit

AP Art and Design and Photography 2 Field Trip Brunswick High School AP Art and Design and Photography 2 students visited the Center for Maine Contemporary Art. Students had the opportunity to examine the work on display and create mixed media work in the art lab. A highlight of the visit was seeing the work by a former BHS alumna, Kyle Downs, who creates art from discarded basketballs. His work appears as colorful geometric tapestry designs until careful inspection reveals the tiny textured surface of the balls. Teachers: Jennie Driscoll and Colleen Kearney-Graffam. Quotes from the trip - " What I liked about the contemporary art museum was that we had to think about the art more than just enjoy the piece; you had to use your brain. " "I liked that we saw new art styles and materials used that we had not considered before." #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine

🎉🐾 Kate Furbish School Was Buzzing with Excitement This Week! 🐾🎉 Joy was everywhere in our halls as students dove into a week full of fun and learning! 🥳 Here’s a sneak peek at the amazing moments we captured: 🧦 Crazy Sock Day in Kindergarten had everyone showing off their wild style! 🦉 Chewonki's Owl Presentation brought nature up close and personal for our young explorers. 🧸 Stuffie Day in Mrs. Frazee’s class made learning extra cozy and fun. ✨ PreK students discovered the magic of light and reflection. 🐕‍🦺 Kiko the therapy dog stopped by Mrs. Stinson’s room, spreading smiles and calm vibes! What an unforgettable week of creativity, curiosity, and connection at KFS! 💙💛 #MaineschoolSuperintendent #TeamBrunswickME #LearningIsFun #KFSAdventures

🐟🌊 HBS Third Graders Dive into Marine Life Fun! 🌊🐟 Ms. Novak’s third-grade explorers had a shell-tastic time with Snow Island Oysters and Quahog Conservation! 🦀🦪 They discovered the wonders of marine ecosystems, learned how shellfish help protect our waters, and even met a live crab and oyster up close. Talk about a clawsome day! 😄 This hands-on adventure brought science to life and left our students buzzing with curiosity about the world under the waves. 🌟🐚 @mainecoastfishermen #MaineschoolSuperintendent #TeamBrunswickME #MarineScienceMagic #HandsOnLearning

🎉 A Heartfelt Thank You to Joy Prescott for 12 Incredible Years of Service! 🌟 Today, we celebrate and honor Joy Prescott for her remarkable dedication to the students, families, and community of Brunswick, Maine. Since beginning her journey as a School Board member in 2013, Joy has been a steadfast advocate for education and student success. 📚 During her tenure, she served as both Vice Chair and Chair of the School Board, leading with integrity, vision, and a deep commitment to making a lasting impact on our schools. Her 12 years of service have truly been a testament to her unwavering passion for improving education in our community. 💙 Joy, your contributions have shaped countless lives, and your legacy will continue to inspire future generations. On behalf of the entire Brunswick community and School Administration, thank you for your tireless efforts, leadership, and commitment to excellence in education. Let’s all take a moment to express our gratitude to Joy Prescott! 👏 #ThankYouJoy #BrunswickStrong #Teambrunswickme #MaineSchoolSuperintendent #EducationMatters #LeadershipInAction

🎉 We’re so excited to share the Brunswick Area Teen Center's December Activities Calendar! From creative workshops to game nights and holiday fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s been an absolute blast having these amazing teens in the building – their energy and creativity light up the space every day! 💫 Make sure to check out the calendar and join the fun. Let’s make this December one to remember! 🗓️ #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #BrunswickTeenCenter #CommunityConnections #DecemberFun

Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MFCA) fishcake captivates young palates in the Brunswick School Department! Positive student feedback on MCFA’s new fishcake product signals seafood’s growing popularity among students. Maine Coast Fishermen's Association is working with @graffambroslobster to develop a viable product for school cafeterias, and getting direct feedback from Brunswick Junior High School students is the best way to refine a great recipe. Students are very honest critics! Last week, the kids at Brunswick Junior High School LOVED the fishcakes. They were begging for more - they lined up for samples (some got thirds!) and were more excited about these fishcakes than PIZZA. Several even asked if they could buy them and/or have them served for lunch on the regular menu. One teacher shared that they never hear the kids talking about lunch in the halls, but that day, they were all chattering with excitement about seafood. Thank you to the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association for bringing this wonderful opportunity to BJHS!

📸🎩 Huge thanks to The Emergency Action Network (TEAN) volunteers for all they do to support the Brunswick School Department! They've been working hard organizing all of the donations from the latest winter clothing drive. TEAN’s incredible team—and our very own Superintendent—are rocking new hats in this photo, celebrating the amazing work this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization does for our community. Founded by Brunswick residents, TEAN works tirelessly to ensure children and families have what they need to thrive. From providing cozy winter coats for recess to athletic gear for aspiring athletes, TEAN’s mission is simple yet powerful: small acts can make a big difference. We’re so grateful for their partnership in ensuring every child has the support they need to succeed. Thank you, TEAN volunteers, for helping us make a difference every day! 💙 #ThankYouTEAN #BrunswickStrong #CommunitySupport #teambrunswickme

🗳️ Today, our Junior High and HBS students had an exciting day participating in mock elections! 🗳️ Superintendent Potenziano and Special Education Director Joyce joined in the fun, assisting with voter check-ins as students took on the roles of informed, engaged citizens. This hands-on experience brought lessons about democracy and civic responsibility to life! 🇺🇸 #StudentVoices #MockElections #FutureVoters #CivicEducation #HandsOnLearning #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent

🌱 Harriet's Haven Garden Update at Harriet Beecher Stowe🌱 This season, we've shared some wonderful moments: planting seeds, composting, harvesting potatoes, cleaning up, birdwatching, and witnessing the first frosts. Our garden is preparing for a winter rest, but there's still work to do! We’re in need of green material for our compost piles! If you have clippings from a chemical-free lawn, we'd love to put them to good use. Just bag them up and reach out to us—let's keep the garden thriving together! 📩 Contact: kbolshaw@brunswicksd.org #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #schoolgarden #mainegarden

The BHS Library was busy! 📚 🎃 What a treat! 55 students discovered their perfect reads at our "Book or Treat" event for Brunswick Reads! Each student took a "reading personality" quiz and walked away with 2 personalized book recommendations PLUS a bag of treats! Special thanks to @BCEF (Brunswick Community Education Foundation) for the grant that made this spooktacular literacy event possible! 📖✨ #BrunswickReads #LiteracyMatters #LibraryLife #StudentEngagement

🌟 Shoutout to Steve Cumbak and Other Members of our Incredible Facilities Team! 🌟 We want to give a HUGE thank you to Steve Cumbak, our head custodian, and his amazing team for their hard work in making our campus more accessible and inclusive! 🙌 In less than a week, Steve and the team took the initiative to order materials and build an ADA-compliant ramp, ensuring that our students have safe and easy access to our bridge. This is just one example of how safety-minded, student-centered, and nimble our facilities staff are. Dedicated staff like Steve and his team create a positive ripple effect throughout our entire organization. 💪💙 Thank you for going above and beyond for our students and staff. You truly make a difference! 👏 #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveSchools #Teambrunswickme #FacilitiesHeroes #CommunityImpact #maineschoolsuperintendent

Ms. Robbins' Junior High Community Outreach Classes recently had the opportunity to do community service work with Maine Gear Share! Students earned 2 hours of service work setting up tents and sleeping bags to check for damage, repairs, missing parts, etc. They saved the employees of Maine Gear Share over a week and a half of inventory work! Thank you to Maine Gear Share for having us. It is such a fantastic resource located here in Brunswick! We all had a great time, including School Resource Officer Marshall! #teambrunswickme #maineschoolsuperintendent #brunswickmaine

🎉👏 Huge Congrats to Michelle Russo and Andrew Kosak! 👏🎉 We’re so proud of our amazing teachers, who recently presented at the ACTEM (Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine) Conference! 🌟 Their session, titled "Droning for Education – Using Drones in Geography Class," explored exciting ways to integrate drone technology into the classroom to bring geography lessons to life! 🌍🚁 Thank you, Michelle and Andrew, for representing us and inspiring educators with innovative teaching tools! #ACTEM #DroningForEducation #EdTech #STEM #Geography #InnovativeTeaching #ProudTeam #EducationTransformation #teambrunswickmaine #brunswickmaine #maineschoolsuperintendent

🎉 Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and give a huge shoutout to our AMAZING school custodians who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 🧹✨ From early mornings to late evenings, they go above and beyond to make sure our students and staff have a comfortable environment to learn, grow, and thrive. 🌟💼 Let’s take a moment to thank our custodians for all their hard work and dedication. You are truly the unsung heroes of our school community! 🙌👏💙 #teambrunswickme @maineschoolsuperintendent #CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYouCustodians #SchoolHeroes #WeAppreciateYou

Today, our Junior High counseling team executed our first annual "BeeBop Back-to-School Caravan." They received gift card donations from Bar Harbor Bank and Trust @bhbtsocial and fresh muffins from @wildoatsbakery. They made goodie bags for approximately 20 students who struggled with attendance last year and hit the road. They took a bus, played music, and dropped in on some kiddos (we told them we were coming through RMT). #teambrunswickme @countmeinmaine @brunswickme #mainelovespublicschools

We had a fantastic time at the Brunswick Job Fair today! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about career opportunities at Brunswick. We enjoyed meeting so many talented job seekers and sharing what makes our Brunswick School Department a great place to work. Missed us at the fair? No worries! Check out our current job openings at brunswicksd.org #BrunswickJobFair #NowHiring #CareerOpportunities #teambrunswickme

Congratulations are in order! Kent Spaulding, Brunswick School Bus Driver, placed 2nd in the state-wide driver's skills course and the written test at the Maine MAPT (Maine Association for Pupil Transportation) - 51st Annual School Transportation Safety Conference & Trade Show last week. We are proud of you, Kent. Way to go! #teambrunswickme #mainebusdriver #brunswickmaine