
🎶 Are you a passionate musician eager to inspire the next generation? We are seeking a new 4K-5 Music Teacher to join our dedicated team at Clay Lamberton Elementary!
🎼 This is an incredible opportunity for a talented musician, whether you are an experienced educator or just beginning your teaching career.
To learn more, visit: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/253736
You can also explore other positions available within the Berlin Area School District at: https://www.berlin.k12.wi.us/page/employment-opportunities
🎼 This is an incredible opportunity for a talented musician, whether you are an experienced educator or just beginning your teaching career.
To learn more, visit: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/253736
You can also explore other positions available within the Berlin Area School District at: https://www.berlin.k12.wi.us/page/employment-opportunities

👨💻💬 Join us tonight for our Parent & Community Virtual Update!
BHS Principal Bryant Bednarek will share updates on what’s going well, areas we’re working to improve, and possible changes for next year.
After the presentation, there will be time for questions and feedback. Our goal is to keep you informed, connected, and heard.
⭐ This will be a virtual (online) meeting.
You can join using the information below:
💻 Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://bit.ly/4qqQDIR
📱 Or dial: (US) +1 314-730-2402
🔢 PIN: 576 005 160#
We hope you’re able to join us!
BHS Principal Bryant Bednarek will share updates on what’s going well, areas we’re working to improve, and possible changes for next year.
After the presentation, there will be time for questions and feedback. Our goal is to keep you informed, connected, and heard.
⭐ This will be a virtual (online) meeting.
You can join using the information below:
💻 Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://bit.ly/4qqQDIR
📱 Or dial: (US) +1 314-730-2402
🔢 PIN: 576 005 160#
We hope you’re able to join us!

🚌 This week, we proudly celebrate Wisconsin Bus Driver Appreciation Week and thank Northern Express and our amazing bus drivers who work every day to safely transport our students!
⭐ Bus Driver Spotlight: Megan Draeger
• Joined Northern Express in March 2023
• Favorite part of the job: building relationships with her students and being a cheerleader for their success from behind the wheel
• Started driving after being recruited by our amazing location manager, Doris Holmes, and to help out while working as a teacher’s aide
• Prior to driving a school bus, Megan worked as an X-Ray and CT Tech
• Proud mom of three kids, who often ride the bus with her
Thank you, Megan, for your hard work, dedication, and for being such a positive presence for our students!
Give Megan a wave if she’s your driver! 👋🚌
⭐ Bus Driver Spotlight: Megan Draeger
• Joined Northern Express in March 2023
• Favorite part of the job: building relationships with her students and being a cheerleader for their success from behind the wheel
• Started driving after being recruited by our amazing location manager, Doris Holmes, and to help out while working as a teacher’s aide
• Prior to driving a school bus, Megan worked as an X-Ray and CT Tech
• Proud mom of three kids, who often ride the bus with her
Thank you, Megan, for your hard work, dedication, and for being such a positive presence for our students!
Give Megan a wave if she’s your driver! 👋🚌

💯🎉 Our students celebrated being 100 days smarter with a day full of hands-on learning and smiles! Activities included making Fruit Loop necklaces, completing a 100-piece puzzle, graphing a 100-snack mix, tackling 100 math facts, counting 100 drops of water, and adding 100 kisses to the hundreds chart.
📚✨ Learning + fun = the perfect 100th day!
📚✨ Learning + fun = the perfect 100th day!







🚌 This week, we proudly celebrate Wisconsin Bus Driver Appreciation Week and thank Northern Express and our amazing bus drivers who work every day to safely transport our students!
⭐ Bus Driver Spotlight: Mike Grenier
• Joined Northern Express in August 2018
• Began driving a school bus in September 2017
• Favorite part of the job: the sense of purpose and satisfaction that comes from positively impacting the next generation
• Started driving to give back to the community—and yes, he’ll admit the pay helps too!
• Prior to driving a school bus, Mike served for 30 years as an investigator and special agent with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Thank you, Mike, for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students!
Give Mike a wave if he’s your driver! 👋🚌
⭐ Bus Driver Spotlight: Mike Grenier
• Joined Northern Express in August 2018
• Began driving a school bus in September 2017
• Favorite part of the job: the sense of purpose and satisfaction that comes from positively impacting the next generation
• Started driving to give back to the community—and yes, he’ll admit the pay helps too!
• Prior to driving a school bus, Mike served for 30 years as an investigator and special agent with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Thank you, Mike, for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students!
Give Mike a wave if he’s your driver! 👋🚌

🚌 This week, we proudly celebrate Wisconsin Bus Driver Appreciation Week and thank Northern Express and our amazing bus drivers who work every day to safely transport our students!
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our bus drivers—so let’s get to know the people behind the wheel!
⭐ Bus Driver Spotlight: Jack Nation
• Joined Northern Express in August 2018
• Began driving a school bus in 2010
• Favorite part of the job: The kids! Jack loves watching students grow from quiet 4K learners into confident young adults
• Started driving in retirement to stay busy, active, and engaged
• Previous experience includes serving in the Air Force, working in a plastics factory, and owning a trucking company operating in 27 states
• Proud family man with a wife, 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren
Thank you, Jack, for your dedication, care, and commitment to our students.
Give Jack a wave if he’s your driver! 👋🚌
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our bus drivers—so let’s get to know the people behind the wheel!
⭐ Bus Driver Spotlight: Jack Nation
• Joined Northern Express in August 2018
• Began driving a school bus in 2010
• Favorite part of the job: The kids! Jack loves watching students grow from quiet 4K learners into confident young adults
• Started driving in retirement to stay busy, active, and engaged
• Previous experience includes serving in the Air Force, working in a plastics factory, and owning a trucking company operating in 27 states
• Proud family man with a wife, 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren
Thank you, Jack, for your dedication, care, and commitment to our students.
Give Jack a wave if he’s your driver! 👋🚌

👨💻💬 Parent & Community Update – Virtual Meeting
BHS Principal Bryant Bednarek will share updates on what’s going well, areas we’re working to improve, and possible changes for next year.
After the presentation, there will be time for questions and feedback. Our goal is to keep the community informed, connected, and heard.
This will be a virtual meeting.
You can join using the information below:
💻 Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cbq-yfgn-xie
📱 Or dial: (US) +1 314-730-2402
🔢 PIN: 576 005 160#
We hope you’re able to join us!
BHS Principal Bryant Bednarek will share updates on what’s going well, areas we’re working to improve, and possible changes for next year.
After the presentation, there will be time for questions and feedback. Our goal is to keep the community informed, connected, and heard.
This will be a virtual meeting.
You can join using the information below:
💻 Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cbq-yfgn-xie
📱 Or dial: (US) +1 314-730-2402
🔢 PIN: 576 005 160#
We hope you’re able to join us!

🥤🍓 Smoothie time in BMS Foods Class!
Students whipped up homemade smoothies and compared them to store-bought versions—then discovered that homemade is the healthier (and tastier) choice!
Students whipped up homemade smoothies and compared them to store-bought versions—then discovered that homemade is the healthier (and tastier) choice!
🖥️ Project Lead the Way App Creator students have been diving into the question “What is a computer?” Using Snap Circuits, students are modeling computer hardware and exploring how different components work together. It’s been exciting to see their problem-solving skills and curiosity come to life through hands-on learning!




🎨 Eva Vang’s stunning acrylic painting, created for the Christine Ann Center’s Love Shouldn’t Hurt art show, was featured on Local Channel 5 News—along with a shout-out to our school! What an incredible honor and well-deserved recognition.
The art show kicks off tonight at Beckets in Oshkosh from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM, and the public is invited to vote for their favorite pieces. Winning artists will receive prizes! 🏆
If you’re in the area, stop by, support the arts, and cast your vote for Eva’s amazing work. We’re so proud of you, Eva! 👏
The art show kicks off tonight at Beckets in Oshkosh from 4:30 PM–6:30 PM, and the public is invited to vote for their favorite pieces. Winning artists will receive prizes! 🏆
If you’re in the area, stop by, support the arts, and cast your vote for Eva’s amazing work. We’re so proud of you, Eva! 👏

📚⭐ Congratulations to our honor roll students!
We are so proud of the strong work ethic, dedication, and commitment these students have shown in the classroom. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the effort they show every day. Way to go!
We are so proud of the strong work ethic, dedication, and commitment these students have shown in the classroom. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the effort they show every day. Way to go!



🪥 Bridging Brighter Smiles provides dental hygiene services at school!
🦷 Enroll your child today! https://bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms/
#bridgingbrightersmiles
🦷 Enroll your child today! https://bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms/
#bridgingbrightersmiles

This week, we celebrate School Counseling Week and the incredible counselors who support our students every single day. 🫶
Our counselors pour their hearts into this work — spending countless hours listening, encouraging, problem-solving, and advocating for what’s best for our students. Whether it’s academic planning, social-emotional support, or simply being a trusted adult when it matters most, they are always there.
We are so grateful for the time, care, and dedication they give to helping our students grow, succeed, and feel supported. Thank you for everything you do — we are truly lucky to have you! 🌟
Our counselors pour their hearts into this work — spending countless hours listening, encouraging, problem-solving, and advocating for what’s best for our students. Whether it’s academic planning, social-emotional support, or simply being a trusted adult when it matters most, they are always there.
We are so grateful for the time, care, and dedication they give to helping our students grow, succeed, and feel supported. Thank you for everything you do — we are truly lucky to have you! 🌟

🍞 Food Service students have been busy in the kitchen learning all about quick breads!
They’ve practiced the muffin method, biscuit method, and now—this lab featured the creaming method. Hands-on learning never tasted so good! 😋
They’ve practiced the muffin method, biscuit method, and now—this lab featured the creaming method. Hands-on learning never tasted so good! 😋



🎶 Volunteers Needed – Solo & Ensemble Festival! 🎶
On Saturday, February 28, Berlin High School will host hundreds of junior high and high school musicians from 9 schools for our District Solo & Ensemble Festival.
To help the day run smoothly, we’re looking for about 100 volunteers for morning, afternoon, or full-day shifts. Volunteer roles include set-up/tear-down, kitchen help, monitoring performance sites, assisting at the info table or office computers, and more. No music experience needed! We are also seeking a few nurses to be available during the day.
Interested? Please complete the Google Form and the Volunteer Background Check (background checks must be updated annually).
🗓 Form submissions close Monday, February 16
📅 Schedules will be sent by Friday, February 20
Thank you for supporting our music students—we truly appreciate your time! 🎵
Volunteer Google Form: https://bit.ly/4rjBlGH
Volunteer Background Check: https://bit.ly/3MdFKvV
Volunteer Form - Paper Copy: https://bit.ly/4a7W0qh
Questions? Please contact Ms. Abbe Lane, Choir Teacher, at (920) 361-2000 x4145 or alane@berlin.k12.wi.us
On Saturday, February 28, Berlin High School will host hundreds of junior high and high school musicians from 9 schools for our District Solo & Ensemble Festival.
To help the day run smoothly, we’re looking for about 100 volunteers for morning, afternoon, or full-day shifts. Volunteer roles include set-up/tear-down, kitchen help, monitoring performance sites, assisting at the info table or office computers, and more. No music experience needed! We are also seeking a few nurses to be available during the day.
Interested? Please complete the Google Form and the Volunteer Background Check (background checks must be updated annually).
🗓 Form submissions close Monday, February 16
📅 Schedules will be sent by Friday, February 20
Thank you for supporting our music students—we truly appreciate your time! 🎵
Volunteer Google Form: https://bit.ly/4rjBlGH
Volunteer Background Check: https://bit.ly/3MdFKvV
Volunteer Form - Paper Copy: https://bit.ly/4a7W0qh
Questions? Please contact Ms. Abbe Lane, Choir Teacher, at (920) 361-2000 x4145 or alane@berlin.k12.wi.us

📕 If you were unable to attend the 8th grade parent information meeting, no worries!
📗 Please click the link below to view the presentation slides along with the updated course registration documents.
👉 https://www.berlin.k12.wi.us/o/bhs/page/hs-counseling

Come perform. Come listen. Come be inspired! 🎤 🌟
📅 This Friday, January 30th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Berlin High School Auditorium
📅 This Friday, January 30th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Berlin High School Auditorium

Cold outside, busy inside! Join us for this week's events at BASD. ❄️⭐

👀 Science got eye-opening in 6th grade!
🐄 Mr. Wasmuth’s science students had a blast dissecting cow eyes during their latest lab. If you ever had Mr. Wasmuth, you know this is a classic lesson—one students never forget!
🐄 Mr. Wasmuth’s science students had a blast dissecting cow eyes during their latest lab. If you ever had Mr. Wasmuth, you know this is a classic lesson—one students never forget!




Due to the extreme cold warning, there will be no school for students in the Berlin Area School District tomorrow, Friday, January 23.
All after-school activities are also canceled.
Thank you! Please stay safe and warm! ❄️🧤
All after-school activities are also canceled.
Thank you! Please stay safe and warm! ❄️🧤
