Berea City School District

10/2 Titans Tailgate

10/12 Board of Education Meeting

10/19 No School, Staff Work Day

10/22 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

10/26 Board of Education Meeting / Be A Titan Recognition

Please also check your child’s school newsletter for additional important dates that pertain to your student.

The Berea City School District earned an overall 4-star rating on the 2025–26 Ohio School Report Card, reflecting the continued work of our students, staff, families, and schools.

At the October 12 Board of Education meeting, district leaders will provide a closer look at the results, including areas of progress, opportunities for continued growth, and the work taking place across BCSD to support student achievement.

But a state report card is only one way to measure the work happening in our schools.

Our 2025–26 Quality Profile provides a broader look at the experiences, opportunities, programs, and people that help tell the story of Berea City Schools.

From academics and the arts to student supports, extracurricular opportunities, Portrait of a Titan, and the experiences unique to BCSD, the Quality Profile looks beyond the numbers to show what a BCSD education looks like every day.

We invite our families and community to learn more about our report card results on October 12 and explore the 2025–26 Quality Profile for a more complete look at our district.

Ask someone who attended Camp Mi-Bro-Be about their experience, and chances are they still remember their cabin.

They might also remember the mud hike. The campfire songs. The night hikes. The Squeegee Hunt. The friends they made. Or a song they can somehow still sing word for word decades later.

For 56 years, Camp Mi-Bro-Be has been part of the sixth-grade experience in the Berea City School District. Its name represents the three communities that make up our district: Middleburg Heights, Brook Park and Berea. But after more than five decades, Mi-Bro-Be has also become something else. A tradition passed from one generation to the next.

We asked our social media community to share their favorite Camp Mi-Bro-Be memories, their cabins, when they attended, and whether they ever returned as counselors. The memories came pouring in.

Some went all the way back to the earliest years of camp. One former camper remembered attending in 1974 and could still recite the Hickory cabin cheer. Another remembered attending the very first year and selling charcoal and lighter fluid to help offset the cost of camp. She later watched her daughter attend Mi-Bro-Be and return as a high school counselor.

Again and again, former campers shared a similar story: they came back.

They returned as counselors, sometimes to the very same cabins where they had stayed as sixth graders. One community member was a camper in Maple in 1977 and returned as a Maple counselor in 1983. Others described returning year after year because being a counselor became just as meaningful as attending camp themselves.

And now another generation is experiencing Mi-Bro-Be.

One former camper shared that all four of her children attended and now her granddaughter gets to go. Another recalled teaching the camp songs to her children on long car rides years before they were old enough to attend. Eventually, all four became Mi-Bro-Be campers, and three returned as counselors.

Some traditions have changed over 56 years. Others sound remarkably familiar.

Campers from the 1970s remembered hikes and campfire songs. So did campers from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. One former camper who attended in 1986 even noticed that students were still singing the same songs she remembered from years earlier.

Today's sixth graders are adding their own memories to that history. They are hiking trails, exploring creeks, finding salamanders, crayfish and frogs, singing together, trying new things, and spending a few days away from their usual routines and screens.

Years from now, they may not remember every activity they did or everything they packed.

But if the past 56 years are any indication, they'll probably remember their cabin.

And they'll definitely remember Mi-Bro-Be.

The third annual WELLfest brought students, families, staff, and community partners together at Berea-Midpark High School for a morning centered on health, wellness, and access to resources.

Presented in partnership with Southwest General, WELLfest gave families the opportunity to explore resources and activities designed to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Community organizations and local partners were on hand to share information, answer questions, and connect families with services available throughout our area.

WELLfest is more than a one-day event. It is also an opportunity to make sure families know where to turn when they need support.

Missed WELLfest? The Berea City School District's Community Resource Directory is available year-round and connects families with local organizations, services, and supports.

The directory includes resources for food and clothing assistance, housing, medical and mental health services, addiction recovery, hospice and senior support, employment and financial assistance, English language learner services, crisis and safety needs, and connections to Cuyahoga County agencies. Each listing includes contact information so families can connect directly with the resources that best meet their needs.

WELLfest may happen once a year, but access to support and resources continues all year long.

Need additional support or have questions? Contact the district's Coordinator of Behavioral Health and Wellness, Meredith Ondak at mondak@bereaschools.org or 216-898-8300.

View the BCSD Community Resource Directory

The 32nd Annual Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

The following honorees will be inducted:

Nancy Joan Adams, BHS ‘69

Georgia Arcuri, Staff

Mike Durkalec, MHS ‘89

Mark Hans, BHS ‘71

Thomas Jake, BHS ‘72

Dinah Jones, Staff

Amy Jo Marcano-Reik, MHS ‘00

Todd Meany, MHS ‘90

Robert Rosselli, BHS ‘62

Jack Sadlon, Staff

Derran Wimer, Staff

Alexandra Zelaski, MHS ‘05

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize alumni who have made a mark in their career, positively contributed to society, or achieved success in a worthwhile endeavor.

For ticket information, download the invitation and RSVP form.

The Berea City School District is proud to announce the return of the Titan Voices Advisory Board for its second year. This group was created to strengthen collaboration between the district and the community, bringing together a diverse range of perspectives to ensure all voices are heard.

Serving as a direct connection to the Superintendent, the board provides feedback and insights to help address community priorities and enhance transparency in decision-making. All meetings will be held virtually.

Purpose and Goals

• Facilitate open dialogue between the district and the community

• Identify and address district-wide concerns through collaborative problem-solving

• Strengthen trust and transparency in the district’s decision-making process
  
  

If you are interested in helping shape the future of our district, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Applications are open until October 15, 2026 - Apply for the Titan Voices Advisory Board

The Portrait of a Titan identifies six competencies we want all Berea City School District students to develop throughout their educational experience: Adaptable, Communicator, Critical Thinker, Empathetic, Innovative and Leader. These competencies are developed and reinforced across grade levels to help prepare students for success in school and beyond.

Three Berea-Midpark High School seniors are demonstrating what it means to be a Leader through their involvement, service, and commitment to others.

William Collins, Hannah Cunningham, and Arden Fujimura were recently recognized with Future Leader Awards at the Berea Chamber of Commerce’s 58th Annual Grindstone Award Banquet. The awards recognize students who stand out through academics, leadership, and service to their community.

Hannah Cunningham has earned a 4.7 GPA while balancing AP and college-level coursework with athletics, work, service, and leadership. She is involved in Student Council, ROX, and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council and serves as a student representative to the Berea City School District Board of Education. Hannah also mentors younger students and advocates for her peers, using her voice to represent students and contribute to conversations that affect their school experience.

Arden Fujimura maintains a magna cum laude-level GPA while challenging herself through Honors, AP, and College Credit Plus courses. She is involved in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, LINK Crew, and several honor societies. Arden has also taken her interests beyond the classroom through health care volunteer experiences and opportunities to teach younger students about first aid and safety. Her involvement demonstrates how students can use their knowledge and interests to serve others.

William Collins has earned a 4.5 GPA while taking a rigorous schedule of AP and Honors courses. Throughout BMHS, he has stepped into leadership roles in National Honor Society, Student Council, LINK Crew, and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. His leadership also extends beyond the classroom. William is a captain of the boys varsity soccer team, serves as a Camp Mi-Bro-Be counselor, and volunteers at Southwest General. Across each of these experiences, he has found ways to contribute, take responsibility, and support others.

Hannah, Arden, and William each lead in different ways. Through service, mentorship, teamwork, advocacy, and a willingness to take on responsibility, they demonstrate the leader competency in practice.

Showing up paid off in a big way for Gavin Vozar!

Gavin was selected by the Cleveland Browns to receive four tickets to Sunday’s home opener against the Carolina Panthers in recognition of his outstanding attendance. Gavin didn’t miss a single day of school last year and has continued that streak so far this school year.

The recognition is part of the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network, an initiative that works with schools and communities across Ohio to emphasize the importance of consistent school attendance and celebrate students who make showing up a priority.

For Gavin, that commitment came with a pretty great reward. He was given tickets to cheer on the Browns with three guests at Huntington Bank Field!

Congratulations, Gavin, and keep showing up!

Strong school leadership is about more than a title. It is about being present, building relationships, supporting others, and keeping students at the center of every decision.

Our principals, assistant principals, and administrative interns help set the tone in our schools each day. They support teachers and staff, celebrate student growth, navigate challenges, connect with families, and create environments where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Their work takes place everywhere. In classrooms and hallways, at arrival and dismissal, during school events, in conversations with families, and in the countless moments that require thoughtful leadership and care.

We are also proud to develop the next generation of school leaders through our administrative internship program. In fact, several of today’s Berea City Schools principals began their leadership journeys as administrative interns in our district.

We are grateful for the leadership and commitment our principals, assistant principals, and administrative interns bring to our schools and for the difference they make each day for our students, staff, and families.

October also marks National Custodial Workers Recognition Day, giving us a chance to recognize the people who quite literally keep our schools running.

While keeping our schools clean, healthy, and safe is a huge part of what they do, they are also part of the school community. They know our students, help our staff, notice when something needs attention, and jump in wherever they are needed.

The truth is, we would be a mess without them. We appreciate our custodial team and everything they do every single day to take care of our schools and the people in them.

• Berea City Schools earns four stars on state report card, reaches record graduation rate

• Wheeler reflects on 37-year career as Smithberger prepares to lead Berea City Schools

• From the classroom to the community: Berea students, educators recognized for making a difference

• Senior trio — including 2 All-Ohioans — has Berea-Midpark headed in the right direction

• They watched 9/11 happen. Northeast Ohio students learn it as history 25 years later

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.

Our Treasurer’s Department Newsletters are designed to keep our families, staff, and community informed about the financial side of Berea City Schools. Each edition will provide updates on district finances, share important information about budgets and funding, and highlight how resources are being used to support student learning. Our goal is to make financial information clear, accessible, and transparent, ensuring that everyone has a better understanding of how we work together to invest in the success of our Titans.

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.