Berkshire News
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Mar. 23 Meeting Summary
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April 17 from 3-5 p.m. at Berlin High School.
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Application deadline is April 17.
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Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Survey open through April 13.
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View showtimes and purchase tickets.
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Registration begins March 1. Ideal for students grades 1-12 interested in flourishing beyond the school year.
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Olentangy students in grades 3 - 8 are invited to submit their original writing to the annual writing competition.
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$1.425 million will fund physical safety and security upgrades.
Updates to impact Orange and Berkshire Middle start/dismissal times.
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Olentangy Schools is one of twelve districts in the state of Ohio to earn 5-stars in all categories.
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This is the 21st consecutive year that Olentangy Schools has received the coveted award.
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The $3.5 million of additional state funding provides just an additional 4 - 5 days of operating cash each year.
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Registration for OBMS virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 4.
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