A Message from the Principal
Clay Lamberton is a place where students learn, grow, and look out for one another. Many of our students are showing great kindness each day, and we are proud of their hard work. This month, we are reminding everyone that words and actions matter. Respectful choices help all children feel safe and ready to learn. When someone’s behavior gets in the way of learning, it affects everyone in the room.
The Cougar Way guides us: we work hard, we are kind, and we keep learning. We don’t expect students to be close friends with everyone, yet we do expect them to share space respectfully. Every child has the right to learn without distraction. Families can help by talking at home about treating others with care, listening to directions, and using kind words even during disagreements. Thank you for being our partners as we build a strong and caring learning community for every child.
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November 11 | Veterans Breakfast | 8:30 AM | BHS Commons
November 11 | Veterans Day Program | 9:15 AM | BHS Gym
November 11 | PTO Meeting | 5:00 PM | Clay PLC
November 13-15 | BHS "Seussical" Musical | 7 PM Performances
November 14 | NO SCHOOL | Staff Development Day
November 18 | Coffee Shop Poetry | AJ's Riverside | 5 PM
November 20 | Berlin Holiday Parade | 6:30 PM
November 26-28 | NO SCHOOL | Thanksgiving Break
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As the chilly winter months arrive, we’re excited to keep our outdoor recess fun going! We’ll continue to enjoy the fresh air unless the "feels like" temperature drops below 5°.
However, since mornings can be a bit brisk, we will pause morning recess when temperatures dip to those levels. Once things warm up a bit and stabilize, we’ll be back outside enjoying our playtime!
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Gym Shoes Needed
We're on the look out for new or gently used gym shoes for our youngest students, sizes 2 and under.
If interested in donating, please deliver them to our office during school hours, Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Thank you for your generosity—you're truly amazing!
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First Field Trip
Recently, our wonderful kindergarten group went on their very first field trip to the pumpkin patch! They had an absolute blast!
We might be a little biased, but we think we have the "cutest pumpkins in the patch."
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Karate at School
We had an exciting visitor at Clay!
Mrs. DeMaster from Karate America led a Character School Class for our first graders. Students discovered the importance of self-control, perseverance, and most importantly, showing kindness to everyone, regardless of their differences.
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Family Tailgate Party - What a Blast!
It was a perfect evening at Clay celebrating school spirit! Clear skies, great company, and lots of smiles as students lined up to receive autographs from our varsity players.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and help make the night so special! Your support set the tone as we cheered our football team to a well earned victory!
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Homecoming Highlights
Students looked awesome in their red and green Berlin outfits and loved the fun dress-up days! Everyone enjoyed celebrating during homecoming week!
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Thoughtful Good Luck Cards
Mrs. Daubner's high school class visits every week to team up with the students in Mrs. Goettl's class. Recently, they had a blast making colorful Homecoming signs for the football team! The "big kids" loved them!
Afterward, they enjoyed some fun recess time together!
It's a blast watching our younger ones interact with high school students. More fun times ahead!
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Fire Prevention Week
Clay Lamberton was excited to welcome the Berlin Fire Department to school for Fire Prevention Week!
The firefighters presented a great presentation about fire alarms, the proper way to call 911, and what a firefighter looks like in full gear. Students had the opportunity to explore the fire trucks, and Ms. Sietz even got to take a ride in the lift, bringing plenty of giggles from the students!
A heartfelt thank you to the Berlin Fire Department. We truly appreciate your visit and your dedication to keeping our Berlin community safe.
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Field Trip to the Zoo
Recently, the 2nd graders had a fantastic trip to Henry Villas Zoo in Madison.
They had a blast spotting all sorts of amazing animals, including buffalo, bears, crocodiles, flamingos, badgers, and so much more!
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2nd & 4th Grade Halloween Concert
What a fantastic night at the Halloween concert! Students loved dressing up, and everyone had a blast singing the fun songs! A big thank you to the family members who joined us. Your presence makes the students shine brighter and sing louder!
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Berlin Community Education & Recreation
Join us for our Sleigh the Steps Holiday Challenge!
Let's stay active together during the holiday season. Simply track your steps using a smartwatch or activity tracker and email your step count each week. There will be prizes for the top 3 participants! Join with a friend to make it more fun! Be sure to register by Sunday, November 16!
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In October, all board committees met, and the annual meeting and monthly meeting were held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Items discussed included final budget and tax numbers for 2025 – 2026, staff health assessment utilization, staff compensation feedback sessions, the annual high school class rank waiver, and the new teacher professional development plan. At the monthly meeting, the board also received an update from Principal Pariso on academic and behavioral aspects of Berlin Middle School’s continuous improvement plan.
For the 2025 – 2026 school year, the board adopted a property tax levy of $7,713,338, putting the mill rate at $6.07 per $1,000 of property value. This is a decrease from $6.20 for the 2024 – 2025 school year, and $7.23 for the 2023 – 2024 school year.
In the month ahead, the embargo on the annual district and school report cards will be lifted. The Policy & Instruction Committee will review those evaluations at its November meeting.
As mentioned last month, the board is developing a new quarterly electronic newsletter directed to all residents of BASD. The first newsletter will be released mid-November. Please click on the button below to subscribe. Additionally, in an effort to gather direct feedback from stakeholders of the district, quick pulse surveys will be included in various communications throughout the year. Our first pulse survey is included here, where we ask you about your thoughts on the district’s buildings and grounds. To share your opinion directly with the board, please complete the one-question survey below by Sunday, November 16, 2025. The question states: In your interactions with our school buildings and district property this school year, how would you rate the overall condition and maintenance of the buildings and grounds across our school district?
You can provide your answer here: LINK
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School Board Newsletter
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To stay informed, please click on the link below to subscribe.
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