Berlin School Dist.

Submitted by BCS Communications
The following is a letter written by Berlin Middle High School Principal David Bernsley regarding the recent update to the school’s cell phone and electronic device policy.

Dear Mountaineer Community,

As the Principal of Berlin Middle High School, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our entire community for your overwhelming support during the five town hall forums we recently conducted. Your participation and the insightful questions and discussions from community members have been invaluable. It is clear that we all share a common goal—ensuring the success and well-being of our students.

Submitted by BCS Communications
Berlin CSD would like to introduce James Shaw as the new Berlin Middle School Counselor. Mr. Shaw is a welcome addition to the Berlin Middle High School (BMHS) Counseling team and looks forward to supporting middle school Mountaineers and their families as they navigate grades 6 through 8. Current BMHS Counselor Mrs. Rachel Harrison will now be the High School Counselor only.

Please visit the BMHS counseling page, berlincentral.org/hs/counseling-center, to stay up to date on the latest news and important information.

Submitted by BCS Communications
The Berlin Central School District (BCSD) is excited to welcome Meghan Reynolds as the new Berlin Middle High School Assistant Principal and Berlin Athletic Director for the BNL Athletic program.

Mrs. Reynolds has been working closely with Berlin Middle High School Principal David Bernsley, New Lebanon Athletic Director Corey Brown, and Assistant to the BNL Athletic Directors Candy Hudson over the past two weeks and is settling into her new position at BMHS wonderfully. Mrs. Reynolds is happy to have this summer to prepare and hit the ground running come fall.

Submitted by BCS Communications
The Berlin Central School District extends gratitude and congratulations to this year's retirees and tenured staff members.

A reception was recently held in the Berlin Middle High School (BMHS) cafeteria to honor this year's retirees and tenured employees. The evening began with a welcome from Interim Superintendent Dr. Maureen Long, followed by remarks about the honorees from Director of Pupil Personnel Services Tom Olsen, BMHS Principal David Bernsley, and Berlin Elementary School Principal Tracy Kent.

Submitted by BCS Communications
Thank you to the Berlin Community Food Closet volunteers and coordinator Dianne Mosher for providing a Summer Lunch Program for students and families in need residing in the Berlin Central School District. The Berlin Community Food Closest is helping to support 47 children from the 23 families enrolled.

This past Saturday was the first pick-up for the eight-week program. Each week families pick up a five-gallon pail filled with lunch-making supplies. The themes this summer are camping, Italian, aloha, Christmas in July, beach, fiesta, baseball, and breakfast for lunch.

Submitted by Rebekah Lamphere
This July, George Lamphere-Webster of Berlin Central School will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique veterinary career-oriented development experience, Florida Reef Experience.

The Florida Reef Experience is one of the WorldStrides family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.