Dear Families of Berlin Public Schools,

On behalf of our entire staff, I am happy to welcome you to the 2024-25 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We know a strong partnership will make a great difference in your child’s education, as children need support from both the home and school in order to be successful students. As educators, we want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that your child:

1) Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience

2) Completes all homework assignments given by teachers

3) Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills

4) Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of your child’s school life

5) Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject

6) Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and to go on to be a lifelong learner in whatever pathway is chosen after high school.

I am pleased to introduce new administrators and staff in our schools. You may notice that some of these “new” staff members have a familiar face, as they are either returning to our district or challenging themselves with new positions within the district…true life-long learners! At Berlin Elementary School, Cynthia Pike has transitioned to Principal. The Assistant Principals are Sandy Pouliot, focusing on grades K-2, and Mark Pribbernow, who has joined us to work with grades 3-5. Joining our BES teaching staff are Alex Karl (grade 3), Melyssa Bailey in our K-2 PALS classroom, K-5 School Social Worker Chrissy Grant, Dylan Bisson teaching Physical Education, Paraprofessionals Mia Dalphonse and Leah Roy work in the library and facilitate keyboarding lessons, and Taylor Dupont joins the School Counseling team in grades K-2.  There are also additional staff who have transitioned roles within the school.

At Berlin Middle High School, the administrative team continues to be Andy Rancloes,  Principal alongside two Assistant Principals, Jesse Arsenault (BHS AP) and Anthony Valliere (BMS AP). Joining the BMHS teaching staff are Jennifer Wilson (BMS English) and Jacquelyn Hallisey joins the School Counseling team. 

At the District level, Evan Arsenault is our new Business Administrator for Berlin Public Schools.  I, Tammy Fauteux, am the new District Educational Services Administrator (DESA) for the district.  I work alongside Superintendent Julie King who has transitioned to part-time.  I am privileged to continue my work in our schools and community with and for our staff, students, families, and community members. 

As you’ve likely heard in the news, many districts in NH have positions that remain unfilled. We are no stranger to this! We are working diligently to fill a Meri Center PreSchool teacher position and also have openings remaining for Paraprofessionals, a Custodian/tradesman, Bus Drivers,  and are also seeking substitutes for every department. Although we have these openings, we have plans in place to ensure the best possible offering for our students!

The staff and I are honored to be part of this community. There is something special about Berlin, our students, and our families! We thank you for your support and look forward to all that the new school year will bring. 

Your partner in education,

Tammy Fauteux