09.26.25 - Community Newsletter

Community Newsletter
Friday, September 26, 2025
October Observances
October 1-2, Yom Kippur (Jewish)
October 7-13 Sukkot (Jewish)
October 13, Indigenous People Day
October 31, Diwali (Hindu)
More about these holidays and others can be found here.
Walk Bike To School Day!
Walk/Bike to School is scheduled for October 1st for Harriet Beecher Stowe Students. An increased number of students will be walking and biking to school. Please be patience around the streets of HBS as buses will also drop students off on McKeen Street so all can participate.
Early Release Wednesday
We will have an Early Release day this Wednesday October 1st.
Please note school will get out early. Dismissal times are below:
KFS: 12:30 PM
HBS: 12:15 PM
BJHS: 11:30 AM
BHS: 11:15 AM
During this time, our staff will be engaged in professional development activities. These sessions are essential for enhancing our instructional strategies and ensuring we provide the best educational experience for your children.
Thank you for your continued support!
Community Flu Clinic October 2nd
Brunswick School Department is working with MaineHealth to offer a community Influenza vaccination clinic in the Coffin School GYM on Thursday, October 2nd from 2:30 to 8 pm.
Employee Spotlight - Lauren Hurley
Lauren Hurley
Primary Classroom Teacher
KFS
Lauren's family includes her partner Kevin, her mom and dad, Paula and Brian and three sisters, Emma, Meghan, and Erin. Lauren grew up in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, attended Moultonborough Academy and went to Saint Michael's College for Undergraduate and Graduate School.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
The amazing people and diverse and accepting culture of the community. I'm very excited to be a part of it!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love anything outdoors. I love to swim, hike, go to the beach, and have lake days with my family in New Hampshire. I also love to read and do lots of arts and crafts and go thrifting.
Favorite line from a movie?
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
I would meet my Dad's father. He passed away when my dad was a teenager and I would've loved to know him!
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned to live in the moment and enjoy where I am now, life always changes so embrace the now!
Brunswick School Department is Hiring!
Open Employment Positions:
- Long Term Sub: English Teacher - Brunswick High School
- Technology Support Specialist
- Behavior Interventionist - Kate Furbish School
- Long Term Sub: Music Teacher (Band) - Brunswick High School
- Long Term Sub: Administrative Assistant - Brunswick High School
- Resource Educational Technician - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
- Self Contained Behavior Educational Technician - Brunswick Junior High School
- Long Term Sub Educational Technician - Brunswick Junior High School
- Long Term Sub Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
- Long Term Sub Educational Technician - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
- Substitute Nurses, Teachers, Ed Techs, Tutors
- Resource Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
- School Bus Drivers!!
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
- Substitute Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians
- ...And MORE!
We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view
all current employment opportunities!
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