Superintendent's Message

The Berlin Public Schools continue to adopt and adapt new programs and initiatives that improve learning opportunities from the graduating Berlin High School senior to the newest kindergarten student entering the Marston Elementary School. One hundred twenty-seven graduates received their diplomas at the Berlin High School commencement in June, 2007. Approximately eighty percent of the Class of 2007 continue their studies at institutions of higher education. Additionally, several graduates enter career pathways that provide education and training in new and emerging technologies.

Grants and foundations complement our local budget to improve learning for our young people. Reading First, a scientifically based core reading program for our students in Bartlett, Brown and Marston Elementary Schools (Grades K to 3), promotes literacy. The Walker Fund’s mobile laptop laboratory enables seventh and eighth students to improve learning outcomes in science and mathematics. The Title I Schoolwide Program assists students from their first day in kindergarten through the sixth grade by using targeted strategies to improve reading skills. The New Hampshire Department of Education approved Project Lead the Way as a pre-engineering program at our Career and Technical Center. Hillside Elementary School staff developed a mathematics assessment to provide data that enhances the curriculum and documents students’ growth.

Our schools establish partnerships with businesses. Bartlett and Brown Schools display the Blue Ribbon Achievement Award for the volunteerism of individuals and organizations and the Gold Circle Partnership Award for collaboration with businesses. Parents and residents combine with organizations within and outside of our schools to assist our young people. Project BEST BET enables students in Grades 1 to 8 to attend safe and supportive after-school programs within the schools. The Berlin Public Schools and the Family Resource Center in Gorham collaborate to benefit families, their children and the community.

The Berlin Public Schools continue to attain the school district’s goals and to achieve significant advances to improve instruction, programs and student achievement. The collaboration between our school district and numerous partners expands learning. The City of Berlin and the Berlin Public Schools continue to support educational excellence for each student.