Berea City School District
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3/6-3/9 Education Foundation Annual Auction
3/13 District Orchestra Festival
3/17 Berea Board of Education Meeting & Be A Titan Recognition
3/26 BCSD Community Series Session #3 - Navigating Anxiety: Tools for Your Child's Emotions
3/28 No School, Staff Work Day
3/31-4/4 No School, Spring Break
Please also check your child’s school newsletter for additional important dates that pertain to your student.
The Education Foundation, established in 1996, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for students within the Berea City School District (BCSD). Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over one million dollars in scholarships, student grants, and staff grants.
The Foundation's support for BCSD encompasses several key initiatives:
Enrichment Grants: These grants fund innovative educational projects proposed by teachers, staff, and students, fostering creativity and enriching the learning experience.
Payroll Deduction Grants: Financed through voluntary payroll deductions from district employees, these grants support various educational programs and initiatives within the schools.
Beginning Teacher Grants: Aimed at supporting new educators, these grants provide resources to help them establish effective and dynamic classroom environments.
Scholarships: The Foundation offers scholarships to graduating seniors, assisting them in pursuing higher education and alleviating financial burdens associated with college expenses.
Through these programs, The Education Foundation plays a vital role in promoting academic excellence and supporting the professional growth of educators within the Berea City School District.
Blankets of Love: Titans Leading with Empathy
Thanks to a grant from the Education Foundation, students at Grindstone Elementary demonstrated leadership and empathy through the Blankets of Love project. They created fleece tie blankets for BCSD students in need and for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace bedding drive, helping children in our community stay warm and comfortable.
Giving a blanket is more than just providing warmth. It is a way to show care, kindness, and support, making sure every recipient feels valued. Through this project, students learned the power of giving back and saw firsthand how their actions can positively impact others.
Thank you to Mrs. Tracy Silvestro and Mrs. Jenny Csiszar for leading this meaningful initiative and to our students for using their time and talents to make a difference.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music at Berea City School District’s 55th Orchestra Festival on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berea-Midpark High School Auditorium. This annual event showcases the incredible talents of our student musicians across multiple orchestras, performing a diverse program of classical and contemporary works. We are honored to welcome Dr. Kathleen A. Horvath as our guest conductor and BCSD Board Member Heather Zirke as our guest announcer. Come enjoy an evening of exceptional performances and show your support for our talented student musicians.
Berea-Midpark High School is proud to be recognized as a Safe Sports School by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). This designation reflects our commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for student-athletes through injury prevention, proper medical care, and emergency preparedness.
To achieve this recognition, Berea-Midpark High School meets the highest safety standards, including:
- Pre-participation physical examinations
- Safe and appropriate practice and competition facilities
- Proper selection, maintenance, and use of athletic equipment
- A designated area for evaluating and treating injured athletes
- Injury and illness prevention strategies
- Venue-specific emergency action plans
- Access to psychosocial consultation and nutritional counseling
- Education for athletes and parents on the benefits and risks of sports participation
Berea-Midpark’s athletic program is dedicated to ensuring student-athletes have the support and resources they need to compete safely and successfully. This award reflects the hard work of our athletic trainers, coaches, and school leadership in prioritizing student well-being.
The Portrait of a Titan is a collective vision that articulates aspirations for ALL of our students. The Portrait identifies six key competencies that every student in the Berea City School District should possess by the time they graduate. These competencies are nurtured at every grade level. They are adaptable, communicator, critical thinker, empathetic, innovative, and leader. Our educators are inspiring students to cultivate these essential skills.
Mayor Marie Gallo of Parma Heights shared valuable advice with the ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) group at Berea-Midpark Middle School this afternoon. ROX is a program designed to empower young women by building confidence, leadership skills, and resilience. Speaking to these aspiring leaders, she reflected on her own journey to a leadership position and how they, too, can make an impact in their communities.
She emphasized the importance of being cautious about social media use. What is posted online can have long-term consequences, especially for those in public roles like herself as mayor. Instead of comparing themselves to unrealistic online personas, she encouraged the students to embrace their authentic selves.
Mayor Gallo also shared how she overcame shyness and introversion in middle school. She gradually built confidence through leadership roles, including serving on city council. She stressed the importance of maintaining positive relationships and creating a strong support system, particularly among women. She noted that she faced more resistance from female colleagues than male ones, reinforcing the need for women to uplift and support each other rather than create divisions.
She encouraged the students to get involved in their communities through volunteering and local government. Her story of breaking barriers, such as being the first woman to join her high school's boys golf team, highlighted the power of perseverance.
Her message to the ROX students reflected the Portrait of a Titan competency of leader. She demonstrated how leadership is not about being the loudest in the room but about having the confidence to take action, the resilience to overcome challenges, and the willingness to support and uplift others. She reminded them that leadership starts with believing in yourself and using your voice to create change.
With determination, a positive mindset, and a strong support system, the ROX students can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Her insights provided an inspiring roadmap for the young leaders in the room and reinforced the mission of ROX to help them develop the skills and confidence to lead.
The Berea Board of Education holds regular community conversations to give the public access to board members outside of the formal public participation setting of a meeting. Residents will have the opportunity to meet and discuss any concerns they may have with two board members during a 30 minute time-slot set aside prior to each regular scheduled Board of Education meeting. The goal of this effort is to more effectively connect with the public and learn more about the community.
