BES Pre-K (Questar III)
BCSD Welcomes New Staff!
Berlin CSD is excited to welcome Ms. Megan Olson, Mr. Erik Eckert, Ms. Faith Gatto and Ms. Rebecca Schumaker to the Berlin Central School District. Please join us in welcoming them to the district and read more about them in their own words here.
2023 -2024 Before & After School Program for K-5 at BES
Berlin Elementary School is excited to announce that the Healthy Kids Before & After School Program for K-5 is back at BES this coming fall! Please find more information and registration details as well as information about Free Childcare Assistance here.
Afternoon Bus Run Decision Letter from Superintendent Dhara
Find a letter from Berlin Superintendent Mr. Joseph Dhara regarding the decision about the two bus runs in the afternoon this coming school year here. Please note this letter was emailed home to all Berlin CSD families on the evening of August 3, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions from the Two-Bus Run Community Forums
Thank you to all who came out recently to the four Berlin CSD Community Forums regarding the proposed transition to a two bus-run schedule for BCSD. Many great questions were brought up at the forums and several were emailed as well. Please find an UPDATE from the Superintendent and an FAQ here.
FREE Virtual Training: NYSED Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education Transition for Families
The Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center (EC FACE Center) which is part of the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education Educational Partnership is pleased to present a free training opportunity on Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education Transition for Families. Find out more here.
BCSD Announces Community Forums
Please join the Berlin Central School District at the fourth and final Community Forums to discuss the possibility of a modified bell schedule. The final Community Forum is WEDNESDAY, JULY 19th at the Petersburgh Memorial Hall at 10 am. More details here.
2023 Rensselaer County Summer Food Program
Please find details here from Rensselaer County regarding the summer food program. Please contact BCSD’s Food Service Director Tammy Whitman at twhitman@berlincentral.org for more information about arranging meal pick up at Berlin Elementary School.
Calendar Reminders for BCSD Families
As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close BCSD would like to share some calendar reminders with the community. Please find a list of important dates for both Seniors, BES and BMHS here.
BES Yearbooks Available!
The BES Yearbook has arrived! You can still purchase a yearbook online or at school for $20! If you have preordered one, they will be distributed this week. Find more details here.
Berlin Elementary School Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – June 13
The Berlin Elementary School held a practice lockdown drill this afternoon June 13, 2023, to help keep students and staff safe. The drill allows BES to practice safety procedures and ensures police are familiar with our building in the event of an emergency.
