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
![BHS Announces Fall College Admission Counselor Visits](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-College-Visits-1080x675.jpg)
BHS Announces Fall College Admission Counselor Visits
Attention high school students, college admissions counselor visits are happening this week! HVCC Instant Admit Day 10/27! Please stop by the counseling office to sign up for a college visit, more information on the flyer here.
![NYS Waives Application Fees for over 130 Colleges & Universities in October](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Counseling-Office-1080x675.jpeg)
NYS Waives Application Fees for over 130 Colleges & Universities in October
New York State is waiving application fees for over 130 SUNY, CUNY, and private schools throughout the month of October. SUNY will be offering up to 5 free applications from 10/16-10/29 and CUNY will be waiving fees for all New York State residents who will apply as a freshman from 10/16-10/31. Find out more here.
![BCSD Shares an Appreciation for BOE Recognition Week](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BOE_-10-20-1080x675.jpg)
BCSD Shares an Appreciation for BOE Recognition Week
The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 16-20 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by local school boards. Thank you, Andrea Beckwith, Kim Collen, Derrick Gardner, Trevor Jewett, Sherry Bowman-Kluck, Katie Snyder and Frank J. Zwack for your service to the Berlin Central School District.
![BMHS Social Worker Mrs. Putterman-Hoffmann Passes the Baton to Mrs. Leonard](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Social-Worker-1080x675.jpg)
BMHS Social Worker Mrs. Putterman-Hoffmann Passes the Baton to Mrs. Leonard
On October 19th, Berlin Middle High School Social Worker Mrs. Putterman-Hoffmann will complete her final day onsite as BMHS’ Social Worker. Mrs. Leonard will fully step into her role as BMHS’ Social Worker and carry on programs run by Mrs. Putterman-Hoffmann. Please find more information here.
![Volunteer Emergency Responder Visits BHS Health Class](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Health-Class-1080x675.jpg)
Volunteer Emergency Responder Visits BHS Health Class
On October 17th, Ms. Honsinger’s BHS Health class welcomed Stephentown Volunteer firefighter, Ms. Jennifer Peabody. Read on here.