District Weekly News

Dear South Brunswick School Community,

As of Monday, December 1, I officially began my tenure as superintendent of this wonderful school district. While it has been a whirlwind of activity as I acclimate to the role, I can already feel the deep pride and strong commitment our staff and community share in meeting the needs of all our students.

I look forward to partnering with each of you as we continue to provide a superlative educational experience for our children, raising the bar and settling for nothing less than excellence for South Brunswick.

In the coming weeks, we will be sharing information about upcoming meet-and-greet opportunities. I encourage you to attend; I look forward to meeting you, hearing your perspectives, and working together as partners in your child’s education. If I can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Bernie Bragen

Experience the magic of the season! Please Click Here to view all the dates and times for the SBSD Winter Music Concerts & Events.

We’re excited to share some great news! One of our students, Tanisi Reddy, has entered the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an international science video competition. Out of more than 3,000 applicants, she made it into the Top 30 Semifinalists and is now in the Popular Vote round.

The winner receives:

• $250,000 college scholarship

• $50,000 for their teacher

• $100,000 science lab for their school

The student with the most engagement on their video will automatically become a finalist.

How you can help:

Please support Tanisi before DECEMBER 9th by:

1. Clicking the links below

2. Liking her videos on YouTube and Facebook

3. Sharing the links with family and friends

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDv_lf0Bm4I
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D4HYaNgwU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Let’s support Tanisi and help her move one step closer to winning.

We are so proud to celebrate Ella M., a dedicated student representative of the Cambridge Cougar Council, who had the amazing opportunity to take part in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the nation!

On Thanksgiving Day, Ella shined as she performed with the Varsity Spirit All-Americans Cheerleading Team, proudly representing South Brunswick on a national stage.

Way to go, Ella! Your hard work, bright spirit, and incredible talent warm our hearts and make us so proud.

Brunswick Acres first graders are proudly hosting a hat, glove, and scarf donation drive to support families within our South Brunswick community. Collections will run from December 1–12.

Click Here to view the flyer.

In addition, the Brunswick Acres PTO is sponsoring a Squishmallow and plushie drive for Matheny Hospital and School, which serves individuals of all ages with significant developmental disabilities. More information about the wonderful work Matheny provides to the special needs community can be found here: (https://matheny.org/). Collections will take place from December 1–15 in a labeled bin located just outside the main office. Click Here to view the flyer.

Thank you for helping us share warmth, comfort, and kindness this season.

Please Click Here for information along with the registration link to participate in the SBSD STEM Invention Convention taking place on Saturday, January 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This event is open to all 4th and 5th graders. Every participating student must register before December 12th.

Save the date for South Brunswick Reads Night: Strong Roots, Strong Readers

We hope all district families will join us for our third annual SB Reads Night on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30pm at South Brunswick High School. In partnership with the South Brunswick Public Library, district librarians and teachers will host an evening of stories to strengthen our roots and encourage our readers. Activities will include read alouds with mystery readers, a book drive (all pre-k to 12 books will be accepted), readings from local authors, book-themed crafts, along with free cookies and cocoa. We hope you will join us for an evening that celebrates Strong Roots and Strong Readers.

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our growing team in a variety of rewarding roles. If you’re committed to supporting students, empowering learners, and serving your community, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of our commitment to excellence and community, we offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Health Benefits Package
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Mentorship and Growth Programs

Current Opportunities:

• Paraprofessionals

1. Lunch/Recess Paraprofessionals
2. Special Education Paraprofessionals

• Teachers

1. Special Education
2. Physical Education
3. Kindergarten
4. OT Assistant
5. Nurse(s)

For more information and to apply, please Click Here for all positions currently available.

Champions will be offering programs during Winter Break. Please click the link below for further details and registration information. Click Here

Early Release Day for all students on Monday, December 8th, 2025. As per the 2025-2026 School District Calendar, this time has been allocated for professional development of our staff.