Adams-Cheshire Sets School Opening 2016

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CHESHIRE, Mass. — Adams-Cheshire Regional Schools will open for the school year on Wednesday, Aug. 31, with a full day of classes. The first Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be half-days only for kindergarten at C.T. Plunkett School.

Bus schedules can be found here.

C.T. Plunkett Elementary School:

Grades 1-5: 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.


Cheshire Elementary School

Grades 1-5: 8:40 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Preschool: Starts Tuesday, Sept. 8

Hoosac Valley High School and Middle School

Grades 6-12: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Stanislaus School

Start is at 8:45 and dismissal at 3:15.


Public Schools Cafeteria


Breakfast and lunch will be served in all schools opening day.

Prices are as follows:

      Breakfast – $1.25

      Lunch – $2.75 (High School & Middle School)

      Lunch – $2.50 (Cheshire Elementary)

      Adults – $3.75

      Milk – 40 cents a la carte

Breakfast and lunch are free this year at Plunkett School only. Students who qualify for free or reduced meals will see no change in their benefits. Kindergarten students are encouraged to bring a nutritional snack with them on a daily basis.

New or Transfer Students

Parents of new or transfer students are requested to register prior to school opening. Registration will take place in each elementary school office, at the guidance office and Hoosac Valley High School (Grades 6-12). Call for an appointment: Hoosac Valley High School at 413-743-8413, C.T. Plunkett Elementary, 413-743-0876, and Cheshire Elementary, 413-743-2298.

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Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar

CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) announced the return of the Cheshire Community Tag Sale and Bazaar for its second year. 
 
Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.
 
Attendees can explore a variety of offerings, including handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, and food options. The hot food truck, operated by the Berkshire Lodge of Masons AF & AM, will be stationed in the courtyard, serving up treats throughout the event.
 
One of the highlights of this year's event is the fundraising raffle, with all proceeds set to benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes, supporting a worthy cause that serves the local community.
 
Registration for vendors interested in participating in the bazaar is currently open, with fees ranging from $10 to $30. Cheshire residents looking to showcase their items from home can have their locations advertised on the event map for a fee of $10. The deadline for registration is set for Friday, April 26, 2024.
 
Registration forms can be obtained from various locations across Cheshire, including A to Z Printing, Cheshire Community House, Cheshire Library, Cheshire Glassworks, Cheshire Senior Center, the Cheshire Community Association Facebook page, and the Cheshire Town website.
 
For more information about the event, including vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jenny Gadbois at (413) 841-0844 or via email at jlgadbois@icloud.com.
 
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