Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Michael A. McCagg, TVHS Communications Coordinator
After four years of learning with the guidance of teachers, business leaders, experts and university professors, members of the Tech Valley High School Class of 2014 entered the “real world” during a ceremony on Saturday, June 21.
submitted by Michael A. McCagg, TVHS Communications Coordinator
Tech Valley High School senior Libby Cass is one of the region’s top scholars. She in turn honored teacher Jason Irwin for having a “significant and beneficial influence on her education.”
submitted by Michael A. McCagg, TVHS Communications Coordinator
Tech Valley High School Class of 2015 student Nick Despart received the RPI Medal during a recent ceremony. If Despart, from Berlin, enrolls in RPI in 2015, he will earn scholarships totaling $60,000 over the four years of his schooling there.
[Read more…] about TVHS Student Nick Despart Receives RPI Medal
by Thaddeus Flint
At the Berlin School Board meeting on June 17 it was reported that NYSEG seems determined to turn that long line of trees bordering the Berlin Middle/High School along Route 22 in Cherry Plain into a large pile of wood chips.
by Thaddeus Flint
As the school year draws to an end, the Berlin School District honored newly tenured teachers and retiring employees at Tuesday’s monthly Board meeting. “We are here to celebrate you,” said Berlin Elementary School Principal Tricia Carlton.
[Read more…] about BCS Board Told Trees To Be Cut Down At Middle School/High School
The Berlin Central School District will open the Stephentown Elementary School on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 am for review and distribution of a variety of surplus furniture equipment that is available for non-profit groups that comprise the Berlin Central School District (libraries, fire companies, churches).
This equipment is available at no cost as long it is used for official non-profit group purposes and is not sold now or in the future. Transfer of these items from the Stephentown Elementary School to the non-profit groups will be the sole responsibility of the non-profit group.
submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, Berlin Central School District
On June 5 a number of Berlin CSD students were honored for their achievement in academics and craftsmanship. The Questar III BOCES Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy held its Annual Awards Night at the Rensselaer City School District.
Shauna Hoffman of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program received an REC scholarship, and Cheyenne Seel of the Criminal Justice program received the Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship. Both students are two year members of the National Technical Honor Society, the country’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education (CTE).
Other REC awards were presented to:
• Angela Matson, Achievement/Craftsmanship, New Visions – Visual & Preforming Arts
• Tyler Hill, Craftsmanship Award, Automotive Technology I
• Quinn Lowry, Achievement Award, Aviation Maintenance Technology I
• Shauna Hoffman, Achievement Award, Certified Nursing Assistant
• Caleb Hendricks, Craftsmanship Award, Construction Technology I
• Cheyenne Seel, Craftsmanship Award, Criminal Justice II
• Andrew Oathout, Most Improved Award, HVAC/R I
Focused on providing skills for the 21st century workforce, Questar III offers students CTE for professional training and the opportunity to acquire industry related certifications while they are still in high school.
Most students continue their education at community colleges or technical institutes.
During the month of June, the Berlin Middle School and High School will operate on an alternative schedule to accommodate final and Regents exam testing.
Regents Exams
June 20
Integrated Algebra, 8 am
Geography, Physics, 12 pm
June 23
RCT Global Studies, 8 am
RCT Reading, 12 pm
Spanish 3 FLACS 12 pm
This test will be given on Monday, June 23, at noon at the Berlin High School. All Spanish 3 students are required to take this exam as it counts as their final exam grade. Transportation is available through the bus garage. Please call 658-2812 to make arrangements.
June 24
Chemistry, 8 am
RCT Science, RCT US History & Government, 12 pm
June 25
RCT Writing, 8 am
RCT Math, 12 pm.
Graduation Schedule
Graduation rehearsal is Wednesday, June 25, from noon to 2 pm. Please bring your cap, gown and tassel and you should wear whatever shoes (no flip-flops, sneakers or work boots) you are planning on wearing for the graduation ceremony.
The Baccalaureate ceremony will be held that evening at the Landmark Baptist Church. Students should wear gowns (please iron gowns) no caps or tassels. Students will meet in the Church parking lot at 6:45 pm and enter the Church as a group.
On Friday, June 27, graduates should begin arriving at 6:15 pm. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Karen Day at kday@berlincentral.org or call the school 658-2515
submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist Berlin Central School District
As news headlines reporting prescription drug and heroin overdoses increase, Berlin High School students in TRACs (Together Reducing Alcohol and Drugs in our Communities) have taken it upon themselves to educate and inform students in Berlin Middle School on the harmful effects these drugs can have.
[Read more…] about BCS Students Participate In Peer-To-Peer Drug Abuse Education
During the month of June, the Berlin Middle School and High School will operate on an alternative schedule to accommodate final and Regents exam testing. The dismissal schedule for both schools is:
Berlin Middle School
June 12 – June 20 – 12:10 pm dismissal. The last day for Middle School students is June 20.
Berlin High School
June 12 – 12:10 pm dismissal; required Regents Exam review for English and Science until 2 pm.
June 13 – 12:10 pm dismissal; required Regents Exam review for Math and Social Studies until 2 pm.
June 16 – normal school day.
Regents Exams
The following Regents Exams will be administered June 17 to 25:
June 17
US History & Government, 8 am
Living Environment, 12 pm
June 18
Global History and Geography, 8 am
Algebra 2/Trigonometry, 12 pm
June 19
Comprehensive English, 8 am
Earth Science, 12 pm
June 20
Integrated Algebra, 8 am
Geography, Physics, 12 pm
June 23
RCT Global Studies, 8 am
RCT Reading, 12 pm
June 24
Chemistry, 8 am
RCT Science, RCT US History & Government, 12 pm
June 25
RCT Writing, 8 am
RCT Math, FLACS Spanish Exam, 12 pm.
