Berlin Area School District -

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Crossroads Market of Green Lake and their Rooster Round Up program, which generously helped raise $602.19 for the Track & Field program at Berlin Middle School! 🏃💨 We would also like to express our appreciation to the generous customers who chose to "Round Up" their purchases to support our student-athletes. Your contributions mean so much to us! ❤️💚 🌭 The BMS Track Team welcomes you to join us next Saturday, May 3rd, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Crossroads, where we will be serving up delicious brats!

💰 Recently, some fantastic staff members from Farmers and Merchants Bank visited our first-grade students to teach them the importance of saving money! They engaged the children by reading a book, bringing along money for counting, and encouraging them to set personal savings goals. 📕 ✏️ Each student was kindly gifted a book and a pencil to support their learning journey. 🫶 A heartfelt thank you to Farmers and Merchants Bank for their continued generosity and active involvement in our community, especially for our students! Your support truly makes a difference!

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Veda Jecevicus has won the People's Choice Award in this year's Congressional Art Competition! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who cast their votes in support of her. 🖼️ Veda received her award from Congressman Glen Grothman at his office in Fond du Lac, with several supportive family members present to celebrate this special moment with her. Her artwork will be proudly displayed in the Congressman's office until the next winner is announced. 👏 Congratulations, Veda! We are so proud of your achievement!

☀️ Berlin High School Junior, Veda Jecevicus, has created a stunning piece of artwork for this year's Congressional Art Competition. 🏆 Please help Veda secure the People's Choice Award by liking her photo! 👉 Vote here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1053614766580873&set=pcb.1053615599914123 Excellent work, Veda!

Attention 4K families! 😊🎶

🚗💨 Start Your Engines! The Berlin Street Cruisers have generously contributed $500 to the BHS Engine's Class! Members of the Street Cruisers visited the class and were truly impressed by the students' learning and accomplishments. A heartfelt thank you to the Street Cruisers for this incredibly generous donation! Pictured from Left to Right: Ed Ellison, Don Fink, Michael Sahotsky, Thomas Schumacher, Teacher Mr. Bret Steffen, and Amy Keaton.

✍️ Last Tuesday, a vibrant gathering of local poets came together for the Coffee Shop Poetry event! ☕ The evening was filled with original poetry and delightful hot beverages generously provided by AJ's Riverside. 😊 Thank you to everyone who joined us for this creative and enjoyable night! 📸 BHS Grafx Club

⭐ Congratulations to the members of the 2025 BHS Prom Court! • Boys: Aaron Bartol, Aidan Pierstorff, Braden Berndt, Micheal Sahotsky, Luke Budde, Oliver Maxson, Kale Bending, Greyson Blaauw, Gabe Hill, and Max Sonnentag. • Girls: Eva Fleegal , Lisa Vizzari, Charlotte Ars, Claire Sobieski, Callie Kurczek, Melanie Resop, Tatym Haedt, Aleea Lichtenberg, Samantha Bartels, and Taylor Scharschmidt. 🌘 We are excited to announce that this year's prom, themed "Midnight Garden," will take place on Saturday, May 3rd.

👟 Get ready to put your best foot forward! The Clay PTO is excited to announce our Walk-a-Thon fundraiser on Tuesday, May 6th, dedicated to promoting wellness and fun! Important Dates: 🔹 Informational & Pledge Sheets: Students will receive these on Thursday, April 18th. 🔹 Fundraising Deadline: Students will have until Tuesday, May 6th to gather pledges and raise funds. 🔹 Walk-a-Thon Day: On May 6th, all classes will hit the track during their assigned 45-minute slots. Every student will participate, regardless of whether they raised money. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and have fun! 🚶‍♀️ We Need Volunteers! PTO members and adult volunteers will be on the track to cheer on our young walkers. If you're interested in helping, please check the informational sheet sent home and RSVP to ptopresident@berlin.k12.wi.us. No need for a volunteer form! Just check in at the office with your driver’s license before heading to the track. 🌦️ Rain Date: In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the Walk-a-Thon for Wednesday, May 8th. 😊 Let's make this event a fantastic day of fun and fitness while supporting our PTO!

✍️ The Wordsmiths of Berlin are thrilled to invite you to our Coffee Shop Poetry event tonight, Tuesday, April 15, at AJ's Riverside! Join us for an inspiring evening filled with creativity, community, and delicious hot beverages. 😊 We can’t wait to see you there!

The Berlin Area School District is in search of a passionate, innovative, and dedicated individual eager to positively impact the lives of middle school students. If this opportunity resonates with you, we would be excited to hear from you! We currently have an opening for a Middle School Counselor. We are looking for a candidate who possesses excellent communication skills, demonstrates compassion, and enjoys collaborating with parents, staff, and community partners to address challenges. For further details and to submit your application, please visit this link: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/233023 Additionally, you can explore all available positions at BASD, including both certified and non-certified roles, by visiting this page: https://www.berlin.k12.wi.us/page/employment-opportunities

⚬ Recently, in Mrs. Rilling's class, students collaborated to invent their own mechanisms designed to test how far a marble could roll. The children did an outstanding job, and the project was an enjoyable experience that engaged the entire classroom! ⚬

🎶 The 2025 BHS Songwriting Contest, proudly sponsored by the Wordsmiths of Berlin and the BHS music department, has concluded! 👏 We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners, Connor Emerson and Ewan Steffen! They are joined in the photo by WoB advisor Andy Reise, choir teacher Abbe Lane, and band teacher Ben Ruetten. Their exceptional song, titled "Colorblind," secured them the first prize of $45, with each winner receiving $22.50. Outstanding work, and congratulations!

🎓 Save the date! ❤️ We are excited to honor the Class of 2025! It's going to be a memorable and fantastic evening. ▶️ For those unable to attend in person, we will provide a live stream of the event.

📗 Yesterday, BHS's very own Emelia Beulen, a talented member of the Wordsmiths of Berlin, brought her passion for poetry to the Boys and Girls Club! ✍️ In celebration of April as Poetry Month, Emelia led a fantastic introduction to poetry followed by a fun writing activity with three different age groups. The students were fully engaged and produced some incredible work! 📒 Emelia also invited all the children to join next Tuesday's Coffee Shop Poetry event at AJ's Riverside. Everyone is welcome to come and share in the joy of poetry!

🌒 We are thrilled to announce that the Berlin High School Prom, themed "Midnight Garden," is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd. 🌹 Everyone is invited to join us for the Grand March at 8:00 pm, with doors opening at 7:15 pm. ✨ It promises to be a magical evening for our students!

📲 Save the date! BMS Family STEAM Night will be held on Friday, May 2! 🔍 Dive into the wonderful world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and enjoy a night filled with fun activities and learning!

✨ Yesterday, the Wordsmiths of Berlin hosted the 2025 Perspectives Banquet at On Broadway! ✍️ Students from neighboring districts, including Kettle Moraine Lutheran, Plymouth, Ripon, Waupun, and Winneconne, participated in this special event. Perspectives is the creative writing publication for high school students within the East Central Conference. 📖 Several talented students bravely shared their poems in front of an appreciative audience, showcasing their work featured in the publication. Each student delivered an outstanding performance, making it a truly memorable event. 😊 A heartfelt thank you goes to Mastricola's on Broadway for their delicious food and excellent service.

✍️ The Wordsmiths of Berlin are thrilled to invite you to our Coffee Shop Poetry event on Tuesday, April 15 at AJ's Riverside! Join us for an inspiring evening filled with creativity, community, and delicious beverages. 😊 We can’t wait to see you there!