David S. Bernsley
BMHS Principal
dbernsley@berlincentral.org
(518) 658-1500 opt. 8 ext. 1005
BMHS Building Vision Statement:
All Berlin MSHS students will be equipped with a growth mindset to empower them with the resilience, confidence and skills to reach their full potential.
BMHS Mission Statements:
- We commit to analyzing and utilizing data to advance student learning while enhancing student engagement.
- We commit to developing meaningful relationships between staff and students that will positively impact student behavior and increase student social engagement. Additionally, we commit to cultivating stronger partnerships between BMHS and the Berlin community.
Principal’s Corner
![Attention BMHS Parents/Guardians of 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th Grade Mountaineers](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Notice-of-Survey-1080x675.jpg)
Attention BMHS Parents/Guardians of 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th Grade Mountaineers
The Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health is conducting the Prevention Needs Assessment (PNA) Survey. The 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grades have been selected to participate in this anonymous survey. Please find more information here.
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Attention 10th & 11th Grade Mountaineers
Attention 10th and 11th graders: If you are interested in applying to a Questar III Career and Technical Education program, now is the time to see your School Counselor! Find more information here.
![Message from Superintendent Dr. Long 12/18/23](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BCSD-Generic-Copy-1080x600.png)
Message from Superintendent Dr. Long 12/18/23
The Berlin Central School District is monitoring an increase in the number of positive COVID-19, RSV, and Flu cases within our district. Please find a letter from Superintendent Dr. Long regarding the situation here.
![BMHS’ Music Department Spreads Holiday Cheer](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BMHS-Music-Dept-1080x675.jpg)
BMHS’ Music Department Spreads Holiday Cheer
It was a busy and musical week for the BMHS Music Department, Holiday Fest on December 12th, High School Winter Concert on the 13th and Community Caroling on the 15th! Read more about it and see photo highlights here.
![Message from Superintendent Dr. Long 12/18/23](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BCSD-Generic-Copy-1080x600.png)
Berlin Middle High School Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – December 14
The Berlin Middle High School held a practice lockdown drill this morning December 14, 2023 to help keep students and staff safe. The drill allows BMHS to practice safety procedures and ensures police are familiar with our building in the event of an emergency.