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 >

PRESS RELEASE from the Wasaren League for 3pm Monday, September 14:After thorough deliberation during a series of meetings between Wasaren League school superintendents, the League has decided to postpone all fall 2020 sports to the Fall II season in Spring 2021 with football, volleyball and competitive cheer. The Season II (fall sports) is tentatively scheduled... READ MORE >

Dear Tamarac Families: Tomorrow begins the 2020-21 school year. We are excited to open our doors, both virtually and on campus, to our students. Safety is our number one priority. Before sending your student to school EACH IN PERSON DAY, please review the following daily screening: Have your student(s) knowingly been in close or proximate contact in the last... READ MORE >

Brunswick Secondary Families: Please see the following regarding Remote Learning Plans for the 2020-2021 Academic Year: https://5il.co/kraf Thank 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 krizzo@brunswickcsd.org.... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this email finds you well as we head into Labor Day weekend. It has been a fairly hectic week as we are getting ready for the start of the new school year. This year will not look like any other school year - we've never started a school year with both remote and in-person instruction, never had the... READ MORE >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, The start of the school year is rapidly approaching and we have been updating, revising, and balancing our class rosters to address the realities of how COVID-19 is shaping our school year. Many families have received updates, identifying their child's teachers as we develop ways to address both our in-person and... 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: 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 >

To the families of Tamarac Elementary School, I hope this welcome back letter finds you well, and still enjoying the summer, despite today's clouds. We are, and have been, busy this summer, making sure that our school is ready for your children. We have worked to accommodate the learning, whether in-person or remote instruction, that addresses the needs of your... 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 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 >

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 >

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 >

The following message from Elementary Principal, Mr. Pogue, was sent directly to individual families interested in Pre-K:Dear parents/guardian of prospective pre-K students:Thank you for your interest in our pre-K program, and for your participation in our pre-K screening event. Over the years, the pre-K program has been beneficial in preparing students to enter... 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 >

We are very excited about the renovations in the secondary school. The new cafeteria and kitchen are coming along great! READ MORE >

The Brunswick CSD Reopening Plan has been submitted to the New York State Department of Education. You have find the latest version on the plan at http://brunswickcsdny.apptegy.us/o/bcsd/page/fall-2020-reopening-plan.Thank you to all of the caregivers, faculty and staff that contributed to the development of the plan. Your voices were heard and we appreciate... READ MORE >

We are looking for our unregistered students including kindergarten If you are new to the District or have a kindergartener please let us know. If you are registering a student preK-5 please contact Laurie Gosse at extension 2002lgosse@brunswickcsd.orgIf you are registering a student 6-12,please contact Carol Petersen at extension... READ MORE >

Who do I call? If you are registering a student preK-5 please contact Laurie Gosse at extension 2002If you are registering a student 6-12,please contact Carol Petersen at extension 2403If you need support with the Parent Portal, please contact Andrea Lammerts at extension 2406 READ MORE >

TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mr. Richard Pogue, Principal Dear Parents and CaregiversOn Monday, July 27th at 12 noon, I would like to host a Google Meet for all members of the elementary school community to address any questions or concerns that you may have about elementary instruction in September. We still have much to learn about guidance from New York State... READ MORE >

BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Brittonkill Dr. Angelina Maloney, Superintendent July 21, 2020 Dear Brunswick CSD Families and Caregivers: I hope this communication finds you healthy and well. During these past few months, the world as we knew it has changed and I thank you all for your support and commend you for your perseverance. Over... READ MORE >

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announces its 2019-20 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Award winners. Brunswick CSD is proud to announce that Tamarac HS is a Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence winner. To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75% or more of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the... READ MORE >

Reopening SchoolsParent Feedback Forum (For Grades 6-12 parents)What: Parent/Caregiver Feedback Where: Outside Tamarac track
When: Thursday July 23, 2020
Bring; Ideas and questions regarding reopening and a lawn chairReopening PlanThe District must submit a plan with three models of Instruction:All students In personHybrid-Part In person and part remoteAll... READ MORE >

In an effort to ensure our families have up to date information about reopening schools and COVID resources, we have provided a summary document. The latest reopening guidance from NYSED can be found at: Þ Reopening Guidance from NYSED: http://www.nysed.gov/reopening-schools/recovering-rebuilding-and-renewing-spirit-new-yorks-schools-reopening-guidance Þ... 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 >

Attention Class of 2020 - Graduation Pictures are Now Available!Here is the link to Krishna Hill’s website Kaptured by Krishna for the graduation photos. ALL photos are available to download for FREE! Below is a screen shot here to help with downloading. The images are in order of the graduation ceremony (stage then backdrop). Please note: there are... READ MORE >

Last chance to pick up items left in lockers or in the classroom. Two times are available on Tuesday, 7/21, from 12-2 PM and 4-6 PM. This is for ALL SCHOOLS (Tamarac Elementary, Middle, and High School!). Please call your building directly if you have any questions! 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 >

It's Graduation Day, Class of 2020!Seven senior students from the Tamarac High School Chorus/Choralaires created a virtual performance of their chosen class song "Landslide" in honor of the Class of 2020. We hope you enjoy this beautiful tribute to their classmates and our students!Congratulations to the Class of 2020! READ MORE >

We would like to provide our school community with an update on reopening in September. We have been planning for different scenarios (in-person, remote and hybrid) and additional resources such as personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, thermometers and other health and safety needs. To date, we have not received final guidance on reopening from the... 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 >

Hello, Seniors! Only four more days until the BIG DAY! We wanted to share the details of the graduation plan as they currently stand. It is highly unlikely they will change from this point forward. We will be using Graduation Plan B from our previous messages to you. Here are the general details: Arrival, Parking, and Entry: At the rehearsal on Thursday... 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 >

🚨🚨Attention Tamarac Families with children entering Kindergarten and Pre-K - Please see the following message from Elementary Principal, Mr. Pogue🚨🚨: Dear parents of incoming Kindergarten students and prospective Pre-k students: Every parent who has registered a child for Kindergarten as of this morning will be receiving a packet from me in the next few days in... READ MORE >

We would like to update our community regarding a "Change in Board Membership" for our re-elected Board of Education member, Kevin Shufon: Because of Tuesday's election, dates for ending Mr. Shufon's previously held position (covering Margaret McCarthy's seat) and beginning his new term (which would normally have begun on July 1st) need to be amended. Based on... READ MORE >

For their final project of the semester, Ms. Wright's Russian III students collaborated to choose photos to share with others from their February 14th, 2020 Exchange Program to Russia! 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the Tamarac & Moscow International Gimnasia Exchange Program. It was founded in 1985 after NYSED solicited NY HS Russian programs to partner with... 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 >

We proud to share our digital Tamarac High School Senior Showcase 2020! Last week, the Class of 2020 was asked to fill out a brief survey via email, reflecting on their time spent at and memories from Tamarac High School. We are honored to share their responses with our community. Their achievements deserve to be recognized and celebrated, and we are BENGAL PROUD... READ MORE >

Tamarac Middle School-High School is honored and excited to announce that Mr. Kenneth Rizzo will be appointed to lead Tamarac as the Secondary School Principal. He will begin working in the district on July 1st, 2020. Kenneth Rizzo joins Tamarac with 19 years of experience in education, including five in building-level leadership. In his most recent experiences,... 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 >