10.24.25 - Community Newsletter

Town of Brunswick polling station is changing as of November 4th! On Election Day residents will be voting at The Brunswick Recreation Center at 220 Neptune Drive (Brunswick Landing). Mark your calendars for the location change!

The Brunswick School Department is proud to announce that Wild Oats Bakery & Café has been awarded the 2025 Maine School Boards Association (MSBA) Business Friend of Education Award.

Wild Oats has been an exceptionally generous and steadfast partner, supporter, and friend of the Brunswick School Department for decades. Founded in 1991 by Becky and David Shepherd, Wild Oats has long been a cornerstone of the Brunswick community—not only as a beloved local business, but as a champion for education and student success.

The Shepherds’ connection to Brunswick schools runs deep: all four of their children graduated from the Brunswick School Department, and their son Marshall Shepherd now serves as a managing partner in the family business.

“It would be difficult to find a more committed, generous, and education-minded business,” said School Board Chair Beth Bisson. “We are extremely grateful for all the ways Wild Oats Bakery & Café has supported Brunswick’s school staff, students, and families.”

From providing food for school events to supporting staff recognition efforts and community fundraisers, Wild Oats has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the people and programs that make Brunswick schools thrive.

The Brunswick School Department extends heartfelt congratulations and appreciation to Wild Oats Bakery & Café for this well-deserved recognition.

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Categories: Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, Family, and Pets

Post your picture using #brunswickmeparksandrec

or email recprograms@brunswickme.gov

To complete your entry, include name of family/animal/person in the picture, and the category.

Join us on Friday, October 31st beginning at 4:30 pm! Tent or Treat follow! All on the Mall downtown!

Brunswick School Department is continuing to support a research study led by USM doctoral student Victoria Forkus about parents’ experiences and perspectives on the accessibility and student outcomes of the Summer Food Service Program. Thank you to the parents who reached out to participate.

The project has expanded and is now seeking parents to complete a short, 10 minute survey. This survey will ask if you’d be willing to participate in an individual interview, a focus group session, or a quick recorded questionnaire.

If you'd like to participate, click on this link or scan the QR code below. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact victoria.forkus@maine.edu. Thank you very much for considering this opportunity to share your voice and help improve programs for students and families across Maine!

Come check out the 58th Annual Ski & Skate Sale at the Brunswick Rec Center, 220 Neptune Dr on Sunday 11/2 from 1 - 4 pm.

Volunteers are always needed and welcome! In the classroom! On a field trip! or behind the scenes with Teacher Prep Work!

If you are interested in volunteering in the Brunswick schools, please complete and submit an online volunteer application through Volgistics. Once the application is submitted and background check is completed, the appropriate school’s Volunteer Coordinator will contact you with more information. A new application must be submitted every school year and please allow up to 5 business days for application processing.

Thank you for being a part of the Brunswick School Community and for helping to create a valuable learning environment for each student in our schools!

Please feel free to contact the Central Office with any questions about this process at (207) 319-1900.

Emily Anderson

Director of Choral Activities
BJHS

Emily's family includes her husband Eric, children Ellis, Everett and Esme, a St. Bernard named Farley, and a kitty named Millie. Emily grew up in Barrington, IL where she attended Barrington High School and went on to University of Maine at Orono.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

Getting to make great music with such a large number of awesome Brunswick students!

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

Playing with my kids, Gardening, Hiking, Volleyball

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

My great great grandparents

Favorite line from a movie?

Just keep swimming!

What is something you learned in the last week?

How to use a mitre saw to cut and install crown moulding!

Open Employment Positions:

• Varsity Swim Assistant Coach - BHS
• Resource Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
• 8th grade Boys Basketball Coach - BJHS
• Self Contained Behavior Educational Technician - Harriet Beecher Stowe 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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