06.06.25 - Community Newsletter
Another school year is wrapping up, and we at the Brunswick School Department must bid adieu to the Class of 2025.
Graduation celebrates the end of one era and the transition to another. The day is filled with excitement, nostalgia, hope, and a bit of sadness at the end of a 12-year journey on the education highway.
In addition to celebrating a significant milestone, a graduation ceremony also reminds us to focus on something fundamental to a meaningful life: gratitude.
Genuine gratitude, appreciation, and humility boast transformative powers that researchers tell us rewire the brain to bring greater happiness and resilience. As I reflect on the past four years, I am profoundly grateful to many people connected with the Class of 2025.
First, I am grateful for our parents and families, who truly are the unsung heroes who navigated the turbulent waters of adolescence with unwavering support. They were true partners with us and encouraged the students in their lives to aim high and work toward their goals. Our parents, families, and student supporters have been our graduates’ compass, safety net, and biggest champions.
Our teachers and staff at BSD have been mentors, guides, and even the voice of reason at times. They are skilled in the delicate art of challenging our students’ brilliant minds while nurturing their unique talents. Their dedication deserves recognition and gratitude far beyond what words can express.
I am extremely grateful for our wonderful Brunswick community. From cheering on athletes and performers to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment in our beloved town, the citizens of Brunswick set the standard for other municipalities to follow.
Finally, I have profound and deep admiration and gratitude for the Class of 2025 for giving their best for four years. I will truly miss the smiles in the hallway, the enthusiasm, and the determination of these amazing students to make a difference. It is with immense pride and humility that I watch these students begin the next part of their life’s journey. Another reason why I am particularly fond of the Class of 2025 is because they were part of the inaugural Superintendents’ Student Advisory Council. Two members of the Class of 2025 have been members of my council for 5 years, and I’m thankful for them sharing their thoughts and opinions with me. They will be missed.
Many graduates are heading to college or trade school. Others are moving directly into the workforce. Some have chosen to serve in the military. Regardless of the path taken, I know our new graduates carry with them the steadfast love and support of the entire Brunswick community.
While gratitude was the cornerstone of my message for our departing seniors this year, it’s a reminder for all of us that practicing gratitude daily provides numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being. It’s something we all could benefit from, whether keeping a daily journal or simply noting a moment each day that makes you thankful. Being grateful helps us notice the positives that happen each day, reminds us what is truly important, and encourages us to live in the present moment – good lessons for all of us, whether we are starting a new phase of life after high school or simply looking forward to the next day.
Summer is upon us!
If your child is between the ages of 14 to 15, will be working and is in need of a work permit, please complete this form - Work Permit.
Before the school year ends these forms need approval from the guidance office at your student's school. After school ends you do not need them approved by the school.
After completion, please bring this form and a copy of a birth certificate or passport to the Superintendent's Office at 20 Barrows St. Brunswick between 8 am - 4 pm Monday thru Friday.
From the State School Nutrition Office and USDA:
All schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) must promote the availability of free summer meals for children. Sponsors that do not participate in summer meals must notify families of meals available in the community by providing the following information: USDA Site Finder Map Hunger Hotline USDA Site Finder Map. While the BSD does not participate in the summer feeding program, Midcoast Hunger has sites throughout the town and local area.
Families seeking food assistance for their children can contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET !!
SUN Bucks letters for families that are automatically enrolled will be going out next week. Please be sure to share this with school staff, as questions may be coming in. Thank you! SUN Bucks provide a $120 EBT benefit for each child who qualifies to spend on groceries while school is out. Most eligible kids will be automatically enrolled in the program and don’t have to apply. Families should keep an eye out for a letter in the mail with notice of automatic enrollment.
Questions? Visit Maine’s SUN Bucks page SUN Bucks page
Open Employment Positions:
- IEP Coordinator - Special Education Districtwide
- School Guidance Counselor - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
- Classroom Teacher - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
- Fall Coaching Positions - BJHS and BHS
- Anticipated 6th Grade Math Teacher - Brunswick Jr High School
- Inclusion Strategist - Kate Furbish School
- Special Education Functional Life Skills Education Technician - Brunswick High School
- Special Education Pre-K Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
- Substitute Social Worker - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
- 25-26 Special Education Educational Technician - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
- 24/25 Extended School Year Teachers - District
- 24/25 Extended School Year Speech Pathologist - District
- Mechanic
- School Bus Drivers - 2 Positions Open!
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
- Substitute Teachers, 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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