District Moving On From Allegations Against PHS AdministratorThe district is "moving on" from unsubstantiated allegations against two Pittsfield High School administrators, saying there is no threat. Pittsfield School Committee Chair Details PHS InvestigationA second investigation by a different firm will target the district's internal processes. Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff InvestigationOfficials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March. Pittsfield City Council Weighs in on 'Crisis' in Public SchoolsThe 11 members of the City Council on Monday voted to support the School Committee in seeking an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct by staff members at Pittsfield High School that have come to light in recent weeks. Third PHS Staff Member Put on LeaveSuperintendent Joseph Curtis Thursday sent a communication to the school community announcing the move. 'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff ScandalThis is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield High School staff were put on administrative leave in the last week, one for federal drug charges and the other for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families. PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School DistrictAdding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student. Second PHS Staff Member Put on Administrative LeaveA Pittsfield High School staff member has been put on administrative leave because an investigation being conducted by the state Department of Children and Families. Pittsfield High School Honor RollOf the 721 students enrolled, 304 students, or 42 percent, achieved high honors, and 73 students, or 10 percent, earned honors. Dropping Temps, Boiler Repairs Close PHSThe school is amid a heating system replacement, as the former boilers exceeded their useful life. PHS, Taconic Seniors Honored With Superintendent's AwardPittsfield High School's Lisa Chen and Taconic High School's Nicholas Kerwood were given the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificates of Academic Excellence during Wednesday's School Committee meeting. PHS Graduates: You Always Have a Home Under The DomeUnder an arch of purple and white balloons, 184 seniors concluded their high school experience at Tanglewood on Sunday. It was the first time in five years that graduation had been held at the Lenox institute. Pittsfield High School Awards & Scholarships 2024The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Pittsfield High School graduating class of 2024. Pittsfield High Announces Class Speakers for 2024 GraduationThe senior class at Pittsfield High School has elected Frankielys Payano De La Cruz, Abigail Malumphy, Brooke Tripicco to speak at graduation this Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m. Pittsfield Council OKs $3M Borrowing for Failing PHS BoilersThe nearly 100-year-old boilers are original to the building and have exceeded their useful life, officials say. They are converted locomotive engines that are extremely inefficient and expensive to maintain. PHS Proteus Theatre Hosts Annual Talent ShowcaseDirected by students Stephanie Martin, Aaliyah Johnson, and Kayla Hunter, the event will feature performances by PHS students. Marchetti Announces Jazz Art Contest WinnersPittsfield High School has 75 jazzy artworks in City Hall, one of which was chosen to represent the 2024 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival. Pittsfield High School Best Buddies Club Holds Resource FairThe Best Buddies Club Resource Fair at Pittsfield High School on Tuesday demonstrated the importance of connection. Pittsfield High's Perry: 'I want accountability!'The Pittsfield High School student who was the victim of a spitting incident in the state basketball semi-finals issued a public statement on Wednesday reacting to the assault and calling for consequences against the offender and his school. PHS Students Showing Love With Art Show and FundraiserPittsfield High School students are spreading the love with an art show and fundraiser before Valentine's Day. Pittsfield Public Schools' Arts Integration, Community Partnerships ProgrammingPittsfield Public Schools has launched a district-wide Arts Integration and Community Partnerships program set to embed the fine and performing arts into all aspects of the district's learning culture by means of partnerships with 38 Berkshire County education and cultural institutions. PHS Theatre Presents 'The Dream of the Burning Boy'Performances will take place in the Pittsfield High School Black Box Theatre. PHS Proteus Theatre, Shakespeare & Company Present 'As You Like it'The performance will be at the Pittsfield High School Proteus Theatre at 300 East St. Pittsfield District Improvement Plan Focused on LiteracyOn Wednesday, the School Committee accepted the plan. |