Schools
Clarksburg Officials Keep PreK Program Free
They ended up agreeing to dip into their reserves to ensure that preschool will continue free for town residents.
Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces Resignation
For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent.
Pittsfield Superintendant Warns of Prohibited Toy Guns
The district has been alerted of a concerning trend that is prohibited on school grounds: Orby or Orbeez guns.
BCC Offers Summer Classes
Get a jump start on pre-reqs before fall semester starts September 3 MassReconnect offers free tuition for students ages 25+
Hoosac Valley Elementary Unveils New Sign
The new sign was unveiled Friday morning
BCC Offers Summer Classes
Get a jump start on prereqs before fall semester starts on September 3 MassReconnect offers free tuition for students ages 25+
The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Scholarship
Deadline for applications is June 15, 2024.
Mount Greylock Super Asks for Cell Phone Ban
Jason McCandless last Thursday told the committee that his thinking about personal electronic devices in schools has evolved over the last year.
Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County
Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year.
BCC: Football Combine and Standardized Athletic Testing Day
The free event will be held at BCC's Gene Dellea Turf Field, located at 1350 West Street.
Hoosac Valley High School Honor Roll
Hoosac Valley third quarter honor roll for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Mount Greylock Regional School presents 'Lights Off'
Performances are May 16–18 at 7 p.m.
BCC to Offer CDL License Training
Truck drivers in high demand
McCann Honor Roll
McCann Technical School third quarter honor roll.
BArT Theatre Presents 'The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy'
The show will run on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 at 7:00 pm, with a matinee performance on Saturday, May 18 at 4:00 pm.
Pittsfield Schools Summer Meal Program Returning
The school district has sponsored a summer meal program for children for nearly 50 years and it will return this season.
'The Roof is Caving In;' Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Details of Bias Incidents
Several parents in the Mount Greylock Regional School District on Thursday detailed disturbing racist incidents in the schools at a meeting of the School Committee.
MCLA Class of 2024 Told 'This Is Your Time'
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts awarded 175 degree and certificates at the college's 125th commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
DEI Officer for Berkshire Health to Speak at BCC's 64th Commencement
The keynote speaker will be Charles Redd, a 1995 graduate of the college's nursing program.
Scholarship Offered to BArT Graduates
The application deadline is Friday, May 17, 2024.
MCLA to Host Graduate Programs Info Session at BIC
A virtual session will be held on May 30 at noon.
Beverly Gans Marks 60 Years & Counting in the Pittsfield Schools
Gans will mark 40 years as secretary to principal at Taconic High School in June.
Drury Revives Senior Citizens Prom
Scheduled for May 14 from 5–7PM in the Drury cafeteria, this event welcomes individuals of all ages to join in the festivities.
North Adams Schools Talk Final Budget Numbers for Public Hearing
The School Committee received the presentation given last week to the Finance & Facilities committee for the fiscal 2025 spending plan.
Pittsfield Council to See $216M FY25 Budget, Up 5%
Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025, a 5 percent increase from the previous year.
BCC Honors Scholar Students to Present Free Public Reading
The reading, which is free and open to the public, will be held at BCC in Melville Hall, Room M-212.?Light refreshments will be served.
Simon's Rock Welcome Alum as Commencement Speaker
Simon's Rock alum Michael Lawrence will address graduates at the 55th Commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m.
Mount Greylock 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
The total school enrollment is 553 of which 338 have made Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter.
Hoosac Valley School Committee Defends Budget
On Monday night the school committee and school leaders defended the proposed school district budget that the Cheshire Select Board opposed at one of their own meetings in April.