Dear Secondary School Families: We are closing out the week with some really nice weather; perfect for this morning's 5th grade Moving Up ceremony. Congratulations to the incoming 6th grade! Before we officially welcome the class of 2029 to the Secondary School, we must first say goodbye to the class of 2022 next Friday. Fingers crossed, the weather mirrors today... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! A reminder that Tuesday is the end of the 4th marking period. Beginning Wednesday, June 15, high school students taking a Regents exam will only attend school on the morning/afternoon of their exam. Middle students will follow a half day schedule with 10:30am dismissal each day. The 8th grade dinner dance is on June... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Welcome June! I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. The weather was really nice for bbqs and all the outdoor activities that make this time of year so special. In the Secondary School we are gearing for the final leg of the school year. June 14 is the last regular school before Regents week. Regents exams begin on... READ MORE >

The seventh grade class is currently researching local citizens and their roles during the Civil War. As an added bonus, a local organization dedicated to the history of the 125th New York Regiment (a local unit from the Civil War) visited the school on Tuesday, May 24th, bringing the students through daily routines of the soldiers: marching, drilling, cooking and... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: The weather was picture perfect for last week's junior/senior prom. The students mingled and literally danced the evening away. Thank you to the Crooked Lake House for hosting and our senior class advisors for organizing the event. I’ve included a few additional photos in this update. We have a short but very busy week ahead. A... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Getting out of my car this morning, I was greeted in the parking lot with, “Happy Prom Friday, Mr. Rizzo!” It was a nice reminder of the energy and excitement in the air today for this very special event. The prom will begin at 6pm and conclude at 10pm. Please be mindful of pickup and drop off times if you are providing... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Welcome May! The weather looks to be on the verge of making a major shift towards more summer-like conditions next week. The arrival of warmer weather means we are approaching the stretch run of the school year. Today is the interim point of the 4th marking period. Interim reports will be available on the parent portal next... READ MORE >

Brunswick Brittonkill Central School District is pleased to announce that Kelly Onorato has been named the new principal of Tamarac Elementary School. Onorato, a resident of Brunswick, is currently the assistant principal at Tamarac Elementary. She replaces Mr. Richard Pogue, who is retiring after 16 years in the District. Mrs. Onorato is bringing to the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy last Friday in April! I have some very positive news to share. Tamarac Middle School High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2022 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released this week. Here is the updated U.S. News profile page, with details about its rankings:... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Good Friday and Passover to everyone in our community who celebrate. There are many fantastic happenings that I am excited to share in this week’s update. Before we get there, a reminder that school is closed next week for spring recess. We will be administering the 6-8 Math assessment when we return (Tuesday 4/26 and... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! The Secondary School kicked off the fourth marking period with lots of school spirit. I am including some additional photos that I hope you will enjoy. Our themes this week were soccer mom vs. bbq dad, night in vs. night out, country club vs. country, tacky tourist vs. pirate, and class color day. The juxtaposition... READ MORE >

You might be asking yourself what does National Twinkie Day have to do with Ghostbuster and Math?! Ms. Frank challenged our seventh graders today on National Twinkie Day to see if Egon Spengler's movie math was real life accurate. Watch the clip below and take a peek at the pictures of our students trying to solve this larger than life equation. (...and, YES, the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Welcome April! Besides being April Fool’s Day (watch out for those pranksters), April is also Autism Awareness month. I am sharing an educator fact sheet that I hope both educators and non-educators alike will find informative. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eu3Z1cKK1QvfAj5eQvL5TIIT9abcKapS/view?usp=sharing A reminder to... READ MORE >

In 2020, the middle school did research about plastic pollution. Some of the topics that the students investigated is how plastic pollution could harm the environment, how to lower plastic pollution and why plastic is so prevalent. After we learned that it is very difficult to recycle plastic bottle caps, the school started collecting them to make a mural. The... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Tonight is the first of two performances of Cinderella! I recently learned that in the world of theater saying “good luck” is actually considered to be bad luck. There is a more apropos phrase that is used - to the cast and crew who have worked so hard “break a leg!” Looking ahead on the calendar a reminder that the third quarter... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Tie Dye Friday! I hope everyone is adjusting to the time change last weekend. I definitely noticed the effect that one hour less of sleep has on students. It reminded me of the importance of teenagers getting a good night’s rest. According to the CDC, children 6-12 years old should be getting 9-12 hours of sleep and high... READ MORE >

Our Life Skills class has been working on an important project that helps both students and their families. They have been taking the items from the lost and found bins at school and making an easy system to ensure they get to their rightful owner. If you've ever seen the lost and found piles at school, you would know how big of an undertaking this process is. Our... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: March is in full swing and there are many exciting happenings around the district. At the Secondary level, we are excited about the return of student theater, new SEL workshops, thriving after school clubs, a visit from a talented musician, tie dye day, the wonderful world of art, spring athletics, and so much more. Please continue... READ MORE >

Today our Tamarac students were treated to a special assembly by Jared Campbell. While this hasn't been his first visit to our District, he brought new stories and music to our students and staff of all ages.Jared Campbell is an award winning singer/songwriter from upstate New York and has been traveling the country performing for thousands of people and hundreds... READ MORE >

Pyper (Mrs. Robideau's 3rd Grade) started the initiative "Bear Hugs for Ukraine" to collect donations to send to children and adults in Ukraine. Starting Wednesday (3/9) through Friday (3/18), Pyper is asking for the donation of new teddy bears to send to Ukrainian Children. Each bear should be given a big hug with a note attached sending love, encouragement and... READ MORE >

On Friday, students from Tamarac participated in the Unified Champion Schools Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit. This year's summit focused on resources and strategies to strengthen Tamarac's YAC and Whole School Engagement campaigns that are adaptable for COVID times. The Youth Activation Committee (YAC) consists of youth leaders with and without intellectual... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello March! Before we begin to look ahead to the spring and outdoor sports, I would like to congratulate all of our winter sports teams and student athletes on a very successful season. We’ve followed along closely and could not be prouder of your character, hard work, and tremendous accomplishments. As always, Go Tamarac, Go... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I am very pleased to share the newly revised second quarter honor roll for the middle School and high School. Secondary students who have earned an overall average of 89.5-94.4% qualify for the honor roll. To be eligible for the high honor, middle school and high school students now qualify by earning an overall average of... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Super Bowl weekend is always something fun to look forward to, particularly if you're a Rams or Bengals fan this year. Big Blue fans like myself can only hope and dream...If you’re tuning in on Sunday, enjoy the festivities and the big game. Here at school we are excited to celebrate the “SOUP”er bowl lunch today.... READ MORE >

Please keep in mind this schedule is subject to change!Mon., Feb. 7 Boys Var. & J.V. basketball at Mechanicville - Depart - 4:30 Boys Mod. A BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S. Boys Mod. B BB - 6:00 - 7:30 - M.S. Girls Var. BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S. Girls J.V. BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - H.S. Girls Mod. A BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S. Girls Mod. B BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S. Wrest. - 2:30... READ MORE >

For 13 years, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read-aloud! The global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in over 173 countries and is all about bringing people together through the shared... READ MORE >

On Friday, January 21st, 8th Grade music students recorded performances of the song “Riptide” by Vance Joy as part of their final project for 8th Grade music class. Throughout the entire marking period, students learned how to play the guitar, ukulele, piano, bass and the drum set and then formed bands to perform two different songs. Enjoy their performances of... READ MORE >

Please note that dates and times are subject to change.Saturday, January 29 Wrestling - League Tournament at Mechanicville - Depart - 7:15 a.m. Cheer - at Saratoga - Depart - 7:45 a.m. Mod. Boys BB - Home vs. Hoosic Valley - Game # 1 - 9:00 a.m. Mod. Girls B BB - at Hoosic Valley - Depart - 8:00 a.m. (one game) Girls basketball practice - 1:30 - 2:30 -... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! A reminder to our families that quarter 2 grades will be available on the parent portal by this afternoon. Please review and reach out to your child’s teachers or counselor if you have any questions. We appreciate your continued support at home with regular attendance, work completion, organization, study habits,... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Community, Brunswick Brittonkill CSD has received communication regarding news reports that the mask mandate for schools has been lifted. This is not the case. The District is aware of today’s court ruling pertaining to the mask mandate. The following information was sent to us by the New York State Department of Education regarding this news: The... READ MORE >

What better way is there to pass the cold winter months in Upstate New York then to snuggle up with a blanket and a good book. Whether your child has an already established love for reading or still figuring out what genre may be for them, check out the most recent winners of the ALA Youth Media Awards. While these books may be categorized as children's... READ MORE >

Please note date and times are subject to change.Monday, Jan. 24 Var. Boys BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S. J.V. Boys BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S. Mod. A Boys BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S. Mod. B Boys BB - 7:00 - 8:30 - M.S. Var. Girls BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - H.S. J.V. Girls BB - 7:00 - 8:30 - H.S. Mod. A Girls BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.S. Mod. B Girls BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S. Wrest. -... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy “Big Red Day” eve! We have a full and exciting weekend of events to look forward to. Our student athletes have been performing admirably both in the classroom and on the courts, mats, track, ice, etc… This fall all of our teams qualified as Scholar Athletes teams! A few highlights for this weekend - we could have a... READ MORE >

Key Club is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, February 3rd in the High School multipurpose gym. Appointments are available as early as 7:30am, and the last appointment is at 12:30am. Appointment slots are available every 15 minutes. If you are interested in donating, you can sign up online by using this link:... READ MORE >

Please note - dates and times are subject to change.Tuesday, Jan. 18 - BVar. BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S. BJ.V. BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S. BMod. A & B BB - Home - BNL - 6:00 p.m. start GVar. and J.V. BB - at BNL - 6:00 p.m. start - Depart - 4:30 p.m. GMod. A BB - 3:00 - 4:30 - M.S. GMod. B BB - 4:30 - 6:00 - M.S. Wrest. - Home - Fonda - 6:00 p.m. start In. Track... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope this update finds you well. We are only a week away from the end of the second marking period and the midpoint of the academic calendar year. This last leg of the quarter is a very important time for students to finish strong. Please encourage your child to speak with their teachers if they have been absent or missed... READ MORE >

Please note - days and times are subject to change.Monday, Jan. 10 BVar. BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - H.S.BJ.V. BB - 7:00 - 9:00 - M.S.BMod. A&B - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S.GVar. BB - 6:00 - 8:00 - H.S.GJV. BB - 4:30 - 6:00 - H.S.GMod. A&B - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S.Wrest - J.V.Tourney - 2:30 - 8:00 - M.P.Mod. Wrest. - at Hoosick Falls - Depart 3:15In. Track - 3:00 - 5:00 - Halls and Wt.... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy New Year! I hope you had a safe commute this morning. The Secondary School closed out 2021 with two spectacular winter concerts, many of our girls and boys athletic teams hitting their stride and great character education programming. Speaking of character education, cyclist Emma White visited before the break and spoke with... READ MORE >

As always, times and dates are subject to change.Monday, Jan. 3 - Boys Var. BB. - 6:30 - 8:30 - H.S. Boys J.V. BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - H.S. Boys Mod. A BB - No practice Boys Mod. B BB - 7:00 - 8:30 - M.S. Girls Var. BB - 4:30 - 6:30 - H.S. Girls J.V. BB - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.S. Girls Mod. A BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S. Girls Mod. B BB - 2:30 - 4:00 -... READ MORE >

Please note: These dates and times are subject to change.Monday, Dec. 20 - Boys Var. BB. - 4:30 - 6:30 - M .S.Boys J.V. BB. - 6:30 - 7:30 - M.S. - 7:30 - 8:30 - H.S.Boys Mod. A&B BB. - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S.Girls Var. BB - 5:30 - 7:30 - H.S.Girls J.V. BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - H.S.Girls Mod. A&B BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - M.S.Wrest. - 2:30 - 5:30 - M.P.Cheer - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.P.In.... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: It’s been feeling very “spring-like” the last few days, but snow appears to be on the way for the weekend. In my twenty-one years as an educator, I cannot recall the last time the holiday break arrived without any delays or closures. The mild weather has been great for our in-person instructional time with students - with any luck... READ MORE >

You may remember a previous story we brought you regarding dietitian intern Jordan Nitz. As promised, she has put together a flyer geared toward our student athletes about the importance of nutrition, health and fitness. READ MORE >

Please note - this schedule is subject to change.Sunday, Dec. 12 - In. Track - to HVCC - Depart - 12:30 Monday, Dec. 13 - 6 - 12 Band ConcertBoys Var. & J.V. BB - 2:30 - 4:30 - H.S.BMod. A&B BB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S.Girls Var. & J.V. BB - 4:30 - 6:30 - H.S.GMod. A&B BB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S.Cheer - 5:30 - 7:30 - M.S.Wrestling - 2:30 - 5:00 - M.P.In. Track - 3:00 -... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I am excited to share a link to our website where you will find a very lengthy list of first quarter honor roll students for both the middle and high school. Middle school honor roll students have earned an overall average of 89.5-94.4%. To be eligible for high honor, middle school students must have earned an overall average of... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello December! A reminder to our families that next Friday, 12/10 is the interim point for the second marking period. Interim reports will be available to parents/guardians on 12/17. Character education serves as the backbone for citizenship and success in school and life. I am very pleased to be able to share with you the... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce a special assembly for grades 6 through 12 on December 21st: Emma White. Ms. White is a 24 year old Professional Cyclist that grew up in Duanesburg, NY. She has competed professionally for 6 years in the disciplines of road, cyclocross and track cycling. In 2020, she became a World Champion in the track team pursuit, which qualified Team... READ MORE >

This schedule is Subject to Change. Monday, Nov. 29 - BVBBall - 6- 8 - H.S. - Practicing/Scrimmaging with NiskayunaBJVBBall - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.S.BMod.BB A&B - 2:30 - 4:00 - H.S.GV/JVBB - 4:00 - 6:00 - H.S.GMod.ABB - 4:00 - 5:30 - M.S.GMod.BBB - 2:30 - 4:00 - M.S.Wrest. - 2:30 - 5:30 - M.P.In. Track - No practice todayCheer - 5:30 - 7:00 - M.P. gym Tuesday, Nov. 30... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are having a great Friday! Next week might be a bit of a rollercoaster - two days of school, Thanksgiving travel, and the potential for some impactful weather. Welcome to late November in the northeast! In the event of a delay or closure, I am attaching our bell schedule options for your reference below. Hopefully we... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope everyone had a wonderful Veterans Day honoring our heroes. The Secondary School is currently working on finalizing quarter 1 grades and planning for winter sports and December concerts. We are very optimistic and excited about opportunities for our community to be in the building more often. Information will be forthcoming... READ MORE >

Many of you know Luke Hoag, as you have supported him over the years with his Believe campaign. This year, we are asking you to BE LIKE LUKE! Since 2015, Make-A-Wish Northeast New York wish alum Luke has collected hundreds of thousands of letters to Santa as part of #MacysBelieve campaign, raising $1 million for Make-A-Wish America wishes! Now it's your turn.... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello November and the second marking period (which is officially starting on Monday)! Focusing on the many positives in our school community, there has been much to celebrate already. Clubs, after school programs, and enrichment opportunities are back in full swing. Our fall i-Ready assessments and student academic eligibility are... READ MORE >

The Tamarac Youth Activation Committee (YAC) will be participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge on Saturday, November 13th. The YAC is a high school club consisting of students with and without intellectual disabilities who plan activities that promote and advocate for respect, inclusion, and acceptance for all people. YACs work to create a more socially... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: It’s been a very “spirited” week of fun at the Secondary school. Door decorating contests, pumpkin painting, and Halloween dress up! It’s truly wonderful having our students and staff participating in the traditional activities that one would expect to see occurring in late October. While this year may not be completely normal,... READ MORE >

The 8th Grade Music students have been working very hard this semester learning how to play various instruments to form a rock band with their classmates. The students learned how to play the Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Piano & Drum Set. Students then put all the parts together to perform “Yellow Submarine” by the Beatles. At the completion of this song, the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: We are approaching a very exciting time of the year for our children and community - Halloween! Going back many years, the Secondary School has held an annual dress up day event in October. Staff often jumped in on the spirit of Halloween with the students. We plan to continue this tradition on Friday, October 29. It is otherwise a... READ MORE >

We would like to take a moment to introduce Jordin Nitz, dietitian intern with Tamarac over the past three weeks in our cafeteria. Sitting down for a discussion with Cafeteria Supervisor, Joy Wright, Jordin explained she was able to learn all aspects of our food services department: purchasing, receiving, food prep, menu planning, budget, profit & loss and... READ MORE >

On October 5, 2021 our middle school students took part in a 'Respect Always' assembly with Mr. Rich Johns. The theme of the assembly was to bring kindness, love and acceptance into the world every day. Coach Johns shared what inspired him to begin Act With Respect Always and where it is today. Stressing honesty, teamwork, empathy, kindness, love and acceptance,... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope everyone had a great week and got to enjoy some of the terrific fall weather. We had a really nice homecoming and pep rally capped off with a Wildcat victory on the gridiron last Friday night! Good luck to the team as they travel to Mechanicville later today. Our High School Senate is currently working on plans for some... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: The skies finally cleared and we had an absolutely incredible week at the Secondary School! Thank you to our Booster Club and the many parents/guardians who helped us make this week special for our students! Rather than describe it all, I hope you enjoy the many photos from homecoming week 2021! Go Wildcats tonight! ... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Hello October! It’s a wonderful time of year in upstate New York. It is also a fun time of year for our students. We have many exciting events in store for our students and families next week. Rain or shine it’s going to be an awesome start to the new month - some sunshine will definitely help though! Spirit Week, Open House, a... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Autumn is officially here! We’ve had a great start to the 2021-2022 school year. Thank you to our parents and guardians for your continued support. We are looking forward to many exciting events that are planned as October quickly approaches. Please continue reading for all of the information you need to know for the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: It was a very smooth first week of the school year. There is a lot of positivity in the air with all of the students back in the building. This week Mr. White and I held assemblies with the middle school and high school students to review important procedures and expectations. The class advisors also joined and spoke about many... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Students and Families: It is with great optimism and excitement that we welcome our students back for the start of the 2021-22 school year! Our reopening plan prioritizes 100% in-person learning for every child. With our building operating at full capacity, we will continue to assess and communicate any updates regarding our health and... READ MORE >

Today, Brunswick CSD held their 2nd annual Back to School Staff Cornhole tournament to raise money for our students and programs at Tamarac. While everyone had a wonderful time and the weather was beautiful, Team Rizzo and Miner defeated Team Onorato and Burton. Special thanks to all those who helped make this event a success and those who donated to the cause -... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District is very excited to announce the hiring of a new Secondary school counselor, Ms. Sage Fulgan. Sage is an alumna of Tamarac high school. She went on to graduate from SUNY Cortland with a BA in Business Business Economics, Financial Management and a concentration in Computer Applications. She earned her Master’s and CAS from Sage... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the last few weeks of August. The summer has a way of zipping by in the blink of an eye. This is always a busy time of year as we continue to plan for the first day of school and a return to in-person learning on Thursday, September 9. While we await final details that will... READ MORE >

PRESEASON STARTING DATES FOR THE 2021 FALL SEASON PRESEASON STARTING DATES FOR THE 2021 FALL SEASON All information is subject to change CHEER – VARSITY – Coach Alexandria MengesAug. 23 – Aug. 26 – Try-outs – Middle School Gym – 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Aug. 30 and beyond. Monday thru Thursday – 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY – VARSITY - Coach Carl Seils Coach... READ MORE >

Chromebook Distribution for 2021-2022 School YearFor the 2021-2022 school year, all students Grades 1-12 will be issued a school owned Chromebook. Anyone who still has a Chromebook from last year (2020 - 2021) should drop it off during one of the pick up times listed below.Elementary students (Grades 1-5):Chromebooks will be issued and used in school only. ... READ MORE >

Dear Brunswick Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, I hope this letter finds everyone well and enjoying summer. Having been in my new role as Director of Special Education for two weeks now, I am even more excited than ever to have become a part of the Brunswick school community. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jodi Hogsberg and my last name is... READ MORE >

Last year New York State waived the required annual physicals for sports participation due to the pandemic, but this year they are a REQUIREMENT for students to play sports. Per New York State guidelines: Students wanting to participate in athletics during the 2021-2022 school year must have an up-to-date physical to participate. Now is a good time to check and... READ MORE >

AAP recommends all students older than 2 years and all school staff should wear face masks at school (unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit use). The AAP recommends universal masking in school at this time for the following reasons: A significant portion of the student population is not eligible for vaccination Protection of unvaccinated students... READ MORE >

A special meeting will be held this evening where the BOE will appoint the new director of special education, Jodi Hogsberg. Jodi Hogsberg is joining Brunswick as the Director of Special Education whose experience in education is vast and spans fifteen years. Jodi’s first eleven years were spent as a special education teacher developing and monitoring a variety... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Thank you for all of your patience, understanding and support this year. We know this year was far from perfect, but we worked together and put our best foot forward; there were many “lessons learned” for us all. In less than a week the class of 2021 will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. We are all... READ MORE >

On Friday, our Sixth grade students participated in two different programs, sponsored by our Arts and Education program at Tamarac. Rona Leventhal provided our students with a theatrical and expressive storytelling experience in our LGI; while Trish Marki presented her Birds of Prey in the auditorium. Further details and photos can be found below. Thank you to... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week! Congratulations to the twenty-two newest National Honor Society inductees from the class of 2022! We are very proud of their many accomplishments through their first three years of high school. These students have persevered and overcome tremendous challenges. We look forward to... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Fun fact, June is named after Juno, the queen of the Roman Gods. Perhaps it was the Roman God Juniper who is to blame for all the nastiness over the Memorial Day weekend. I really regret saying we needed the rain about a week ago! Thankfully, the weekend looks to be dry (but very hot). Please remember those water... READ MORE >

We are pleased to bring you the High School art work from Mrs. Sheffer and Mrs. Labshere's high school art students in our top slideshow presentation; along with the Middle School art work from Ms. Findlay's art students below. Tamarac is proud of our students diverse and colorful artistic talents - great work! READ MORE >

Eleven Tamarac students participated in the virtual New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Solo Festival. These students prepared a video recorded solo on their instrument and submitted it for evaluation from a NYSSMA judge. Scores are in and the Tamarac students did a fantastic job! Listed below are the musicians and the scores they received. We would... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Secondary School Families! I’m sure many of our families are gearing up for the long four day holiday weekend. The weather looks to be cooling off a bit; hopefully it stays dry for those of you traveling to camp. To the parents/guardians of our graduating seniors, thank you for being so understanding these past few weeks. The information you have... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! It’s been a very busy few days filled with a lot of really great happenings in the Secondary School. In fact, I would say this week has felt more “normal” than any other week this entire school year. Last Friday evening our seniors got to experience a very memorable prom. The students certainly dressed the part - it... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine! It looks like we are in for a great stretch of weather. Our seniors and some of the juniors who are attending the prom later should have a perfect evening for the event. This year an incredible amount of time and planning went into organizing a fun and safe event for our seniors. A... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! It’s been a very busy teacher appreciation week here at the Secondary School. Thank you to the PTSA and community for helping us to recognize our teachers for everything they do for students! Student achievement is one of the many ways that we can see the difference our wonderful teachers make. I am excited to share... READ MORE >

Last month, Tamarac Secondary School students participated in a Songwriting Workshop with Tamarac Alumni Jacob Shipley. All of the students who participated have been working on writing their own music and brought a song they are currently working on to Jacob for advice. The students had a wonderful experience with Jacob and we are so grateful to him for taking the... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! With April coming to a soggy close I am crossing my fingers for May to be a little more seasonable. Hopefully you had a chance to hear Dr. Maloney’s message to the community on Wednesday evening. In case you missed it, I will reiterate one of the major themes - our students and their families have a lot of “normal”... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! The month of April is really flying by. Only one week to go before we are talking about tulips, Cinco de Mayo, Mothers Day, Memorial Day and all things May. This week our middle school students completed Part I of their NYS English Language Arts assessment. We had strong participation including from our fully remote... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Mr. Price, a Music Teacher in the Secondary School, is interviewed by Marissa Gosselin (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a relaxing and rejuvenating break. The Secondary building is closing out the third quarter and gearing up for a busy stretch run. We are excited to have so many students returning to hybrid/in-person for the spring; hearing from students that they are excited to be back brings me great confidence... READ MORE >

Ms. Furlong is getting ready for the Middle School Book Fair ! The Online Fair Scholastic Book Fair is open from April 12th - 30th. The In person visit schedule is below. The book fair will also be open during lunch and study hall for browsing. April 16th - 7th grade visitApril 23rd - 6th grade visitApril 27th - 8th grade visitApril 12 - 30 - Online shopping... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Happy Good Friday and happy Passover to those in our community who celebrate. We have arrived at the spring recess (woohoo!). Hopefully you had a good April Fools Day - I know the students and staff here had a little good spirited fun! What I am about to say might sound like a joke, but I promise it is not. Our newly... READ MORE >

Learn about members of our Faculty and Staff each Friday with short interviews hosted by students in our National Honor Society! This week Ms. Maloy, an Eighth Grade English Teacher in the Secondary School, is interviewed by Jordyn Sorel (Class of 2021). READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Thank you to everyone who joined with our staff in support of “Purple Day” today. Spring recess is quickly approaching in another week. The first day of fishing season is also going to be here soon! From my conversations with students some of our students are also very excited about this. I am looking forward to... READ MORE >

On Friday, March 19th our 6th grade students were able to take part in two virtual assemblies thanks to our Arts in Education program in our District. John Collins, also known as The Paper Airplane Guy and Jared Campbell engaged, educated and entertained our students during their assemblies. Take a peak at the information, photos and links below to learn more... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Saturday is the first official day of spring! As the days get a little warmer and the daylight hours longer, we continue to forge ahead planning for the end of this school year. Our immediate focus is re-engaging our most at-risk learners with school and getting them back into the building. A very important reminder... READ MORE >

We are so pleased to tell you about our after school offering for students, staff and coaches starting today in the secondary school.Bengal Bistro To Go offers a quick and easy meal pick up for students who may be headed home, to a study group, to practice or a game. Place an order with Bengal Bistro To Go and rest assured your student will have a healthy meal.... READ MORE >

Our entire District celebrated St. Patrick's Day today, whether they wore green clothing, wore beaded necklaces or made leprechaun traps, it sure was festive in both buildings!Sit back, grab a bowl of Lucky Charms and enjoy this video of our students and staff.You'd think we would have captured at least one leprechaun with all of those creative traps! Maybe next year! READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! With the recent splash of sunshine and mild temperatures, I think it’s safe to say that spring is in the air. If you are a snow lover, the good news is that we live in upstate New York - old man winter is more than capable of returning without much notice. I saved a photo of my front lawn taken on May 10, 2020; I was... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! I hope this update finds you well. We’ve had another very positive week here at Tamarac Secondary School. Interim reports for the third marking period will be available around noon today. Please review and do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions. Your support is truly appreciated! A reminder to our... READ MORE >

CONTEST TIME! Our last Kindness Pizza contest was such a huge success, we would love to have another contest for all of our Tamarac students! March 6th is National Dentist Day and March 20th is National Happy Day. What better way to celebrate by telling us what makes you HAPPY and what makes you SMILE! Here's what you need to do: Print out the supplied thought... READ MORE >

The Capital District Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers are pleased to Share the Following Learning Opportunities for Families and Community Partners in March through April.Building Your Child's Reading Skills at HomeWednesday, March 3rd @ 6:00PM - 7:30PMJoin us to learn strategies that any family can use to support early... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday Tamarac! I hope this update finds you healthy and ready for the final weekend of February. I remember learning in elementary school that March supposedly comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. I’m hoping this March is content being more of a lamb in all aspects, especially after the curveball that March 2020... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday Tamarac! We have arrived at the winter recess; a week of well earned rest! The ongoing partnership between home and school is key to student achievement. With hybrid and remote learning, there is a much greater weight on families to maintain structure and healthy routines at home which promote wellness and academic... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Superbowl weekend! If you are not a Chiefs or Tom Brady fan (I guess the second part is not technically a team) and you won’t be watching the game, I hope you get outside and enjoy the sunshine and moderating temperatures. I was raised in a Big Blue household with three brothers who were passionate about sports. Hopefully we... READ MORE >

As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we would like to recognize our middle school counselor, Mrs. Kari Dowling-Ryan. Here are some facts Mrs. Ryan shared with us:Bachelors in Elementary Education and Psychology - Keene State College, Keene, NHMasters in School Counseling - The College of St. RoseGrew up in Hoosick Falls - graduated from Hoosick Falls... READ MORE >

As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we would like to recognize one of our high school counselors, Mrs. Patricia Poupore. Here are some facts Mrs. Poupore shared with us:I grew up in Scotia (graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School) College: Elmira College (Bachelor's Degree in Human Services) Grad School: Lesley University (Masters Degree in... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Will he or won’t he see his shadow? This is the age old question as February 2 approaches on Tuesday. If you are buying what Punxsutawney Phil is selling, then I am rooting for him to not see his shadow. At times, lack of traditional social opportunities for both students and adults can make it feel like we are Bill Murray in the... READ MORE >

Important update from the school health officesNYS has updated the school physical form. Beginning 1/31/2021 schools cannot accept the health exam if it is not on the required form or an electronic health record equivalent from the providers office. Forms have been updated on the school website. Just a reminder all students entering Pre-K, K, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7,... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: “She says, we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not We’ve got each other and that’s a lot for love We’ll give it a shot Woah, we’re halfway there Woah, livin’ on a prayer Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear Woah, livin’ on a prayer” So, I wanted to mix things up a little bit... READ MORE >

It was a beautiful morning to be reminded of all that we are proud of and thankful for.Mid the rolling hills of Brunswick, with the sky so blue; There stands our honored Alma Mater, stirring sight to view. For strength and knowledge gained from thee, our loyal banners fly; We proudly raise the Red and White, all praise to Tam'rac High ... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! The midpoint of January is here. We’ve been slogging through and the second marking period is nearing its conclusion in a week. Remote and hybrid learning presents enormous challenges for some students, particularly in regards to attendance and achievement. We need your continued support at home to overcome these... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday recess and 2021 is off to a healthy and happy start. I find it’s nice to know that we gain a little bit more daylight each day as we move through January and into the latter half of winter. Hopefully you already saw the update that went out earlier in the week regarding options for... READ MORE >

8th grade students stepped back in time today as part of Ms. Maloy's English class with "Outsiders Day." After reading the classic novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, students celebrated the story while dressed in character as “Greasers” or “Socs.” They participated in games and activities related to the novel, as well as watched the famous 1983 film version of the... READ MORE >

With the start of the New Year, we wanted to remind you of the 2020/2021 Free Lunch Program available through Food Services. Pictured above are the contents a family ordered for two children for five days - breakfast and lunch. Portions come frozen and pre-packaged. Simply order your meals - no application required - no questions asked. All students qualify to... READ MORE >

January 5, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an elementary student in fifth grade. The last date the student was in school was January 4, 2021. Contact tracing has already taken place and students that require quarantine have been... READ MORE >

January 4, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a student in grade six at Tamarac Middle School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Due to the timing of our holiday recess, this case does not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the student was in the building. In addition to this case, we wanted to... READ MORE >

January 3, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed that a third grade student has tested positive for COVID-19. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that no contact tracing is necessary. Anyone with questions and/or who... READ MORE >

January 3, 2021 Brunswick CSD Community, With the holiday recess coming to an end, we want to let our community know that as of this communication, our plan is to have our students return to in-person learning on Monday, January 4, with grades K-6 being fully in-person and grades 7-12 in a hybrid format. [Tomorrow is a D day, with the red cohort in the secondary... READ MORE >

December 31, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a student in second grade and an employee in the Secondary School have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. These individuals were last in the buildings on December 16th. These cases do not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the individuals were in the... READ MORE >

December 29, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a student in grade eight at Tamarac Middle School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This case does not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the individual was in the building. Anyone with questions and/or who needs to report a COVID-19 related health... READ MORE >

December 27, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was notified that a faculty member at Tamarac Middle School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. This case does not require school-based contact tracing due to the last time the individual was in the building. Anyone with questions and/or who needs to report a COVID-19 related health issue... READ MORE >

December 26, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an 11th grade student. The student was last in the building on December 15th. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in school, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that... READ MORE >

December 26, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a kindergarten student. Based on the students positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that no contact tracing is necessary. While we... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an 11th grade student. The student was last in the building on December 15th. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district that no contact... READ MORE >

December 25, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 1st grade student. The student was last in the building on December 16th. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in the building, Rensselaer County Department of Health advised the district... READ MORE >

December 23, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 5th grade student. The student was last in the building on December 15th. This case also includes a presumptive positive of a high school sibling. Based on the student’s positive test date, lack of symptoms and their last day in... READ MORE >

At a time of year when we are accustomed to packed auditoriums and cookie platters, we hope that this video will put you in the holiday spirit. Featuring the the talented students of the 6th Grade Chorus, 7/8th Grade Chorus, HS Band, HS Jazz Band, HS Chorus, and the Choralaires. Please consider supporting the Brittonkill Friends of Music. The link to this year's... READ MORE >

The Tamarac Music Department presents another song in the virtual concert. Enjoy! READ MORE >

The LifeSkills class along with the Tamarac HS Choralaires collaborated on the song “Silent Night” to combine singing and sign language. Special thanks go out to Mrs. Michelle Ring, speech-language pathologist, for her wonderful idea for the project and coordinating the sign language and video recording, Ms. Marsh, Mrs. Gliosco and Mrs. Hansen for their help and... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are enjoying your Sunday! I appreciate your patience and understanding as we pivot to fully remote instruction for Monday, Tuesday and a half day of instruction on Wednesday. Our Secondary staff is prepared and I am very confident that your child will receive the quality education they deserve as we take a short detour... READ MORE >

December 19, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, I am writing to inform you that I have made a decision to pivot our District students, K-12, to fully remote for this short week before the holidays. I'm sure this decision will not be popular, but I can assure you that these important decisions are not made lightly. In weighing out the pros and cons of keeping in... READ MORE >

December 19, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the district was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving an elementary student in fifth grade. The last date the student was in school was December 14,2020. Contact tracing has already taken place and students that require quarantine have... READ MORE >

December 18, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving one faculty member in our district. This faculty member was last in the building on December 16, 2020. The district has been in contact with the Rensselaer County Department of Health, which takes the lead on determining contact... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are well and had the opportunity to clear up all the snow after the big storm! While our O&M staff continues its hard work here, students get a long weekend to close their chromebooks, rest, and recharge. It brings me great pleasure knowing that we have reached the doorstep of the holiday break - a significant milestone... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope you are well and had the opportunity to clear up all the snow after the big storm! While our O&M staff continues its hard work here, students get a long weekend to close their Chromebook, rest, and recharge. It brings me great pleasure knowing that we have reached the doorstep of the holiday break - a significant milestone... READ MORE >

We are all missing our Winter Concerts this week! Here is another Virtual Concert performance from the Music Department. The 7th and 8th Grade Chorus performing "That's Christmas to Me". A huge thank you to Mr. Siegenthaler for putting this video together! Enjoy! READ MORE >

Good Evening, I hope everyone is safe and cleaned up after the big storm. The district will be operating on a two hour delay schedule on Friday, December 17. Attached you will find the bell schedule for the Secondary School with homeroom/period 1 will begin at 9:30 am. Fully remote students should email lperfetti@brunswickcsd.org between 9:30 -9:45. All students... READ MORE >

December 15, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, This evening the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a teacher in the elementary school. The teacher was last in the building on December 14th. The District has been in contact with the Rensselaer County Department of Health, which takes the lead on determining contact... READ MORE >

Today our 6th grade students participated in an assembly with motivational speaker, Mr. Charles Smith. Mr. Smith presented programs to students on “Mind, Body and Spirit’ and ”Ninja Workshop!” These entertaining and educational presentations focused on the development of the mind, body, and spirit for all around success. Mr. Smith also shared how he set a goal of... READ MORE >

Dear Brunswick CSD Families: This morning Governor Cuomo outlined changes to the zone designation metrics and Brunswick Brittonkill Central School District aims to be compliant with the Governor's directives. Our goal this year is to stay open for in-person instruction, and we want to be prepared to take the necessary steps to ensure that can happen. Although we... READ MORE >

December 11, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed that one middle school student has tested positive for COVID-19. This student is fully remote and has not been in the buildings or on campus. The Department of Health has determined there was no district exposure and therefore no additional contact tracing or quarantining is necessary.... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! We have arrived at the interim point of the second marking period - only a week and a half remain until the holiday recess. The month of December is always a very busy time of the year for everyone. Please remember to take a few minutes to review your child’s progress when the parent portal opens (at noon) on Friday,... READ MORE >

Please join us in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week , December 7-11, 2020.This annual event was created to celebrate the progress schools have madetoward providing a quality education for our increasingly diverse studentpopulation and those students marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economics status, cultural heritage, language preference and other... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday - I hope this update finds you well! We are through the first week of December and focused on the holiday stretch. The roller coaster ride that is the year 2020 is winding down - lots of unexpected twists and turns, but as parents and educators we are constantly learning and improving. Flexibility, strong communication... READ MORE >

Our team leaders in grade 6 through 9 have been working hard to construct and nominate secondary school students for our newly created awards. Below you will find the recipients of our quarterly awards - Congratulations! READ MORE >

Our team leaders in grade 6 through 9 have been working hard to construct and nominate secondary school students for our newly created awards. Below you will find the recipients of our quarterly awards - Congratulations! READ MORE >

Our team leaders in grade 6 through 9 have been working hard to construct and nominate secondary school students for our newly created awards. Below you will find the recipients of our quarterly awards - Congratulations! READ MORE >

December 2, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a member of our staff. The last date the employee was on campus was November 24, 2020. Based on the employees positive test dates, lack of symptoms and their last day in the buildings,... READ MORE >

December 1, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a bus driver. The last date the driver was on campus was November 24, 2020. Contact tracing has already taken place and students that require quarantine are being sent home. If you... READ MORE >

Dear Parents & Guardians: If a "hybrid" student is not present in school on their cohort day, that student will be marked absent for NYS mandated daily attendance for the day. In order to accurately track attendance accurately, it is essential students attend in person on their scheduled day or be switched to remote learning until the open enrollment period.... READ MORE >

November 29, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of two new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus involving two staff members in our district. The staff members were last in the building on November 18th. Based on the employees positive test dates, lack of symptoms and their last day in the buildings, Rensselaer County Department of... READ MORE >

November 28, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed by the Rensselaer Co DOH of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 12th grade student. The student was last in the building on November 20th. Please be advised that there were no exposures at school. Based on the student’s positive test date and their last day in... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our High Honor and Honor Roll students for Quarter 1 in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. A printable version of these documents can be found here. READ MORE >

November 23, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of three new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus involving students in first, second and fourth grade. The students were last in the building on November 19th and did not use District transportation. The District has been in contact with the Rensselaer County Department of Health, which... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District held the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Monday, November 23, 2020 in the district auditorium. Families of the twenty-two new 8th grade inductees were invited to tune in virtually. Congratulations to the new inductees! READ MORE >

November 20, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: We take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to date to stay safe and keep your children and families safe. Your hard work in keeping everyone healthy and safe have allowed us to keep schools open for in-person instruction. We are now entering a dangerous and uncertain time as the COVID-19 pandemic... READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Kolakowski’s music class are learning about the drum set. They all took turns playing a drum solo during a recording of “Sweet Home Alabama”. Rock on!!! READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday! Thanksgiving is less than a week away and there is much to be grateful for. I am extremely thankful that our school remains a safe place for students to learn and engage with their teachers and peers. Keeping our doors open is how we will best ensure that every child receives the quality education they deserve. Please... READ MORE >

November 19, 2020 Brunswick CSD Community, Today the District was informed of one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus involving a 9th grade student. The student was last in the building on November 10th. Please be advised that there were no exposures at school and the student has not been in attendance for the past nine days. Based on the student’s... READ MORE >

We are so proud to show you the students in our Home Repairs class constructing a ballot box for the upcoming 2020 Capital Improvement Project vote. The vote will take place on December 8th, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. More information can be found on our website when you select Brunswick CSD -> Explore. READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District will be hosting the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Monday, November 23, 2020. The program will be offered live in a virtual format, beginning at 9 AM. We invite all community members, including the families of the twenty-two new 8th grade inductees to participate in this joyous... READ MORE >

Many of you probably remember this is the time of year we ask our Tamarac community to write letters to Santa for Luke Hoag for the Make a Wish Foundation. While we will not be helping Luke collect physical letters this year, there is still a way to help! Please see the message from Luke and his family below!“Many of you have asked about Luke’s Believe Campaign... READ MORE >

A great free resource is available with tutoring from RPI students! READ MORE >

While Veterans Day may have come and gone this year, we can still take each and every day to honor those who have and continue to serve. Please watch as Mr. Onorato's class salutes our Veterans. READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday (the 13th) - I am not superstitious but we certainly don’t need anything else working against us in 2020! I hope everyone was able to take some time to honor our military heroes on Veterans Day. With quarter 2 underway, we are back in a good groove in both the middle school and high school. Students and staff are... READ MORE >

The Tamarac High School Chorus created a virtual choir in lieu of the annual Senior Citizen Concert that happens around this time of year. The song is called "Blue Skies" and it is dedicated to the Senior Citizen's in our community. The Tamarac High School Chorus would like to remind everyone that there are always "Blue Skies" around the corner! This is the first... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy Friday Brunswick! We had a very smooth week with students back in the Secondary School - here’s to a healthy and happy November as we start to look ahead to the holidays and time with family. The second quarter will begin on Monday, November 9 - it will provide a fresh start and new opportunities. Looking ahead to next... READ MORE >

Dear families, It is with a heavy heart that we are posting this update. Unfortunately, we recently received word that the Nature’s Classroom program is ceasing operations at several of its surrounding sites, Silver Bay being one of them. This means that we will be unable to take our annual trip to Nature's Classroom, even if COVID precautions were to allow it. We... READ MORE >

Our highlights of remote learning continue with photography class with Mrs. Labshere. Mrs. Labshere's photography students recently created kaleidoscope inspired pictures by editing pictures they have taken with various tools in Photoshop. Here is a sampling of the work that they created. Great job! READ MORE >

While remote learning may often seem like a challenge, we have some extraordinary teachers and students who are up to the task. This is a quartet of Ode To Joy where students emailed their recordings and Mr. Calistri mixed them into a performance recording.The following instrumentals are:Kaitlyn Bechand - FluteJenna Hunt - ClarinetPhil Ryan - Tenor SaxMaddie... READ MORE >

As we wrap of the month of October, what better way to end by celebrating National Principals Month. We invited some of our National Honor Society students to interview our three building principals by asking them six questions in order to get to know them better. Special thanks to Mr. Pogue, Senior Michaela Pomposello and Senior Marisa Gosselin! READ MORE >

As we wrap of the month of October, what better way to end by celebrating National Principals Month. We invited some of our National Honor Society students to interview our three building principals by asking them six questions in order to get to know them better. Special thanks to Mr. Rizzo, Senior Madailein Murphy and Senior Jordyn Sorel!Click here to meet... READ MORE >

As we wrap of the month of October, what better way to end by celebrating National Principals Month.We invited some of our National Honor Society students to interview our three building principals by asking them six questions in order to get to know them better. Special thanks to Mr. Rizzo, Senior Madailein Murphy and Senior Jordyn... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: Happy snowy Friday (it’s way too early to be saying this in my opinion)! This school year continues to present many unpredictable twists and turns. Adversity strengthens our willpower and determination as we learn and grow together. Rest assured, we are laser focused on health and safety as we continually strive to provide the best... READ MORE >

October 30, 2020Dear Parents and Guardians:There are several holidays, celebrations, observances, and days off coming in the weeks ahead, including Halloween and Thanksgiving. We are writing to ask for your help in making sure everyone celebrates and observes these events in a safe way that prevents the spread of COVID-19 in our school community and homes.The New... READ MORE >

October 29, 2020Dear Brunswick CSD Community: Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we navigate new territory this year. While I am thankful that we were able to get through almost two months of this school year without any major issues, I am sure that this new situation has left many families with questions. I'd like to take this time to share with... READ MORE >

Mrs. Sheffer's 9th grade students recently studied Logo Designs and Typography. The students made logos for themselves that combined two aspects about themselves and merged images into something that doesn’t normally exist. Here is a sampling of the great work that was submitted! READ MORE >

Parenting According to Temperament Any parent with more than one child can tell you that their children’s temperaments are very different and that they have been so from the start. They can also tell you that attempting to change temperament is impossible and will only bring you and your child great frustration! We will break down some basics about temperament... READ MORE >

Remote learning for our High School Home Repairs students with Mr. Scalzi is no problem! They were asked to look for repairs in their home and their results are pretty amazing. These projects are exciting and practical. Great job Tamarac!Work pictured here is from the following Tamarac High School Students:Aiden Forster, Charles Duncan, Dylan Grogan, Jack Casey,... READ MORE >

October 27, 2020The Brunswick Central School District will provide free breakfast and lunch to any student enrolled in the district, age 19 and under, through June 30, 2021. The USDA is covering all costs. Why should you take advantage of these free meal options? It is available at no cost to your children and no cost to you.It will extend your food budget at... READ MORE >

October 26, 2020Dear Secondary School Students, Parents and Families: When I sent my last Friday update, I never expected that we would be in communication again this soon. Unfortunately, some of the events we had planned for the week won’t take place - at least not in the school building, as we pause to focus squarely on the health and safety of our students and... READ MORE >

October 26, 2020 Dear Parent, Staff, and Community Member: Today, the District was informed of a positive test for COVID-19 for a grade 6 student who attends our secondary school. As per New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Health guidelines, the District took immediate steps to isolate the situation and work collaboratively with... READ MORE >

Good evening,Please know that we are aware that tomorrow is not going to run perfectly! As you read through this email, know we are simply asking the kids to do the best they can. The information we have right now is that this is for one day. It will be good for all of us to see how it goes!Chromebooks are available for pick up in front of the elementary school... READ MORE >

October 25, 2020 Dear Tamarac Parents and Families: This afternoon, the District was informed of a new positive test for a bus driver in our community. As per New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Health guidelines, the District has taken immediate steps to isolate the situation and notify the Rensselaer County Department of Health.... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: The end of October and Halloween festivities are always something to look forward to! Next week the Secondary School will be holding its annual Halloween costume day. This year will be a little different as we will have three days of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls in the building - one day for each cohort! All students are also... READ MORE >

October 23, 2020 Dear Parent, Staff, and Community Member: Today the District was informed of a positive test for COVID-19 for a high school student who attends both our school and the Questar III Rensselaer Career and Technical Educational Center in Troy. As per New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Health guidelines, the... READ MORE >

Do you want to play sports in college? Are you concerned that you’re not getting noticed by college coaches? What most athletes don’t realize is that college coaches are out there, looking for athletes just like YOU. To connect with college coaches you have to be PROACTIVE! FREE Virtual ‘Eligibility & Scholarship’ Workshop Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 8:00 p.m.... READ MORE >

There are currently two food drives happening at Tamarac - please consider donating!Tamarac Elementary is teaming up with the Brunswick Church to collect food donations to make Thanksgiving Dinner food baskets and to stock the local food pantry. The elementary food drive runs from October 19th through November 6th.Tamarac Secondary School is hosting the Tamarac... READ MORE >

Dear Secondary School Families: I hope this update finds you healthy and much better than last week following the powerful storm. We want to support our families and ensure that no student is penalized for attendance or missing assignments as a result. As a building we continue to make student wellness and social/emotional learning a top priority; any setback to... READ MORE >

Brunswick Secondary Families:Please see the following regarding Remote Learning Plans for the 2020-2021 Academic Year: https://5il.co/krafThank you!Brunswick CSD READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Parents/Guardians of 6-12 Fully Remote Students: All staff are now back in the building and we have been making final preparations for our remote learning students. If you are the parent/guardian of a high school student, please continue to be patient as the team finalizes its plans. We hope to have all of the high school information to you in... READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, Attached you will find a summary of important information for the start of the new school year. With all of the changes this year, we wanted to help ensure a successful start for your child. A reminder that the first day of school is Friday, September 11. The plan for each grade level for that day is as follows: 6th - All 6th grade... READ MORE >

Good Evening, Brunswick CSD Families: This is a reminder that we will be holding a Virtual 6th Grade Orientation for Parents & Families TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 2:30-3:30 PM. The Google Meet link to join is: meet.google.com/skc-gwhg-xkh If you have any questions, please reach out to building principal, Ken Rizzo, at... READ MORE >

Hello Brunswick CSD Families! After hearing your valuable and much appreciated feedback, we wanted to create a specific post clarifying contact information for our district administrators, building secretaries, and non-instructional staff. You can also find all of this information under "Staff" on our website and app! Please note that our main phone number is:... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Families: We will be holding Virtual Parent Forums for our secondary families whose students are participating in the fully remote program ONLY on Thursday, September 10. For Middle School parents/families (whose student(s) is/are in grades 6-8), the forum will be held from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. The Google Meet link to access the forum is:... READ MORE >

Good Morning, Brunswick CSD Families: We will be holding a Virtual 6th Grade Orientation for Parents & Families on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 2:30-3:30 PM. We will send you the meeting link in the coming days! If you have any questions, please reach out to building principal, Ken Rizzo, at krizzo@brunswickcsd.org. If you cannot attend the orientation, we... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Families: We will be holding Virtual Parent Forums for our secondary families whose students are participating in the fully remote program ONLY on Thursday, September 10. For Middle School parents/families (whose student(s) is/are in grades 6-8), the forum will be held from 4:00 - 4:45 PM. The Google Meet link to access the forum is:... READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Families:Please see the following Letter on Reopening from our Director of Special Education, Shelly Hoot: Letter on Reopening from Director of Special Education, Shelly HootThank you!Brunswick CSD READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Families: Please see the following Letter on Reopening from our Director of Special Education, Shelly Hoot: Letter on Reopening from Director of Special Education, Shelly HootThis letter was also mailed home to families with attachments. Thank you! Brunswick CSD READ MORE >

Good Morning, Brunswick CSD Families:Please see the following update from Secondary Principal, Mr. Rizzo, regarding remote learning, attendance, transportation, and our upcoming student forums. This has also been sent to parents via email: https://5il.co/kgwbThank you!Brunswick CSD READ MORE >

Please see the following Updated Mask Policy for this school year. We appreciate your support and patience as we continue to navigate our reopening with guidance from our local health officials.Classrooms: Students and adults will wear masks when moving into, out of, and within the classroom. Teachers will direct students when it is acceptable to take a mask... READ MORE >

Good Morning, Tamarac Middle-High School Families: Your student's schedule is now available on eSchool! Please login to the Parent Portal to access your student's schedule. Schedules may be subject to change. Should you have any questions about how to log into your Parent Portal account or concerns regarding your student's schedule, please contact your building... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District IT Department will be distributing Chromebooks for students who are participating in the fully remote program AND/OR in the hybrid learning program (grades 7-12) next week, from Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 4, 2020. If you chose to have your child/children participate in the fully remote program or in the hybrid... READ MORE >

We would like to invite our Secondary Students to our Virtual Student Forum regarding our reopening, beginning at the following times on Wednesday, September 2, via Zoom: 6th Graders: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 7-12th Graders: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM This is an open, safe space for students to discuss our reopening, as well as an opportunity to talk about any questions,... READ MORE >

We would like to invite our Secondary Students to join us for a Virtual Student Reopening Forum on Wednesday, September 2, at the following times:6th Graders: 9:30 - 10:15 AM7-12th Graders: 10:30 - 11:30 AMThis is a great opportunity for our students to discuss their questions, concerns, and suggestions regarding our reopening with their district officials,... READ MORE >

August 24, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardians and Students: The opening of the 2020-21 school year is only a few short weeks away. The reopening of schools has been a lengthy process and a cause for many different emotions - relief, excitement and apprehension just to name a few. We recognize that the start to this year will be unusual - buses, schedules, hallways,... READ MORE >

Good Morning, Brunswick CSD Families:Below please find our official start dates for the 2020-2021 Academic Year! Please note that these start dates will also apply to our students who are opting into a fully-remote program. The District will be sending out our Formal Request Form for our remote learning programs this week (so please keep an eye out in your email... READ MORE >

Hello Brunswick CSD Families, The Brunswick Central School District is opening an enrollment choice period to allow families to select options for instruction and transportation. Parents will have the choice of sending their children back to school through the proposed In-Person Plan (grades k-6), the hybrid plan (7-12), or keeping them home and opting for a full... READ MORE >

Good Morning, Brunswick CSD Families: Below please find our official start dates for the 2020-2021 Academic Year! Please note that these start dates will also apply to our students who are opting into a fully-remote program. The District will be sending out our Formal Request Form for our remote learning programs this week (so please keep an eye out in your email... READ MORE >

This is the recording of the Virtual Parent Meeting for Brunswick Central School District, held on August 13, 2020, at 12 PM. This meeting (the third of three parent/community forums) was held to discuss our reopening strategies with our parents, families, and community members, and to address any questions, comments, concerns, and suggestions from all major... READ MORE >

August 14, 2020 Greetings from the Brunswick CSD Cafeteria! It is our hope you are well. We are taking every precaution to prepare a safe environment for your child. Rest assured, we are complying with all health requirement to keep your loved ones safe. We are very excited about our new middle & high school cafeterias this year. They look beautiful. Our... READ MORE >

We would like to invite our Secondary Students to our Virtual Student Forum regarding our reopening, beginning at the following times on Wednesday, September 2, via Zoom: 6th Graders: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 7-12th Graders: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM This is an open, safe space for students to discuss our reopening, as well as an opportunity to talk about any questions,... READ MORE >

Below please find the Board of Education meeting information for tomorrow, August 13th:Topic: BOE Meeting 8/13/2020Time: Aug 13, 2020 06:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/74426398151?pwd=Yjh2UDRCUDJNam1ZOE1pVjYxRld2UT09Meeting ID: 744 2639 8151Passcode: h8mjxP READ MORE >

August 7, 2020 Dear Brunswick CSD Community: This morning, Governor Cuomo announced that as of now, schools are granted permission to reopen under the guidance from the New York State Department of Health and Education Department. As you know, we submitted a plan which we will continue to develop over the next days and weeks. In addition to the work the... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Families: The Brunswick Central School District is in the initial planning stages for what a return to school may look like this fall. Although New York State has provided preliminary guidelines for reopening, this is a dynamic process. Our District knows that it is important we approach the return to school with options in place. These options will... READ MORE >

We are honored to share our Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020 with our families and community members!We would like to extend a special thank you to Tamarac Alum Shen-Li Pomposello for his exceptional videography and editing services!We would also like to thank high school student Kaitlyn Bechand for creating a beautiful tribute to our beloved student,... READ MORE >

Last Friday, we had the honor and privilege of celebrating the Tamarac High School Class of 2020 with a unique, socially-distanced Graduation Ceremony. Today, we would like to thank YOU, our community members, volunteers, local businesses, and families, for making this celebration possible. Below are some of the many individuals and organizations that allowed us to... READ MORE >

We are pleased to welcome our new Tamarac Secondary School Assistant Principal, Jaymes White, to the Brunswick CSD family!Jaymes White joins Tamarac with 8 years of experience in Higher Education and K-12, including six as a School Counselor in various roles. Jaymes also has 20 seasons of coaching experience across various sports and levels. In his most recent... READ MORE >

Calling all Middle School families!On Tuesday, July 14th from 4:30-6 on the football field, the middle school yearbooks will be available for pick-up. All students are invited to bring a pen and sign any yearbooks. The students and their parent/guardians are required to wear a mask. Our new principal Mr. Kenneth Rizzo will be on-hand to meet the students and... READ MORE >

July 9, 2020: Board of Education Meeting via ZoomTopic: Brunswick BOE and Reorganization Meeting-5:45pmTime: Jul 9, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/72132957879?pwd=aVFhTHE2M2lzUEU0QlQyckVLZmJMUT09Meeting ID: 721 3295 7879Password: 6Ryy66 READ MORE >

Rensselaer County is once again providing a free food program for those 18 and under through the summer! The Eastwick Press is happy to provide their building, the former Grafton Elementary School at the corner of NY Route 2 and Babcock Lake Road, in Grafton for the lunch and afternoon snack portion of the program.This is available Monday through Friday, starting... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Parent/Guardian of any student grades 7-12: With this letter, it is my hope to answer/clarify some potential questions for you should your child (children) anticipate trying out/playing for one of our sports teams during the 2020-2021 school year. Please know, that due to the COVID 19 pandemic, this information could change at any point. As I write... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac students, parents and caretakers, I hope this communication finds you and your family happy and healthy. What a different school year we have had and, with reflection, we have much to be proud of during this unprecedented time. That being said, the work does not stop as we have a lot of planning still to do. Our staff is actively preparing for the... READ MORE >

The Brunswick Central School District Board of Education is considering amendments to the District-wide School Safety Plan and will accept written comments on such amended plan as follows: Public comment period: June through July Written comments must be sent to the attention of the Superintendent. Public comments may also be made during a public hearing to be... READ MORE >

We’re thrilled to announce Brunswick CSD’s new app! It’s everything Brunswick CSD, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39TPBOE or iPhone: https://apple.co/2HOhvzG. READ MORE >

Brunswick CSD Budget Update: We are pleased to announce that the Brunswick CSD Proposed Budget of $26,174,840 for the 2020-2021 school year was approved by district residents.The budget was approved by a vote of 668 (yes) to 439 (no), This budget will result in an estimated 2.99% tax rate increase for residents. Residents also elected four members to the Board of... READ MORE >

June 15, 2020 Dear Parents, This letter is to communicate to you that this year your child’s progress report per their Individual Education Plan (IEP) for Quarter 4 will be emailed to you from the case manager. These will be emailed to each individual parent by June 18, 2020. If you would like a hard copy, please contact the Special Education Department and... READ MORE >

Save the Date, Bengals, for the Tamarac 8th Grade Moving Up Parade! Thursday, June 25th, 20208:30 NJHS8:45 Last Name A-H9:00 Last Name I-Q9:15 Last Name R-Z Each student can bring a vehicle through the parade entering at the Multi-Purpose Gym entrance and turning in the bus circle and then circling in front of the elementary school. A photo opportunity will be held... READ MORE >

Please see the following Fall Sports Signup Information: 1. CROSS COUNTRY - Modified & Varsity FALL SIGN UPS!Any student(s) in the current grades of 6th-11th; interested in signing up for cross country this fall please email Coach Tennyson and Mrs. VanZandt at the following: rtennyson@brunswickcsd.org dvanzandt@brunswickcsd.org Please be sure to include the... READ MORE >

We are proud to announce that at the NYS Board of Regents meeting on June 8, Brunswick CSD Superintendent, Dr. Angelina Maloney, was appointed to the NYS Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching (PSPB). Dr. Maloney was nominated by the NYS Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS). The State Professional Standards and Practices Board for... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 the Brunswick CSD community will vote on a proposed$26,174,840 budget for the 2020-21 school year. The budget carries a tax levyincrease of 2.99%. This is the ninth consecutive year the budget remains belowthe maximum tax levy cap.The 2020-21 budget continues to support a full range of academic programs,services, sports and extracurricular... READ MORE >

🚨🚨Attention Tamarac Elementary Families🚨🚨: Please see the following weekly update from Elementary Principal, Mr. Pogue: Dear Families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this message finds you well, and enjoying the nice weather. It is supposed to be a wonderful Memorial Day - please honor those who have died while in service to the U.S.military and remember... READ MORE >