Good Morning, Berner Families,

We hope that all in your families have had a smooth beginning to the school year!

It's now time to get ready for Berner's Back To School Night, as it is coming up on Wednesday, September 16. Please click the link below for information about Back to School Night, including the schedule and format for the evening.

BMS Back to School Night Schedule & Grid

We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday evening!

Jason Esposito, Beth Ann Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman & Ken Petersen

Dear Berner Families,
At Berner Middle School, the safety and well‑being of our students and staff is always our highest priority. Throughout the year, we take time to review and practice our emergency procedures so that everyone feels prepared and supported. These practice drills—such as fire, secure lockout, lockdown, shelter, relocation, and evacuation drills—are a routine part of keeping our school community safe.
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, we will be conducting a lockdown drill, which helps us practice how to respond in the unlikely event of a threat inside the building. We will continue to hold a variety of safety drills over the remainder of the year to ensure that our students and staff feel confident and ready in any situation.
Thank you, as always, for your understanding and support.
Jason Esposito, Beth Ann Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen

Dear Berner Families,
This year, Picture Day will take place on Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18, during your child's Physical Education class.
A link to order pictures and choose your child's yearbook picture will be emailed to you approximately two weeks later. To choose your yearbook picture, click on your photo and then click the Yearbook icon on the right side of the page.
We can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces!
Thank you,
Kristen Kenny
Yearbook Advisor

Good Morning Berner Families,
Starting September 3rd, students will be attending a grade level Deans' Office Assembly to review important building procedures and general information.
Please see the link below to view the presentation. In this presentation, you will find answers to many of our frequently asked questions and important reminders for both students and parents.
BMS-Dean's Orientation Slideshow 2026-2027
As a reminder, students must bring their locks into the building to be put on their lockers, as all cell phones and smart devices must be kept off and away in their lockers. Additionally, students must abide by the dress code and come to school dressed appropriately.
Thank you for taking the time to review this important information with your child.
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito, Beth Ann Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen

Dear Berner Families,
Please click on the link below for information regarding the Berner Late Bus schedule for the new school year.
Berner Late Bus 2026
Thank you,
Jason Esposito
Principal

Hello Current Berner 7th & 8th Grade Students & Parents:
Please click on the link below for information regarding the upcoming Berner Middle School Fall Athletic Season.
Fall 2026 Berner MS Athletic Teams Information
Thank You,
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

Dear Berner Families,
Please see the link below for important information related to Cell Phone/Smart Device Guidelines For Students for the 2026-2027 school year.
Cell Phone/Smart Device Guidelines For Students
Thank you,
Jason Esposito

Dear Berner Families,
Please see the link below for important information related to transportation, arrival, dismissal for the 2026-2027 school year.
BMS Transportation, Arrival & Dismissal Info (2026)
We look forward to getting the school year started with our students on September 2!
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Ann Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman and Ken Petersen

Summer, 2026
Dear Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students:
We hope you’re enjoying the summer!
Preparations for the 2026-2027 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:
Wednesday, August 26
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, August 27
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, September 1
3:00 PM - 5:00 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 as many of the Tour the Schedule sessions that they wish. Additionally, we will be distributing hallway combination locks to our incoming 6th graders during 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 an email later this month to all BMS families.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Ann Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen

Dear MSD Grade 1-12 Parents/Guardians,

In preparation for the new school year, we ask that you please check your child(ren)’s district-assigned Chromebook(s).

Reminder from our summer technology information email: If your child needs a physical Chromebook repair over the summer months or prior to the start of the new school year, we ask that you please drop-off the Chromebook at the district office with the front monitor between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. (If a non-physical repair, please follow the troubleshooting steps located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech > Student Chromebooks prior to drop-off.)

Update: If you need a repair, please drop-off the Chromebook in the district office by August 21. If after August 21, please ask your child to visit their elementary school Computer Lab or secondary school Chrome Depot on the first day of school.

Please note, all incoming elementary students (i.e. Kindergarten, school district transfers, etc.) will receive a Chromebook and account information in their class at the start of the new school year. All incoming secondary students will receive a Chromebook and account information during school orientation days or at the start of the new school year.

If you need additional support, we ask that you please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear K-12 Parents/Guardians,

We hope you are enjoying your summer! Beginning this school year, information for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be shared by each school principal through email, the district website, and our app. Kindergarten families will continue to receive a summer mailing with instructions for creating a Parent Portal account or adding a student to an existing account.

Families should look for important back to school information from their child’s school later this month. As a reminder, if you do not already have our district, school, and teacher communication app, please download it now at www.msd.k12.ny.us/connect.

The Parent Portal will open for teacher assignments and class schedules on Tuesday, August 25, according to the schedule below. Parents and guardians of students in Grades 1 through 12 are encouraged to confirm that they can access their Parent Portal accounts before August 25. Kindergarten parents and guardians should check their mail later this month for their Parent Portal information.

Grade 1-12 Parents: To access the Parent Portal, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal and sign in using your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, select the “Forgot Username or Password” link. For additional assistance, please email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.

August 25 Parent Portal Opening Times by School - Please mark your calendars.
MHS: 9:00 a.m.
BMS: 9:30 a.m.
AHS: 10:00 a.m.
BLE, ELE, and FFE: 10:30 a.m.
LHE, MKE, and UQE: 11:00 a.m.

We look forward to welcoming our students and families back for the new school year.

Sincerely,
Massapequa School District