Schools
North Adams Committee Submits Preliminary School Project Plans
The elements of the design plan have been reviewed over a number of meetings; Tuesday's unanimous vote means the entire package can now be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Dalton Police Department Reminds Teens to Drive Safe
The goal of the staging was to make the high schoolers think about the consequences of driving while impaired. The mock car was provided by Sayers' Auto Wrecking of Lanesborough.
Women of Color Giving Circle Annual Graduates Recognition Event
The event will be held in the Connector building.
Chang-Chavkin Scholar Program Awards BArT Student for a Third Year
Fosty is one of 8 scholars this year, narrowed down from 50 candidates across ten Berkshire County schools.
Mount Greylock School Officials Outline Diversity Work Plan
One of many areas where the district has emphasized its push for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging has been in how it communicates with the families of students, Business Administrator Joe Bergeron told the committee.
Mount Greylock Regional School Presents 'Peter and the Starcatcher'
Performances are Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Drury High School Honor Roll
The Drury High School Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.
Birge Halts Family Shelter Proposal at MCLA
A proposal to shelter homeless families on the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is off the table.
BArT Theatre Presents 'Anything Goes'
The show will run from Friday, May 12 at 7:30 pm, with additional performances on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 pm, and a matinee on Sunday, May 14 at 2:00 pm.
Scholarship Offered to BArT Graduates
The scholarship fund was established in 2017 to honor Julia Bowen, BART's founding executive director.
Hidden Heroes: Exhibit, Monday 'Teach-In' Highlight Williamstown's Ishmael Titus
But Titus' story, like that of other Black residents, largely was written out of the town's history.
BCC to Sign Articulation Agreement with Western New England University
The official signing ceremony will be held at BCC's Berkshire Science Commons on Monday, May 8 at 12 pm.
Central Berkshire Officials Consider School Resource Officer Grant
Central Berkshire Regional School Committee has voted to send a letter of support for a school resource officer grant.
State Expected to Pick Up Some Education Costs for Family Shelter
Superintendent Barbara Malkas told the School Committee on Tuesday that everything related to the shelter "is very much speculation."
Pittsfield Panel Hears Next Steps for School Restructuring Study
The School Building Needs Commission got a look into the Pittsfield Public School's needs assessment that will take place throughout this year.
BCC Practical Nursing Students Maintain High Pass Rate for Licensure
The 2022 pass rate was the highest of the three schools in Berkshire County offering a practical nursing program.
North Adams School Budget Increase Offset by Chapter 70
The budget was presented to the School Committee on Tuesday, following last week's review by the Finance and Facilities Committee.
McCann Honor Roll
McCann Quarter 3 Honor Roll
Wahconah Regional High School Gets a Preschool
The School Committee made the decision to relocate one of the Kittredge classrooms after a lengthy discussion on Thursday.
BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info Sessions
The 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration process.
Hoosac Valley Students Win Fire Safety Poster Contest
The annual Arson Watch Reward Program Poster Contest is sponsored by the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association on behalf of all property and casualty insurance companies writing in Massachusetts.
Environmental Defense Fund President Speaking at Williams Commencement
Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 234th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 4.
North Adams School Project Estimates Give Committee Sticker Shock
The School Building Committee had a bit of sticker shock on Tuesday when the range for a renovation or new school construction topped out at $90 million.
Symbolic Frame, Swift Picked by Students for Healey & Driscoll's Offices
The portrait of Swift was the choice of more than a dozen students, including Vane Jacobs, a ninth-grader from Swift's alma mater, Drury High School.
BCC to Hold Alumni Field Day
Activities include the inaugural BCC Alumni Soccer Game and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Falcon's Perch Concession Stand (pre-registration required). All BCC alumni and friends are invited to attend.
Pittsfield School Committee OKs $78M Fiscal 2024 Budget
The School Committee on Wednesday approved a $78 million budget, which is a 7.86 percent increase over this year.
MCLA Ending Year With Surplus, Sees Uptick in Fall Applications
The projection is based on a combination of increased revenue from tuition and fees this past year and from not filling a number of full- and part-time positions.
Berkshires Jazz Student Art Contest Winners Honored at Pittsfield City Hall
More than 70 students from PHS submitted jazz-themed artwork and Monday morning the awards were presented at City Hall by Mayor Linda Tyer and Bride in honor of Jazz Awareness Month.
Pine Cobble Summer Camp Registration
The program runs June 26 to Aug. 25 equaling 9 weeks in total.
BCC to Reopen Paterson Field House
While renovations were delayed during the pandemic, Paterson served about 33,000 people receiving COVID-19 vaccines.
