Updated: 6/20:
The Berlin Central School District has been closely monitoring the forecast for Friday, June 21st and tracking the potential for more extreme heat, the unprecedented heat for this time of year is forecasted to continue through Friday. Due to the extreme heat this week and its impact on health and safety in schools, the Berlin Central School District will have a half day for grades Pre-K – 6th grade on Friday, June 21, 2024. The high school will remain as previously scheduled.
Please note that Monday, June 24th and Tuesday, June 25th, are already scheduled half days.
Temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid- to high-90s, and as high as 97 degrees from Tuesday through the end of this week. Early dismissal will allow students to get home before the temperatures rise to their highest points.
Please find important information with regard to Regents Exam locations and PreK – 6th grade schedules, food service and dismissal below.
Dismissal Times:
6th Grade: 11:25 am
BES: 11:45 am
Food Services
Breakfast will be served in all schools on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21. Lunch will be grab n’ go.
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June Regents:
According to the New York State Education Department’s Office of State Assessment, there are no provisions for weather-related cancellations of June Regents Exams. If the exams are not administered on the scheduled date and time, they are not valid and students will need to sit for a future administration. We are taking advantage of the option to choose a location and provide a more conducive environment for student testing.
The Berlin CSD would like to extend a huge thank you to the Stephentown Fire Department for offering the use of their hall to administer the afternoon June Regents. Afternoon Regents will begin at 11:00 am instead of 12:00 pm at the Stephentown Fire Hall. Students requiring testing accommodations will be located in air conditioned spaces at the Middle High School. This will allow students taking the exams, an air conditioned testing location with grab and go lunch, water and a school nurse on hand. Morning Regents exams will be at the Berlin Middle High School as originally scheduled.
Transportation will be provided to the testing locations. The Transportation Department will reach out to families with student pick up times.
Regents Exam Transportation
June 20: Earth Science Regents from 8:00 am to 11:00 am – BMHS
June 20: Chemistry Regents from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm – BMHS & Stephentown Fire Hall
The district would like to extend a thank you to parents and guardians for their flexibility during this unprecedented weather event.
At this point we do not anticipate any changes for Friday, June 21st, however, please continue to monitor the district’s website and social media platforms.
Please stay hydrated and safe.