BMHS Family Newsletter

Important Dates

August 31-September 1 - Mobile Dentist

September 1, 2026- PTSA Meeting 7pm

September 14, 2026- Athletic Boosters Meeting 7pm

September 15, 2026- Post Prom Meeting 7pm

October 3, 2026- Homecoming Dance

October 6, 2026- Choir Concert 7pm

October 20, 2026- Marching Band Varsity Show 7pm

October 22, 2026- Parent Teacher Conferences 3:15-7:00pm

School Photo Dates:

October 1: Underclassmen Retake Day, during Lunch and Learn
October 1: Senior Mini Sessions, 7:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
November 6: Senior Panoramic, 10:00 a.m.
December 2: Senior Yearbook Headshot-Only Day, during Lunch and Learn

New Faces at BMHS

Berea-Midpark High School is welcoming several new staff members for the 2026-27 school year!

We are excited to introduce the newest members of the BMHS team. Each brings their own experience, talents, and perspective to our school, and we look forward to the contributions they will make as they get to know our students and school community.

Please join us in welcoming:

Joe Grau, Berea-Midpark High School Math
Lauren Sebring, Berea-Midpark High School World Language
Chad Naiman, Berea-Midpark High School Science
Amber Zemek, Berea-Midpark High School College & Career Readiness Coordinator
David Costa, Berea-Midpark High School Intervention Associate
Debra Dzurilla, Berea-Midpark High School Intervention Associate
Joanne Mickol, Berea-Midpark High School Intervention Associate
Kelsi Miske, Berea-Midpark High School Intervention Specialist
Rachael Parso, Berea-Midpark High School Associate

We are glad to have them joining BMHS and wish each of them a great first year!

Cafeterias are Cashless

Cafeterias are Cashless!

If your student wishes to purchase extra items, à la carte snacks/beverages, they must have money preloaded on their Infinite Campus Food Service Account. If you wish to pay with a check or cash (check preferred), please drop off the payment to the school office in an envelope clearly marked "Lunch Money" with the student's first and last name and ID number. Checks should be made payable to the school cafeteria. Cash will no longer be accepted in the serving line at meal times at any of the district buildings. Breakfast and lunch are still free of charge for ALL students.

PTSA

Post Prom

We’re excited to begin an unforgettable senior year for the Class of 2027! Following a wonderful turnout at Twilight at the Zoo, the Post Prom Committee is off to a fantastic start as we plan a safe, memorable, and one-of-a-kind Post Prom celebration for our seniors on May 15th!

Meet the Committee

• Cassie Mikulka and Georgette Weatherspoon — Co-Chairs

• Michelle Snyder — Fundraising

• Jyl Rhoden — Treasurer

Stay Connected

To help keep families informed throughout the year, we have created the Berea City Schools Class of 2027 Facebook page and a dedicated Post Prom email address: BMHSPostProm2027@gmail.com.

We will meet the third Tuesday of each month at BMHS. Our meeting dates are as follows:

Sep 15th

Oct 20th

Nov 17th

Dec 15th

Jan 19th

Feb 16th

Mar 16

Apr. 20

We look forward to partnering with parents, families, and our school community to support the senior class. Please follow the Facebook page for updates, volunteer opportunities, fundraising information, and important Post Prom announcements. Thank you for your support and for all you do to make this final high school year so special for the Class of 2027!

2026-2027 Student Parking Application

Parking applications are now available

Main Lot: $60
Roehm Lot: $30
Students must have a valid driver’s license.
Parking applications will be reviewed and approved in August.
Complete the online parking application.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Valek or Mr. Mucha.

Attention Senior Families

Ohio Direct Admission Participation Authorization Letter

Our district is participating in Ohio Direct Admission, which allows students to find out which participating colleges they meet admissions requirements for based on their academic records. To identify colleges and universities where students qualify for direct admission, the school/district will upload and/or confirm a student education record data (e.g., grade point average (GPA), test scores) into a secure portal where it will be matched against participating colleges and universities’ admission criteria. No student information will be sent to any college/university during this matching step.

By participating in the Ohio Direct Admission Program, the student and the parent or legal guardian hereby expressly acknowledge and authorize the student’s school or school district to disclose the student’s educational records—including GPA, standardized test scores, and other required academic or demographic information—to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (“ODHE”) and its authorized agents for the exclusive purpose of determining eligibility for, and administering, the Program.

By Participating, the student and the parent or legal guardian further acknowledges and agrees that:

All educational records will be collected, transmitted, stored, and used in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all other applicable federal and state privacy laws.
The Participant (student and parent/legal guardian) may request the opportunity to review the student’s educational information prior to its submission by emailing the Records Administrative Assistant, Christy Belford at cbelford@bereaschools.org by September 11, 2026.
The educational records disclosed under this authorization shall be used solely for program-related purposes and shall not be sold, disclosed, or used for any unrelated purpose by ODHE, the school district, or any third party.
If a student is interested in claiming a direct admission offer, they may elect to send limited information from the portal to an institution. No information will be shared from the portal without a student’s explicit consent.

Participation in the Program is voluntary. Participants who choose to participate must opt in by completing the form below by September 25, 2026. Participants who do not wish to participate in the Program do not need to complete the form. For more information on the Program, please visit highered.ohio.gov/direct-admission. A full list of participating colleges and universities can be found HERE.

Ohio Direct Admission Opt-In Form

Mobile Dentist

The Mobile Dentist will be coming to our school on August 31, 2026 and September 1, 2026. Please sign up with the link below.

Sign up now at www.MySchoolDentist.com so every child who needs care can be enrolled. Dental care is fully covered for students with Medicaid.

Join BMHS Athletic Boosters

Support BMHS Athletic Boosters

The BMHS Athletic Boosters support Titan student-athletes and athletic programs by helping enhance experiences across all sports and teams.

There are several ways to get involved, including becoming a Booster member, purchasing Titans apparel or sports yard signs, becoming a sponsor, or placing a parent or business ad in seasonal sports programs.

Learn more, join, or show your support at:
bmhsathleticboosters.com

News from the Clinic

Attention Seniors: The Ohio Department of Health School Immunization Requirement now includes two doses of Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine to be administered before a student enters the twelfth grade. Therefore, your rising twelfth-grader will need to show proof of having received the Meningococcal vaccine. Currently, there are no school entry requirements for Meningococcal B vaccine. The recommended MCV4 minimum interval is at least eight (8) weeks between dose one and dose two. If the first dose of MCV4 was administered on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required.

Please submit proof of vaccinations to the clinic as soon as possible!

News from the Counselors

College Credit Plus Fall Intent to Participate:

The fall intent to participate form is now live. This is only for students who missed the April 1st deadline last year. If you already completed the intent to participate last spring, you do not need to complete this again. Students who missed the spring intent to participate, who complete this fall intent will be able to take College Credit Plus classes spring semester 2027. If you have any questions - please have your student reach out to their school counselor! To access the Fall Intent to Participate, use this link.

Baldwin Wallace University Outdoor Summer College Fair

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

6:00-7:30pm

The fair will be located on the walkway directly behind the Durst Welcome Center (115 Tressel Street, Berea, Ohio). This event is rain or shine. You can park in the BW student union on Tressel Street or walk over from BMHS. Take advantage of this opportunity since there are not many college fairs like this in our area!

College representatives will be there from Ohio and many from outside of Ohio to meet with students. The list of participating colleges/universities will be available soon! This is an excellent way to find out about colleges, including what majors they offer and how much they cost. It also gives students a chance to get to know the college representative who sometimes is even the person who admits students.

Seniors will be completing applications by the middle of October, so this is a good chance to learn about some new schools or check out ones you plan to apply to one more time.

Juniors should be taking college visits and going to college fairs to try to have a list of colleges to which they plan to apply before senior year starts.

Registration is now open via StriveScan- attached is a flyer with the QR code students can use to register for the event!

Anyone interested in getting some volunteer hours can show up at 4:30 to help representatives unload and set up. Here is a link to sign-up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/VBqw9yLdSioCYM3p8

Volunteers will then be able to go through the fair. Make sure to sign-in at the registration table with Ms. Zemek to get volunteer hours if you come early.

TLC Room

Attention Titan Families,

Each school building within the district houses a Titan Loving Closet aka TLC Room. The TLC Room is for families who might be in a season of needing support. If you are in need of any assistance with physical items including: hygiene, household , clothing , food or school supplies, please reach out to your students School Counselor or Student & Family Support Specialist. We will then be able to further discuss your needs and utilize the TLC Room supplies or additional community resources.

Naviance Emails

Attention parents - the counseling office uses a program called Naviance to send out important information to parents and students. These are not spam emails! The sender email address may look like this: "Laura Johnson <mailer@email.naviance.com>". Please be on the lookout for important information from the counseling office coming in this way to your email!

College Now Information

Berea-Midpark High School works with College Now to provide financial aid and FAFSA support to students and families. Our College Now advisor, Mrs. Heidi Spangler, will be here on the dates listed below to meet with students and parents who need help navigating the world of financial aid. To set up an appointment with Mrs. Spangler, please use this link.

We will also hold a Financial Aid Night on October 1st from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, as well as two FAFSA workshop nights. All the info is below!