Greetings BHS Families,
Last month, I shared our three goals for the year. At last week’s school board meeting, each school presented their goals and the action steps to reach them. While many themes overlapped, one area stood out to me as especially important: maintaining high expectations for all.
It’s easy to take visible steps like starting a new program or adjusting schedules. But lasting change requires something deeper—raising expectations and shifting culture. This kind of change is harder to measure, but it’s also the most impactful.
What does maintaining high expectations for all mean? Here are a few examples of what we’re emphasizing: Accountability: Being on time, meeting deadlines, demonstrating appropriate behavior and engagement.
Work Quality and Integrity: Taking pride in effort and doing what’s right, even when it goes unnoticed.
Growth Mindset: Seeking opportunities to improve, accepting feedback, and approaching challenges positively.
Rigor and Perseverance: Taking on hard tasks, overcoming adversity, and not lowering the bar when success takes time.
Instilling these values in our students starts with us as adults modeling them every day. When staff, students, and families all embrace high expectations, we create a culture where every student can thrive. Together, let’s make this a great October. |
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October 6-10 | Homecoming Week Wednesday, October 8 | Outdoor Movie & Yardgame Night | Football Field | 6 PM
Friday, October 10 | Homecoming Parade | 3 PM Saturday, October 11 | Homecoming Dance | 8 PM - 11 PM
Wednesday, October 22 | NO SCHOOL Wednesday, October 22 | Parent Teacher Conferences | 10 AM - 7 PM
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We invite you to participate in our upcoming parent-teacher conferences! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your child's teacher.
Registration opens on October 13th at 7 AM through your PowerSchool parent portal and will close on October 20th at midnight. We look forward to seeing you! Sign Up Here: https://berlin.powerschool.com/public/ |
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The parade will begin on South Capron St, proceeding East on Huron. The route will turn North on Adams, continue East on Park, go North on Oak, and finally head East on Marquette Street, finishing just past Clay Lamberton Elementary. |
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Join Us for Outdoor Movie Night
In celebration of Homecoming Week, the BHS Student Council and Link Crew invite you to an exciting Outdoor Movie Night on Wednesday, October 8! Schedule: We can’t wait to see you there for a night of fun and festivities!
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High School and 2nd Graders Connect Through Weekly Visits in Education for Parenting Class
Mrs. Daubner's BHS Education for Parenting class will be visiting Mrs. Goettl's 2nd graders every week! Recently, the two groups had their first meetup, and it was amazing! All the students—both high school and 2nd graders—had a blast getting to know each other. They read books, played cards, put together puzzles, and enjoyed great conversations.
This experience will give the high school students valuable real-life interactions with younger kids, making learning fun for everyone! |
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Exploring Seasonal Flavors and Creative Crafts in Mrs. Keyes' Classes
In Food Service class, students recently explored the flavors of fall by selecting recipes that used seasonal garden produce. They made delicious carrot cupcakes, pumpkin bars, pumpkin rolls, and delightful zucchini bread! In Sewing class, students got creative during their Fibers Unit by crafting colorful pom pom pens. It’s a fun way to combine creativity with practical skills! |
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A Fun Day at Little Farmer
Mrs. Weiske's class had an exciting adventure at Little Farmer! They learned all about how bees help pollinate plants and why that’s so important for the yummy foods we eat. The students also discovered the right way to pick an apple from the tree—just remember to twist, twist, twist! After that, they enjoyed a fun hay wagon ride and got to pick their very own pumpkins to take home.
It was a beautiful and educational day for everyone! WATCH VIDEO |
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The Berlin FFA is starting the school year with excitement! They recently held their annual Car Show, where students proudly displayed their vintage cars for everyone to enjoy.
Additionally, the FFA organized their first Fall Plant Sale, which was a great success! A big thank you to the community members for their wonderful support! Great job, FFA! We look forward to the exciting events coming up next! |
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Recently, the Food for Living class whipped up some chocolate chip cookies! Have you ever had a bad chocolate chip cookie? Us either! |
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Students in Sewing 1 had a blast creating their very own hand-sewn pincushions as part of the Hand-Sewing Notions and Tools unit! Each student added a unique, creative twist to their pincushion, showcasing their individual style. They'll be using these colorful pincushions throughout the semester as they sew away on exciting projects! |
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Berlin Triumphs Over Wisconsin Dells on Home Turf
Berlin dominated the Chiefs with a remarkable 30-0 run in the second half, ultimately achieving a 44-6 victory. This win not only secures a place in the WIAA Division 4 playoffs but also maintains their undefeated status in the South Central Conference as of September 26. Keep up the outstanding work, BHS football! Photos By: The Berlin Journal Newspapers |
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Girls Swimming Team Excels at the Kiel Invite
Relay Highlights:
Schliepp, Manata, Pacurar, and Zamzow clinched 1st in the 200 Medley Relay and 2nd in both the 200 Free and 400 Free Relays.
Individual Achievements:
• Pacurar: 1st in the 100 Free
• Schliepp: 1st in the 500 Free
• Manata: 1st in the 100 Breast
• Zamzow: 2nd in the 50 Free
Great job, girls!
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Student Athletes Serving Supper
The boys' and girls' swim teams recently provided a delicious meal at the Berlin Farmers & Artists Market. Everyone expressed their gratitude for the incredible support from our community! |
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BHS Cross Country Team Wins at Home
Audrey Shattuck and the Lady Indians triumphed at the Berlin Invite at Mascoutin Golf Club. Shattuck finished first with a time of 19:32, leading the team to victory against six others. Alyssa Kujawa took third (20:47), while Abby Shattuck (fifth, 20:56), Katera Hartzke (sixth, 20:57), and Aubrey Kurczek (seventh, 20:57) also placed in the top 10.
On the boys' side, Thomas McCarthy set a new personal best at 15:56, finishing first, and Ewan Steffen secured ninth at 19:15. Photos captured by: Berlin Journal Newspapers |
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BHS Volleyball Triumphs in Thrilling 5-Set Home Victory The BHS Volleyball team celebrated a remarkable victory at home, winning in a thrilling 5-set match.
In addition to the team's success, special recognition goes to our enthusiastic student sections. Their support has been outstanding, both during Friday's football games and volleyball matches. |
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BHS XC Teams Shine at Westfield Invite
Recently, our outstanding XC teams participated in the Westfield Invite. The BHS Girl's Team achieved the perfect Cross Country score of 15! Audrey Shattuck and Thomas McCarthy showcased their talent by finishing as meet champions! Girls Varsity Medalists: 1st: Audrey Shattuck 2nd: Katara Hartzke 3rd: Alyssa Kujawa
4th: Aubrey Kurczek 5th: Abby Shattuck 6th: Ashley Dretske
Girls JV Medalists: Boys Varsity Medalists: 1st: Thomas McCarthy 10th: Ewan Steffen
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2025-2026 BHS Yearbook
Don't miss the chance to cherish your high school memories! Remember seniors, please submit your senior photos by December. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Crowley. Yearbook Info: CLICK HERE |
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It is hard to believe that we are already one month into the new school year and Homecoming festivities are less than a week away. New this year, you will occasionally notice a little section in this school newsletter with a message from the Board of Education of BASD. These communications are part of our board goals for this school year, where we are focusing on communication to all our district’s stakeholders. We hope to keep you as parents updated on recent items from the Board level as well as ask the occasional question to help us gather feedback.
In September, all board committees met, and the monthly board meeting was held on September 24th. Items on the agendas included feedback from new staff members, a K-12 curriculum review cycle, the addition of the district’s capital improvement plan to the website, budget forecasts for this school year and the next several, and the process required if the district were to sell two of its properties. The district’s continuous improvement plan for the 2025-2026 school year, which includes goals for all schools, certain departments and teams, and the board, was also presented at the monthly meeting. Lastly, we approved changes to the superintendent’s contract and formally approved a document detailing the superintendent evaluation process used by the board each year.
As stated above, this new little section is a part of the board’s goals for this school year. In addition to this, the board is also developing a new quarterly electronic newsletter directed to all residents of BASD. This new newsletter will allow us to go more in-depth on many board level topics as well as keep all interested residents more aware of the district’s happenings. We are in the beginning stages of this project, but please be on the lookout for more information and sign-up opportunities to receive the new newsletter in the weeks ahead.
School Board Information
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Drop Off & Pick Up
To ensure a smooth drop-off and pick-up process at school, please take a moment to review your child's school map. This map highlights the designated safe areas for dropping off your child(ren). Together, we can create a safe environment for our students! Thank you! |
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