Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
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Berlin Central High School students who are enrolled in Hudson Valley Community College “College in the High School” classes are able to apply for this scholarship in memory of Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner. Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner attended both Berlin High School and Hudson Valley Community College. [Read more…] about The Courtney Carelli And Ryan Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fall 2015 Recipients
By Doug La Rocque
Both Berlin Varsity Soccer Teams had great regular season records, the Boys even sharing in the Central Hudson Valley League title. Good enough were their efforts that both teams got home games in their opening Section II games, and ironically enough, both squads faced Northville’s Falcons. It was at the feet of these Falcons that both Berlin teams’ seasons came to an end. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys And Girls Soccer Teams End Season With Sectional Losses
Fire Prevention Day at BES
Students learned about fire safety, explored fire trucks and other firefighting equipment, and met some real life community heroes during Berlin Elementary School’s Fire Prevention Program October 7. All four fire departments in the Berlin Central School District were at the school to talk about fire prevention and share the many ways firefighters and EMTs help keep our communities safe. [Read more…] about Fire Prevention Day at BES
Get Information about How to Plan For Your Child’s College Education
Planning for college can create feelings of anxiety for parents, especially regarding financial matters. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2014–2015 school year was $31,231 at private colleges, $9,139 for state residents at public colleges, and $22,958 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. [Read more…] about HFCS Financial Planning Night: Professional Financial Advisor Will Give Advice, Answer Questions
By Doug La Rocque
By virtue of the Berlin Boy’s 2-1 victory last Saturday, the varsity soccer team earned a tie with Loudonville Christian for first place in the Central Hudson Valley League . Trailing in the game 1-0, Ryan Willis tied the game with a score from outside the penalty box. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Soccer Finish In A Tie For CHVL Crown
This year’s pizza night fundraiser benefits Berlin students that will be traveling to Costa Rica in April. Besides learning about the history of Costa Rica and its capital San José, students, faculty, and a couple of parents will be spending the week learning about coffee plantations, rainforests, EARTH University, and sustainable farming. [Read more…] about 2015-2016 Berlin HS Pizza Night Fundraiser
By Doug La Rocque
Heartbreak on the soccer field this past week as the Berlin Mountaineers Boys Squad lost both the game and first place in the Central Hudson Valley League. The Eagles of Loudonville Christian scored with just over three minutes left to play to break a 1-1 tie. The victory also gave the Eagles sole possession of first place in the league, with the Mountaineers holding down second. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Battle For First Place In League Soccer Play
by Doug La Rocque and Jen Burhans
On Friday October 2, the Berlin Boys Soccer team lost a close one to Doane Stuart in Rensselaer by a score of 1-0. This was the Mountaineers first league loss this season, and drops them into a tie with Loudonville Christian, whom they beat earlier this year. Berlin’s only other loss was in the New Lebanon tournament to Mt. Everett HS in Mass. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Soccer Wins At Home vs New Lebanon, Loses Close One At Doane Stuart
On October 3 classes and clubs at Berlin High School will be on hand for the annual Fall Fest from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can enjoy chili, fried dough, a haunted house as well as shop for crafts with local craft vendors. [Read more…] about Fall Fest At Berlin High School
by Thaddeus Flint
A presentation by Questar III BOCES of their report on the District’s learning environment was the subject of most of the September meeting of the Berlin School Board last Tuesday.
The study, which began in March 2015, was conducted with the purpose of “maximizing student achievement” in the District, according to Jane King, one of the members from the Questar III team who documented their findings in the District. [Read more…] about Questar III Report On Berlin District Provides Guidance
