Schools
Berkshire Schools Awarded CPPI Grants
Universal access to preschool is part of Governor Maura Healey's Gateway to Pre-k agenda to make early education and child care more affordable and accessible for all families across Massachusetts.
BCC Nursing Graduates Achieve Perfect Pass Rate for Licensure Exam
NCLEX uses computerized adaptive testing (CAT) technology to deliver the exam, ensuring a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence.
Pittsfield Schools See Fewer Cell Phone Violations
There were 416 log entries for violations towards the end of September while in September 2023, there were almost 1,000.
MCLA: Panel of Drag Performers to Celebrate Queer Identities and Performance Art
This event is free and open to the public.
North Adams Voters to Decide Greylock School Project
There is only one question on the ballot, whether to approve a debt exclusion that will allow borrowing for the project outside the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2 for the life of the loan. It is not an override.
Greylock Project Proponents, Opponents Getting Message Out
Proponents and opponents have been busy on social media and mailers in getting out their messages on which way to vote on the Greylock School project.
McCann Cross Country Hosts Cookie Contest Fundraiser
The event will feature cookies, milk, and music, along with raffle prizes.
MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony
MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony for Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College
Pittsfield High Boiler Replacement Underway
Pittsfield High School's boiler project is underway and the school will have heating upgrades for the winter season.
Williams Elementary Receives National Designation
Williams Elementary School has received national recognition for its performance.
North Adams Schools Seeing Bright Spots on MCAS Scores
The public schools are seeing some ups and downs in MCAS scores for 2024 but improvement overall from last year compared to state data.
Hoosac Valley's $23M Budget Passes Districtwide Vote
Voters of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District passed a fiscal 2025 budget of $23 million on a vote of 218-160. There was no discussion as the question was moved almost unanimously to a vote.
MCLA Ranked Top Public Liberal Arts College by U.S. News & World Report
MCLA has appeared on U.S. News' list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 10 consecutive years.
PHS Graduate Departs to Colombia With Peace Corps
Earlier this month, 24-year-old Kennedy Merriam departed to Colombia where she will serve as a co-English teacher for two years.
Pittsfield Police Arrest Maine Murder Suspect
The Pittsfield Public Schools sheltered in place for a few minutes Friday morning due to the tracking of a suspect for a "very serious crime."
Mount Greylock Class of 1975 Planning 50th Reunion
Organizers are looking to update the current class list and are reaching out to family, relatives and friends to help in this endeavor.
BCC to Hold Community Tag Sale
Surplus inventory available for purchase
Hoosac Valley Preparing For District Vote on $23M Budget
The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee on Monday night unanimously approved a document "strongly" endorsing the school district's fiscal 2025 budget.
Mount Greylock District Addressing Shortfall in State Report
The Mount Greylock Regional School District is working to address a deficiency identified in the commonwealth's recent Special Education and Civil Rights Monitoring Report.
Wahconah High Mold Remediation Complete; Investigation Ongoing
The mold remediation in the Wahconah High School auditorium is complete, and the air levels are safe and meet the state standard.
MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'Dizzy Spellz'
Dizzy Spellz is a Fusion of Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop Celebrating Afro-Futurism and Dizzy Gillespie's Legacy
Teacher of the Month: Mark Brown
Drury High School math teacher Mark Brown has been selected as the September Teacher of the Month.
Free community college a boon for students, workforce and local economy
These programs can provide free tuition and fees, and even an allowance for books, to eligible students.
Pittsfield Schools' New Cell Phone Policy Effective So Far
The revised cell phone policy has shown positive results so far for the Pittsfield Public Schools.
McCann Sets Aside Funding For MSBA Feasibility Study
The McCann School Committee voted to prepare $275,000 for a Massachusetts School Building Authority feasibility study if the school is accepted into repair program.
MCLA Professor to Present Myths & Monsters of New England Talk
The public is invited to the talk on October 3 at 7 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) atrium, which will explore New England folklore, insight into historical places, and why certain stories are repeated in human history.
McCann Awaits Inspection For HVAC Building
Superintendent James Brosnan led the School Committee through the new HVAC shop building that the state Department of Education will inspect on Sept. 19.
NAPS Promotes National Start With Hello Week
Start With Hello teaches students how to reach out to and include those who may be socially isolated as well as to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their school or youth organization.
MCLA to Host Inclusive Democracy Election Panel
The panel will take place on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218 and will be moderated by A.J. Enchill, president and executive director of the Berkshire Black Economic Council.
