Schools
North Adams Schools Prep for Budget, Review Grants
The School Committee was presented the timeline for the fiscal 2026 budget on Tuesday.
Worldwide PowerSchool Breach Reaches Pittsfield, North Berkshire Schools
District students and teachers had their personal information accessed as part of a worldwide PowerSchool breach.
BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'
Performances are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
PHS Students: Be Kinder About Our School Amid Scandal
Pittsfield High School students are keeping their heads up despite the the scandal that's embroiled the school.
North Adams School Committee OKs Search Panel, Ad for Superintendent
The School Committee on Tuesday approved a superintendent search committee and a brochure advertisement for the post.
CBRSD to Reconvene Regional Agreement Panel
After an outcry of concern from residents in several small towns in the Central Berkshire Regional School District, the district will investigate how to adjust its proposed update of the regional agreement.
Pittsfield Public Schools Announces Pre-Kindergarten Lottery
Students must register by May 1, 2025 to be considered for the school based lottery which will occur on May 15, 2025.
BCC Receives Funding for ESOL Classes
1Berkshire to fund two cohorts, providing full tuition assistance
Hoosac Valley Regional School District to Undergo Tiered Focused Monitoring Review
This review is part of DESE's ongoing efforts to monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations concerning English Learner Education (ELE) programs.
Pittsfield School Committee Chair Details PHS Investigation
A second investigation by a different firm will target the district's internal processes.
Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff Investigation
Officials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March.
2024 in Sports: Hoosac Valley Girls Basketball Was Top Story
There were a number of Western Mass titles and individual accomplishments to thrill local high school sports fans.
BArT Enrollment Information Session
Families interested in enrolling at BArT are invited to attend.
Lenox, Williamstown Students Name State Snowplows
The state Department of Transportation has selected snowplow names submitted by students at Morris Elementary and Pine Cobble schools.
NBSU OKs Administrator Contracts
The Northern Berkshire School Union Committee approved three-year contracts for two administrators and made plans for the departure of a third.
Brayton Elementary and Berkshire Museum Bring Mobile Museum Units to Second Grade
This initiative will engage second-grade students at Brayton Elementary School with seven MoMUs, incorporating museum objects focused on science and social studies into their visual arts curriculum.
Geothermal Tests Warm Greylock School Building Panel
Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studio, the school project designer, said the conductivity of the soils were comparable or better than three recent school completed in Connecticut.
MSBA Greenlights Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
On Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis reported that the MSBA met on Friday and accepted the project into its queue.
Drury Recognized Among Nation's Best for College Readiness, Curriculum Excellence
The College Readiness Index highlights schools that have demonstrated success in preparing students for the challenges of higher education.
Third PHS Staff Member Put on Leave
Superintendent Joseph Curtis Thursday sent a communication to the school community announcing the move.
'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal
This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield High School staff were put on administrative leave in the last week, one for federal drug charges and the other for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families.
PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School District
Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student.
North Adams Schools Hike Substitute Wages to Increase Pool
The School Committee earlier this month approved upping the pay scale by $35 to $55 a day and creating a new base of $130 for substitutes with fewer credentials.
BCC Offers Free EMT Basic Training Course
Tuition is grant-funded for eligible applicants. One hundred percent attendance is required for this training course.
MCLA Hurt by Funding Formula
President James Birge informed the trustees at Thursday's meeting that this has to do with change to the funding formula used by the department.
Wahconah Senior Presented 2024 Superintendents Award
Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde has been presented with the Superintendents' Award.
Mount Greylock Committee OKs Overseas Trip Despite Equity Concerns
By a 5-1 vote, the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday OK'd a school-sanctioned field trip to Ecuador despite concerns that not all district families would be able to afford the opportunity.
BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 21
Free tuition available for most students
Puppets Teach Lanesborough Elementary Pupils About Friendship
Puppets named Melody and Simu gave a lesson on friendship to Lanesborough Elementary School students last week.
Second PHS Staff Member Put on Administrative Leave
A Pittsfield High School staff member has been put on administrative leave because an investigation being conducted by the state Department of Children and Families.
