Berkley Beat May 16, 2025

What's Inside

  • Berkley School District Receives National Recognition: Named 2025 Best Community for Music Education, 14th Year in a Row
  • TikTok Trend Alert for Families
  • Maxfield Science Symposium Scholarship Recipients
  • Norup 8th Graders Visit Washington D.C.
  • Burton Elementary Hosts Annual Culture Fest
  • District Art Show Displays 200+ Student Art Pieces
  • Board of Education Recognizes Student Artists
  • Berkley Schools Hosts Professional Learning Day
  • Rogers Students Showcase Their Talents
  • Nurse Rose Presents Lessons to Berkley Schools Students
  • BHS Students Teach Financial Literacy to 4th and 5th Grade Students
  • Berkley Schools Teachers Engage with Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
  • Community is Invited to a Community Chat with Superintendent Francis
  • Huntington Woods Juneteenth Student Poetry Contest
  • Summer Program Registration Now Open
  • Berkley Schools Announces Varsity Tutors - Free for Students
  • Have a Cool Job? Tell Our Students About It!
  • Autism Alliance of Michigan Partners with Berkley Schools
  • What is the Oakland County Parent Advisory Committee?
  • May Calendar Highlights - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Cinco De Mayo, National Teacher Appreciation Day
  • How to Subscribe to the District Calendar
  • Join the Berkley Schools Family - Now Hiring

Berkley School District Receives National Recognition: Named 2025 Best Community for Music Education, 14th Year in a Row

District Heralded for Support of Music Education

Berkley School District is proud to announce it is a 2025 Best Community for Music Education! This national designation comes from the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation, for demonstrating outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Berkley is one of 21 school districts in the state of Michigan to receive the Best Communities for Music Education award, one of 935 nationwide, and has been an award recipient since 2012.

In its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) survey requires districts to answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

Scott Francis, Berkley School District Superintendent, said, "Receiving this award for the 14th year in a row is outstanding. I am very proud of our teachers, students, families and community supporters of the music program. Our music teachers continue to engage and inspire students in creative ways and I applaud them for all they do for music in our schools."

TikTok Trend Alert for Families

The Oakland Schools Technology Department, which services Berkley Schools, was made aware of a viral TikTok trend building over the recent weeks where students learn to short out their Chromebook via a USB port.

This trend includes students using a metal object (paperclip, pin, etc) on the connector pins to cause a spark. This can result in smoke, fire and/or ruining the laptop. Please talk to your children about this trend and remind them that any intentional harm done to District computers will result in a fine to replace the technology in addition to consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Watch this Good Morning America story on this trend to learn more.

Maxfield Science Symposium Scholarship Recipients

Berkley High School students were invited to participate in the Maxfield Science Symposium this semester. Students worked on science experiments for months, and presented their findings to a panel of judges on Friday, May 2.

The Maxfield Science Symposium is a science competition where students designed, completed and presented an original science experiment to a panel of judges comprised of BHS teacher Scott Doty, alumni Molly Rott, retired teacher Mark Meacham and Dr. Bob Maxfield. The symposium is named after Dr. Maxfield, who is a retired Berkley School District Superintendent. Students practice their presentation skills, showcase their independent work and have an opportunity to earn scholarships funded by the Berkley Education Foundation.

Congratulations to the following students for earning scholarships:

Gold - $1,000

  • Lucas Carter, Junior: Lasers, a Better Way to Grow Popcorn?
  • Jo Lagerstrom, Sophomore: Ladybird Beetle Food Choice Chambers

Silver - $500

  • Mia Mracna, Sophomore: The Effects of Different Solutions on Tooth Enamel
  • Lydia Binelli, Junior: The Effects of Caffeine on Memory

Bronze - $250

  • Vinnie Holder, Sophomore: Organic vs Inorganic Soil
  • Victoria Demarzio, Sophomore: Effect of Social Media on Sleep for Teens

Honorable Mention - $50

  • Giuliana Dao, Freshman: How Different Sounds Affect the Quality of a Person's Sleep
  • Hannah Schueler, Senior: Water Bottle Bacteria Levels

Congratulations also to the following students for their participation in the Maxfield Science Symposium.

  • Nick Derosier, Freshman: How Different Lights Affect the Activity and Basking Behavior of Bearded Dragons
  • Quinn Loree, Junior: Effects of Bacteria on the Freeze/Thaw of Rock
  • Madeline Keller, Freshman: Bacteria vs. Natural Remedies
  • Arielle Loomer, Sophomore: The Effect Greywater Has on Plant Growth
  • Lily Morgan, Freshman: Effects of Human Exposure on Mammals and Reptiles
  • Yoli Dietachmayr Gonzalez, Freshman: Senses in Relation to Food Enjoyment
  • Maddie Kramer, Sophomore: Yeast Fermentation and CO2 Production

Norup 8th Graders Visit Washington D.C.

From May 7-9, Norup 8th grade students had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. Students had the opportunity to apply what they learned in their Social Studies classes and experience the curriculum within the context of their own lives.

Students had a full three days, visiting the following on the trip: The Naval Academy, Museum of the US Army, Smithsonian Museums (Natural History, American History), Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, the US Capitol, Kennedy Theatre Rooftop, Holocaust Museum, the African American Museum and the National Harbor.

Trip organizer and Norup middle school teacher Prima Dailey shared, “This annual trip is very important. Students got the opportunity to apply what they learned in their Social Studies course, therefore, they experienced the curriculum within the context of their own lives. I was especially impressed at our student's engagement while visiting the Naval Academy and Holocaust museum. Students took the time to read, listen and watch all the information that was available to them.”

This trip is also a time to connect with friends and solidify the community they built over the years before they head off to high school. Ms. Dailey added, “For some, this trip was a once and a lifetime opportunity and I'm glad we were able to provide that for them.”

Burton Elementary Hosts Annual Culture Fest

Burton Elementary held its third annual Culture Fest on May 8, 2025. Burton’s Diversity Alliance Club and PTA planned this event together with the goal of sharing and celebrating the cultural heritages of Burton families.

Participating families set up booths representing Scotland, Italy, Canada, Switzerland, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Ireland, Ghana, Italy, Australia, Ukraine and India. Families shared facts and stories, along with their displays featuring flags, maps, information, photographs, videos, artifacts, treats, and other culturally significant items. In addition, students hosted mini-booths and some 5th graders hosted a mini-market. Additional booths included LGBTQ and Neurodiversity booths with a sensory station.

Attendees were given passports to take to each table, earning stickers as they learned about each culture. Families could also place stickers on a large world map showing where their families are from.

The PTA also arranged to have food trucks available for families, representing many cultures as well. As a result of the event, the Diversity Alliance Club was able to donate $200 to Affirmations in Ferndale.

District Art Show Displays 200+ Student Art Pieces

On Monday, May 12, prior to the Board of Education meeting, the Berkley Schools Art Department hosted the District-Wide Vision Art Show. 200+ pieces of student art were on display at the Administrative Offices ranging from charcoal to yarn to paint to ceramics. Art teachers from each school selected pieces to bring from their school.

Families and friends were invited to visit the art show after school and students had the opportunity to show off their work. The Art Show was well attended for the two hours it was open.

Board of Education Recognizes Student Artists

At the May 12, 2025, Regular Meeting, the Board of Education recognized many student artists. Students were recognized for having their pieces of art, literature or dance advance to the state level of the PTSA Reflections Contest as well as for the students who received regional and state-level awards for the MAEA Young @ Art Show. Congratulations to the following students on their art accomplishments. Below, you’ll see the students' school, name, grade, title of piece and material/media.

PTSA Reflections Art Contest

26 students had their artwork advanced to the state level for the National PTSA Reflections contest, "Accepting Imperfections." The following students were recognized by the Board.

Angell Elementary School

  • Vivian Anderson, 2nd grade, Visual Arts, As I Look in the Mirror and Popcorn, a literature piece
  • River Lawson, 1st grade, Visual Arts, Nothing Is Perfect
  • Abigail Wilson, 4th grade, Dance, Who I Am

Burton Elementary School

  • Ilana Adler, 2nd grade, Visual Arts, Impurrfection
  • Casey Jozlin, TK, Photography, The Mega Castle
  • Lucas Krantz, 3rd grade, Visual Arts, Imperfection Is Perfect!
  • Alexandra Mosko, 4th grade, Literature, Imperfections

Norup International

  • Delainey Fraccaro, 1st grade, Dance, It's Okay Not to Be Perfect

Pattengill Elementary

  • Lacey Eaton, 2nd grade, Visual Arts, Loving Hands
  • Evelyn Huyghe, 1st grade, Photography, Elie
  • Maxwell Huyghe, 5th grade, Photography, Edna
  • Alan Layne, 1st grade, Photography, We See!
  • Asher Layne, Kindergarten, Photography, Orange

Rogers Elementary

  • Sophia Banyai, 5th grade, Literature, A World Trade Moment
  • Madeline Miller, 4th grade, Visual Arts, Different Sides Of The Mirror
  • Carter Mynderse, 3rd grade, Photography, More Than A Rock and Butterflies Like Me, a visual arts piece
  • Samantha Ribits, 5th grade, Visual Arts, Unique Beauty, which earned the Award of Excellence at the State level, in the Intermediate Visual Arts Category. In addition, Samantha’s literature piece, Beauty, advanced to the state level.
  • Olivia Solner, 5th grade, Dance, Fight Song
  • Audrey Walker, 5th grade, Photography, Nature's Own Creation
  • Layla Watteny, 5th grade, Literature, Imperfect Imperfections

Anderson Middle

  • Riley Bluhm, 7th grade, Visual Arts, Don't Let Perfection Hold You Back
  • Peyton Peasley, 6th grade, Dance, Try. Peyton’s piece took first place in the Middle School Dance Choreography Category and was advanced to the National Competition.

Berkley High

Sophia Snell, 12th grade, Literature, My Anxiety And Me

MAEA Young @ Art

Top 100 - Elementary

  • Rylan Hunt, Angell, 2nd gr, Rylan's Piece - mixed media
  • Carman Dickinson, Burton, 3rd gr, Birds and Birch Trees - watercolor paint, tempera paint, salt, oil pastel
  • Lennon Sims, Burton, 5th gr, Floating Leaves - black glue, chalk pastel
  • Merrick Williams, Norup, K, Luna the Loon - torn paper
  • Erik Satchel, Norup, 2nd gr, The Great Turtle - wax (crayon) resist and watercolor
  • Saajan Shah, Norup, 3rd gr, Wavy Monstrocity - construction paper, chalk, marker
  • Greta Hill, Norup, 5th gr, Mars - Tempera, chalk, construction paper
  • Madeline Oliver, Pattengill, 5th gr, Friday Night Warhol - drawing

Top 18 Elementary - Displayed at Michigan Department of Education

  • Isla Taylor, Burton, 1st gr, Dancing Giraffe - watercolor, crayon
  • Eleanor Bence, Rogers, 5th gr, Breakfast with Warhol - Drawing

Oakland County Regional Award

  • Sam Peters, Rogers, 5th gr, Tree of Life - metal embossing
  • Sophia Jablonowski, BHS, 10th gr, Entombed by Judgement - colored pencil
  • Zoe Kregear, BHS, 9th gr, Blossoming Flower - ceramics

Top 100 - Middle School

  • Kyla Piatt, AMS, 7th gr, Cupcake Party - printmaking
  • Nadia Pontes, AMS, 7th gr, I Love Softball - printmaking
  • Catherine Johnson, Norup, 8th gr, Wolfin' Out - foil relief and acrylic paint

Top 100 - High School

  • Jordan Coleman, BHS, 11th gr, Dragonflies - metal
  • Avery Coleman, BHS, 9th gr, The First Meeting - digital art
  • Nicholas Momper, BHS, 12th gr, My Mirror Twin - digital art
  • Kara Neiman, BHS, 10th gr, Moon Earrings - metal

Berkley Schools Hosts Professional Learning Day

On Tuesday, May 6, Berkley Schools held a Professional Learning Day, where staff participated in training designed to support their specific roles.

Elementary classroom teachers, learning specialists, and resource room teachers focused on learning the District’s new math program, Bridges in Mathematics. Staff learned about the District's overall vision for math instruction, explored how both teachers and students view themselves as math learners, and became familiar with the key parts of this new curricular resource.

Elementary special subject teachers (art, music, and physical education) and District Administrative Office staff took part in a workshop on Neuroscience-Backed Wellness. This training helped staff understand how the brain responds to stress and provided science-based strategies to manage stress and build resilience.

Media Specialists participated in Computational Thinking 101 training which provided an opportunity for staff to explore what computational thinking is and how computational thinking strategies can be applied across the curriculum through a variety of structured thinking activities. Media Specialists were excited to explore how they might incorporate these strategies into their instruction around literacy while incorporating technology.

Staff who work with grades 6–12 participated in a Secondary Showcase. The day began by discussing the book Grading for Equity, which explores fair and supportive grading practices. Afterward, staff attended breakout sessions led by Berkley Schools teachers, covering topics like using a 4-point grading scale, designing lessons that encourage student inquiry, supporting subject-specific reading and writing skills, and offering retake opportunities. Jen Wilcox, Supervisor of Instructional Services, said, “We are proud of our dedicated staff for their ongoing commitment to professional growth and are especially grateful to our Berkley Schools educators for sharing their expertise with colleagues.”

Special education staff participated in learning about Sensory Processing Fundamentals: Important Differences between “Breaks” and Sensory Integration Interventions. The session focused on enhancing knowledge of sensory processing and identifying activities that aligned with individual student needs. It aimed to deepen understanding of sensory regulation and the consistent use of supportive strategies throughout the District. Participants also learned to distinguish between general breaks and targeted sensory intervention strategies. By the end, attendees had at least one actionable idea to implement in support of student well-being.

Ms. Wilcox shared, “These learning opportunities help ensure that our staff are continuously growing and bringing the best possible experiences to our students every day.”

Rogers Students Showcase their Talents

On Thursday, May 8, Rogers students showcased their talents for the school community at their annual talent show. Students put on a variety of performances throughout the day. Some of the acts included magic, skits, playing instruments, puppets, gymnastics and more. Each act was unique and highlighted the skills, talents and creativity of the students.

Congratulations, students, on your performances!

Nurse Rose Presents Lessons to Berkley Schools Students

Vaping Lessons to 8th Graders

Nurse Rose visited 8th grade students at Norup on May 12 to provide valuable information in a well-rounded session about substances such as vaping, tobacco, marijuana, opioids and more. Nurse Rose will visit Anderson 8th graders before the school year is over.

While at Norup, she explored not only the risks but also the broader effects these substances have on overall health, including long-term effects on both the mind and body. Nurse Rose explained how vaping devices work, discussed the potential health consequences of their use and shared a powerful story about a student whose life was drastically impacted by continuous vaping. She also highlighted the systemic side effects of these substances and touched on the role of Narcan in addressing opioid overdoses. Throughout the session, students were highly engaged, asking insightful questions for further clarity. Nurse Rose emphasized the importance of communication and offered options and resources for anyone seeking help, whether for themselves or others facing issues related to these topics.

Handwashing and Germs Lessons for Elementary Students

Throughout the months of April and May, Nurse Rose visited TK and Kindergarten students to help share lessons about healthy lifestyles including teeth brushing, bathing, eating healthy and staying active. Rose’s presentation included fun learning with a Jeopardy style game.

BHS Students Teach Financial Literacy to 4th and 5th Grade Students

On May 9, 2025, students from Berkley High School’s Personal Finance classes visited Rogers Elementary to teach 4th and 5th-grade students about financial literacy. The students prepared age-appropriate lessons, including:

  • Storytelling sessions about setting goals and saving money
  • Role-playing games to simulate real-life financial situations (grocery shopping, budgeting for toys, making change)
  • Arts and crafts projects related to money management (piggy banks, savings jars)
  • Simple money exercises such as counting money, making change, and basic budgeting
  • Board or card games or online games to facilitate interactive discussions on needs vs. wants, making wise spending decisions, and more

The BHS and Rogers students seemed to enjoy the shared experience of teaching and learning.

Jen Wilcox, Supervisor of Instructional Services, shared, “This is a great example of an authentic audience. Students presenting to an authentic audience means showcasing student work, projects, or presentations to an audience beyond the classroom. This practice aims to connect learning with real-world applications and increase student motivation, engagement and skills. It also allows students to see how their work impacts the wider world.”

Berkley Schools Teachers Engage with Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol

Eight of our elementary and middle school teachers recently participated in a professional learning series on the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model, a research-based approach that helps make content more accessible for Multilingual Learners and Academic English Learners. The training focused on practical strategies to integrate language and content instruction, increase student interaction and support academic language development. Teachers left with new tools to enhance learning for all students.

Community is Invited to a Community Chat with Superintendent Francis

Superintendent Scott Francis will host his final community chat of the school year on May 19, 2025. Community members are invited to hear about the Berkley School District Strategic Plan progress at this informal community forum on Monday, May 19, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the Berkley Schools Administrative Offices, 14501 Talbot, Oak Park. Refreshments will be provided.

Huntington Woods Juneteenth Student Poetry Contest

The City of Huntington Woods Anti-Racism Advisory Committee is hosting a Juneteenth Student Poetry Contest: Let Your Voice Be Heard. Juneteenth is a time for remembrance, reflection and hope. The committee is wondering what Juneteenth means to students.

Submissions are being accepted through Tuesday, May 27.

Submission Criteria:

  • Submissions should address the topics of the significance of Juneteenth, inclusion, belonging or empowerment.
  • Word limit is 250 or less, including the poem title.
  • Poem should be submitted through the form above as an attachment in a .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

The 1st place winner will receive $150 and the 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive $100 and $50 respectively. All selected winners will have the opportunity to read their poem at the City of Huntington Woods Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, from 6-8 pm at the Gilham Recreation Center. All are welcome to attend!

Questions about the contest or the Huntington Woods Juneteenth Celebration? Please contact the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee at hwantiracismadvisorycommittee@gmail.com.

High School Summer Program Registration Now Open

At this time the elementary and middle school summer programs are closed. Below is the information for the high school summer program.

High School Program: Credit Recovery

The high school summer program will be focused on Credit Recovery Courses. Credit Recovery Courses should be selected in consultation with each student’s school counselor. Credit Recovery coursework will be delivered through the APEX online learning system, assisted, facilitated, and overseen by certified teachers. Students will complete the coursework in person. These courses are tailored to each student and are mastery-based, which means the length of time students must spend in Credit Recovery will vary and is dependent upon mastery of course objectives.

Program Details for Credit Recovery

Registration

Berkley Schools Announces Varsity Tutors - Free for All Students

Berkley Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools, an online platform with access to free learning tools.

The Varsity Tutors Platform gives students more opportunities to learn at their own pace, to get support on subjects they might be struggling with, to explore subjects they are learning in class and to support their curiosities. The platform includes the following:

  • 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review to help students with any questions about homework, classwork or test prep.
  • Live group classes, recorded classes and celebrity-led StarCourses allow students to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in and add a touch of fun.
  • Assessments and self study practice problems provide opportunities to drill skills towards mastery.
  • College prep & admissions resources ensure that students have the best resources available.

How to Access Varsity Tutors

Sign into the Varsity Tutors platform through the student Clever portal. To learn how to log into Clever with your child’s Berkley Schools Google account, follow these directions.

Learn More & Get Started!

Have a Cool Job? Tell Our Students About It!

Berkley Schools is seeking community members willing to share their time and expertise in their career fields with our students! There are a variety of ways to share your journey and knowledge:

  • Speak with a group of students or class about your job/career field (in-person or virtual)
  • Serve on an Advisory Committee (ex. BHS Marketing Program, etc.)
  • Host a student tour/field trip of your workplace
  • Host a student job shadow experience at your workplace
  • Conduct a student informational interview at your workplace
  • Present at Career Fairs and/or Parent Nights
  • Participate in other career-related activities (mock interviews, judging career-based projects, etc.)
  • Receive emails about any future opportunities or needs
  • Participate in an audio and/or video recorded interview with students

Counselors and select teachers will have access to this database of Berkley community contacts from a variety of different professional backgrounds to plan career exploration and readiness experiences with Berkley students.

Share your cool job with us by filling out this form.

Autism Alliance of Michigan Partners with Berkley Schools

Berkley Schools and Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAOM) are pleased to announce a 2024-25 partnership! This partnership strives to elevate neurodivergent students' experiences and increase opportunities across the spectrum. Both groups are committed to continuing to better their resources and experience to best serve the Berkley Schools community.

To learn more about the Autism Alliance of Michigan and the services they provide, visit the AAOM website.

What is the Oakland County Parent Advisory Committee?

The Oakland County Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is comprised of parents of students with an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP) within Oakland County. The Oakland Schools PAC typically meets on the first Wednesday of the following months: October, November, December, February, March, May and June at Oakland Schools or Virtually from 7-9 pm. Meetings include membership work, legal updates, and training on various topics related to special education, and are open to the public.

Two Berkley Schools parents serve on the Oakland County PAC and are available to support Berkley Schools families with questions or to collaborate in celebrating and advocating for all students with IEPs. Reach out to the Berkley Schools PAC reps, below.

  • Natasha Hamilton: natashakhamilton@gmail.com
  • Carolyn Durant-Blair: cnaomidb@gmail.com

Calendar Highlights: May

The Berkley Schools printed calendar highlights heritage months, holidays, days of observances and recognition days. In the Berkley Beat, we’ll highlight these days with more information for community learning to help us achieve the District goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heritage Month to honor the contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans and to educate all Americans. It’s been continued every year since then by Presidential Proclamation. Jewish American Heritage Month is a celebration of the contributions and experiences of Jewish Americans and highlights how America’s Jewish communities have shaped, and been shaped, by the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the United States.

Learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month:

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is a celebration of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. A broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week was first signed into law by President Carter on October 5, 1978. During the next decade, presidents passed annual proclamations for Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week until 1992 when Congress annually designated May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese person to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

Source: Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month website

Resources to learn more about Asian/Pacific Heritage Month:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Mental health refers to our emotional and social well-being and impacts how we think, feel and behave. It plays a role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life.

The Berkley School District has many resources available for families on our Emotional Support and Wellness Resources webpage. From emergency hotlines to community resources, to mindfulness, to grief and loss resources, our mental health professionals have built a comprehensive site for the community to use.

Additional resources to learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month:

Cinco De Mayo - May 5

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May and is celebrated on May 5, is a holiday recognizing when the Mexican army claimed victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862, according to History. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day (September 16), a popular misconception. Instead, it commemorates a single battle. Today, Cinco De Mayo celebrations are more popular in the United States than Mexico.

Learn more on the National Geographic Kids website and Britannica website.

National Teacher Appreciation Day - May 6

National Teacher Appreciation Day is on Tuesday during the first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day, "as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives."

In Berkley Schools, it allows the District to say thank you to all our outstanding teachers for all they do for their students.

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Join the Berkley Schools Family - Now Hiring!

The Berkley School District is hiring! We are looking for talented individuals to fill a variety of positions. Visit our website to apply and share our postings with your networks!

Open Positions

  • Special Education Supervisor - Administrative Offices
  • Permanent Building Substitute Teacher - Norup
  • Full Time Elementary Teachers - Multiple Positions
  • Lead Teacher - GSRP Extended Program Teacher - BBB
  • Elementary Instructional Secretary - Angell Elementary
  • Afternoon Custodian (2 positions) - Angell, Burton
  • Permanent Substitute Custodian - District
  • Kids’ Zone Assistant Teachers (3 positions) - Angell, Pattengill, Rogers
  • Lunch Aides - Angell, Burton, Pattengill
  • Middle School Football Coach - Anderson
  • 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach - Norup

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