Schools

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Central Berkshire Regional Works to Improve Student Belonging

The Central Berkshire Regional School District is working on improving the general public's accessibility to the Diversity Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Steering Committee's resources for the.

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Painting Exhibition on View at BCC

The gallery is open Monday–Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.

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Ahead of Taconic Vote, Students Talk Vocational Programs

Sa'lina Rheaume went through the career exploration program at Taconic High School before finding electrical work to be rewarding as well as being the potential for a well-paying career.

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MCLA and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Offer Free Tax Assistance

MCLA will offer in-person, drop-off, and virtual tax assistance to qualified taxpayers beginning February 6.

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Pittsfield High School First Quarter Honor Roll

Of the 655 students enrolled, 292 students, or 45 percent, achieved high honors, and 80 students, or 12 percent, earned honors.

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Miss Hall's School Names Business Administrator

Gordon, who brings experience in nonprofit finance, higher education administration, strategic planning, student and residential life, and operations, most recently served as Director of Student Administrative Affairs, Strategy and Planning at Williams College.

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Central Berkshire Regional Eyes Nearly 6% Increase in FY24

The Central Berkshire Regional School District is anticipating a 5.86 percent increase for fiscal 2024, which translates to nearly $2 million over this year.

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Pittsfield School Panel Supports 'Culture & Community' Course

The one-semester course is designed to provide students with language and skills to understand their own identity and the identities of others in their community, communicate effectively with diverse populations, understand privilege and bias, and take action to change discriminatory practices.

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Hoosac Valley Honor Roll

Honor Roll is determined at the end of each marking period by averaging unweighted academic grades according to the point system below.

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Pittsfield Decides Taconic Vocational Status Next Week

Is Taconic a traditional high school or a vocational one? The School Committee will decide next week.

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North Adams Preparing School Project Reports

The consultants on the project updated the School Building Committee on those factors on Tuesday and Matthew Sturz of owner's project manager Colliers International reviewed the timeline and budget to date.

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Literacy Network of South Berkshire's Promotes Director of Tutoring

Silva, who joined LitNet in 2021, formerly served as LitNet's Learner Liaison. In his new role, under the direction of Executive Director Leigh Doherty, Silva will oversee the enrollment of all new tutors and will serve as support for LitNet's existing 140+ volunteer tutors.

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Central Berkshire Regional Paraprofessionals Push for Better Pay

Paraprofessionals in the Central Berkshire Regional School District are asking for better wages.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Budget Requests, Budget Constraints

Based on projected increases from level-staffing and increased supply costs, the district is projecting a 3.4 percent increase in its gross operating and capital budget for FY24.

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MCLA Athletics to Celebrate 2023 National Girls and Women in Sports Day

NGWSD is celebrated in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements and encouraging participation of girls and women in sports.

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Gabriel Abbott Memorial Student Recognized for Service Leadership

Project 351 is a non-profit organization that empowers a youth-led movement for change powered by an eighth-grade student representing every city and town in Massachusetts.

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BCC to Offer Suicide Prevention Training

As an incentive, students who successfully complete the course by June 1, 2023 will receive a $100 stipend through a statewide mental health grant.

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1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications

The Berkshire Leadership Program seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to and competent in addressing community challenges and improving the quality of life in the Berkshires

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Wahconah Senior Wildrick Recipient of Superintendent's Award

Lucas Wildrick is this year's recipient of the Superintendent's Award for Academic Excellence.

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MCLA Panel to Explore Art, Race, Nationality and Gender

The discussion will take place at 5 p.m. at the MCLA Design Lab on 49 Main St. The event is free and open to the public.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Holds Off on Track

The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee voted 6-1 on Thursday to put off building a track with a new multisport grass field for at least another year.

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BCC Receives Grant to Address College Campus Hunger

Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered through the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the grant award will provide program support through June 30, 2024.

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BCC to Hold Alumni Appreciation Day on Jan. 12

The event includes two creative workshops, held in the College's newest student spaces, followed by a buffet dinner in the Connector.

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OLLI Instructors Preview Winter Semester Classes of All Interests

The courses run from Jan. 17 to March 6. They are a mixture of remote and in-person classes at BCC.

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Hoosac Valley's Kathryn Scholz Receives Superintendent Award

Only one student from every district receives the award each year.

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