Schools
Central Berkshire Mulls Implementing Yondr Pouches
The district will still apply for the state grant that would aid in covering the cost of this initiative in case the committee votes to support it.
BCC Adds Associate Degree in Natural and Physical Sciences
The NPS program was developed as an opportunity to offer students studying the sciences an associate in science degree that included meta-major style pathways in biology, biotechnology, chemistry and physics.
Central Berkshire Urged to Address Bullying in Schools
A parent and community leader called out the Central Berkshire Regional School District for how it handles the safety and wellness of students.
Miss Hall's School Names New Deans
Both Milano and Virden also join the Miss Hall's School Leadership Team, which is responsible for making informed decisions grounded in the School's mission.
Education Secretary Visits North Adams Summer School Program
He listened to musical compositions, got beat at tic-tac-toe, had some lessons in physics and astronomy, learned how to create a volcano and found out more than he ever expected on the topic of manure.
Mount Greylock Regional High School Records To Be Destroyed
State regulations require that student records be destroyed seven years after the student graduates.
BAAMS Camp Scholarships Available for Low-Income Pittsfield Students
Students from approximately ages 12-18 may attend, and while some playing experience is helpful, the camp is open for students of all levels.
Kittredge Elementary School Welcomes New Principal
Marshall, of Pittsfield, was most recently the Professional Learning Coordinator for Teaching and Learning with the Pittsfield Public Schools.
BCC Info Session At Berkshire Family YMCA
Financial aid, admissions and advising staff will be on hand to help students enroll at BCC, potentially for free through the Commonwealth's MassReconnect program.
CBRSD Hosts Family Literacy Engagement Evening
Students and their families entered into the Wahconah Regional High School lobby and picked up summer packets that held grade-appropriate books, colored pencils, and tips for parents and caregivers on how to help their children with reading and understanding the material.
Mount Everett Quarter 4 Honor Roll
Nineteen percent of the student body earned high honors; 27 percent earned honors.
Mount Greylock School Committee Sends Track, Field Project to Bid
The panel could have bids in hand to approve as soon as its September meeting, and shovels could go in the ground at the middle-high school campus as early as this fall, Carolyn Greene told her colleagues.
Teacher of the Month: Marissia Bibbo-LaFog
The Teacher of the Month series runs for the next 10 months in partnership with Berkshire Community College.
Miss Hall's Students Named Pickett Scholars By Lenox School Alumni Association
The awards are named in memory of Mansfield E. (Peter) Pickett, who was a longtime teacher at the former Lenox School and at Miss Hall's School. The scholarships are presented annually to two students who exhibit outstanding performance in academics and extracurricular activities.
BCC Signs Articulation Agreement for Dental Hygiene Program
The agreement stipulates that BCC students may complete all 27 credits of their general education classes at BCC and are guaranteed a transfer of those credits to STCC towards an Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene degree, provided that students have earned a minimum grade of C in all equivalent courses.
MCLA, BIC Partner for MBA Program
Through this partnership, MCLA will contribute to the BIC's efforts to foster growth within the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and all regional technology and innovation-based sectors by being a collaborative-synergistic shaper of the student experience.
Planning Board Approves McCann HVAC Building
The school received a $3.1 million state Skills Capital Grant to provide training HVAC. This will cover the construction of the building and the development of the program.
BCC Names Spring Dean's List Students
To be eligible for the dean's list, full-time students must achieve a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 for an honors designation, while students with a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 earn high honors.
North Adams Schools Offer Summer Programs From K to Early College
About 200 children are attending the district's 21st Century Program through July, and new activities include internships for high school students. The programs are funded largely through grant funding, including 21st Century and special education grants.
North Adams Seeks Input on School Project
The NAPS School Building Committee is seeking community feedback about the options being considered and strongly encourages all community members to participate in the survey so their input can be included.
BArT Announces Junior Book Awards
Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School presented Junior Book Awards during a ceremony on Friday, June 16 at an all-school assembly.
Williams College Making Efforts to Preserve Founding Documents
The documents include a draft of the U.S. Constitution and one of the earliest printed copies of the Declaration of Independence, and a copy of King George's Proclamation of Rebellion of 1775.
Hoosac Valley High School Notification of Destruction of Public Records
These records will be destroyed in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 603 CMR 23.06 (3) unless the parent/guardian or eligible adult student notifies the school district otherwise.
Pittsfield School Administrators Tasked With Cell Phone Intervention Plan
On Wednesday the committee requested that Superintendent Joseph Curtis review the existing policy and bring it back in August with added regulations.
Local Higher Ed Officials React to Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
Massachusetts officials were quick to react Thursday to a pair of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that dealt a blow to generations of efforts to achieve equity in higher education through affirmative action efforts.
Central Berkshire Considers Updating Cell Phone Policy
The goal of the policy change is to help students be more engaged in school and to prevent students from taking videos of their peers without permission and spreading them around.
