BES Pre-K (Questar III)
BES Mountaineer Monthly – May 2024
Please be sure to take note of the dates and latest news shared in this month’s newsletter from Berlin Elementary Principal Kent and Assistant Principal Cataldo here
School Lunch Hero Day – Friday, May 3rd
Today, May 3rd, is School Lunch Hero Day! Please find a message from BCSD Food Service Director, Mrs. Tammy Whitman about our wonderful Food Service staff here.
8th Annual SMITH 5K & Family Fun Fair 5/18/24
The 8th Annual SMITH 5K and Family Fun Day will take place on May 18, 2024! Family Fun Fair, salad bowl competition, vendor information and registration here! Berlin water bottles will be given out to the first 75 people who sign-up for the 5K! Click here to register for the 5K or make a donation to the SMITH Scholarship today!
BCSD’s Mrs. Alderman and Mr. Wagar Receive CASDA Friends of Education Award
Berlin Central School District’s Director of Transportation, Mrs. Jeaneatte Alderman and BCSD Head Mechanic, Mr. Rick Wagar, were honored with the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award last evening. Read on here and find an update with photos from the awards ceremony here.
Updates Regarding Secure Lock Out at Berlin CSD 4/24/24
This morning, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 7:00 am, the Berlin Middle High School received a report from a parent regarding an alleged threat involving the Berlin Middle High School. Please find communication updates sent to families by Superintendent Long here.
2024–25 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Is Underway
The Berlin Central School District is in the process of registering students for the 2024-2025 Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. Please find more information here.
Important Berlin CSD Calendar Updates and Information
This year Berlin CSD’s Spring Break begins on Friday, March 29th and classes will resume on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The district has used three emergency closures this school year and has three emergency closing days left that do not need to be made up. Barring the need to use anymore of these allotted emergency closure days, the district will be closed on the following dates: April 8, May 24 and May 28. Please review all the district calendar amendments for the 2023-2024 school year and Solar Eclipse safety tips and information here.
Elementary School Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – March 20
The Berlin Elementary School held a practice lockdown drill this morning, March 20, 2024, to help keep students and staff safe. More details here.
Message From Dr. Long Regarding the CDC’s Revised COVID-19 Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially revised and simplified its COVID-19 guidance for how long individuals should isolate themselves from others. Please find a full letter regarding this change from Superintendent Dr. Long here.
Free Active Parenting Workshop for Parents of Children Ages 5-12
Parents of children ages 5-12 are invited to attend a series of free Active Parenting Workshops on Thursdays in March and April. The workshops are available free of charge to any parents who live or work in Rensselaer County. The six-week session begins on Thursday, March 14. Find more details here.