9.16.2020 Dear Brewer Schools’ Families, In this update I am happy to announce that, thanks to Food Services Director Sandy Hodgins, the Brewer School Department has been granted a waiver by the USDA to provide breakfast and lunch to our students at no cost until December 31, 2020. This began this past Monday, September 14th. We are working on a plan to provide... READ MORE >

BREWER SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Brewer, Maine 04412 9.11.2020 Dear Brewer Schools’ Families, I tried to send this letter at the start of the week, but not everyone on our list received it so I’ve updated it based on the last few days and am trying again. This hopefully models our resiliency message we are embracing for this school year! But first, I hope you... READ MORE >

8.20.2020 Dear Brewer Schools' Families, Here is a Registration Form to sign up for YMCA day programming -- when students are not at school in our hybrid model for reopening schools -- and a School Age Academy Brochure as well. The Brewer Rec is also offering these same services and are also partnering with the Brewer School Department. If you have had your... READ MORE >

Principles of Inclusiveness for the Brewer School Department Express and practice fidelity in standing with and in support of our students and families of color, LGBTQIA students, female students, students with disabilities, and other students and families who have been marginalized in our society and at any time in the Brewer School Department.Create and maintain... READ MORE >

Dear Brewer School Department Families, Here is a link to an A/B calendar for our hybrid school schedule. This shows you which days will be for our students in group A (last name A through K) who attend in-person, during a typical 5-day week, Mondays and Thursdays; and which days will be for our students in group B (last name L through Z) who attend in-person,... READ MORE >

Dear Brewer School Department Families, Please fill out the questionnaire below as soon as you are able. It will provide critical information for our school reopening. Questionnaire for School Reopening Additionally, I am happy to share that, along with the Brewer Rec Department, the Bangor YMCA is partnering with the Brewer School Department to make day... READ MORE >

8.4.2020 Dear Brewer Schools’ Families, This letter is intended to lay out the Brewer School Department’s plan for the start of the 2020-2021 school year now that we have received a reopening designation [hyperlink when available] from the Maine Department of Education (M-DOE) based on guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control (M-CDC). Our plan includes... READ MORE >

7.20.2020 Dear Brewer Schools’ Families, I wanted to reach out now that we are getting closer to a recommendation regarding the return to school this fall. The Brewer School Department will send a community letter once we have the red-yellow-green categorization of different counties across the state that the Maine Department of Education (M-DOE) intends to... READ MORE >

Dear Brewer School Community, On behalf of the Brewer School Committee, I know we all stand with our students and families of color during this difficult moment in our Nation’s history. If anyone in the Brewer Schools family feels afraid, alone, or unsafe then please know that we will continue to work on your behalf to make Brewer Schools a safe, welcoming,... READ MORE >

6.18.2020 Dear Brewer Schools’ Families, I am sending you two documents related to options around the start of school this fall, 2020, along with this link to the Maine Department of Education's guidance on reopening schools which is a draft that will be updated throughout the summer. The first is this letter, itself, that will help explain and color in some of... READ MORE >

6/10/2020 Dear Brewer Families, I wanted to reach out as more conversations are happening regarding the opening of Maine’s public K-12 schools next Fall. In Brewer, like many other districts, we’ve been discussing the range of options that exist. What will emerge will be an outline that covers all the different possibilities around how we could begin the... READ MORE >

Dear Brewer Schools Community,Please see this BHS Video Supporting Students During COVID, by senior Juliet Stoneton, in her role as a member of the school's Civil Rights Team. I am proud of Juliet and the team for reaching out to all our students and letting them know they are not alone.Sincerely,Gregg Palmer READ MORE >

When Dorian Pillsbury, a 7-year-old second-grader at Brewer Community School, looked around during snack time, he was saddened that not everyone had something tasty to munch on.Read the rest of this inspiring story of this amazing BCS student and how he is helping raise money to help those in need during COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Click on the link below:BDN story... READ MORE >

5.1.2020 Dear Brewer Schools Families, I wanted to reach out with a few details regarding the remainder of our 2019-2020 school year. Our last official calendar day of the 2019-2020 school year is Tuesday, June 16. We will wrap up virtual learning during the week of Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5. Brewer High School students will have until Sunday, June... READ MORE >

Brewer High School had three winners in this year's Law Day Contest, sponsored by the Maine State Bar Association. Jenna McGrath took 2nd place in the art contest Juliet Stoneton took 2nd place in the essay contest AND... Destiny Grover took 1st place in the essay contestClick on this link to read the Bangor Daily News story. ... READ MORE >

4.9.2020Dear Brewer Schools Community, 282 Brewer students received meals today, another new record! And our incredible food services team, led by Sandy Hodgins, Director of Food Services, created enough meals for today AND Friday so families don't have to come out in the storm. That means that today 1128 meals were produced and distributed [282 students X 2 days,... READ MORE >

4.8.2020 Dear Brewer Schools Families, The following message has been sent out by the Maine Commissioner of Education, Pender Makin: As you ... know, US CDC guidance recommends an 8 to 20 week timeframe for avoiding large group/in-person instruction once there is evidence of community transmission of COVID-19. I am recommending, with the support of the... READ MORE >

Congratulations to 2016 Brewer High grad Grace Smith on this distinguished honor.https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2020/04/06/umaine-names-2020-valedictorian-and-salutatorian/?fbclid=IwAR0YrOt03Ceh_KMJqxGn_P5MFxiUca5O0IdtxXaERBrCp3_bYDtyNCqk7Xc READ MORE >

5.6.2020 Dear Brewer Schools Families, I hope you are well. Due to recent updates in safety precautions I wanted to alert you to a few new procedures during our breakfast/lunch pickup. First, our volunteers will be wearing masks. No one is sick, but this is now seen as a prudent safety precaution and we will follow it. Also, we will now place the meals on a... READ MORE >

4.1.2020 Dear Brewer Schools Families, Governor Mills has announced that beginning at 12:01 a.m. this Thursday, Maine residents will be prohibited from traveling outside their homes for all but “essential personal activities” and also ordered all schools closed for classroom-based instruction until May 1, 2020. This extends our current closure announcement from... READ MORE >

Dear Brewer Schools Families, Please see the story at the link below. One of our own, Sheri Bryant, is featured offering the world both meaning and hope. Best, Gregg Palmerhttps://foxbangor.com/bangor-local-sports/eddington-woman-to-run-her-own-marathon-to-honor-son-benefit-local-cancer-care/ READ MORE >

Dear Brewer Schools Families, Please see the new meal delivery time, below, for our Village Centre site. We are up to 200+ breakfast/lunches being distributed per day! Thanks and come see us for break/lunch! Best, Gregg Palmer, Superintendent of Schools Rinfret Drive/Lyford Drive: 10:30 am - 11:00 am (at mailboxes at Rinfret Dr entrance) Village Centre: ... READ MORE >

View this video and thank you, Brewer School Community. https://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/what-the-world-needs-now-bostons-berklee-college-of-music-video-goes-viral READ MORE >

3.23.2020 Dear Brewer Schools Families, I hope this note finds you doing well in these circumstances that still feel otherworldly. With that said, I was out walking with my wife this weekend and we saw neighbors and other families out enjoying the weather and being together. As long as that’s true, I thought, things are going to be okay. This letter is designed... READ MORE >

Go to stories.audible.com to help ease the stress everyone is under. The audio book site Audible has made hundreds of our titles available completely free. The collection has been handpicked by their editors and is a mix of stories to entertain, engage, and inform young people, ages 0–18. stories.audible.com in English, Spanish, French, and other language. Listen... READ MORE >

Here is the link to Brewer's engagement activities. More learning options are coming!https://docs.google.com/document/d/12lxJBsS8MciUtBEhlK2ocAe-w1rOXYMuFbzlzb1sN_c/edit READ MORE >

3/20/2020 Dear Brewer Schools Families, Governor Mills recently announced that all Maine schools should cease classroom-based instruction for the duration of the recently announced civil emergency which is, initially, a 30-day period. The local area Penquis Superintendents’ Association has agreed that all school districts in our region continue with the current... READ MORE >

3.16.2020 Dear Brewer School Community, We are entering into a 2-week shutdown of our schools, from 3.16.2020 to 3.27.2020. We will continually reassess this situation to determine when it is possible to reopen beyond the 27th. We will communicate with you as soon as we know if the closure has to be extended. Up to date information will be posted on our website... READ MORE >

3.15.2020 Dear Brewer Community, I wanted to follow-up following a meeting today with Brewer School Department leadership. The Brewer School Department will be closed on Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27 and we will continually reassess this situation to determine when it is possible to reopen beyond the 27th. You can use the number 211 to get general... READ MORE >

3/14/20 Dear Brewer Families I know that most of you will have been following recent news regarding school closings in the State of Maine. I am announcing that Brewer Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16. The length of our closure and details around possible options for students during that time will be determined at a meeting of our administrative team... READ MORE >

The Orange Chaos robotics team traveled to the weekend competition and made it into the semifinals against some of the best teams across New England. This is a great accomplishment for our students. Congratulations! READ MORE >

Below is an excerpt from the recent Bangor Daily News story (rearranged to get important time/date to the top of the page) on this exciting new event. Consider attending this inaugural event at the Pit on the UMaine campus. The Maine Basketball Hall of Fame Unified Classic will feature three games [on Wednesday, March 18] beginning at 5 p.m. with Old Town against... READ MORE >

Due to the National Weather Service forecast predicting hazardous weather conditions of snow, sleet, and mixed precipitation throughout the day, there will be No School today, Thursday February 27th, for the Brewer School Department. No School in Brewer. READ MORE >

Congratulations to BHS student artist Jackie Heanssler for having her artwork exhibited at the Portland Museum of Art as part of the National Youth Art Month. Jackie's artwork "David" is part of her sustained investigation on the human form for her AP Art and Design portfolio and is inspired by Michelangelo's sculpture. The work will be on display at the museum... READ MORE >

Brewer Schools are closed today, February 7 due to icy conditions. Be safe everyone. READ MORE >

We are all so proud of Sydney and all our student athletes who participate in our Unified Basketball program. One our most important teams. Thanks to Aaron and all our coaches. This is a special story published in today's Bangor Daily News. https://bangordailynews.com/20... READ MORE >

Who are the Lego Legends Robotics Team?Brewer Community School students Zachary A. (7th), Aimon A. (6th), Cooper C. (6th), Dhruv J. (6th), and Carter C. (4th), along with Wyatt W. (5th) from Center Drive School make up our great LEGO Legends team. FIRST LEGO League challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. During the CITY SHAPER season, teams will... READ MORE >

Brewer Schools are closed today, January 16, due to inclement weather. Be safe. READ MORE >

The Brewer High School mock trial team traveled to Portland this past weekend to compete in the first round of State competition. Our students went again a team from Lewiston's Saint Doms. The Brewer team was victorious and is moving on to the finals on Tuesday, December 10. Congratulations to Ms. Jordan, our team's coach, and to our fabulous students. READ MORE >

Brewer and Hampden hockey embracing before season opener to honor the Parkhurst family and Jordan Parkhurst. Over $1,000 has been raised for support and to do good work for our youth. READ MORE >

Brewer Schools will close today, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 due to the impending storm. Roadways are slippery and bands of snow will be moving in around 8 a.m. and continuing throughout the school day. Central Office will also close due to worsening conditions. Please be safe and take appropriate precautions if you have to travel today. READ MORE >

Dear Parents & Guardians,Friday, November 1st started early with folks from transportation and maintenance checking on local roads and our buildings, looking for any issues that would cause a school closing. Everything checked out, and after traveling to both BCS and BHS two hours before student arrival I saw that all systems were working and the city's main... READ MORE >

For the second year in row, the Brewer High School Cheerleading team is participating in the Links of Hope Challenge with Hampden Academy. This is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and each $1 donation is represented by a link in a paper chain. At halftime of the last home football game, which is against Hampden, the two teams will stretch their paper... READ MORE >

For these great, local student athletes who participate in Special Olympics, bowling has become a hotbed of competition and fun. See this story if you're looking for another reason to be proud of our students. https://www.foxbangor.com/bangor-local-sports/special-olympics-maine-offers-opportunity-to-athletes-to-compete-for-their-schools-in-different-sport READ MORE >

Just four days after the explosion at the LEAP building in Farmington that took one life and left 30 people homeless, Brewer traveled to Farmington to take on Mt. Blue in that team's first game since the tragedy. It was an important moment for the Cougars and the whole community, and Brewer wanted to show solidarity despite being rivals on the field of play. To... READ MORE >