The first day of school for the Berkshire Local Schools 2019-20 school year officially kicked off on Aug. 21, as students were welcomed back with friendly smiles and high-fives by teachers and staff.
Welcome Back, Students
The first day of school for the Berkshire Local Schools 2019-20 school year officially kicked off on Aug. 21, as students were welcomed back with friendly smiles and high-fives by teachers and staff.
During morning arrival at Berkshire Junior/Senior High School, students walking through the main entrance were personally greeted by Principal Michael King and Superintendent John Stoddard, while the song “Eye of the Tiger,” made famous in the “Rocky” film franchise, played over Bluetooth speakers.
At Burton Elementary School, parents walked with their student to the front of the building where they were greeted by teachers and Principal Mandy Randles. Students and teachers at Ledgemont Elementary School lined up outside the building to recite the school pride song before entering with a special clap-in ceremony for each grade level, starting with sixth-grade.
Each elementary building hosted a powerful and inspiring flag-raising ceremony. K-12 vocal teacher Lauren Casey performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Burton Elementary School. Ledgemont Elementary was honored to have members of the Burton-Middlefield American Legion Post 459 present to raise flags representing the United States and State of Ohio. Once the flags were raised, music teacher Elizabeth Souers played “To The Colors” on alto saxophone and was followed by the entire school reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance.”
Thank you for your continued support of the Berkshire Local Schools. Go Badgers!
