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New Athletics Logo Revealed

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The Berlin-New Lebanon (BNL) Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Merged Sports Committee (MSC), a committee composed of BNL student-athletes, parents, coaches, and both schools’ Athletic Directors, is proud to announce the completion of the new BNL Athletic sports logo and the introduction of new team colors. This process was student-led and driven with the Berlin and New Lebanon Athletic Departments and Merged Sports Committee (MSC) helping to craft the design based off of student responses.

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Superintendent Conference Days

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Submitted by BCS Communications
“It was great seeing the enthusiasm and engagement of our staff on Opening Day,” said Superintendent Joseph Dhara about Berlin Central School District’s Superintendent Conference Days on September 5th and 6th.

This school year’s Opening Days, or Superintendent Conference Days, offered opportunities for the district to come together for two days of team building, goal setting, and training in preparation for the school year ahead.

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Welcoming a New Addition

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The Berlin Central School District welcomes Ms. Melissa Cleary, the new Berlin Middle/High School Counselor for students with last names starting with the letters J through Z.

Please take a moment to welcome Ms. Cleary to the Mountaineer community and learn more about her in her own words below.

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District Welcomes New Additions

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Courtesy of BBCSD Communications
Brunswick-Brittonkill Central School District would like to welcome two new additions. First we welcome Todd Wojtal as our newly appointed Transportation Supervisor. Todd was formerly the Head Trainer with the Bethlehem Central School District where his responsibilities included recruiting, training, and compliance of all transportation employees. He is a 19A Certified Examiner (NYS-DMV) and is certified by the New York State Education Department as a School Bus Driver Instructor. He is also a member of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation and was awarded the NYAPT Employee of the year for the 2017–2018 school year.

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New Director of Pupil Personnel Services

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The Berlin Central School District (BCSD) welcomes Mr. Tom Olsen to its Administrative Team. Mr. Olsen joins BCSD as the new Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Mr. Olsen has had a busy month at BCSD, working alongside the Summer Academy staff and attending administrative meetings as well as Board of Education meetings. It has been a wonderful opportunity for Mr. Olsen to learn as much as he can about the district as he prepares for the coming 2023-2024 school year.

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New Lebanon School Supply Drive

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Lebanon Valley Community Corporation (LVCC), a newly formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization, fosters the community and economic well-being of the Town of New Lebanon, its residents, and its neighbors.

The LVCC, together with the Unity Lodge No. 9 F. & A.M. Valatie NY, is sponsoring the Annual School Supply Drive. All proceeds will go towards purchasing supplies for children in the New Lebanon and Ichabod Crane Central School Districts. [Read more…] about New Lebanon School Supply Drive

Local Teacher Selected to Attend Solve for Tomorrow Teacher Academy

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Submitted by BCS Communications
Congratulations to Berlin Middle/High School Technology teacher Ms. Dawn Wetmore who has been selected to attend the 2023 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Teacher Academy in Denver, Colorado. The week-long program is designed to empower educators to inspire their students and tackle real world problems, while exploring new ways of using science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and problem-based learning. Teachers from across the country will gather in person for an immersive professional development experience building on Solve for Tomorrow’s focus on STEM, problem-based learning, and various environmental issues.

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Painting Wins National Competition

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Will be Featured at Smithsonian

Submitted by BCS Communications
Berlin High School (BHS) senior Daniel Rivera’s powerful painting, Tears of Miss Justice: Mourning a Broken System, is a national award winner. Daniel won the Best in Show award in the annual Democracy Collection Student Art Competition sponsored by the National Art Education Association and the Art in Embassies of the US Department of State. This competition provides an incentive for students to explore democracy through the creation of art. Daniel won not only the top award for the Northeastern Region, but Best in Show out of the entire country.

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Upcoming Community Forums

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Berlin Central School District

Submitted by BCS Communications
Berlin Central School District (BCSD) has announced a series of four upcoming community forums. The forums will discuss such topics as changes to arrival and dismissal times, availability of after school programs, impact on student learning and Berlin-New Lebanon (BNL) athletics, and a reduction in the number of students on afternoon bus runs. 

The four forum locations and start times are as follows: [Read more…] about Upcoming Community Forums

Performing Arts Council Award Ceremony

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Hoosick Falls Central School District

Submitted by HFCS Communications
On the night of Tuesday, June 6th, the Music Department held its annual Performing Arts Council award ceremony. Dozens of students were honored for their performances throughout the year, including at All-County festivals, NYSSMA, and Albany Pro Musica. Drama Club students were also recognized for their hard work this year.

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