On April 8, as the heavens and moons stood still during the full solar eclipse, the entire middle school student body experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event made even more special by Leap Orthodontics' generous donation of approved glasses for viewing...
Solar Eclipse Donation
On April 8, as the heavens and moons stood still during the full solar eclipse, the entire middle school student body experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event made even more special by Leap Orthodontics’ generous donation of approved glasses for viewing.
The Berkshire Local Schools prides itself on meaningful partnerships with its business community. The generosity of Leap made the opportunity easier to access for everyone.
Sheriff Deputies Speak with U.S. Government Classes
Berkshire school resource officers and Geauga County Sheriff Deputies Joe Ray and Josh Mikolajski recently visited with Mr. Higgs’ U.S. Government classes. The deputies’ primary focus was to educate students on the procedures that take place during traffic stops.
During the discussion, students learned how to conduct themselves during a traffic stop to maximize officer and citizen safety. The deputies advised students of where and how to keep their hands in sight and encouraged all to put their car windows down at night if the windows are tinted.
After conducting a mock traffic stop, deputies fielded questions from each class. Students asked questions about a litany of topics and Deputies Ray and Mikolajski shared some stories from their experiences outside of the district. Students found answers to questions about the Fourth Amendment and the differences between probable cause and reasonable suspicion. The government classes also asked questions about window tinting, speeding infractions and general questions about the role of police. On behalf of all the U.S. Government course students, thank you to Geauga County Sheriff Deputies Joe Ray and Josh Mikolajski for taking the opportunity to educate our students in these key areas. We hope this serves as the first of many presentations brought directly to students by the deputies.
Students Perform Community Service
Berkshire Middle School Student Council members took time to give back to the local community during a recent service project. Students assisted Claridon Community Helps in preparing and serving dinners to over 100 members of the community in April.
Representatives from Claridon Community Helps were appreciative of the students’ support and praised them for their eagerness to serve their fellow neighbors. The act of service by the Berkshire Middle School Student Council is a prime example of the attribute of civic responsibility that is a key part of the district’s graduate profile.
