09.25.26 - Community Newsletter

A Community Flu & Covid Clinic is being held at Harriet Beecher Stowe School on Saturday, September 26th from 9am to 2pm.

• Bring your insurance information with you or fill out the forms ahead of time.
• Students UNDER 19 without insurance are eligible for free vaccinations.
• Paperwork is available on site or in school offices.

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news from Brunswick Junior High School!

Health Education Teacher Liz Hemdal has been officially named the 2026 Middle School Health Education Teacher of the Year by the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (Maine AHPERD).

This outstanding recognition highlights Liz’s dedication to promoting health, well-being, and positive lifelong habits among our junior high school students. Her passion for health education and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment make a lasting impact on our school community every day.

Liz will be formally celebrated for this remarkable achievement on Sunday evening, November 1, 2026, at the annual Maine AHPERD Awards Banquet, held at the Samoset Resort.

Please join us in congratulating Liz on this well-deserved honor!

For three decades, the Brunswick High School field house has served as a central hub for our community, welcoming students, families, and local sports enthusiasts year-round. To ensure this well-loved facility can continue to safely and comfortably serve everyone for years to come, Brunswick High School is launching a local fundraising campaign to support vital infrastructure upgrades.

Key Renovation Priorities

The planned improvements focus on enhancing safety, comfort, and accessibility across the entire facility:

• ADA-Compliant Restrooms: Modernizing facilities to ensure full accessibility and comfort for all visitors.

• Updated Food Preparation Area: Upgrading concession infrastructure to better serve spectators and event participants.

• Long-Term Sustainability: Revitalizing core infrastructure so the field house remains a safe, inclusive space for student-athletes and community members alike.

How to Get Involved

Every contribution brings us closer to reaching our $100,000 goal. All donations are tax-exempt and will be formally acknowledged; every gift—regardless of size—directly impacts our local students and community members. To learn more or make a contribution, visit the official BHS Field House Renovation Fundraiser page.

October 2 - Curriculum Committee Meeting

October 7 - Early Release Day

October 9 - No School Professional Development

October 12 - Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 22 - Facilities Committee Meeting

October 26 - Personnel/Finance Committee Meeting

October 28 - Policy Committee Meeting

October 28 - School Board Meeting (rescheduled from 10/14/26)

Ryan Avery

6th Grade Science Teacher

Brunswick Jr. High School

Ryan grew up in New Orleans, LA and attended Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, LA. Ryan graduated from Louisana State University as well as University of Southern Maine. His family includes his wife, Jill and son, Henry as well as three cats.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

I am excited to join BSD after hearing great things from staff and parents. I look forward to becoming part of the community!

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

I love traveling and being outdoors. Camping, exploring, hunting, hiking, going to the beach, whatever!

Favorite line from a movie?

Never tell me the odds.

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

Maynard James Keenan

What is something you learned in the last week?

I learned that duct tape does NOT fix everything...

Open Employment Positions:

• Long Term Sub, Library Media Specialist - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
• Food Service Worker
• Mechanic
• Educational Technicians - Kate Furbish School
• PreK,
• Resource,
• Functional Life Skills
• Self-Contained Behavior
• Coaching Positions have been posted! Brunswick High and Brunswick Jr. High School
• Substitute position are open all year!
• Substitute Nurses, Teachers, Ed Techs, Tutors
  
• School Bus Drivers!!
• Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
• Substitute Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians, Food Service
• ...And MORE!

We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view

all current employment opportunities!

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