There will be an informational meeting for the parents of Berlin students interested in going to Italy over break in February 2012. The meeting will be held at the Berlin MS/HS on June 9 at 7 pm in the library. We will be presenting the details of the trip, discussing possible fund-raising opportunities and will answer any questions or address any concerns you may have at that time. Any students interested in going on the trip should attend the meeting before signing up for the trip.
If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact Robert Gould or Karen Day at 658-2658 or by email at rgould@berlincentral.org or kday@berlincentral.org.
School News
The SMA Funtastik Fair
The St. Mary’s Academy Funtastik Fair is coming on Friday June 10, from 5 to 10 pm and Saturday, June 11, from noon to 10 pm. SMA is looking for vendors to make this years’ Fair better than ever! Beauticians, arts, crafts, jewelry, toys, home party representatives – call us if you are interested! Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate food vendors/concessions at this time.
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St. Mary’s Academy May Crowning
Alcohol And Drugs In The BCS District
by David Flint
During the tough budget talks last month, Berlin Interim Schools Superintendent Brian Howard pushed to use fund balance money to restore some of the proposed cuts. One of those was Jill Augustine’s position of Student Assistance Counselor, also known as the Substance Abuse Counselor. Howard alluded to surveys that found Berlin Central School to have, “a very significant, the most pronounced, the most severe problem with drug and alcohol abuse of the rural schools…in fact it may be even the highest of the urban schools of the county.” In the end, the School Board did restore some of the cuts, including JV sports and Augustine’s position.
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HFCS Top Ten Seniors
submitted by Jessica Balch
Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School is proud to announce the Top Ten Seniors of the Class of 2011.
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HFCS Prom Pictures
Llewellyn Palmer, BCS Salutatorian
Llewellyn Palmer was named Salutatorian of the Berlin High School Class of 2011.
Llewellyn is the son of Llewellyn and Sara Palmer of Berlin. During his time as a Berlin High School student, Llew has been on the Boys Varsity Cross Country, Basketball and Baseball teams and served as Co-Captain for Cross Country and Baseball this year. [Read more…] about Llewellyn Palmer, BCS Salutatorian
Rachel Gordon, BCS Valedictorian
Rachel Gordon, was named Valedictorian of the Berlin High School Class of 2011.
Rachel is the daughter of Theresa and Scott Gordon of Stephentown. While a student at Berlin High School, Rachel has been on the Girls Varsity Soccer Team since tenth grade and was Co-Captain her senior year. [Read more…] about Rachel Gordon, BCS Valedictorian
From The BCS Superintendent’s Desk
On Friday I attended the Imagination Celebration at Berlin Elementary School. It was a wonderful, enjoyable and rewarding time and one of my favorite experiences since becoming the Interim Superintendent of Schools. Student work was displayed throughout the school. People were outside on the playground eating picnic style and enjoying Giffy’s BBQ. [Read more…] about From The BCS Superintendent’s Desk
BCS Budget Passes Easily; Accusations Of Election Violations Cloud School Board Vote
by Thaddeus Flint
The Budget for the Berlin Central School District passed Tuesday night with election results showing 703 for and 126 against. The Budget for the 2011-2012 school year will be $17,374,000, which is $906,316 less than the 2010-2011 budget. There will be no increase in the tax levy.
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