 North Adams Holding Forum on Greylock ClosureThe public schools are holding a forum on the closing of Greylock School and the resulting grade configuration for Brayton and Colegrove Park elementary schools. North Adams School Committee Takes Slow Roll on Greylock ClosureThe School Committee delayed discussion Tuesday on closing Greylock School until more information could be provided by the administration. Drury High School to Host End-of-Semester ShowcaseThe showcase takes place on Jan. 23 from 11:30AM–2:00PM at the school.  North Adams Public Schools Art Teacher Wins AwardAppleget is the only award recipient in the 2023 award cohort to represent arts education work based in Berkshire County. Gun Safety Resolution OK'd in North Adams SchoolsThe School Committee on Tuesday reorganized for the new term, heard updates on a number of issues and approved a gun safety resolution promoted by the Be SMART campaign. Drury High School Awarded 21st Century Grant for Afterschool ProgrammingThis grant award will support afterschool and summer enrichment programs for Drury High School students in grades 7-12, which will offer students additional opportunities for academically enriching learning.  North Adams Recognizes Recovery, Child Cancer and Hello WeekMayor Jennifer Macksey read the proclamations at last week's lengthy City Council meeting. All three awareness initiatives have been recognized by past administrations as well.  North Adams Schools, NBCC to Host Walk to School Day"Walk to School" events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, alleviating traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community. Northern Berkshire Adult Education to Host Open HouseCommunity members are encouraged to stop in during 5–7:30pm to talk with Director Annie Pecor, or a teacher/advisor to learn more about adult education offerings for the upcoming year. NAPS Post Graduate Scholarship ApplicationsAll postgraduate scholarship applications are due by June 1.  North Adams Public Schools Seeks VolunteersVolunteer opportunities will vary with regard to time commitment and age groups of students. North Adams Schools Developing Districtwide Literacy ApproachChappell, the district's literacy and Title 1 grant coordinator, said the schools are using the approach of gathering current data and then collaborating as a team to develop strategies to support students. North Adams Students Return to School with Minimal COVID RestrictionsStudents in the North Adams Public Schools return to classes this week with minimal COVID-19 restrictions in place, as the district continues to follow public health guidance on the virus.  Hoosac Valley, North Adams to Share Athletic DirectorJeff Puleri is the assistant athletic director at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and will replace Molly Meczywor at Hoosac Valley and David Racette in North Adams. North Adams School Administrator to Lead Sutton School DistrictRoberts-Morandi was one of four finalists to lead the 1,200-student K-12 district in the south central part of the state. The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle reported that she accepted the post immediately. |
