Berkley Schools

06/05/2026

From May 6-8, 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: Museum of the US Army, Smithsonian Museums, 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.

In addition, students had a VIP tour of the Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis including visiting with the Lieutenant Governor, arranged by a relative of a Norup 8th grader.

06/05/2026

Today's Berkley Beat is now online!

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• BEF Sends All 8th Graders on College Tour
• Board of Education Recognizes Scientists, Top 5% of the Class of 2026 and Musicians
• Norup and Anderson 7th Graders Attend Trip Up North and to the Upper Peninsula
• Maxfield Science Symposium Scholarship Recipients
• BHS Debate Team Competes in National Championship in Washington DC
• ATP Student Received Recognition at Job Site
• It’s Field Day Season - Part 1
• Norup Carnival Celebrates the End of the Year
• Rogers Hosts Annual Ice Cream Social
• District Community Survey: Share Your Thoughts on Culture & Equity Progress
• Oakland County Superintendents Share Information About Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal
• Summer Drama Camp Registration is Open
• Summer Program Registration for High School
• June Calendar Highlights
• How to Subscribe to the District Calendar
• Join the Berkley Schools Family - Now Hiring

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06/04/2026

Congratulations to the Berkley High School Class of 2026!

Students will celebrate their graduation tonight, June 4, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Meadow Brook Music Pavilion. For those who do not have tickets, we are livestreaming the event.

Watch and cheer on the graduates using the following channels:

YouTube: https://bit.ly/4fVdg6C

06/04/2026

The Berkley High School seniors said goodbye to BHS and to their teachers by walking the halls one last time during the Senior Clap Out on May 19, 2026. Seniors started by gathering to watch the Senior Video, a collection of photos and videos from their time in Berkley Schools. Afterward, they dispersed into the hallway where they walked through a clap out, greeted by their friends and beloved staff members cheering them on. This emotional final lap is an annual tradition.

Seniors were also invited for a final clap out at their elementary and middle schools. During the afternoon of May 19, seniors gathered at their elementary schools to walk through the halls one last time, greeted by clapping students and teachers. The seniors found their former teachers, gave hugs and high-fives, and enjoyed looking at the buildings to see what was different and what remained the same.

After the elementary clap out, seniors were encouraged to then visit their middle schools and enjoy a clap out there as well.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, who graduate tonight at Meadow Brook!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the following Berkley Schools staff members for receiving a Spring 2026 Berkley Education Foundation (BEF) Innovation-Grant. The BEF funds innovative project requests, special materials to enhance lessons and educational technology. Innovation-Grants are for more than basic classroom supplies. They are an opportunity for staff members to be creative, push the envelope and expand learning for students. The BEF has an annual $15,000 allocation to support Innovation-Grants. If you’d like to donate to the BEF to support the Grant program, you can do so online.

Anderson Middle School

• Marni Millard, Classroom Library
• Heather Torrente, The FCS Food Studio: Lights, Camera, Cook!

Angell Elementary School

• Michelle Hoerner, Magnet Wall Fundamentals
• Kellie Zimcosky, First Graders Go To Outer Space
• Lauren Wexler, Space Systems in First Grade
• Meghan Thomas, Illuminating Patterns in Space

Berkley Building Blocks

• Monica Juntila, Adaptive Bike Pedals
• Megan Wilhelm, Early Intervention Inclusive Early Childhood Library
• Jodi Miller & Sam Huyghe, Regulate to Educate

Berkley High School

• Jennifer Plater, World History Learning & Storytelling Initiative
• Madison Horvath, BTV Studio Soundproofing

Burton Elementary School

• Jill Burton, Bal-A-Vis-X (Balance/Auditory/Vision eXercises) Program
• Keely Galdes, Cow Eye Dissection

Norup International School

• Kaitlin Eickemeyer, Outdoor Recess Equipment
• Yasmin Ruple, Brain–Body Connection Station: Enhancing Focus, Regulation, and Academic Achievement in First Grade

Pattengill Elementary School

• Courtney Skrinner, Fine Motor Tools

Rogers Elementary School

• Sarah Berry, Building Listening, Literacy and Self-Regulation Through Audio Learning
• Carlynn Powell-Fowler & Cassidy Tuthill, Strengthen Literacy Through Active Engagement

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the Berkley High School Class of 2026!

Students will celebrate their graduation tomorrow, June 4, 2026, at 7:30 pm at the Meadow Brook Music Pavilion. For those who do not have tickets, we are livestreaming the event.

Watch and cheer on the graduates using the following channels:

YouTube: https://bit.ly/4fVdg6C

06/02/2026

Superintendents from across Oakland County recently joined together in an informational video discussing the Regional Enhancement Millage proposal that will appear on the August 4, 2026 ballot.

The video provides community members with background information about the proposal, how a Regional Enhancement Millage works in Michigan, and how additional funding could support local public school districts and eligible public school academies across Oakland County.

If approved by voters, the proposal would levy 1.5 mills for six years to provide additional funding directly to local public school districts and eligible public school academies. Funding would be distributed on a per-student basis, estimated at approximately $781 per student annually.
Importantly, all funds generated would go directly to local districts and eligible public school academies. Oakland Schools would not receive any of the funding.

Potential uses of the funds could include:

• Attracting and retaining high-quality staff
• Supporting student academic, social-emotional, and mental health needs
• Maintaining appropriate class sizes
• Enhancing school safety and security
• Sustaining and improving educational programming

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06/02/2026

On April 21, 2026, the Cranbrook Institute of Science visited Pattengill Kindergarten students for a Science on the Go program sponsored by the Pattengill PTA. The Cranbrook staff taught students ‘what makes an insect an insect’ and how insects differ from arachnids. Students also reviewed a collection of cockroaches and learned how important they are to the ecosystem and how they break down old food scraps. Students also saw a tarantula and learned about its body parts, habitats and impressive web-building skills.

06/01/2026

Burton Elementary held its fourth annual Culture Fest on May 7, 2026. Burton’s PTA planned this event with the goal of sharing and celebrating the cultural heritage of Burton families.

Participating families set up booths representing France, England, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Ireland, Ghana, Poland, Mexico, Ukraine, South Korea, LGBTQ, Neurodiversity, Jewish culture, India and much more. Families shared facts and stories, along with their displays featuring flags, maps, information, photographs, videos, artifacts, treats and other culturally significant items.

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.

06/01/2026

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the United States.

During this month, many pride events are held to recognize the impact LGBTQ+ people have had in the world. Pride Month is also celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans.

To learn more about Pride Month, and to see resources to share with your children, check out the list of resources below.

Affirmations Detroit Affirmations LGBTQ+ community center has been the hub for southeast Michigan LGBTQ+ communities and its allies for the last 30 years. Affirmations provides a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can learn, grow, socialize and access the vital support they need. - https://bit.ly/3IYBrzI

Celebrate Pride with Us - Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC envisions a world where le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and q***r people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community. The HRC has developed a website full of Pride month activities, videos and resources. - https://bit.ly/42umrAt

GLSEN: Terms and Concepts This collection of Key Concepts and Terms is designed to provide a basic understanding of words, phrases and ideas related to le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their experiences. All language is constantly evolving; new terms are introduced, while others fade from use or change their meaning over time. - https://bit.ly/3CaIoKv

It Gets Better Project The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and q***r (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. - https://bit.ly/42oL9lR

PFLAG: OUR CHILDREN OUR CHILDREN offers a fresh eye for families and others about what to do when a loved one comes out. Full of useful knowledge, helpful tips, expert opinions and first-person stories, OUR CHILDREN--which has a focus on sexual orientation and gender expression--is a must read for anyone looking to learn more about how to support LGBTQ loved ones...or looking for support for themselves. - https://bit.ly/3Nf1rJY

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.