12.05.25 - Community Newsletter

Community Newsletter
Friday, December 5, 2025
December Observances
Happy December!
12/21 Winter Solstice
12/25 Christmas
COMING SOON! Parking Restrictions along Jordan Avenue
Beginning January 5th, parking on both sides of Jordan Avenue from Charles Court to Minat Avenue will not be permitted between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM Monday through Friday. These measures are being put in place in response to ongoing traffic congestion associated with Kate Furbish Elementary School particularly during morning drop-off and afternoon pick up times. Please click here to read the full letter from the Town of Brunswick regarding this change.
Winter Break
December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026
Students and staff will be on Winter Break from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2.
Enjoy this time to relax, recharge, and spend meaningful moments with loved ones.
Wishing our Dragon, Bobcat and Chickadee families a joyful, safe, and peaceful holiday season and a Happy New Year 2026!
Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Bowdoin Recognized for Support of Brunswick Schools
The Brunswick School Department recognized Bowdoin with gratitude this fall for its support in providing new outdoor pavilions at each of the four schools in the district.
Please click here to read the article in Bowdoin News.
Holiday Support Ideas from MaineHealth
Employee Spotlight - Eli Downs
Eli Downs
Educational Technician
BHS
Eli grew up in Brunswick graduating from Brunswick High in 2014. He went on to attend Susquehanna University and graduated in 2018. His family includes two brothers, Nate & Max, his mother, Heather Gottlieb and their cat, Pearl.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
As an alumni and beneficiary of my exceptional mentors, from Longfellow Elementary to BHS, it is an honor to give back to my community.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Apart from coaching lacrosse year-round, I enjoy gardening in the summer and painting in the winter.
Favorite line from a movie?
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are."
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Albert Einstein
What is something you learned in the last week?
How to fix an exhaust leak on a jet-ski.
Brunswick School Department is Hiring!
Open Employment Positions:
- Coaching Positions have been posted!
- Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Track, Unified Basketball - Check them all out!
- Winter Sports Announcer - Brunswick High School
- Long Term Sub Admin Assistant Office - Brunswick Junior High 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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