Earlier today, a safety concern was reported to the Berner Middle School administration. In accordance with district protocols, we promptly contacted the Nassau County Police Department. They responded quickly, thoroughly addressed the issue, and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to our school community.
Together, along with our central office team, we remain committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for all students at Berner.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito
Principal
Dear Berner Families,
On Friday, November 7, and Monday, November 10, Nassau County Police Department officers will be visiting Berner to present an assembly for all students in Grades 6–8. The program will focus on social media awareness and bicycle safety, and will be held in the Berner Gymnasium during physical education classes.
As part of our ongoing commitment to student well-being, we encourage you to continue engaging in open and thoughtful conversations with your children about these two important topics. Social media is a powerful tool for connection and creativity, but it also comes with responsibilities. Additionally, bicycle safety remains a top priority. We ask that you review safety practices with your children, as these habits are essential for keeping everyone safe.
We deeply value your partnership in guiding our students toward making safe and responsible choices—both online and in our neighborhoods. We're also pleased to welcome officers from the Nassau County Police Department tomorrow and Monday, as they help raise awareness around these important issues.
Thank you for your continued support.
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ken Petersen, and Ed Hoffman
To all BMS Students, Parents and Families,
We are excited for the Berner Middle School concert season! Please note that there will also be a special performance by our Best Buddies students on Monday, December 8th. They will lead off the concert at 6:30 pm. The dates and times for the concerts are below.
Monday, December 8
Grade 8 - Band at 6:30 pm
Grade 7 - Band at 8:00pm
Tuesday, December 9
Grade 6 - Band at 6:30 pm
Grade 6 - Orchestra at 8:00 pm
Wednesday, December 10
Grade 7 - Orchestra at 6:30 pm
Grade 7 - Chorus at 6:30 pm
Grade 8 - Orchestra at 8:00 pm
Grade 8 - Chorus at 8:00 pm
Thursday, December 11
Grade 6 - Chorus at 6:30 pm
Concerts on December 9th and 10th have multiple performing groups. Due to the size of our individual performing groups, we ask that families please limit guests to 4 attendees at each of the concerts. This will ensure compliance with safety standards, as we are not able to permit guests to stand in the aisles during performances.
Should you have any questions, please contact our Fine and Performing Arts Office at (516) 308-5085.
Thank you for your continued support.
Jason Esposito, Principal
Vincent Green, Director of Fine and Performing Arts
This is a reminder that all confidential health documents (i.e., physicals, doctor’s notes, etc.) must be submitted using the Student Document Upload Ecollect Form available in the Parent Portal. If you already have an Ecollect account, you can sign in using your email address and the password you created. If you are creating an account for the first time, it will be set up when you submit your first document. To begin, click Sign In, enter your email and Parent Portal password, then click Register, agree to the terms, and click Register again. Once registered, you will be able to upload documents for all children linked to your account.
If you already have an account and are unable to sign in using your username and password, please select Forgot Password. Please note that passwords do not sync between the Parent Portal and the Student Document Upload Ecollect Form. We recommend using the same password for both accounts to simplify access.
We kindly ask that you do not email these documents. If you have any questions about uploading documents, please contact your school’s health office.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District Health Offices
Dear Berner Parents, Students, and Staff,
Our Student Council will be delivering items to the Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry this Friday, November 7 and we need your support! Please consider contributing to this worthy cause. Just think...if everyone brings in just one item, it can make a tremendous difference!
Please see the flyer for more details: Berner Thanksgiving Food Drive 2025
Thank you to all that have already contributed. It is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Robertson & Mrs. Ferreira
Student Council Advisors
Registration for the 2025-2026 Berner Winter I Sports Season on Arbiter Sports is open, link below. This process needs to be completed in order for your child to be eligible for participation. The season begins on Monday, November 3rd.
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/massapequa-public-schools-athletics
Please contact the Athletic office if you need assistance.
Go Chiefs!
Sincerely,
Matt McLees, CMAA, Director of Athletics
Ed Hoffman, CAA, Berner Chairperson for PE & Athletics
We want to inform you of an update regarding Chromebook loaners, effective immediately. As you know, Chromebooks are essential for nearly every class, and it is important that students arrive each day with their fully charged device.
To support students in developing good school habits, including always being prepared for class, students who come to school without their Chromebook more than once per marking period will receive a lunch detention from the Deans’ Office. This step is intended to emphasize responsibility and readiness for learning. Please note that this policy does not apply to students whose devices are being repaired and require a temporary loaner Chromebook.
Thank you for partnering with us to help students develop routines and practices that contribute to their academic success. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito
Dear Parents/Guardians of K-8 Students,
We invite you to read our iReady Parent Letter that includes important information on how to access iReady resources and parent reports. Additionally, please view our Massapequa School District video - Understanding grade level learning expectations and your child’s performance.
Please note that your child’s i-Ready Parent Report will be available on the Parent Portal under the Student Portfolio tab beginning Friday, October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Berner Parents, Students and Staff:
Our Student Council is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and has an exciting Grade Level Challenge for the whole building! Students in the grade that has collected the most donated items of non-perishable food will win NO HOMEWORK for one entire night in EVERY class!
This food drive which is currently taking place is inviting students to bring their donations to the auditorium lobby and place it in the designated area labeled for their grade. The items will be counted and tallied and the grade that has the most donations will be announced on Friday, November 7th.
Non-perishable food donations will be collected now through Thursday, November 6. Don't forget to check expiration dates as expired food cannot be accepted.
Please see this flyer for more information: Berner Thanksgiving Food Drive 2025
Let’s put the “GIVING” in Thanksgiving!
Thank you for your continued support!
Mrs. Robertson & Mrs. Ferreira
Student Council Advisors