BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/20/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
April 2026
Dear Eighth Grade Parents and Families,
We are pleased to announce that Berner Middle School will be hosting a combined Moving Up and Awards Ceremony for all eighth grade students on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The program for the ceremony will include recognition for each individual student, as well as awards for academic, special area classes, and student character. We are so proud of every eighth grade student and cannot wait to share this special moment in time with the Berner community.
In order to accommodate all of our eighth graders’ families to the best extent we can, the ceremony will be held simultaneously in two locations based on the student's last name. Although there are no physical tickets, we ask that no more than four guests accompany each student, as seating is limited.
● Last Names A-G will be in the auditorium
● Last Names H-Z will be in the gymnasium
Additional details for the event:
● Guests will access the gymnasium and auditorium through the entrances at the front of the school.
○ Last names A-G will enter through the Auditorium Entrance.
○ Last names H-Z will enter through the Visitors’ Entrance.
● We anticipate the ceremony will conclude prior to 7:30 p.m.
● Please note this is a school-sponsored activity and all aspects of the Code of Conduct will be enforced.
○ Student attire must be in accordance with the school's Code of Conduct.
We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity for our eighth graders and their families to celebrate this accomplishment together. We thank you in advance for your assistance in helping make the ceremony a success!
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito
Principal
Dear Eighth Grade Parents and Families,
We are pleased to announce that Berner Middle School will be hosting a combined Moving Up and Awards Ceremony for all eighth grade students on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The program for the ceremony will include recognition for each individual student, as well as awards for academic, special area classes, and student character. We are so proud of every eighth grade student and cannot wait to share this special moment in time with the Berner community.
In order to accommodate all of our eighth graders’ families to the best extent we can, the ceremony will be held simultaneously in two locations based on the student's last name. Although there are no physical tickets, we ask that no more than four guests accompany each student, as seating is limited.
● Last Names A-G will be in the auditorium
● Last Names H-Z will be in the gymnasium
Additional details for the event:
● Guests will access the gymnasium and auditorium through the entrances at the front of the school.
○ Last names A-G will enter through the Auditorium Entrance.
○ Last names H-Z will enter through the Visitors’ Entrance.
● We anticipate the ceremony will conclude prior to 7:30 p.m.
● Please note this is a school-sponsored activity and all aspects of the Code of Conduct will be enforced.
○ Student attire must be in accordance with the school's Code of Conduct.
We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity for our eighth graders and their families to celebrate this accomplishment together. We thank you in advance for your assistance in helping make the ceremony a success!
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito
Principal
To All BMS Students, Parents and Families,
We are excited to begin the Berner Middle School spring concert season! Concerts are coming up in May, and we look forward to seeing our students share their talents during each performance.
The dates and times for each concert are listed below:
Monday, May 4th
Grade 8 Band and Select Singers at 6:30 pm
Grade 7 Band at 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5th
Grade 6 Orchestra, Flute Choir and Vocal Points at 6:30 pm
Grade 7 Orchestra and Chorus at 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 7th
Grade 8 Orchestra and Chorus at 6:30 pm
Monday, May 11th
Grade 6 Band and Early Morning Risers at 6:30pm
Grade 6 Chorus and Rockestra at 8:00 pm
In order for us to ensure there is a seat for each member of the audience and to comply with fire safety guidelines, we ask that families limit guests to 4 attendees for each concert.
Concert Dress for all students are as follows:
Black polo shirt/dress shirt/blouse (long or short sleeves, no spaghetti straps, no t-shirts and no shirts with a logo larger than 2”)
Long black pants (strongly encouraged) or ankle length skirt/dress
Appropriate black footwear
Should you have any questions or concerns, 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
We are excited to begin the Berner Middle School spring concert season! Concerts are coming up in May, and we look forward to seeing our students share their talents during each performance.
The dates and times for each concert are listed below:
Monday, May 4th
Grade 8 Band and Select Singers at 6:30 pm
Grade 7 Band at 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5th
Grade 6 Orchestra, Flute Choir and Vocal Points at 6:30 pm
Grade 7 Orchestra and Chorus at 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 7th
Grade 8 Orchestra and Chorus at 6:30 pm
Monday, May 11th
Grade 6 Band and Early Morning Risers at 6:30pm
Grade 6 Chorus and Rockestra at 8:00 pm
In order for us to ensure there is a seat for each member of the audience and to comply with fire safety guidelines, we ask that families limit guests to 4 attendees for each concert.
Concert Dress for all students are as follows:
Black polo shirt/dress shirt/blouse (long or short sleeves, no spaghetti straps, no t-shirts and no shirts with a logo larger than 2”)
Long black pants (strongly encouraged) or ankle length skirt/dress
Appropriate black footwear
Should you have any questions or concerns, 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
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/17/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/16/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Parents, Students, and Staff,
The FACS Club will be selling lollipops for $1.00 each during all lunch periods on Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22nd while quantities last.
Please click for more information: Berner FACS Club Spring Lollipop Fundraiser 2026
The FACS Club wishes everyone a Happy Spring!
Thank you,
Ms. Jada Scott
FACS Club Advisor
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/15/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/14/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Parents and Students:
This is a reminder that the 2025-2026 New York State English Language Arts Assessment will be administered tomorrow, Tuesday (April 14) and Wednesday (April 15). All students taking the exam should bring a fully charged Chromebook to school on the morning of the exam.
If you haven't done so already, and you do not wish your child to participate in the exams, parents/guardians must complete the 2026 NYS Assessment Participation Refusal Form located on the Parent Portal (App - Select More, Web - Use the Navigation Menu) by the end of the day today (Monday, April 13).
Please see the attached link for important information regarding all NYS testing days.
INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING NYS ASSESSMENTS
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins-Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ken Petersen & Ed Hoffman
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/13/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Parents and Students:
Please see the attached link with important information regarding the upcoming New York State Grades 6-8 Assessments for ELA and Math and Grade 8 Science. If you haven't done so already, and you do not wish your child to participate in the exams, we ask that you complete the 2026 NYS Assessment Participation Refusal Form located on the Parent Portal (App - Select More, Web - Use the Navigation Menu) to allow for building administration to plan accordingly prior to the first day of testing. Please note, the first day of the NYS ELA Assessment is the Tuesday we return from Spring Recess (April 14).
INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING NYS ASSESSMENTS
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins-Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ken Petersen & Ed Hoffman
April 1, 2026
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we enter the final months of the school year, we are currently reviewing student disciplinary records to determine eligibility for end of the year events such as the Adventureland field trip on May 21, the 6th and 7th Grade Award Ceremony on June 9, the 8th Grade Award and Moving Up Ceremony on June 11, and the 8th Grade Dance on June 25. While we hope all students can participate, eligibility is directly tied to adherence to the Massapequa School District’s Code of Conduct. It is important to note that disciplinary incidents that have occurred over the course of the school year and/or prior to these events may affect a student’s ability to attend.
Our goal is to always encourage positive behavior and ensure all school events remain safe, appropriate, and enjoyable for students and staff. Consistent expectations help us maintain this environment. We ask families to review behavioral expectations with their children and reinforce the importance of making responsible choices.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure a successful end to the school year.
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we enter the final months of the school year, we are currently reviewing student disciplinary records to determine eligibility for end of the year events such as the Adventureland field trip on May 21, the 6th and 7th Grade Award Ceremony on June 9, the 8th Grade Award and Moving Up Ceremony on June 11, and the 8th Grade Dance on June 25. While we hope all students can participate, eligibility is directly tied to adherence to the Massapequa School District’s Code of Conduct. It is important to note that disciplinary incidents that have occurred over the course of the school year and/or prior to these events may affect a student’s ability to attend.
Our goal is to always encourage positive behavior and ensure all school events remain safe, appropriate, and enjoyable for students and staff. Consistent expectations help us maintain this environment. We ask families to review behavioral expectations with their children and reinforce the importance of making responsible choices.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure a successful end to the school year.
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito
Principal
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/1/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Parents and Students:
Please see the attached link with important information regarding the upcoming New York State Grades 6-8 Assessments for ELA and Math and Grade 8 Science. If you haven't done so already, and you do not wish your child to participate in the exams, we ask that you complete the 2026 NYS Assessment Participation Refusal Form located on the Parent Portal (App - Select More, Web - Use the Navigation Menu) to allow for building administration to plan accordingly prior to the first day of testing. Please note, the first day of the NYS ELA Assessment is the Tuesday we return from Spring Recess (April 14).
INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING NYS ASSESSMENTS
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins-Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ken Petersen & Ed Hoffman
REMINDER: Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 3-8,
We invite you to review the linked letter containing important information regarding the NYS Grades 3–8 Assessments.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-lBlLEaCDJ0JyJIZ9ssN6HUWC094bKkK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116442019154430759621&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
BMS Homeroom Announcements 3/30/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Families,
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Throughout the year, we regularly review and practice our emergency procedures through both announced and unannounced drills. These include fire, secure lockout, lockdown, shelter, relocation, and evacuation drills.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, we will conduct a lockdown drill, which helps us prepare for a potential threat inside the building. Additional safety drills will continue throughout the remainder of the year to ensure ongoing preparedness.
Thank you for your continued support.
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli,
Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen
The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Throughout the year, we regularly review and practice our emergency procedures through both announced and unannounced drills. These include fire, secure lockout, lockdown, shelter, relocation, and evacuation drills.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, we will conduct a lockdown drill, which helps us prepare for a potential threat inside the building. Additional safety drills will continue throughout the remainder of the year to ensure ongoing preparedness.
Thank you for your continued support.
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli,
Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen
BMS Homeroom Announcements 3/27/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Parents and Guardians,
As we begin spring sports tryouts and prepare for the start of the season this Monday, March 30th, I want to share some important reminders—relevant both for tryouts and throughout the entire spring season.
1. Students must bring their athletic equipment to school in the morning.
Parents should not be dropping off their child's athletic equipment at the front desk each day. These drop-offs create significant disruptions for our front desk staff and result in a growing pile of bags in the front lobby. This creates congestion in an area that must remain clear and safe for students, staff, and visitors. To avoid these issues, students should arrive with all necessary athletic equipment at the start of the school day.
2. Students should bring only the essential equipment in the smallest bag possible.
Large athletic bags create challenges in our hallways, locker rooms, and limit our ability to properly store equipment throughout the day. A compact bag with only the necessary items helps keep these areas safe, organized, and manageable for all students.
3. Equipment should be stored immediately upon entering the building.
Students should place their athletic equipment in either their hallway locker or gym locker as soon as they arrive and then proceed directly to homeroom. This prevents congestion in the hallways and ensures a smooth start to the school day.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership as we work to support a positive tryout experience for all of our middle school athletes. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Looking forward to a great Spring athletic season!
With Gratitude,
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
As we begin spring sports tryouts and prepare for the start of the season this Monday, March 30th, I want to share some important reminders—relevant both for tryouts and throughout the entire spring season.
1. Students must bring their athletic equipment to school in the morning.
Parents should not be dropping off their child's athletic equipment at the front desk each day. These drop-offs create significant disruptions for our front desk staff and result in a growing pile of bags in the front lobby. This creates congestion in an area that must remain clear and safe for students, staff, and visitors. To avoid these issues, students should arrive with all necessary athletic equipment at the start of the school day.
2. Students should bring only the essential equipment in the smallest bag possible.
Large athletic bags create challenges in our hallways, locker rooms, and limit our ability to properly store equipment throughout the day. A compact bag with only the necessary items helps keep these areas safe, organized, and manageable for all students.
3. Equipment should be stored immediately upon entering the building.
Students should place their athletic equipment in either their hallway locker or gym locker as soon as they arrive and then proceed directly to homeroom. This prevents congestion in the hallways and ensures a smooth start to the school day.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership as we work to support a positive tryout experience for all of our middle school athletes. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Looking forward to a great Spring athletic season!
With Gratitude,
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