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 >

8/28/2020 Dear Families: We are so excited to welcome our students back to school on September 3d and 4th! We realize that there has been A LOT of information coming your way, and we are so appreciative of your time and efforts in preparing for the upcoming school year. With less than one week away, we wanted to reach out with some additional... READ MORE >

The Brewer School Department has developed a series of videos to help inform parents, students, and staff of the new protocols we have in place for reopening of our schools. Here is the video specific to Brewer Community School. READ MORE >

The Brewer School Department has sent out a guide for parents explaining our hybrid model and full remote model. You can click on this link to access it, as well. This guide is not all inclusive but will give parents the framework and what to expect when students start next week. READ MORE >

8-20-2020 Dear Families, We are so pleased that the vast majority of our students will be joining us in person in just a few short weeks! (For those families who have requested remote learning, we have sent you a mailing with information separately.) Although a family handbook will also be shared by the School Department, this letter is intended to provide... READ MORE >

August 17, 2020 Dear BCS Families, We are so happy to be writing this letter welcoming you back to Brewer Community School for the 2020-2021 school year. Although more information will be coming out as we get closer to September, we wanted to reach out in order to share some important highlights with you. Most families have picked up student belongings left... 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 >

May 29, 2020 Dear BCS Families, We hope that our BCS families are doing well and have been able to enjoy the beautiful weather over the past couple of weeks. Following a May 9th snowstorm it seems as though we transition from winter to summer overnight here in Maine. The quick change has certainly been a welcomed and much needed boost for everyone to begin to... READ MORE >

Our current 8th grade class was the first kindergarten class that attended the newly constructed BCS in 2011. We are currently planning to celebrate their accomplishments and time here at BCS in non traditional ways. There will be a virtual assembly on June 10th that all students will want to be a part of. Recognitions, teacher messages, and the presentation of... READ MORE >

May 1, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, In our preparation to make student placement decisions for the 2020-2021 school year, we have several important factors to consider. At each grade level we will do our best to maintain an equal distribution of: class sizeboys and girlsindividual student academic and social-emotional needssocially balanced groups to reduce... 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 RESIDENT PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION details for the 2020 – 2021 School Year at BCS *Due to social distancing guidelines, registration will take place remotely and forms for fall must be filled in at home. Packets for Pre-K and Kindergarten fall registration will be available in the school entryway beginning on May 1st. (Digital fillable forms are... READ MORE >

April 26, 2020 Dear BCS Families, First and foremost we hope that you are all doing well during these challenging times. With school buildings being closed and most adult work scenarios being altered it has created new routines that are challenging to adapt to. While almost every aspect of our “normal” lives have changed temporarily, there have been some... 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 >

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 >

A huge shout out to our fabulous Mrs. Pangburn during National Assistant Principal's Week. We are thrilled and extremely fortunate to have her at BCS. 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 >

Brewer Community School, Grades K-4 Distribution of At Home Learning Resources Dear Families, I hope that you are all doing well during these difficult times. First and foremost, we want you to know how much we miss your children, and that we are here to help! Hopefully you have seen the Brewer’s Optional Home Learning Activities, and have found them helpful. ... READ MORE >

Distribution of Ipads, Chromebooks, and Band Instruments Grades 5-8 Good Afternoon Everyone, I hope that you are all doing well during these difficult times. As we move into the second phase of our school department’s remote learning, teachers will be reaching out to students and families to provide more specific, grade-level opportunities for their students. ... 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 >

During the next several weeks, Maine Students in grades 3-8 will be taking the MEA standardized achievement test. You may see this test referred to as eMPower ME, which is the same test that has been given for the past few years. Students will be asked to show their knowledge in the content areas of reading, writing, and mathematics through a computer-based... 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 >

Both the jazz combo and jazz ensemble earned 1 ratings qualifying both groups for the state festival on March 13th and 14th at South Portland High School. The jazz combo scored a 93.5, which is the highest qualifying score of any Brewer jazz combo ever, and the ensemble scored a 90 which is also an excellent qualifying score. On to the State competition! READ MORE >

The Brewer Community School Concert Band is honored to be a part of the Concert for a Cause at the Collins Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 PM. Donations will be accepted at the door for the Champion for the Cure Challenge. Support our students and band director Lanissa Nadeau by attending this wonderful event and enjoy an evening of great music to... READ MORE >

It is that time of the year! Here is the letter that was sent home the Friday before vacation if you did see it.General Illness Letter 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 >

The second graders had some special visitors eariler this month to celebrate 'owl' their learning! A member of Chewonki's Traveling Natural History Program Team brought three owls and owl artifacts to second grade classrooms. The second graders shared their knowledge of owls while learning new facts and having the opportunity to see live owls which have been... 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 >

Elementary School Spirit Week (Feb. 10-14) Monday - Brewer Spirit Day Tuesday - Crazy Hair Day Wednesday - Mismatch Day Thursday - Pajama Day Friday - ValentinesA flyer will be coming home with K-4 students giving more details for each day of spirit week. READ MORE >

Middle School Spirit Week (Feb. 10-14) Monday - Wear your favorite PJ pants (follow school dress code). Tuesday - Character Day - No props, just clothing. Wednesday - Beach Day Thursday - Jersey Day - Sports teams, etc. Friday - Brewer Spirit - Wear Brewer Colors, Brewer logos, etc. READ MORE >

The grade 5 band concert has been postponed until Monday, February 10, 2020, at 6:30 PM. Band photos are also postponed to a later date. READ MORE >

During the month of February, we encourage families to take the #ReadtoME challenge by reading to a child for 15 minutes! 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 >

From Mrs. Bryant's Second Grade Class: As part of our learning about Australia we have been discussing the wildfires that have been happening and the devastation the fires have created for so many who live there. The students have demonstrated such compassion for the people and animals, especially the koalas, who have been so deeply affected by the fires. The... READ MORE >

The Brewer Community School Grade 5 Band will perform their first concert on February 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Brewer Performing Arts Center. The band will play several folk songs from around the world and have prepared a special grand finale! Soloists and small groups will be performing as well. Hope to see you there! READ MORE >

Mrs. Becker's second graders had an evening of family fun last week! We celebrated the end of our social studies unit on China by making lion dance costumes for Lunar New Year! 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 >

PRE KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2020 – 2021 School Year Friday March 20, 2020: 8:00 – 3:00 PM Pre Kindergarten students must be four years old on or before 10/15/2020. ***Our PreK is now a full day program, running on the same schedule as K to 4. Early registration is suggested as space is limited. Registration does not... READ MORE >

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

Congratulations to Lanissa Nadeau and the grade 6 through 8 musicians who had a fabulous winter concert featuring traditional and world music, joyful solos, and swinging jazz. READ MORE >

The Brewer Community School Student Council will be collecting Coats for Kids donations from Monday, December 9th, until Friday, December 20th. If your family has coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, or other winter clothing to donate please send it to school to be placed in one of our donation boxes. Boxes can be found in the main lobby, the lobby by the gym, and... 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 >

Come celebrate the season with "Maine's Own" 195th Army Band performing holiday favorites featuring both the concert and jazz bands. Selections will include popular holiday favorites performed by this extremely talented military instrumentalists and vocalists. There will also be an opportunity for the audience to sing-a-long! This show is free but you must have a... 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 >

Just a reminder that conferences are Monday-Tuesday next week from 1:00-7:00 so there is no school. During that time, our Book Fair will be set up in the cafeteria, and the lost and found will be on display in the main hall. There is also a Flu Shot clinic from 2-6 on Monday. Have a great weekend! READ MORE >

Sydney Hurst is being recognized for the School Resource Officer award for the month of October. Sydney is a positive role model for her peers and an outstanding school citizen. She demonstrates all of the core values in our Brewer Witches Way to "B" on a daily basis as she is respectful, responsible, caring, and a learner. CONGRATULATIONS SYDNEY!!! Keep up the... READ MORE >

Brewer Youth Theatre presented their fall production, WILEY & THE HAIRY MAN, for all 2nd - 5th grade students Thursday morning in the PAC. WILEY is a southern folk tale that involves a resourceful boy named Wiley, his determined mother, and their efforts to outsmart the frightening, Sasquatch-like Hairy Man. WILEY & THE HAIRY MAN is a short (< 40 minutes),... READ MORE >

Just a reminder to please have children dress appropriately for outside play! While we are inside today due to the cold, we do play outside at "feels like" temperatures of 10 and above. READ MORE >

A flu shot clinic run by the Bangor Immunization Clinic will be offered at Brewer Community School on Monday November 25, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. This is a Parent-Teacher Conference Day. There is a letter coming home this week. If you are interested in bringing your child(ren) to the clinic, please return the bottom portion to school. READ MORE >

This year, as in years past, the Brewer Community School Student Council has helped to create a Wall of Honor for the families of children and staff. On each, proudly displayed, is the name of a veteran along with the branch of service they served in, the years they served, and any other vital information that help us understand their service to the nation. Pre-K... READ MORE >

BCS Basketball Tryout Information Tuesday, November 12 through Friday, November 15. *Athletes will be assessed in two groups for the first day based on grade and new to our program. After the skills assessment on Day 1, two tryout groups will be formed. Coaches will notify athletes after the first night which group they are to tryout in for the remainder of the... 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 >

To ensure student and staff safety, please take a moment to review the attached information that was reviewed at our open house for arrival and dismissal information. Thank you!https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >

First grade students will be bringing home their October book, A Picture for Harold's Room, today! We are so grateful to have been selected for the pilot year of the Dirigo Reads Program, where our first graders get a new book every month! READ MORE >

Mrs. Becker's class watched Mystery Doug this week. Mystery doug is a 5 minute science video with a built in disucssion. This week the topic was "What if we didn't have a skull?" After, we were invited to make our own paper skull. READ MORE >

On October 16, students in Grade 7 spent the day at Leonard’s Mills in the Penobscot Experimental Forest. Students are currently studying forest ecology and the trip allowed them the opportunity to gain some first hand experience. Students were able to meet with foresters from the US Forest Service. The foresters worked with the students showing them the basics... READ MORE >

Twenty-eight 6th, 7th and 8th graders participated in a science field trip to the Shaw Institute, a scientific research organization in Blue Hill, Maine. The intention of this field research was to talk and learn from experts in preparation for the Maine Science Festival competition. The Shaw Institute's mission is to discover and expose environmental threats to... READ MORE >

School picture day will be on Thursday, October 24. Flyers will be sent home by the end of this week. If you have any questions or do not receive a flyer you can contact your child's teacher or the main office. Pictures can be ordered prior to picture day by visiting mylifetouch.com and entering picture ID:LG709055Q0 READ MORE >

The Brewer High School Outdoor Education program is sponsoring a "Costumes For Kids" (and maybe adults) project, and we need your help. We are looking for any and all types of costumes or accessories that you have, and no longer need or want, that you would like to donate to a good cause. It is our hope to get enough costumes donated to have a "peek and take" day... 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 a reminder to families that there is a Teacher Workshop Day next Friday, October 11th. There is no school for students on that day. READ MORE >

Mark your calendars and come join us for the Brewer Orange Chaos Robotics team 7th annual craft fair and bake sale on November 2, 2019, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Brewer High School.Please see the above flyer for more information or if you are interested in reserving a table. 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 >

Brewer, Maine; Fall, 2019 Dear Brewer Community, I am so excited to have been announced, by School Committee chair Kevin Forrest, as the new Superintendent of Brewer Schools. I have history in the district, having worked as a special education teacher at Brewer High School from 1994 to 2002 before leaving to serve as principal at Searsport District High School.... READ MORE >

Just a reminder that Thursday, September 19th is an Early Release Day! READ MORE >

This is a reminder that middle school open house will be on Wednesday, August 28th, from 5:30 to 7:00. Students and parents are invited to visit classrooms from 5:30 to 6:15, followed by a gathering in the PAC to discuss a variety of important topics. Homeroom lists will be posted outside of 7th and 8th grade classrooms, but individual student schedules will not... READ MORE >

Our Elementary (PK-4) open house will be held on Tuesday, August 27th, from 4:30– 7:45 PM. Please refer to the schedule for each grade level below: 4:30 - 5:15 Pre-K parents and students visit Pre-K classrooms 5:15 - 5:45 All Pre-K parents and students will meet in the PAC 5:15 – 6:00 Kindergarten parents and students may visit their child’s classroom 6:00... READ MORE >

Bus routes are now available for this school year. If you have any questions in regards to busing, please call the school that your child will be attending. Brewer Community School - (207) 404-5700 Brewer High School - (207) 989-4140 Please click here to find the 2019-2020 bus routes. READ MORE >

Please find below links to the supply lists per grade level. If you have any questions regarding this please contact the school at (207) 404-5700. Kindergarten Supply List First Grade Supply List Second Grade Supply List Third Grade Supply List Fourth Grade Supply List Fifth Grade Supply List Sixth Grade Supply List Seventh Grade Supply List Eighth Grade... READ MORE >

We are looking forward to the start of the 2019-2020 school year! Our BCS Open House nights are scheduled for August 27th and August 28th. Letters with details for each grade level are in the mail! READ MORE >

We are still accepting fall applications for our Pre-K program! Office hours this summer are M-F, 8:00-3:00. READ MORE >

Monday - 6/10/19 Ms. Raymond grade 2 Parent Share @ 10:00. Families should enter and exit thru PAC entrance please Tuesday - 6/11/19 Ms. Jewell and Ms. Scripture grade 3 field trip to the University of Maine PlanetariumMs. S. Bryant and Ms. Pierce grade 2 Parent Share @ 11:30 - 12:15. Families should enter and exit thru PAC entrance please7th and 8th grade... READ MORE >

Dear Brewer Community, I wanted to let you all know that as of June 6, I have accepted another opportunity to be the Superintendent in RSU 2. This district has been a leader in the state regarding student-centered proficiency-based education. It is also close to my family and the opportunity was one I could not pass up at this time. My last day in Brewer will be... READ MORE >

Please join us on Tuesday, June 4th, for our annual Art Show and Ice Cream Social. This evening is an open house format, and we hope to see you between 5-7pm! READ MORE >

The Brewer High School and the Brewer Community School participated in the 2019 Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge which was held on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. The Brewer High School team joined the 8th, 7th and 6th grade teams. READ MORE >

On May 14th, Title I students invited their familes in to celebrate their learning. This open house was all about the kids! Over 130 guests came, and our theme, “sweet success” included snacks and take home goodies for all in attendance. Feedback forms were entered into door prize drawings, with one k-2 student winner and one 3-5 winner. Leading up to the event,... READ MORE >

The Brewer Key Club will be hosting a Spring Children's Carnival on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Brewer High School. Please join us for games, children's activities, craft, snacks. and PRIZES!!! Donation are accepted for all games, crafts and food. All funds raised will be donated to several local charities. READ MORE >

On Sunday, May 19, 2019 Green Thumb Lawn Service will be treating all of the Brewer School Department's fields and grounds for grubs and weeds. Please see the link below for additional information. IPM 5 DAY NOTICE READ MORE >

Throughout this school year, 36 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students have been participating on the BCS math team and in the Eastern Maine Math League. We had our final meet on Tuesday, April 30th and our students did very well! BCS placed third out of eleven teams in the large school division and came home with a banner! Individually, we had students place... READ MORE >

The Brewer Outdoor Education Program is having its Mother's Day flower sale! The sale will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019, from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.On Friday, the sale will be in the High School's Outdoor Education Building that is located behind the tennis court.On Saturday, the sale will be at the front... READ MORE >

This school year we built in five (5) snow days to our school calendar. As you know we had to cancel six (6) days due to weather. This means we need to make up one day for the school year. The last day of school has been moved to June 18, 2019 and will be an early release day. Teachers last day will be June 19, 2019. Thank you. READ MORE >

As many of you may have heard, Mr. Leithiser is retiring at the end of the school year. At this time, we are beginning our search for the next BCS Principal and are looking for some feedback regarding what you would like to see in our next building principal. Please click on this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bcsprincipalsurvey to access the survey. This... READ MORE >

During Kindness Challenge Week at BCS, Mrs. Crawford’s second grade class heard the story Lily and the Paper Man. Her students instantly recognized kindness and compassion in the main character, Lily. Heartfelt comments and suggestions were offered by too many children to ignore! The children felt compelled to do something to help, here, close to home. And so, for... READ MORE >

Last week Science Club had fun and learned a lot finding & identifying microfossils! READ MORE >

The Brewer School Department Chess teams competed in the 2019 State Scholastic Team Chess Championship on Saturday, March 2, 2019. There were 393 players and 63 teams which marked this tournament as one of the biggest chess tournaments ever held in Maine. The K-6 Championship section, like the K-8 Championship section, fielded 81 players. Brewer Middle School... READ MORE >

The Brewer High School Outdoor Education Program would like to invite you to their annual yard sale on March 30, 2019. The yard sale will be open from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. There will be a place to drop off returnable bottles for donation, and a car wash (weather permitting). You will find a large variety of items such as: furniture, dressers, toys, electronics,... READ MORE >

Grade Two students in Mrs. Crawford’s class sampled the French language with lessons delivered by Grade Eight students in Mrs. Snook’s class. Through song, reading, writing, speaking and translating, second graders learned basic greetings, how to introduce themselves, colors, numbers and animal words. It made our social studies unit really come to life! Merci... READ MORE >

Dear Families, During the next several weeks, Maine Students in grades 3-8 will be taking the MEA standardized achievement test. A letter with more information can be found in this post and was also sent via email this morning. READ MORE >

This is Superintendent of Schools Cheri Towle reaching out to you today to clear up some concerns in our community regarding a recent high school student arrest made by the Maine State Police Department. First, our primary interest is always the safety of our students. At no time were our students, faculty or facilities in danger. There are also no known threats... READ MORE >

Please see the link below in regards to a free event being held on March 7, 2019. This event will cover how to help children who have experienced traumatic experiences or exhibit behavioral concerns. Link to flyer READ MORE >

BCS is proud to help promote the #ReadtoME challenge during the month of February! In its 4th year running, the Maine Department of Education launches the Read to ME Challenge as way to encourage communities throughout Maine to contribute to children’s literacy growth by reading aloud to one or more children for at least 15 minutes. Part of the challenge is to... READ MORE >

Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 8:00 AM 3:30 PM Pre Kindergarten students must be four years old on or before 10/15/2019. Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before 10/15/2019. Children should NOT accompany their parents at this time. Orientation will be offered at a later date. Please see... READ MORE >

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You are invited to hear the Brewer Community School Grade 5 Band in their first performance on Wednesday, February 6, at 6:30 PM in the Brewer Performing Arts Center. Please note, band members need to arrive at 6 PM. READ MORE >

Interested in participating in the Great Kindness Challenge at home? Copies of the "family edition" checklist are available in the office, in classrooms, and will be posted on the website soon! READ MORE >

BCS is proud to be a part of The Great Kindness Challenge this week. Teachers and students are finding ways to be kind to others and we encourage families to participate by finding small ways to be kind each and every day! READ MORE >

Our Positive Behavior Support team spent a day in Belfast with other area schools this week. We are making great progress developing positive, school-wide expectations and lesson plans! Pictured above are some of the members of our group wearing our team shirts. The back reads "Be respectful, be responsible, be caring, be a learner." READ MORE >

With the federal shutdown impacting numerous Mainers, the Maine Department of Education wants to remind school districts that applications for free and reduced-price meals may be submitted at any time throughout the school year, even during a federal shutdown. If federal employees impacted by the shutdown would like to apply for school meal benefits for their... READ MORE >

Mike Heath was a local drummer and huge supporter of local music in Maine. He always showed his support for the musical community and attended many music events, clinics and shows. He passed away not long ago. Justice Barnes started a fund raiser in his memory which raised $1,075.00. Justice reached out to Andrew Clifford of Main Street Music Studios to see if he... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our BCS Student Council on their Coats for Kids collection! This year we collected just over 100 coats and other winter items to donate to the Coats for Kids campaign. A big thank you for helping out. Also, in cooperation with the JMG classes, they completed BCS's 2018 Food Drive. Our grand total of money donated was $949.00 and the total... READ MORE >

Due to the extended snow forecast and slick road conditions, Brewer School Department is closed today, December 17. READ MORE >

Happy Holidays! A big thank you to all families and students for everything you do to support our school community. We also appreciate the work of our teaching staff and community volunteers who help make our school a great place for exploration and learning. As you think about your holiday arrangements, we want to stress the importance of... READ MORE >

FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) LEGO League challenges the kids to apply scientific methods and engineering to choose and solve a real-world problem by developing a project based on this year’s theme: INTO ORBIT. They have also built, tested, and programmed a robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® technology to solve a set of missions in the... READ MORE >

BCS Announcements: First trimester report cards are coming home Friday, December 7th. Tonight (December 7th) is our dance for grades 5-8 from 7-9pm. Students must be merit-eligible, and admission is $5. Next Monday night (6:30pm at BHS) is the Vape information night for parents of 7th-12th graders. Next Wednesday is an early release day and our middle school... READ MORE >

The grades 6-8 band students would love to see you at their concert next week! It's on Wednesday, 12/12, at 6:30 in the PAC. Our students have been working hard on a variety of music. Thank you for your support and hope to see you there! We'll put you in the holiday spirit! READ MORE >

The book fair will run Mon-Th this week. It will be also be open from 3pm-6pm on Wednesday and Thursday. If you have a fundraiser to pick up, be sure to ask one of our volunteers when you are here or stop by the office during normal school hours. READ MORE >

Mr. Hutchins' health classes are collecting items for The Shaw House in Bangor. This is a homeless shelter for younger people in the area. Personal care items, clothing, boots and shoes are just a few ideas. If you have Items that you would like to donate, you can leave them for him at the BCS office or his room D209. Donations will be accepted until the end of... READ MORE >

Reminder... Our Title I students and families are invited to attend our fall event this Wednesday evening at 6:00pm! READ MORE >

Mrs. Crawford's second grade class had the opportunity to video chat with a bat biologist from Clemson University in South Carolina. Each student wrote questions of interest and had the chance to ask him during the Skype session. The experience was part of a unit of study on "bats". What an enriching conclusion to the science unit! Thank you, to Alyssa Urquhart... READ MORE >

It's that time of the year again! Get your beautiful wreath from Brewer High School and support the Outdoor Ed Program. Click on the link below for more information. Wreath Flyer READ MORE >

Zoe Vittum is featured in The Portland Press Herald as a student participating in our dual enrollment program. Attached is the article. UMaine System Early College Program READ MORE >

On October 25th & 26th, Kat Johnson Senior Museum Educator and Marketing Manager at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor took Brewer Community School, GT art students through two contemporary art exhibits, Olio by Darren Emenau and Second Nature by Shelly Reed. Kat Johnson also introduced the permanent exhibit through the lens of a curator. ... READ MORE >