Schools
Pittsfield Public Schools' Arts Integration, Community Partnerships Programming
Pittsfield Public Schools has launched a district-wide Arts Integration and Community Partnerships program set to embed the fine and performing arts into all aspects of the district's learning culture by means of partnerships with 38 Berkshire County education and cultural institutions.
North Adams Seeks Extension on MSBA Study Agreement
The idea of an extension has come up several times over the past year in terms of meeting the design and funding deadlines.
Berkshire Museum Announces STEAM Programs for Preschool-Age Children
This collaboration aims to bring enriching and accessible programming to families with preschool-aged children through the WeeMuse STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program at no cost.
Berkshire Organizations, Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants
This $1,502,450 investment will place teaching artists, scientists, and humanists, into schools, bringing cultural enrichment to more than 32,000 Massachusetts students.
Mount Greylock School Committee Holds Initial FY25 Budget Talk
The Mount Greylock Regional School District administration is forecasting a fiscal year 2025 budget with little room for additional programming in the preK-12 district.
Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre presents 'LOST GIRL'
The play is by Kimberly Belflower and will be Directed by Kyla Blocker.
Lenox First Graders Compete in Math Olympics
Approximately 50 first-grade students were joined by teachers, math coaches, and several parents at the Lenox Community Center to participate in the Math Olympics.
Teacher of the Month: Sarah Leidhold
Hoosac Valley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Sarah Leidhold has been selected as the January Teacher of the Month.
Hoosac Valley School Officials Elect Member, Prepare for Budget Process
The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee has elected Robert Tetlow to represent the town of Cheshire for the next few months.
BCC Creative Writing Workshop
Classes will be held at BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield
Drury High School to Host End-of-Semester Showcase
The showcase takes place on Jan. 23 from 11:30AM–2:00PM at the school.
New Pittsfield School Committee Meets for First Time
The new School Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, organizing its leadership and approving a budget calendar for fiscal 2025.
Pittsfield Public Schools Community Engagement Sessions
The meetings will be held on Thursday Jan. 18 at 6 pm at Williams Elementary School and Thursday Jan 25 at 5:30 pm at Conte Community School.
BCC Selects Project for Space Flight Experiment
Student researchers' cell division experiment will travel to space for tests conducted by astronauts
Hoosac Valley High Students Cheered for Picking Career Pathways
The students were giving testimony to the opportunities they've found through Hoosac Valley High School's Innovation Pathways to the classes that will follow them.
PHS Theatre Presents 'The Dream of the Burning Boy'
Performances will take place in the Pittsfield High School Black Box Theatre.
Pine Cobble Names Head of School
Dr. Harte joined Pine Cobble in 2020 and served, most recently, as acting head of school, and prior to that, assistant head of school, dean of students, and reading specialist.
BCC Expands Food Security Support
Campus Cupboard sees increase in student participation
Dalton Green Committee Seeks to Improve Relationship with CBRSD
The Green Committee is looking to improve its relationship with the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
Berkshire Waldorf School Waives All General and Financial Aid Application Fees
Berkshire Waldorf High School has waived all application and financial aid fees to apply for enrollment in the private secondary school.
‘As Schools Match Wits' Returns to NEPM for 63rd season
Lee High School and Lenox Memorial High School will face off on Jan. 27.
CBRSD Takes No Action on Hiring School Resource Officer
Central Berkshire Regional School District will not be hiring a school resource officer.
BArT Theatre Presents 'She Kills Monsters'
Grades 10-12 and Grade 9 will present separate performances.
Berkshire Athenaeum's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Library will host a launch party on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, from 10:30 am to noon for families with children ages 0–5.
North Adams Public Schools Art Teacher Wins Award
Appleget is the only award recipient in the 2023 award cohort to represent arts education work based in Berkshire County.
Roots Teen Center Hires Executive Director
In this new position, Wood aims to meet the interests and needs of teens by creating partnerships with Northern Berkshire school systems and local organizations, artists, and collaborators.
Gun Safety Resolution OK'd in North Adams Schools
The School Committee on Tuesday reorganized for the new term, heard updates on a number of issues and approved a gun safety resolution promoted by the Be SMART campaign.
Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Winter Party
Participants 12 – 18 years old can enjoy hot cocoa, treats, board games, cornhole, video games on our Nintendo Switch, gnome crafts, slime making, a photo station, and a gingerbread house decorating contest.
Mount Greylock Takes Step to Secure Funding for School Roof Replacements
In the end, the School Committee voted 6-0, with Ursula Maloy absent, to give the preliminary commitment Bergeron sought in order to give Solect assurance that the district was interested enough for the developer to fund the National Grid study.
Mount Greylock School Officials Debate Merits of Publicly Reporting Bias Incidents
A member of the Mount Greylock School Committee this month pushed the administration to be more transparent about incidents of bias in the classroom.
