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Berlin School Dist.

Taconic Valley Youth Basketball Registration Night

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Taconic Valley Youth Basketball, sponsored by PVMCC will hold a sign-up night on Tuesday, October 22, from 6 to 8 pm at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center. This program is open to all children within the Berlin Central School District in first through sixth grade.
New this year is the CYO Travel League for fifth and sixth-graders. The cost for first and second grade is $25, for third/fourth grade, $40, for fifth/sixth grade, $50.
Coaches and assistant coaches are needed. Come to sign-up night for more information, or call Kyle Jansen at 658-0080.

Thank You – From The Berlin Elementary School Band

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by Josh Greenberg, Berlin Elementary School Band Director
Two years ago the Berlin Elementary School Band Program sent out a call for instrument donations, and many area residents responded, giving over 20 used band instruments to our young musicians.
Two years later we are once again asking for your help, through instrument donations, as the music program continues to grow with over 90% of all students in Grades four and five involved in Concert Band. [Read more…] about Thank You – From The Berlin Elementary School Band

Everybody Gets Along In BCS Board Meetings

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by Thaddeus Flint
Berlin School Board meetings aren’t what they used to be, which was long, rambling and argumentative. Now they are over in little less than an hour. There is no arguing, and everyone seems to get along.
Tuesday’s meeting was just such an example of the new meeting style. The only real discussion came about in regards to how new technologies will be dealt with in the District.
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Mountaineer Boys JV Soccer Off To A Strong Start

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by Jen Burhans
The Berlin boys JV soccer team is off to one of its best starts with 17 team members ranging from eighth to tenth grades. Having a full roster has made it very competitive to get playing time, and the guys have stepped up by practicing hard and getting extra playing experience outside of the regular season. A solid core of returning players has benefited from new players both moving up from the modified team and trying soccer for the first time.
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Berlin Boys Soccer Wins The New Lebanon Tournament

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submitted by Art Schmich, Berlin Varsity Coach & Berlin Athletic Director
The Berlin Boys Soccer team started the season winning the New Lebanon Tournament.
On Thursday, September 5, in the New Lebanon tournament the Mountaineers played St. Joseph of Pittsfield. Berlin outshot St. Joe’s 30 to 16 and totally dominated the game defensively, yet they could only manage one goal, from Keel Krumenacker on an assist from Zach Spaniol. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Soccer Wins The New Lebanon Tournament

BCS Girls Soccer Takes Second At The New Lebanon Tournament

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submitted by Fleda Berschwinger, Girls Soccer Coach
The Berlin Girls varsity soccer team took second place in the New Lebanon Tournament last weekend. In the first game against St. Joe’s of Pittsfield the Lady Mountaineers dominated possession and had many scoring opportunities finally breaking through with a goal by Jewel Pietrzk in the first half. [Read more…] about BCS Girls Soccer Takes Second At The New Lebanon Tournament

BCS JV Boys Off To A Good Start

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by Jen Burhans
The Berlin boys JV soccer team is off to a good start with a 2-1 record.  The team is a mix of returning and new players.  After beginning the season with wins over Hoosic Valley and Mt. Everett they faced a steady HV team for their first home match.  Both teams battled back and forth without a goal for most of the first half before HV got off a long kick and made the first point.
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