Berlin High School

A Message From The Principal

Greetings BHS Families,

Summer is just around the corner! As students and staff look forward to a refreshing break, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to engage in activities that often get overlooked during the school year. Here are some suggestions for your teen this summer:

Get or Stay Active
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and get moving. This could involve joining an organized sport (many youth and adult leagues are available in our area) or engaging in recreational activities like biking, skateboarding, or swimming. Consider joining your child for a walk to chat about the week—it's beneficial for the mind, body, and soul.

Read for Fun
During the school year, reading is often dictated by class requirements. Summer offers a chance for pleasure reading, which doesn’t have to be limited to books. Magazines and newspapers on topics your child is interested in can provide enjoyable reading material, especially while traveling. How-to books or manuals can inspire teens to try new recipes or tackle projects like fixing an old engine. Encourage your child to 'read' through audio recordings while doing chores or exercising—public libraries offer plenty of digital audio books. Additionally, podcasts are a fantastic alternative, with topics available for free across most audio apps.

Work or Provide a Service
Many teens take on summer jobs, which are valuable experiences that teach responsibility, communication, and personal finance skills. If your child doesn't have a job, consider getting involved with a service organization for volunteer opportunities, even if just a few times over the summer. The rewarding feeling of helping others and contributing to the community is a vital lesson.

Travel
Take time to explore the world, even if it's just a local day trip. Visit a new restaurant to try different foods, discover one of our beautiful state parks, or enjoy a local festival or farmers market. Summer is an excellent season for exploration, with many affordable options to choose from.

Start (and Finish) a Project
With the extra time summer brings, it’s an ideal time to start a new project, whether it’s gardening, building something, or cleaning out a closet. The satisfaction of completing a task is rewarding and energizing. These projects also provide a great opportunity to bond with your teen, so get involved and enjoy this time together. It’s precious, and you won’t get it back.

Whatever you choose to do this summer, view each day as a chance to learn something new and to strengthen your relationship with your child. You won’t regret it.

On a final note, please check the important dates and events happening in May listed elsewhere in this newsletter. We hope to seeing you at some of our upcoming events!

Yours,
Bryant

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• Saturday, May 3 | BHS Prom | Grand March 8:00 PM

• Monday, May 5 | BHS Choir Concert | 7:00 PM BHS Auditorium

• Saturday, May 10 | Berlin FFA Plant Sale | 9:00 AM BHS Greenhouse

• Monday, May 12 | BHS Band Concert | BHS Auditorium

• Wednesday, May 14 | Senior Scholarship Awards Program | 6:00 PM BHS Auditorium

• Friday, May 16 | NO SCHOOL | Staff Development Day

• Monday, May 19 | Return Chromebooks, Seniors

• Wednesday, May 21 | Last Day of School for Seniors

• Thursday, May 22 | Senior Breakfast, Senior Stroll, & Graduation Practice (8:00 AM - 9:45 AM) All Seniors Must Attend

• Friday, May 23 | BHS Graduation Ceremony | 6:00 PM BHS Stadium

• Saturday, May 24 | BHS Alumni Banquet | MORE INFO

• Monday, May 26 | NO SCHOOL | Memorial Day

• Wednesday, May 28 | Show Choir Finale | 7:00 PM BHS Auditorium

• Monday, June 2 | Chromebook Return, Grades 9-11

• Wednesday, June 4 | Last Day of School, Grades 9-11

• BASD Calendar of Events

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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.

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• Wednesday, May 14 | Senior Scholarship Awards Program | 6:00 PM

• Monday, May 19 | Return Chromebooks

• Wednesday, May 21 | Last Day of School for Seniors

• Thursday, May 22 | Senior Breakfast, Senior Stroll, & Graduation Practice (8:00 AM - 9:45 AM) All Seniors Must Attend

• Friday, May 23 | Graduation Ceremony | 6:00 PM | BHS Stadium/Football Field

Friendly Reminder: All fees must be paid in full to participate in the upcoming graduation ceremony. Fee statements were sent out in April. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the BHS office at (920) 361-2000. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

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Scholarship Awards Program

Senior Scholarship Information: CLICK HERE

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Watch Live Steam: CLICK HERE

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Class of 2025 Yard Signs

To celebrate and recognize our senior graduating class, we will be providing each student with a standard yard sign (without a photo) for display in their family's yard. If you would like to order a custom yard sign featuring your graduate's photo and name, please click the link below to place your order through the Berlin Journal.

Yard Sign Order Form: CLICK HERE

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More Info: CLICK HERE

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Winners of the 2025 BHS Songwriting Contest

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!

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BHS Student Shines at Congressional Art Competition

BHS's very own 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!

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State Solo & Ensemble Highlights at UWO

On Saturday, April 26, our talented students from BHS showcased their incredible abilities at the State Solo & Ensemble event held at UWO.

We are bursting with pride for each and every performer! The skill and passion demonstrated by our students truly set them apart. It’s a gift to perform at such a high level, and we applaud your hard work! Fantastic job, everyone!

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2025 Perspectives Banquet

On April 9, the Wordsmiths of Berlin hosted the 2025 Perspectives Banquet at On Broadway in Berlin.

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.

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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.

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Coffee Shop Poetry Event

On Tuesday, April 15, 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 at AJ's Riverside.

Grafx Club Members' First Outing

Members of the Grafx Club recently went on their first outing to take photographs at Coffee Shop Poetry. The club had been inactive after their advisor, Mr. Johansen, retired. However, it has now been revitalized thanks to the efforts of sophomore Mitchell Shubat (left). The photos also feature sophomores Gary Phelps and Anya King-Emanuelle.

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FFA Plant Sale

More Info: CLICK HERE

The hallways of BHS have recently been filled with delightful aromas, especially from the homemade stromboli!

The Practical Living students just completed their Table Manners Unit. This week, they showcased their skills by preparing meals that included all five food groups and practiced their table manners. Their impressive dishes included grilled chicken salad with fruit and yogurt parfaits, chicken and broccoli Alfredo, fruit pizza, strawberry cobbler, and caramelized onion burgers. Their politeness and culinary talents were commendable!

Additionally, students are excited for a field trip on May 6th to MPTC, where they will tour the culinary arts facilities and enjoy a manners meal provided by the Culinary Arts Club.

The Food Service students recently crafted apple swans as part of their garnishing unit. They applied their knife skills and safety techniques to create these delightful swans. Don't they look amazing?

Recently, Mrs. Daubner's class has been exploring how to read labels and identify added sugars in beverages. For instance, if someone drinks two 12-ounce cans of soda each day, they would consume a total of 5.6 gallons in just one month!

To make the lesson more engaging, students converted grams of sugar into teaspoons and used sugar cubes to visually represent the sugar content in various drinks. The results were surprising for the students, making it a fun and informative experience!

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Congrats to the BHS Golf Team for capturing 1st Place at the ECC Conference Mini Tournament at the Golf Courses of Lawsonia!

Congratulations to the Girls Soccer Team for their 3-2 win over Wautoma!

Congrats to the Softball team for their 22-6 win over Oshkosh Lourdes!

Congratulations to the Girls Track Team for capturing 1st place at the 13-Team Westfield Invite!

Congratulations to our BHS Trap Shooting Team for starting their season off with a "bang!"

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More Info: CLICK HERE

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Interested in Volunteering?

Spring field trips are quickly approaching. Are you hoping to chaperone or volunteer on a field trip?

Register Today! CLICK HERE

Please Note: Volunteer passes are valid for the academic year. If you completed this process during the 2023-24, you must complete this process again for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, becoming a BASD volunteer requires a background check that may take up to two weeks to finalize. Thank you!

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We Are Loving Our New Website!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our updated Berlin Area School District website!

Explore here: berlin.k12.wi.us

Our aim is to create a vibrant, mobile-friendly, and professional platform that highlights the fantastic offerings at BASD. This new website is designed to make it easier for families, students, staff, and community members to access important school information.

We also encourage you to download our free Berlin Area School District WI app to keep all things BASD right at your fingertips!

• Download for Android: https://aptg.co/mx1KsS
• Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/dk-RG

• Introducing the BASD App: VIDEO 

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May Breakfast Menu

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May Lunch Menu

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