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Berkley Schools Berkley School District is a PreK-12 public school district in Southeast Oakland County in Michigan

District Vision
Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

District Mission
Student engagement, learning and growth are at the center of all we do.

District Tagline
Inspire. Empower. Lead.

Today is the beginning of Safe Schools Week.As we shared yesterday, this week is focused on all aspects of safety in our...
10/19/2026

Today is the beginning of Safe Schools Week.

As we shared yesterday, this week is focused on all aspects of safety in our schools. The Berkley School District is always evaluating the safety measures we have in place to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep our students and staff safe.

To read the list of safety measures the District has implemented recently, read the full message on our website: https://bit.ly/4dMr15S

Safe Schools Week starts tomorrow, Monday, October 19.Read Superintendent Francis' Safe Schools Week message sent to the...
10/18/2026

Safe Schools Week starts tomorrow, Monday, October 19.

Read Superintendent Francis' Safe Schools Week message sent to the Berkley Schools community today: https://bit.ly/4B5w7Ea

Here is the opening paragraph:

As you know, safety is a top priority for the Berkley School District. As a District, we are committed to providing safe physical spaces as well as a safe community of belonging for each of our students and staff. We work hard to lift up, encourage and support each and every child to make sure everyone feels welcome. It also means we have no tolerance for hate. We denounce any acts of ableism, anti-semitism, homophobia, racism, and any other forms of discrimination or harassment. We hope our students, staff and community know that if they experience any acts of hate, to bring it to the attention of a trusted adult.

Stay tuned to the rest of our Safe Schools Week messages at 6 pm, M-F.

Pattengill Elementary families celebrated an evening of fun, games and treats during the Pattengill Fall Festival on Sep...
10/18/2026

Pattengill Elementary families celebrated an evening of fun, games and treats during the Pattengill Fall Festival on September 24, 2026. Students enjoyed carnival games, inflatables, music, eating pizza and more during this PTA-sponsored event.

On Tuesday, September 29, Berkley High School Astronomy students put small rockets they built in class to the test. Stud...
10/17/2026

On Tuesday, September 29, Berkley High School Astronomy students put small rockets they built in class to the test. Students traveled to Lazenby Park to launch their rockets as part of a lesson on understanding the difficulties of space exploration.

Students began this unit by building rockets using standard directions. Then, they were tasked with making at least one modification to their rockets of their choosing. Some groups chose to launch objects with their rockets, while other groups added engines, changed the center of mass, or changed the materials that the wings and nose cones were built out of. Teachers shared that the goal of the activity was to get the rocket to complete a launch, have the modification change or enhance the launch in a meaningful way, and then retrieve the rocket after it landed. Through this unit, students learned a practical use and application of the engineering design process.

10/16/2026

Today's Berkley Beat is now online!

What's Inside: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/91oIScFynjsqZ

• Performing Arts Center Open House Celebration
• Board of Education Recognizes National Merit Scholarship Program Recipients
• 7th Grade Students Visited the Renaissance Festival to Bring Learning to Life
• BHS Unified Soccer Takes on Bloomfield Hills
• Building Blocks Hosts Fall Festival
• Angell Students Enjoy Their Fun Run
• Pattengill Students Enjoy Their Fun Run
• Rogers Students Enjoy Their Fun(d) Run
• Berkley Area PTSA Council Announces 2026 Reflections Art Program
• Did you know the Berkley School District runs the Little Bears Book Club?
• Berkley Education Foundation Announces The BEF Open
• Changes to the Youth Work Permitting Process - Permits Now Granted through the State
• October Calendar Highlights: Down Syndrome Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day, Simchat Torah, National Coming Out Day, Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day
• How to Subscribe to the District Calendar
• Join the Berkley Schools Family - Now Hiring

National Boss’s Day is celebrated in the United States each year on October 16. Patricia Bays Haroski registered "Nation...
10/16/2026

National Boss’s Day is celebrated in the United States each year on October 16. Patricia Bays Haroski registered "National Boss' Day" with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1958. The holiday began as a chance for employees to express their gratitude to their employers or managers. It’s also seen as a way for the relationship between managers and employees to be strengthened.

This celebration day has also come under criticism for celebrating management instead of celebrating the workforce. Whether you choose to celebrate or not, Berkley School District is grateful for our District and school administrators who set the tone and vision for the District.

The Berkley Schools printed calendar highlights heritage months, holidays, days of observances and recognition days. In the Berkley Beat, and on social media, we 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.

The Berkley Bears played against the Waterford Kettering Captains at the Homecoming football game on September 25. The M...
10/15/2026

The Berkley Bears played against the Waterford Kettering Captains at the Homecoming football game on September 25. The Marching Band led the crowd in the fight song, the Alma Mater and “Go Bears,” and the student section kept the energy up at the game. Congratulations to the Bears for winning 28-7.

At halftime, student performances included the Dance Team, Marching Band and Cheer Team, and the Homecoming Royalty Court was presented to the crowd.

The Berkley School District is seeking applicants for two open seats on the Board of Education for the following vacanci...
10/14/2026

The Berkley School District is seeking applicants for two open seats on the Board of Education for the following vacancies:

• A two-month term. The person appointed to this position will serve from the Board appointment through December 31, 2026.
• A 26-month term. The person appointed to this position will serve from the Board appointment through December 31, 2028.

Applications for the positions are being accepted until Thursday, October 15 at 5 pm.

Interviews and potential appointments for the candidates will be held on Monday, October 19 at 6 pm. Depending on the number of applications, a second meeting may be required and would take place on Monday, October 26 at 6 pm. The appointed members will begin their term following their appointment and sit for their first Board meeting on November 2, 2026.

Applicants for the Board position must be residents of the Berkley School District, which includes Berkley, Huntington Woods, the northern portion of Oak Park, and a small sliver of Royal Oak. The School District boundaries can be found on the District website. A list of Board member responsibilities and minimum expectations are also posted on the Board of Education webpage.

Interested candidates should fill out and submit an application form, including a letter of interest and resume, available on the District website.

www.berkleyschools.org/our-district/board-of-education

On Friday, September 25, during the 6th hour, the BHS student body gathered in the West Gym for the annual Homecoming Pe...
10/14/2026

On Friday, September 25, during the 6th hour, the BHS student body gathered in the West Gym for the annual Homecoming Pep Rally. Fall sports teams paraded around the gym, the Marching Band played the fight song and a student sang the National Anthem to kick off the afternoon. The pep rally included performances by the Cheer Team and Dance Team. Students played games, too, including tug-of-war, hungry, hungry hippos, and an inflatable mattress race. The Pep Rally also included crowning Homecoming Royalty.

Congratulations to the following Homecoming Royalty:

Freshman: Payton Marshall & Taylor Lott
Sophomores: Keonna Kelsey & Brielle Mickie
Juniors: Lev Babcock & Evan Benelli
Seniors: Lilly Swaninger & Keira Olsen

The Pep Rally is planned by BHS Student Leadership.

On the morning of September 25, at 6:45 am, BHS seniors gathered at Hurley Field for the annual Senior Sunrise. BHS staf...
10/13/2026

On the morning of September 25, at 6:45 am, BHS seniors gathered at Hurley Field for the annual Senior Sunrise. BHS staff handed out bagels as they greeted students, and as the sunrise approached, students took photos, played games and caught up with friends. The morning ended with a class photo.

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