The Honor Roll for Quarter 3 has been published.  Click Here for the Listings

The third issue of the Redcoat Review E-Edition is now available online.

Five Berlin Interact Members recently attended the Rotary Leadership Training Program at Springfield College.  The group was recognized by the Rotary with an award.

Mitch Pitkin
Erin Goodwin
Olivia Jacques
Kelsey Kozikowski
Anna Reyes

THAT'S NOT ALL!!! Mitch & Erin were elected as group leaders and are now eligible to attend the Annual Leadership Event, along with the top Junior Participants from all over the USA !!! This is a HUGE HONOR!!! Olivia got chosen as an alternate from her group.

The School Record setting Girls 4 x 800 m relay team of  Katherine Voelpel, Michelle Grieco, Kristin Madeia, Jodi DiCicco and alternates Stephanie Parillo and Nicole Greico, qualified to compete at the New Balance National Championships in North Carolina.   The girls will travel to North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC to compete.    For more information on the Nationals Click Here

Attention:  The School Counseling Newsletter for June 2013 is now available on the Guidance Department webpage...if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ramirez at 860-828-6577 x163

The 2013 Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule is posted.  Click Here to see the Schedule

The Exam Day Special Bus Routes are located Here

The Lady Redcoats defeated Rockville in the State Class L Quarterfinal to earn a SemiFinal berth.  The #6 Redcoats will meet #2 Masuk of Monroe on Tuesday June 4, at 7:00 PM, at West Haven HS.  To see the entire bracket and get more information Click Here for the CIAC Website.

A Special Evening of Music and Silent Auction to Benefit the BHS Band Programs
Jazz with Pizzazz

Berlin High School
SATURDAY, JUNE 1 7:00 -10:00 PM
Doors open at 6:45

HOSTED BY DARREN SWEENEY OF NBC CONNECTICUT

INSTRUMENTALS BY THE AWARD-WINNING BHS JAZZ BAND
ALONG WITH FRANKENFRENZ! 

Featuring specially prepared desserts and beverages that include favorites from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS COURTESY OF BERLIN-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES AND BAND PATRONS

$10 ADULT, $5 SENIORS/STUDENTS 

Questions?  Contact Ruth Bogden –    boggsjr1@gmail.com     860-829-2971
                              or     Catherine Rich – kc.rich@sbcglobal.com 860-829-0418

The Relay team of Matt Kall, Hiral Patel, Mike Pomian, and Christian LaPierre set a new school record in the 4 x 100 m relay at the State CIAC Class MM meet at Middletown HS.  See the story

Autumn Edelson and Brian Thomas participated in a pilot Junior Achievement Entrepreneurial Academy at The Hartford to launch an actual business. Fifteen students representing urban and suburban high school students worked for 15 weeks launching Kozy Toes. A board meeting and closing celebration was held at The Hartford, May 20. Brian Thomas, vice president of production, and Autumn Edelson, vice president of marketing represented Berlin High school with the utmost level of professionalism, leadership, responsibility, and work ethic.

Thursday, May 30th from 5-8 PM the UpBeat organization will sponsor its annual Townwide Picnic.  The picnic features Entertainment, Raffles, Popcorn, a Silent Auction, Prizes, a visit by Ronald McDonald, and of course - Free Hot Dogs!!!  The picnic will be held Rain or Shine and Free Shuttle Busses will be available between Berlin High School and the Fairgrounds.  Wear Red White and Blue to show your sprirt.

On  Saturday June 8th the carwash originally scheduled for 5/25/13 will be held in the BHS parking lot from 9:00 am to 1pm.

Berlin High School Band Parents Association and the Berlin High Marching Band Students are sponsoring a Car Wash event. 
All Vehicles are $5.00.  

Proceeds go towards off setting costs related to Equipment and Uniform repairs, Event supplies and Future Band Trips.  
This has always been one of our fun events for the students so the more cars we wash the more fun the band members have!!

The Berlin Police Department would like to remind the entire BHS community of several laws regarding School Bus Warning Lights.  You may NOT pass a school bus with its Red Flashing Lights On - even when this bus is waiting at the curb in the BHS Parking Lot.  This is for student safety and is a State Law.  Violators may be ticketed and face significant fines for passing the busses in our parking lot while the Red Lights are flashing.  In addition,  you may not pass the bus in either direction and you must stop at least 10 feet behind or before the bus with its Red Lights Flashing.

Girls 4x800m Relay Qualify for New Balance Outdoor Nationals with 9:40.74 performance at Greater Hartford Invitational.  This time lowers the BHS school record by almost 21sec from 10:01.29 set in 2006.  The All-Time CT State record for Class MM is 9:39.30, so the girls will have a shot at history on May 29th when they run at the State Meet.  Below are the participants and their split times.

Catherine Voelpel 2:21.5
Kristen Madeia    2:24.0
Jodi DiCicco    2:29.7
Michelle Grieco   2:24.7

On Friday, May 3rd the Berlin High School Studio Jazz Ensemble I and the Redcoat Marching Band traveled to Orlando Florida to compete in the National "Festival Disney" showcase. This year, Festival Disney featured schools from all over the United States. Despite the pouring rain, the Redcoat marching band premiered their brand new uniforms down the main street of Hollywood Studios. The band performed with great pride and received numerous positive comments from the judges. 
The Berlin High School Studio Jazz Band earned a "Superior" 1st place rating, as well as the "Best in Class" award in division AA. Additionally, the BHS Studio Jazz Ensemble received the "Silver Disney" award for the second highest scoring group out of all Jazz Divisions! These awards place the Berlin High School jazz program firmly among the "top" high schools in the country! 
On Saturday, May 4th - Under the direction of a professional disney conductor, The BHS Concert Band participated in the "Your instrumental workshop." The band sight-read numerous disney theme songs and ultimately performed "Stampede" from Lion King. This performance was recorded and then lined up with the actual scene in the movie! Mr. Bowling has a copy of the DVD if you would like to view it. 

The Summer Edition of Drivers' Education is forming now.  See the Drivers' Education Page of this site for information on class times, costs, and dates.  Classes begin May 29 and run through June 28.  You must be 16 years of age.  Applications and fees may be brought to the main office of BHS.  Class registration will run until all 40 spots are filled - don't wait!

Attention Parents and Students:

Parents of students who have signed up for UConn ECE courses or Accounting I, Accouting II, Business Communications, and Intro to Business Technologies (which have been articulated with Tunxis CCP) should have received a letter from Mrs. Ramirez regarding an informational letter that will be held Wednesday, May 8th at 7pm in the auditorium to go over the registration procedures and additional information so that the students may receive credit both from Berlin HS and from UConn or Tunxis.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Ramirez at 860-828-6577 X163

The Spring 2013 Choral Concert is this Tuesday, May 7 in the BHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm. The students have worked very hard in preparation for the evening and would love to have you attend!

There is something for everyone: songs in English, French, and Spanish, a Romanian folk dance, Robert Burns poetry, and even a little Billy Joel! 

The BHS Ophelia Club is sponsoring a blood drive on April 23rd from 8-12 in the B-gym.  You need to be 17 to donate and must have a photo ID.  You can sign up by seeing Maddy Cirullo or Mrs. Daniels in room #107.  The eligibility requirements are on the Red Cross Website http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements .  One donation can save three lives.

The April & May School Counseling Newsletter is now available for review on the Guidance Dept. webpage which can be found by going onto the BHS Departments tab on the main website page.  For any questions, please contact Mrs. Deb Ramirez - Director of School Counseling at 860-828-6577 X163.