Schools
BCC to Hold Wellness Day
The event is hosted by BCC's Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Pittsfield School Committee Digs Into FY24 Budget
The superintendent last week defended the need for a co-principal at Morningside Community School at a cost of $105,000.
North Adams School Building Committee Gets First Look at School Concepts
The preliminary concepts covered new buildings, renovations and additions at both sites as well as different configurations of grades.
Mount Greylock Regional High School Talent Show
Come see "Celebration of the Arts" on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium at 1781 Cold Spring Road in Williamstown, preceded by an art show at 6:30 p.m.
MCLA: Boston College Professor to Discuss Militarization, Economic Growth, and Carbon Emissions
This presentation will investigate how and why national militaries shape the impact of economic growth on carbon pollution.
Adams Officials Hear Future Capital Plans for McCann
The Selectmen and Financial Committee saw the $11.5 million McCann Technical school budget and were presented with some future capital projects
Portrait Exhibition on View at BCC
The gallery is open Monday–Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.
Mount Greylock School Committee Advances Administration's Budget Proposal
On a vote of 6-1, the committee voted to approve a fiscal year 2024 spending plan that would result in a 3.16 percent increase in the assessment to Williamstown and a 3 percent increase in the assessment to Lanesborough.
Hoosac Valley Regional Fiscal 2024 Budget at $21.4M
Hoosac Valley Regional School District Superintendent Aaron Dean presented a $21 million budget on Tuesday that he said represented a step forward in both education and budgeting.
MCLA Talk on Economics of Recycling and Producer Responsibility Policies
This event is free and open to the public as part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series.
Mount Greylock School District's Draft Spending Plan Hits Towns' Target
That, in part, allowed the town manager to present a bottom line budget with no projected property tax rate increase for the coming fiscal year.
BCC to Hold 'Experience BCC'
Designed to introduce potential BCC students to a typical day on campus, the event is held during Berkshire County high schools' spring break, making it easy for high school students to attend.
Drury High School Honor Roll
Drury High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll doe the 2022 - 2023 school year.
Mount Greylock School Committee Members Push to Keep Diversity Post in Budget
Mount Greylock School Committee members and members of the public argued on Thursday for preserving a districtwide diversity, equity and inclusion position in the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Abbott Memorial School Participates in Berkshire Robotics Challenge
Twenty Abbott Memorial School students participated in the Berkshire Robotics Challenge marking the school's return to the competition.
BCC, Sonoco Partner in Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program
Apprentices will receive full tuition at BCC for its associate degree in mechatronics program, provided they complete the apprenticeship.
MCLA Exploring Using Berkshire Towers As Homeless Shelter
MCLA President James Birge released a letter to college alumni Thursday that outlined the college's plan to provide shelter to families without secure housing.
Pittsfield Schools Receive Generous Final Donation from Dissolving Education Foundation
On Wednesday, the School Committee accepted a $17,500 donation from the foundation to support a districtwide, four-day professional development institute this summer.
Simon's Rock Celebrates Pride This March with Lecture, Dance Performance
Simon's Rock observes Pride Week every year in March to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility and to allow students time to celebrate during the academic year.
Pittsfield School Committee Sees $78M Budget Proposal
The School Committee got a first look at the upcoming budget request on Wednesday. The $78,310,016 ask is an 8.17 percent — or $5,911,754 — increase from FY23's budget of $72,398,262.
Simon's Rock Hosting Curiosity Camp This Summer
Curiosity Camp is open to students interested in exploring academic and creative interests in a college environment while they are currently completing grades 9, 10, or 11. This camp is designed as a two-week exploration of college living.
North Adams Schools Developing Districtwide Literacy Approach
Chappell, the district's literacy and Title 1 grant coordinator, said the schools are using the approach of gathering current data and then collaborating as a team to develop strategies to support students.
Governor's Budget Has 12.15% Hike for Pittsfield Schools
The school district is expecting a 12.5 percent boost in Chapter 70 state education aid as laid out in Gov. Maura Healey's proposed budget.
Hoosac Valley High Performing Musical 'Annie'
There are about 50 students participating in the production from Grades 7-12. Students make up the tech and backstage crews and the majority of the pit band.
Pittsfield School Committee Split on Future of Chromebooks
Superintendent Joseph Curtis wants the discussion sooner rather than later because the district will need $500,000 to continue the one-to-one program.
Drury, MCLA Included in State Early College Program
Drury High School and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) were included in the expansion.
Berkshire Waldorf High School Open House
Light refreshments will be served. Parents, students, friends, community members, and younger siblings are all welcome.
BCC Taking Applications for Nursing Programs
BCC offers financial aid and college credits for all courses, allowing students to easily continue their education at BCC or transfer to four-year schools.
Mount Greylock District Diversity Post Casualty to FY24 Budget Stress
Superintendent Jason McCandless informed the School Committee at its Thursday meeting of the decision, which is related both to the district's difficulty filling the position created in the fiscal 2023 budget and challenges arising in creating the FY24 spending plan.
