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Charon's 18 Points Lift St. Mary's in Adams PAL

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ADAMS, Mass. -- Results from Week 9 of the Adams Police Athletic League’s high school division:
 
St Mary’s 55, Pizza Jims 52
St Mary’s: Ryan Charon 18 points, Alex Rondeau seven points, Derek Alibozek three points, Ethan Howland four points, Ben Kittler seven points, Bailey Trumble two points, Robert Monsees 14 points. Pizza Jim’s: Kyle Patch 14 poitns, Brady Larkin 10 points, Colby Benoit two points, Devin Griswald 23 points.
 
Adams Community Bank 47, Adams Police 28
Adams Community Bank: Chris McLear seven points, Terrell Chao five points, Josh Brazeau 11 points, Dan Gamari two points, Zach Zaleski 12 points, Travis Dozier nine points. Adams Police: Matt Jette eight points, Nate White five points, Adam Kurowski three points, Matt McCarron eight points, Matt LeSage nine pts, Devin Kogut five points.
 
Charles Phykitt 52, Knights of Columbus 44
Charles Phykitt: Braidee Greene, Mike Wojtaszek two points, Josh Pachecano 14 points, Josh Meczywor 11 points, Keagan Borrows four points, Jake Galipoe two points, Dillon LaCasse seven points, Cole Stevens two points, Bailey Alcombright 10 points. Knights of Columbus: Mike White six points, Unique Dudley 23 points, Josh Rand three points, Joe Degere, Joe Malloy, Paolo Kareh four points, Justin McGovern seven points.
 
Games Sunday, March 11: 12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus (3-6) vs. Adams Community Bank (6-3); 1:30, Charles Phykitt (2-7) vs. Pizza Jim’s (7-2); 2:30, Adams Police (2-7) vs. St Mary’s (7-2).
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Hoosac Valley High School is Moving and Shaking

There have been some major shifts within the Hoosac Valley Regional School District recently, all of which have focused on enhancing the student experience to make it a place where ALL students can find their path.
 
In 2023, Hoosac Valley High School was designated an Innovation Pathway School by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and has since restructured the Program of Studies, utilized creative scheduling, and expanded internship opportunities. Part of this transformation includes participating in a "Portrait of a Graduate" cohort alongside four other Berkshire County schools to determine a collective vision for student success, in partnership with the BARR Foundation.
 
The Innovation Pathways at HVHS are designed to give students coursework and experience in a specific high-demand industry, such as technology, engineering, healthcare, or life sciences. Currently, Biomedical Science & Healthcare and Environmental Studies have received official state IP designation. In addition to the IP designated pathways, HVHS offers programs in Engineering & Technology, Business & Entrepreneurship, Arts & Entertainment, Education, and Sports Medicine. The result is that students have an opportunity for a transformative experience – enabling them to build essential skills, gain awareness of future career opportunities, and make informed choices about post-secondary education in promising fields.
 
Principal Colleen Byrd notes, "What makes our program special is that entry into the Pathway of your choice allows a student to access Advanced Placement and dual enrollment college courses, as well as internships in the community to set them up for success after high school."
 
The Portrait of a Graduate initiative consists of a team of Hoosac educators and students who exemplify the essential skills, practices, and beliefs that define learning experiences across the district. They work to outline the competencies, values, skills, and knowledge that define our vision for student success – keeping in mind that not every student's pathway will look the same. The District's goal is to ensure that all students graduate as responsible people, prepared individuals, lifelong learners, global citizens, critical thinkers, and thoughtful communicators.
 
Another recent change district-wide in grades K-12 is the "Crew" culture. Teachers and students now have time each day to create positive connections and build authentic relationships with one another. Through Responsive Classroom at the elementary school and Crew at the middle and high schools, students and staff gather for 30 minutes each day to engage in meaningful experiences rooted in mutual and shared interests. 
The Crew block is a prioritized structure that allows staff to support all students socially, emotionally, and academically – anchoring them and promoting the Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Crew takes many forms at the high school, such as gardening, bird watching, yoga, and sports talk with visits to college games.
 
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