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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Freshwater Studies Class Release Brown Trout
Mr. Toole’s Freshwater Studies students released the Brown Trout they raised this school year into the Little Hoosic River on Wednesday 4/26. Read more about the project here.
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Berlin Middle High School Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – May 1
The Berlin Middle High School held a practice lockdown drill this morning May 1, 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.
![BNL Track & Field Team Shows Strength at Senior Night Meet](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Track-and-Field-Senior-Night-2023-1080x675.jpg)
BNL Track & Field Team Shows Strength at Senior Night Meet
The BNL track and field team competed hard at their senior night earlier this week! Hosting Wasaren foes Greenwich, Stillwater, and Waldorf, several athletes scored personal bests at this meet and put in impressive performances. Find the full coach recap and a meet album here.
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Visiting Artists Workshop With BHS Art Students
On Tuesday, April 25th, three members of the Waterbrook Potter’s Studio in Watervliet came in as Visiting Artists for an in-house “Field Trip.” Read more about the visit here.
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School Bus Safety Program in Berlin Central School District
Berlin CSD has partnered with Rensselaer County and BusPatrol to launch a new school bus safety program, to safeguard students on the journey to and from school. Please find more information and activity books for young Mountaineers on safety here.