Schools
Pittsfield School Committee to Review New Cell Phone Regs
The School Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to consider the appointment of a new special education director and learn about updated cell phone regulations for the district.
North Adams Hosts First of Two Info Sessions on Greylock Project
Last Thursday night was the first of two forums being held to inform the public about the Greylock School project for Grades kindergarten through 2. The next will be this Thursday at 6 p.m. at Brayton Elementary School.
BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp In Full Swing
A typical day at camp starts off with some music theory. The group will work on different scales and study different chords that are later applied to an arrangement where students can improvise.
PIttsfield School Committee Endorses 'Aggressive' Timeline to Decide on Middle School Configuration
The School Committee on Wednesday approved an ambitious timeline that could see the city's middle school reconfiguration implemented as soon as the 2025-26 academic year.
Berkshire United Way to Massachusetts: Early-Learning Educators Need Better Wages
High-quality child care dramatically influences brain development and the future health and success for children in school and life, as well as provides a safe and secure space for our youngest community members so their parents or caregivers can work and provide for their families.
North Adams Council Sets School Debt Exclusion Vote
This final adoption paves the way for two community forums and a debt exclusion vote scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center.
St. Stans Offers Meals at No Cost for All Students
As part of this program, St. Stanislaus Kostka School will offer healthy meals every school day at no cost to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2024-2025.
Cheshire Rejects Override, Votes Reduced School Budget
Voters on Monday rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override and passed a motion that would level fund the town's fiscal 2025 school assessment.
BCC's EMT Training Course Fills Need in Berkshire County
Once they pass the written exam, they will be ready for immediate employment as EMTs in Berkshire County, filling an urgent workforce need.
Super Explains Changes in Pittsfield Schools' Central Office
Administrators will soon decide to repost the assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and educational, engagement or to keep the role of interim deputy superintendent for the time being and repost the other position in early 2025.
Hoosac Valley Records to be Destroyed
Students interested in retrieving their records before they are destroyed are asked to contact the Main Office
Pittsfield: UNCO Chapter Awards Scholarships
Since 1987 UNCO has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to students from Berkshire County high schools. This year The UNICO Scholarship Committee, chaired by Julia Salatino, awarded $19,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates who are continuing their post secondary education.
Clarksburg School Gets New Playground Equipment, Awaits Stairlift
The school received a $64,000 Feigenbaum Foundation grant a couple years ago, but because of supply and shipping delays from the pandemic, the equipment was not delivered until this past winter.
CBRSD Mulls Vocational Transport in Regional Agreement
The Central Berkshire Regional School District is considering adding vocational transportation to the draft regional agreement.
Greylock Elementary School Community Forums
The forums will provide valuable insights into the new school proposal, including details about the design, timeline, and associated costs.
Pittsfield UNICO Awards 2024 Scholarships
The Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO National held its scholarship awards ceremony on July 23 at the Italian American Club.
NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'
A back-to-school event featuring free backpacks with school supplies.
Fall Semester at BCC Begins Sept. 3
MassEducate and MassReconnect programs provide free college for many
BCC Names Spring Dean's List Students
To be eligible for the dean's list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation.
Subcommittee Mulls Pittsfield Schools' Cell Phone Policy
Last Wednesday evening, the Social and Emotional Learning subcommittee did not decide whether the chicken or the egg came first. Still, it continued the conversation about the district's regulations.
NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and Games
Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School.
Lenox Seeking New School Committee Member
The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth.
NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm
At Many Forks Farm, 22 North Adams students, in grades 5 and 6, have participated in a variety of hands-on activities.
MCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members
All three trustees begin their terms of service this summer.
School Officials Looking to Tame Wahconah High 'Jungle'
The parking medians are overgrown with weeds, the rain gardens look like jungles and greenery is invading the spaces around the building's exterior.
BArT Upcoming Enrollment Deadline
Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2024-2025 school year is to apply before the Aug. 22 deadline.
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month.
Mount Greylock Records To Be Destroyed
State regulations require that student records be destroyed seven years after the student graduates.
BCC to Hold New Student Orientation on Aug. 29
The free session will be held at Paterson Field House on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
McCann To Perform School Record Maintenance
Students interested in retrieving their records before they are destroyed should contact the McCann Office
