Berlin Brothersvalley High School U.S. News & World Report Rankings
BBHS was recently profiled in the Daily American regarding the U.S. News & World Report high school State and National rankings. BBHS ranked 248 out of 678 high schools in Pennsylvania 6,149 out of 17,857 in the nation. In Somerset County BBHS ranked 2nd out of 11 school districts. Three Somerset County high schools ranked in the top half of all high schools in both State and National rankings (Somerset County Rankings- Windber #1, Berlin #2, Somerset #3).
Congratulations to all our staff for contributing to high academic performance! Our "Three "A's" (Academics, Arts, Athletics) are alive and well in Berlin!!
BBSD Foundation Dinner and Drawing
Tickets are now on sale for the BBSD Foundation "Fun in the Sun" dinner and drawing on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:00 pm at the Berlin Community Building. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased in the business office or from any Foundation board member. Prizes include a week long stay in Florida with $1000 cash travel allowance. Other cash prizes and door prizes will also be given away. In the event that the dinner cannot be held due to COVID, the drawing for prizes will still be held and more cash prizes will be added to the prize list. Winners need not be present to win. Please help support the enrichment programs and scholarships funded by the Foundation by purchasing a ticket.
The High School will be hosting a SAT School Day on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The cost of the test is $55. Qualifying students can take the test at a discount. Please stop in the Guidance Office for more details!
October 22, 2021
Dear Berlin Brothersvalley Community,
Our school year has been successful thus far as we approach the end of marking period one. On Friday, October 29 we will have completed 45 in person school days!
We know that there are a variety of opinions and feelings regarding recommendations and mandates from the Department of Health and the PA Department of Education. We also realize that our in-person learning situation is in jeopardy of being disrupted on a daily basis for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include:
We understand how to work through this situation using our technology and Schoology Learning Management System. We will do everything we can to maintain in person instruction. If need be, we will utilize the process we used last year to maintain our academic, athletic and arts programs through virtual learning.
On a positive note, the wearing of masks in school provides relief from quarantining according to the CDC: “In the K-12 indoor classroom setting, the close contact definition excludes students who were within 3-6 feet of an infected student (laboratory confirmed or a clinically compatible illness) if both the infected student and the exposed student(s) correctly and consistently wore well-fitting masks the entire time.” This CDC provision will allow students to remain in the classroom as well as engage in extracurricular activities.
Thank you for your cooperation as we once again navigate these uncertain and turbulent times. It is in everyone’s best interest to work together and protect our students, staff and community.
Please refer to the District website for the most up to date information.
Thank you for continuing to support our students and teachers by cooperating in our collective effort to keep our students engaged as much as possible in all of the "Three "A's"!
Sincerely,
Dr. David F. Reeder
Superintendent
Full Statement from Governor Wolf
PDE Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Exemption Form for Mask Requirement
Face Coverings FAQ Sheet
Antibody Testing and Quarantine Process Info
BBSD has several instructional delivery models when we need to leave our buildings and learn remotely. This guide will assist in describing the models and the responsibilities associated with each. Click here for more information.
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Grant Fund
ESSER Fund FAQ Sheet ESSER Fund Information
BBSD is requesting free/reduced lunch applications to be completed to determine if you qualify for an emergency P-EBT card which the State will be issuing this spring for students to purchase food outside of school. Click here to open up the Free and Reduced Lunch Application.
The links to recorded sessions are below. If you would like to schedule a virtual 1on 1 help session to get assistance completing your forms, contact Julie Fontana, PHEAA Access Partner, at jfontana@pheaa.org or call 814-322-2563.
2020 PHEAA Financial Aid Presentation
https://pheaaconf.webex.com/pheaaconf/lsr.php?RCID=abf27fd36b22486a9dd2f44fc8a8a354
Recording Password: pYNSgMe6
2021-22 FAFSA Overview
PLAY RECORDING ( 55 min)
https://pheaaconf.webex.com/pheaaconf/lsr.php?RCID=0dbeac2a295a4255b62ff92ee39d1c89
Recording Password: mR5PnWJS
To see all full-time and part-time positions currently open at the school please visit our Employment Opportunities Page!
For more information and to request an application, please contact:
Rachel Prosser
Berlin Brothersvalley School District, Human Resources
1025 East Main Street, Berlin, PA 15530 (814) 267-4621
Affordable Internet at Home for Eligible Households: https://
As part of Pennsylvania's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Berlin Brothersvalley is required to post its ESSA Report Card
Dear Berlin Brothersvalley Community,
In recent weeks, our nation has experienced heart wrenching and physically devastating violence. We want to acknowledge the toll that these events have taken on schools across the country. In the wake of these events, we want to reassure you that BBSD continues to provide a safe environment for our children to learn.
BBSD is vigilant in our efforts to ensure our schools are safe. We have a detailed emergency operations plan that lays out specific plans and responses related to prevention & mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. We conduct regular drills that provide practice to our students and staff on how to best respond to emergency situations. Also, we continue to work closely with law enforcement and other security professionals to maximize our safety efforts.
Please know that BBSD continues to be proactive in our safety measures. We encourage the community to work with the school district and local police departments, and to report any issues that may cause you concern. If you see something, please say something, and encourage your children to do the same.
Berlin Brothersvalley School District has steps in place to address student and staff safety issues through the adoption of a
District-wide Emergency Response Plan.
Berlin Brothersvalley School District has the ability to send out text alerts and messages. In order to participate in this service, your cell phone number must be in our student database AND you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages to your phone.
*Although Berlin Brothersvalley School District does not charge for this service, it does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred by you for sending or receiving text messages. Check with your wireless carrier for possible charges.
