Berea City School District

12/11 Open Interviews (more information below)

12/11 Board of Education Meeting

12/13-12/19 Winter Spirit Days

12/16 Gingerbread House Competition presented by the Berea Chamber of Commerce (details below)

12/19 Grandparents & Other Kinship Caregivers Support Group Meeting

12/20-1/2 Winter Break

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

We are excited to announce a special opportunity for our talented artists across the district! We're looking for original artwork that captures the joy, warmth, and wonder of the holiday season.

Selected artwork from each school will become a part of our district's holiday greetings, spreading cheer to our Titans community and beyond.

This is a wonderful chance for students to express their creativity and share their vision of the holiday spirit. The artwork can be any form, be it a drawing, painting, or digital art. All submissions should be sent as a high-resolution image to info@bereaschools.org. All entires must include the student’s first and last name, school, and grade.

Key Dates:

• Submission Deadline: Sunday, December 17

• Selection Announcement: Tuesday, December 19

We can't wait to see the festive interpretations of the holiday season from our talented students!

Berea-Midpark Middle School's 6th grade Firewalkers team was presented a challenge to collect 1,000 non-perishable food items to help stock the shelves of the Middleburg Heights Food Pantry located right within the school. Surpassing expectations, they not only met this goal but also collected an additional 264 items.

To celebrate and show gratitude for this display of empathy and giving, BMMS teachers Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Pearl, Mr. Petrus, Mrs. Wrost, and Assistant Principal Ms. Prok joyfully agreed to be doused with buckets of water. The event, filled with laughter and cheers, left the students with lasting memories of their significant contribution.

Kudos to the Firewalkers for their excellent work in helping the Middleburg Heights Food Pantry continue to provide support to those in need. For more information on how you can donate to the Middleburg Heights Food Pantry, visit mhfoodpantry.org.

Meet the remarkable students, staff, and community members who were spotlighted at November's board meeting during the first "Be a Titan" recognition event of the school year. These Titans have gone above and beyond, showcasing extraordinary dedication and achievement. Watch to discover their stories and celebrate their success.

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.

Berea-Midpark High School held its annual 'Mix It Up Day' as part of a national movement. This day is dedicated to giving students the chance to step out of their usual social and academic circles to engage with peers they might not usually interact with.

Upperclassmen were paired with underclassmen, allowing them to experience each other's academic life for half a day. This event was more than just a day out of the ordinary routine. It was an effort to foster a more connected and empathetic student body, celebrating diversity across grade levels, social groups, races, religions, and genders. Students also had the chance to discover various academic offerings at our school, potentially sparking new academic interests.

The day ended with a presentation on gratitude by Mr. Terry Malone, followed by the annual Turkey Trot.

The Berea Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Competition on Saturday, December 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will be held in the cafeteria at Berea-Midpark Middle School, 7000 Paula Dr., Middleburg Heights.

Those interested in joining the competition can participate in two ways:

1. Create your own gingerbread house at your convenience and drop it off at BMMS the morning of the event. You can be as creative as you want!
2. Join us for the event and decorate a gingerbread house using a provided standard kit. All materials will be supplied and it will be up to contestants to get creative with the way they decorate in order to stand out!

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top houses in each of these separate categories (pre-made houses vs. houses decorated during the event).

The event will also feature:

• Visit and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
• Free donuts and hot chocolate
• Face painting

This event is free of charge for:

• Berea Chamber of Commerce members and their families
• Berea residents
• Families with children attending the BCSD regardless of city of residence (Middleburg Heights, Brook Park or Berea)

All sessions are at Brook Park Elementary School Auditorium

17001 Holland Road

Brook Park, OH 44142

Any questions, please contact -

Meredith Ondak, BCSD Coordinator of Mental Health

mondak@bereaschools.org

View the Community Series flyer

Thursday, January 25, 2024

7:00-8:00pm

• Understand the difference between what's "normal" and what might be a sign of depression
• Learn strategies for supporting our children's emotional ups and downs

Thursday, March 14, 2024

7:00-8:00pm

• Understand how stress and fear can be protective and adaptive
• Recognize when anxiety is interfering with development and daily functioning
• Learn strategies for helping your child through the anxious moment

Dr. Barlow is a clinical psychologist. She is passionate about providing excellent clinical care to children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges as well as educating the community about these topics.

The Berea City School District is holding open interviews on Monday, December 11, 2023 to fill open positions including:

• Intervention Associates
• Bus Drivers
• Transportation Assistants
• Hourly Nutrition Services

To schedule an interview, please select a time slot using this Sign Up form

Interviews are being held at the Berea City School District Administration Building located at 390 Fair Street in Berea.

This is a great opportunity to join the Berea City School District and the Titan Team! We look forward to meeting qualified candidates interested in joining our district.

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BCSD uses Peachjar, an electronic flyer posting and distribution system to distribute school flyers and approved flyers from community groups and organizations that sponsor activities of an educational/enrichment nature for students and staff >> view current flyers

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.

Additional district financial information such as our annual financial reports, forecasts, budget documents, etc., can be found on the district website under the Treasurer's Department page or by using the QR code.