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Berlin Middle School/High School June Schedule

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During the month of June, the Berlin Middle School and High School will operate on an alternative schedule to accommodate final and Regents exam testing. The dismissal schedule for both schools is:

Berlin Middle School 

June 12 – June 20 – 12:10 pm dismissal. The last day for Middle School students is June 20.

Berlin High School

June 12 – 12:10 pm dismissal; required Regents Exam review for English and Science until 2 pm.

June 13 – 12:10 pm dismissal; required Regents Exam review for Math and Social Studies until 2 pm.

June 16 – normal school day.

Regents Exams

The following Regents Exams will be administered June 17 to 25:

June 17

US History & Government, 8 am

Living Environment, 12 pm

June 18

Global History and Geography, 8 am

Algebra 2/Trigonometry, 12 pm

June 19

Comprehensive English, 8 am

Earth Science, 12 pm

June 20

Integrated Algebra, 8 am

Geography, Physics, 12 pm

June 23

RCT Global Studies, 8 am

RCT Reading, 12 pm

June 24

Chemistry, 8 am

RCT Science, RCT US History & Government, 12 pm

June 25

RCT Writing, 8 am

RCT Math, FLACS Spanish Exam, 12 pm.

Berlin JV Masterminds Heading To Chicago

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submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District 

A team of four Berlin High School students is heading to Chicago, IL, June 7-9 to join teams from all over the country for the Questions Unlimited National Academic Championship. The team was invited to the academic competition after their impressive 11-1 run in the regional Masterminds competition this year.

Kodi Day, Colin Love, Andrew Shoemaker and Emma Woolly, the four members of the Berlin JV Masterminds team, will have their knowledge tested through an academic trivia competition, not unlike the game show “Jeopardy” but with far fewer pop culture questions.

According to their teacher and coach, Matt Christian, the students have worked hard all year and will benefit from the experience. “This is an honor for them to be invited, and it would be so prestigious if they win,” said Christian. “And it’s a rare opportunity for them to get out and see the world.”

The students credit their success thus far to their ability to work as a team. Each student specializes in his or her own category and together they have easily defeated their competitors.

“We all have our strengths, and it’s one of the reasons we’ve been so successful,” said Woolly. “It’s exciting that we made it this far. We’re going to learn a lot from it, and I hope it brings attention to the Berlin JV Masterminds so that other people will want to join.”

All four students said they are looking forward to the big trip.

“Masterminds has been a great experience, and now we’re getting a trip out of it,” said Shoemaker. “It’s also really good motivation to keep your grades up and to continue good academic practice.”

BCS Track Team In Sectionals Saturday

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by Jen Burhans

The Berlin Track team competed in the WASAREN League Championships on May 14 at Schuylerville. The boys team placed 11th, and the girls team finished in 10th. Laura Ryder was 2nd for the second year in a row in the discus. Meygan Delevan had a 3rd place finish in the 100 meter hurdles. Hannah French took 3rd place in the pole vault. Alex Flowers had an outstanding day, scoring in three events. Flowers was 3rd in the pole vault and 6th in the 400 meter sprint. He was part of the boys 1600 meter relay team that had their fastest time of the year and finished in 6th place, James Mayer, Evan Dawes and Ioann Popov rounded out that relay team.

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Berlin JV Mastermind Pizza Night Fundraiser

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Thanks to an outstanding record of 11-1, the Berlin JV Masterminds’ team was invited to compete at the National Competition in Chicago June 7-9. The following students will be representing the Berlin team – Kodi Day, Colin Love, Andrew Shoemaker and Emma Woolley.

In order to help with the cost of travel and lodgings, the team will sponsor a Pizza Night from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, May 30, at the Berlin MS/HS. You can order a hot fresh pizza for just $8 with sauce or without. Toppings cost $1 each – pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushroom, onion, black olives, jalapenos, green pepper, pineapple and broccoli. You can order pizzas online before 2:30 on Friday by emailing Karen Day at kday@berlincentral.org or by calling the school at 658-2515 ext. 209 after 3 pm on Friday.

Berlin High School Team Wins Regional Envirothon Competition

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submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, BCS District

On May 7 two high school and one middle school teams from the Berlin CSD competed in the 2014 Capital Regional Envirothon competition at the New York State Power Authority’s Visitor Center at Lansing Manor in Blenheim, NY. One Berlin High School team won the competition for Rensselaer County and will advance to the State competition to be held May 21-22 at Morrisville State College.

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BCS Board Sets Budget With .7% Tax Levy Increase

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by Thaddeus Flint

The Berlin School Board, at their monthly meeting Tuesday, adopted a 2014-2015 budget of $18,084,228 which would bring about .7% increase to the tax levy.

The entire Board voted in favor of the budget, with the exception of Board Member Jim Willis who was absent from the meeting.

The 2014-2015 budget is $222,280, or 1.24%, greater than the budget of $17,861,948 for the 2013-2014 year.

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Berlin HS Broadway Cabaret And Art Auction

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submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, BCSD 

The Berlin High School Music and Art Department will present their Broadway Cabaret and Art Auction on Thursday, May 1, at the Middle School/High School auditorium and lobby.  Proceeds will help fund next year’s joint art/music trip to New York City.

The silent auction of student artwork includes exceptional paintings and photography. The Cabaret will feature solos, duets and group performances of Broadway hits, both past and present, including Grease, Les Miserables and Wicked.

The Berlin High School Jazz Band will also perform, and the National Art Honor Society members will emcee the event.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase our students’ work as a unified art department,” said Berlin High School Choral Director Leslie Eliashuk. “The students have really collaborated to work toward a common goal, and the cross curricular activity really fosters a sense of community.”

Tickets are available at the door. Admission prices are $5 for the Cabaret only; $8 for the Cabaret with five auction tickets and $10 for Cabaret with 10 auction tickets.  The auction will begin at 6:30 pm in the main lobby. Performances start at 7 pm.  Complimentary desserts will be served.