Superintendent's Message

Welcome to the Berlin Public Schools website. The city of Berlin, NH serves 1439 students, kindergarten to grade 12 with the teaching and learning support of 285 staff members.

We strive for excellence throughout the grade levels as we provide a school environment conducive to high student productivity within our goals and programs.

Brown Elementary School, grades kdg. - 2, is a Title I Schoolwide School with a strong literacy curriculum delivered in the response-to-intervention model. The school is a Blue Ribbon Achievement Award school for its school volunteer program.

Hillside School, grades 3 - 6, is also a Title I Schoolwide School. Student data is reviewed to help support student instruction and achievement.

Berlin Junior High School, grades 7 - 8, operates on a teaming and looping philosophy as supported in middle school education research. This concept promotes student engagement and mitigates behavioral situations.

Berlin High School, grade 9 - 12, is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. P.B.I.S.(Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a program attributed to an increase in student achievement by empowering students with decision making opportunities.

The culture and climate of our public schools is one of high expectations that promotes student achievement and success for all students. Our district's priority goals are to ensure academic growth of all our student groups by:

• Inclusionary best practices with differentiated instruction and co-teaching
• Data analysis to drive instruction
• Parent, staff and student engagement and involvement