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The Following College Representatives will be coming to Berlin HS for the months of September and October:

September 16th  Stonehill College - 12:30pm                                     October 4th  Springfield College - 10:50am

September 22nd  Providence College - 10:30am                                October 7th  Queens University of Charlotte - 9:00am
                                 Mt. Ida College - 12:45pm

September 23rd  College of St. Rose - 10:30am                                 October 18th  Virginia Tech - 1:30pm

September 24th  CCSU - 12:40pm                                                         October 20th  Wagner College - 1:15pm

September 27th Marist - 9:15am

September 28th Post University - 9:15am

Attention Seniors:

Just an important reminder...you should be accessing the Family Connections component in our Naviance Program to enter your college and scholarship information.  The counselors at BHS will review this in our Senior Class Meeting that will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 8th period 3.  

In order to access your account you should go to https://connections.naviance.com/berlin.

Once on the site for Username put in  First name.Last name
Then your password will be bhs+your ID#

When you are logged on, you can update your college application information and then look up scholarship info which we will continually update for you as well.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Ramirez - Director of School Counseling at dramirez@berlinschools.org or 860-828-6577 X163

 The Berlin Police Department would like to remind parents of the designated Student Drop-Off areas around Berlin High School.  Failure to follow these procedures can result in substantial fines.  See the official statement below:
PRESS RELEASE August 27, 2010   With the beginning of the school year again upon us, parents are reminded to please keep a watchful eye out for children in the roadways.   In an effort to provide an easier way for parents to drop their children off at Berlin High School, the local traffic authority has approved a student drop off point on Patterson Way directly in front of the school.    Effective February 1st, 2010  “Student Drop Off” signs will be installed on the south side of Patterson Way between the two driveways into the High School, designating this as an acceptable area to drop off students. Parents will still be able to pull into the parking lot to the designated area of the student parking lot (adjacent to the gym) if they wish. There will also be “No U-Turn” signs installed to prohibit motorists from turning around and going back towards Lower Lane; this will be strictly enforced with a $127.00 infraction. The remaining “No Parking” signs on Patterson Way will also be strictly enforced with a $ 92.00 infraction.             Notification of the change will be posted on both the Berlin Police website which is located at www.BerlinPD.org and the Berlin High School website which is www.Berlinwall.org .    

Attention Parents and Students:  The September School Counseling Newsletter is now available on the Guidance Department Website

 Any student in grades 9-12 who would like to join the Berlin High School Upbeat Peer Leadership Program are invited to sign up for the program on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 anytime between 5p.m. - 7p.m. in the B-Gym.  Old and new members are asked to stop by the gym between 5-7p.m. to sign up.  Freshman should plan on attending a special introduction session at 5:30p.m. to learn about the program and to sign up for the program.  Freshman should meet in the B-Gym at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7th the introduction to the program and sign up process will take about 30 minutes.  If a Freshman can not come at 5:30p.m. they can stop by anytime between 5-7p.m. and see one of the seniors to sign up.

Attention Seniors:

If you are planning to take the SATs at BHS on October 9th, you need to set up an account with College Board if you have not done so by going to www.collegeboard.com or just log onto your account and make sure you register by September 10th for regular registration.  If you miss this date, you can register under the Late Registration up until September 24th.

BHS will also be conducting SAT testing in November and December.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ramirez at 860-828-6577 X163

Attention Seniors and Juniors:

Mark Your Calendars for Sunday, September 19, 2010!!  Western New England College in Springfield, Mass. will be hosting the NEACAC (New England Association for College Admissions Counseling) College Fair from 4:00-6:00pm in the Alumni Heathful Living Center.   This will be proceeded by an Admissions and Financial Aid Information Session from 3:00-3:45pm

Information regarding this fair will be coming to the guidance office in the first week of September...if you are interested, please see Mrs. Ramirez

Date:  Mon, 09/13/2010 - 7:00pm - Changed Date - Anyone interested in helping out with the 2011 All Night Graduation Party is invited to an introductory meeting at BHS, on Mon. Sept. 13 at 7:00 PM in the Robert Long Auditorium.  The meeting is open to anyone who wants to get involved, not just parents of seniors.  This is an enormous undertaking and requires scores of volunteers to produce.

 Due to recent developments, students interested in taking Accelerated Chemistry in the 10th grade, to prepare them to take the UConn/AP Biology course in their Junior year, should read the attached letter from Principal Harnett.   Interested students should contact the BHS Registrar by August 12 in order to take advantage of this opportunity. AttachmentSize science letter - Accel Chemistry.doc32.5 KB sciencesequences.htm14.47 KB

Time:  08/27/2010 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm  Incoming Freshmen and their parents are invited to an orientation program on August 27 starting at 3:00 PM in the Gibney Gymnasium.  Students will be given a tour, find their lockers, get some advice from current students, and will fill out some of the important first day forms.  The program is not mandatory, but highly recommended.

Time:  08/27/2010 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm  Incoming Freshmen and their parents are invited to an orientation program on August 27 starting at 3:00 PM in the Gibney Gymnasium.  Students will be given a tour, find their lockers, get some advice from current students, and will fill out some of the important first day forms.  The program is not mandatory, but highly recommended.

Attention Parents of Seniors:
Photography by Roman, our yearbook photographer for this year, will be at BHS during the week of July 12 and again in August to take senior photos. Appointment cards were send home for senior photos in June.
Families may choose to use another photographer if they wish and have the photo sent to Berlin High School, attention Mrs. Kuethman, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037

Attention Parents of Seniors:
Photography by Roman, our yearbook photographer for this year, will be at BHS during the week of July 12 and again in August to take senior photos. Appointment cards were send home for senior photos in June.
Families may choose to use another photographer if they wish and have the photo sent to Berlin High School, attention Mrs. Kuethman, 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037

At a special meeting of the Berlin Board of Education, on June 23, 2010, the Board appointed Matthew Harnett to be the next Principal of Berlin High School.
Mr. Harnett earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire, his graduate degree from the University of Bridgeport and his sixth year certificate in administration from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.    Mr. Harnett is currently serving as the Principal of Torrington Middle School.   Prior to Torrington he served as a high school assistant principal in both New Britain and Seymour.  He will begin his service on August 1.
Mr. Harnett is welcomed by the Berlin High School community as he begins his career in the service of the students of Berlin.

At a special meeting of the Berlin Board of Education, on June 23, 2010, the Board appointed Matthew Harnett to be the next Principal of Berlin High School.
Mr. Harnett earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire, his graduate degree from the University of Bridgeport and his sixth year certificate in administration from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.    Mr. Harnett is currently serving as the Principal of Torrington Middle School.   Prior to Torrington he served as a high school assistant principal in both New Britain and Seymour.  He will begin his service on August 1.
Mr. Harnett is welcomed by the Berlin High School community as he begins his career in the service of the students of Berlin.

At the end of this school year, Berlin High School Principal George Synnott will retire after serving the Berlin Community for over 20 years.  The staff and students of Berlin HIgh School wish to thank Mr. Synnott for all that he has contributed to the educational success of Berlin High School and wish him the best of luck and continued good health in his well deserved retirement.  See the Principal's Note for Mr. Synnotts comments to the greater Berlin Community.  Mr. Synnott will continue his service to the children of CT as he takes a position at the CAS-CIAC.

At the end of this school year, Berlin High School Principal George Synnott will retire after serving the Berlin Community for over 20 years.  The staff and students of Berlin HIgh School wish to thank Mr. Synnott for all that he has contributed to the educational success of Berlin High School and wish him the best of luck and continued good health in his well deserved retirement.  See the Principal's Note for Mr. Synnotts comments to the greater Berlin Community.  Mr. Synnott will continue his service to the children of CT as he takes a position at the CAS-CIAC.

 The parents of BHS students have worked hard to produce a safe graduation celebration experience for all of our Graduating Seniors.  The doors will open Sunday, June 20 at 8:00 PM to allow students to enter and close at 9:00 PM, after which no one will be allowed to enter.  Parents are invited to view the decorations from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM.   All students are expected to stay the entire evening.  Anyone wishing to leave early will not be allowed to leave until a parent is contacted.

Congratulations to the new leaders of the Berlin Redcoat Band.
Drum Majors: Jack Tomascak Natalie VonAchen
Chief Operations Officer: James Kissane
Woodwind Section Leader: Lauren Erickson
Trumpet Section Leader: Mike Voelpel
Trumpet/Mellophone Section Leader: Will Cavedon
Low Brass/Woodwind Section Leader: Karol Kolc
Percussion Section Leaders: Matt Brodeur Nathan Giaccone (Assistant)  

Congratulations to the new leaders of the Berlin Redcoat Band.
Drum Majors: Jack Tomascak Natalie VonAchen
Chief Operations Officer: James Kissane
Woodwind Section Leader: Lauren Erickson
Trumpet Section Leader: Mike Voelpel
Trumpet/Mellophone Section Leader: Will Cavedon
Low Brass/Woodwind Section Leader: Karol Kolc
Percussion Section Leaders: Matt Brodeur Nathan Giaccone (Assistant)