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
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BMHS & BES Host Food Drives
Berlin MSHS Student Council and BES Ambassadors are excited to announce their 2023 Canned Food Drives! Find out more here.
![Mountaineer Musicians Spread Cheer in the Community](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Grafton-Senior-Center-2023-Musicians-1080x675.jpg)
Mountaineer Musicians Spread Cheer in the Community
Today 20 Mountaineer Musicians from the High School Chamber Choir and Jazz Ensemble took a field trip to Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center in Grafton, NY. Read on here.
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BMS’ 2023 Winter Concert Album
Congratulations to all the Middle School Mountaineer Musicians who performed in last night’s concert. You all gave great performances! Find an album from the concert here.
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BES Librarian Presents at “Showcase of Excellence” Conference
Berlin Elementary Librarian Ms. Jennifer Mitchell and Middle High School Librarian Ms. Jennifer Overocker attended a “Showcase of Excellence” conference for all Questar III Regional Librarians on December 5th. Ms. Mitchell along with seven regional librarians, gave presentations about tools they feel have enhanced their School Library Programs. Read on here
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ELA Students Share Ideas in a “Socratic Seminar”
Mrs. Bauer’s 8th grade English and Language Arts class recently participated in an enriching “Socratic Seminar.” After the students had read the classic book, The Outsiders by, S. E. Hinton, Mrs. Bauer introduced them to the Socratic method of discussion. Read on here.