Hello Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Berner Parents/Guardians and Students:

Below is important information regarding the Fall 2025 Berner Middle School Fall Interscholastic Sports program.

FALL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC TEAM INFORMATION: Across NY State, only 7th & 8th grade students are eligible to participate in interscholastic middle school athletic teams (6th grade students are Not permitted).

STUDENT INTEREST MEETING FOR BERNER FALL INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT TEAMS - (Wednesday, Sept. 3rd). All 7th & 8th grade Berner students interested in trying out for a fall interscholastic team at Berner must attend a meeting from 3:00-3:40pm on Wednesday September 3rd. Coaches will discuss tryout procedures, team responsibilities and required forms/paperwork with the students at this meeting. Eligible students will be able to take the 3:50pm late bus home.
The locations for these meetings are as follows:
Football – Boys Gym
Field Hockey – East Cafeteria
Girls Soccer – Girls Gym
Boys Soccer – West Cafeteria
Cross Country (Boys & Girls) -Auditorium

TRYOUTS FOR ALL FALL INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS AT BERNER – (Thursday, Sept 4th) - Tryouts for all Berner fall sports teams (Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Field Hockey and Cross Country) will take place from 3:45-5:30pm starting on Thursday, September 4th. There are no late buses provided after tryouts/practices. Families must arrange for a ride home at the conclusion of each tryout/practice/game throughout the season. Tryouts will take place for approximately 4 days. Once teams are secured, team practices take place every school day during the season from 3:45-5:30pm.
BOYS SOCCER - The Boys Soccer team will take a 1-way bus each day to Unqua Elementary School for Tryouts and Practices throughout the season. Students will need to get picked up from Unqua at the conclusion of each tryout/practice. All other sports will hold tryouts on the Berner campus.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE FOR TRYOUTS
To try out for ANY school interscholastic team, all students must be registered with ARBITER SPORTS/FAMILY ID and have submitted all of the required information/paperwork online.
To register for ARBITER SPORTS/FAMILY ID and to complete the online medical forms, please click on this link: https://www.familyid.com/massapequa-public-schools-athletics

STUDENT-ATHLETE OPTIONS FROM 3:00-3:40pm: Tryouts/practices begin at 3:45pm each day and end at approximately 5:30pm. From 3:00-3:40pm student athletes will have the ability to choose to attend any of the following after school options:
Athletic Team Study Hall (in the Cafeteria)
Extra Help
Club Meetings
Computer Lab -room 120.
** Students are NOT permitted to leave the building after school and return for tryouts/practice.


COACH CONTACT INFORMATION
Girls Soccer

7th Grade - Mrs. Kollar - ekollar@msd.k12.ny.us

8th Grade - Ms. Scarpias - sscarpias@msd.k12.ny.us

Boys Soccer

7th Grade - Mr. Wing - kwing@msd.k12.ny.us

8th Grade - Mr. Hession - ghession@msd.k12.ny.us

Field Hockey

Mr. Kabelka - ekabelka@msd.k12.ny.us

Mrs. Charvet - jcharvet@msd.k12.ny.us

Cross Country

Girls XC - Mr. Hoffman - ehoffman@msd.k12.ny.us

Boys XC - Mr. Cuebas - jcuebas@msd.k12.ny.us

Football

Mr. Fiorentine - tfiorentine@msd.k12.ny.us

Mr. LaBella - mlabella@msd.k12.ny.us

Mr. Sheedy - tsheedy@msd.k12.ny.us

Mr. O'Brien - kobrien@msd.k12.ny.us


Regards,

Ed Hoffman, CAA
Berner MS, P.E. Chair and Athletic Coordinator
Massapequa School District
Nassau County Challenger League Coordinator
Office: (516) 308-5725
Email: Ehoffman@msd.k12.ny.us

7 days ago, Berner Middle School
Dear 5th Grade Parents and Students:

Please disregard the recent email from Berner dated Friday, August 8, 2025, concerning "Tour The Schedule". 
The email was sent in error.

Thank you.
7 days ago, Berner Middle School
Summer, 2025
Dear Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students:
We hope you’re enjoying the summer!
As a reminder, preparations for the 2025-2026 school year are well underway, and we are expecting an amazing year at Berner! As you continue to make your summer plans, please take note of the following Tour the Schedule dates:
Monday, August 25
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, August 26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We anticipate student schedules being available on the Parent Portal prior to the Tour the Schedule sessions. On the above dates and times, all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to come into Berner and informally tour their schedules. Parents are welcome to come with their children as they walk the building and familiarize themselves with their class locations.
Students and parents are free to come to either one of the Tour the Schedule sessions, or to both if they wish. Additionally, we will be distributing hallway combination locks to our incoming 6th graders during both of the Tour the Schedule times. We anticipate that this will occur outside the auditorium in the lobby.
A reminder about these dates and times will be included in the summer mailing that is sent later in August to all BMS families.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen
7 days ago, Berner Middle School
Summer, 2025
Dear Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students:
We hope you’re enjoying the summer!
As a reminder, preparations for the 2025-2026 school year are well underway, and we are expecting an amazing year at Berner! As you continue to make your summer plans, please take note of the following Tour the Schedule dates:
Monday, August 25
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, August 26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We anticipate student schedules being available on the Parent Portal prior to the Tour the Schedule sessions. On the above dates and times, all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to come into Berner and informally tour their schedules. Parents are welcome to come with their children as they walk the building and familiarize themselves with their class locations.
Students and parents are free to come to either one of the Tour the Schedule sessions, or to both if they wish. Additionally, we will be distributing hallway combination locks to our incoming 6th graders during both of the Tour the Schedule times. We anticipate that this will occur outside the auditorium in the lobby.
A reminder about these dates and times will be included in the summer mailing that is sent later in August to all BMS families.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen
10 days ago, Berner Middle School
Summer, 2025
Dear Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students:
We hope you’re enjoying the summer!
As a reminder, preparations for the 2025-2026 school year are well underway, and we are expecting an amazing year at Berner! As you continue to make your summer plans, please take note of the following Tour the Schedule dates:
Monday, August 25
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, August 26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We anticipate student schedules being available on the Parent Portal prior to the Tour the Schedule sessions. On the above dates and times, all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to come into Berner and informally tour their schedules. Parents are welcome to come with their children as they walk the building and familiarize themselves with their class locations.
Students and parents are free to come to either one of the Tour the Schedule sessions, or to both if they wish. Additionally, we will be distributing hallway combination locks to our incoming 6th graders during both of the Tour the Schedule times. We anticipate that this will occur outside the auditorium in the lobby.
A reminder about these dates and times will be included in the summer mailing that is sent later in August to all BMS families.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen
28 days ago, Berner Middle School
Summer, 2025
Dear Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students:
We hope you’re enjoying the summer!
Preparations for the 2025-2026 school year are well underway, and we are expecting an amazing year at Berner! As you continue to make your summer plans, please take note of the following Tour the Schedule dates:
Monday, August 25
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, August 26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We anticipate student schedules being available on the Parent Portal prior to the Tour the Schedule sessions. On the above dates and times, all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to come into Berner and informally tour their schedules. Parents are welcome to come with their children as they walk the building and familiarize themselves with their class locations.
Students and parents are free to come to either one of the Tour the Schedule sessions, or to both if they wish. Additionally, we will be distributing hallway combination locks to our incoming 6th graders during both of the Tour the Schedule times. We anticipate that this will occur outside the auditorium in the lobby.
A reminder about these dates and times will be included in the summer mailing that is sent later in August to all BMS families.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen
about 1 month ago, Berner Middle School
To Our Massapequa Family, As summer approaches, I’m filled with deep gratitude for all we’ve shared this year. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of joining many of you—cheering at championship games, celebrating at concerts and field days, honoring milestones at moving-up ceremonies, and rejoicing at graduations. Each of these moments has been a powerful reminder that Massapequa is more than a district—it’s a family. Please click to read my full message to the Massapequa community. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GvEf-FXn8fbddIpkRDGcRrK_9eRXU-io/view?usp=drivesdk Sincerely, Dr. Brennan, Superintendent of Schools
about 2 months ago, Dr. William Brennan
Dear Parents/Guardians, As we continue to uphold Berner Middle School’s and cell phone policy, we want to remind you that these guidelines extend to all school events, including the upcoming 8th Grade Dinner Dance on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Sterling in Bethpage. Therefore, to help maintain a safe and respectful environment for all students, cell phones are not permitted to be used during the dance. Cell phones are to be kept off and away. The dance is from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Dismissal will begin at 7:45 PM. In order to make the drop-off and pick-up go as smoothly and safely as possible, please consider carpooling and follow the directions of the security guards and staff present. Fewer vehicles in the entrance/exit area at The Sterling will help us get students into the dance and be dismissed from it as safely and efficiently as possible. We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing these expectations beyond the school day and we thank you for all of your support that has helped us get to this night of celebration for our 8th graders! Sincerely, Jason Esposito
about 2 months ago, Berner Middle School
Dear MSD Parents/Guardians, We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding how we communicate with you about unverified student absences. In our ongoing efforts to improve communication and ensure easy access to notifications, we are transitioning from phone message alerts to text messages and emails for unverified absences. What This Means for You: • If your child is marked absent and the absence has not been verified, you will receive a text message and email instead of a phone call. • This new system will allow for quicker, more convenient communication and help ensure that you are promptly informed. As a reminder, all parents are asked to complete the Student Absence Notification Form located on the Parent Portal to inform the school of a verified absence. Thank you for your continued support with our communications. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District
2 months ago, Massapequa School District
Dear Berner Parents, Guardians, and Students, Berner's week of final exams begins tomorrow, June 18. Kindly see the attached link to access information about Berner's final exams, as well as the transportation schedule for Final Exam Week (June 18-June 26). Additionally, there is one change in bus pick-up time on the afternoon of June 25. Bus pick-ups for the World Language 6 & 7 final will now begin at 12:15pm (not 12:25pm as was originally posted). BMS June Testing Calendar and Bus Transportation Information Thank you, Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ken Petersen, & Ed Hoffman
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/17/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/16/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/13/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
Dear Berner Parents, Students and Staff, Berner's National Junior Honor Society is hosting a candy sale on Monday, June 16th and Tuesday, June 17th during all lunch periods. All candy is $2.00. The proceeds will be donated to the Connor Kasin Memorial Foundation. Kindly click on the link for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S-3dCOWT95G3yMXEatNqazh_bfpTGD_n/view?usp=drive_link Thank you, Mrs. Tomaino & Ms. Costello NJHS Advisors
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/12/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/11/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
Dear Berner Students, Parents/Guardians, and Staff, Please check out the most recent issue of the Berner Beacon, our Summer 2025 Edition! As always, our Berner journalists did an AMAZING job writing about various topics and happenings around Berner. Thank you for another successful year! Berner Beacon Summer 2025 Edition ENJOY AND HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!! 🙂 Best, Berner Beacon Co-Advisors Lauren Waterman and Christina Cangiano​
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/10/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/9/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School
BMS Homeroom Announcements 6/6/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
2 months ago, Berner Middle School