Schools
Berkshire Waldorf High School Open House
The program will include a curated presentation of student work and a panel of current students, alumni, and parents.
Teacher of the Month: Billie Jo Lamoureaux
When Morningside Community School math interventionist Billie Jo Lamoureaux enters the classroom with her math cart, students' faces light up.
Pittsfield Council to Vote on Crosby/Conte Feasibility Contract
The City Council will take a vote on the Crosby/Conte feasibility study agreement on Tuesday.
Bennington College Hosts Author Katie Yee
The event is a part of Bennington's Literature Evenings series. It is free and open to the public.
Bennington College Hosts Talk on New Plastics Crisis Book
At the Bennington College event, Enck will be joined in conversation by Bennington College faculty member David Bond, followed by an audience Q&A and book-signing reception.
Create an Ad: Whitney’s Farm
The holiday season is here, and Whitney's Farm, located on Route 8 in Cheshire, has merchandise and food that can put you in the festive spirit.
Pittsfield Schools Falling Behind on Attendance
Pittsfield Public Schools' "scary" attendance rates fall below the state average, and the district is trying to determine the root causes so they can be addressed.
North Berkshire Secondary Schools Study Group Hones RFP to Find Consultant
The Northern Berkshire Secondary Sustainability task force Tuesday finalized the objectives it wants addressed in a study it plans to commission this winter.
Hoosac Valley Recognizes Award-Winning Educators
Hoosac Valley Regional School District officials have made a point of recognizing the achievements of their students at School Committee meetings — but on Monday, it was the instructors' turn.
Lanesborough Elementary Earns National Award for Academic Growth
Lanesborough Elementary School's hard work culminated in the commonwealth’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education naming LES a National Elementary and Secondary Education Distinguished School.
McCann Tea Room Provides Real World Culinary Experience
Culinary students at McCann Technical School are serving up delicious meals for the community while learning essential skills.
BArT Seniors Recognized with John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship provides a tuition credit for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at any Massachusetts state college or university.
BArT Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
BArT Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.
Shakespeare & Co.'s Annual Fall Festival Concludes This Weekend
The festival brings together students from multiple schools across Berkshire County and eastern New York State for a nine-week, non-competitive exploration of Shakespeare's plays.
OLLI Presents 'Un-Separation of Church and State'
The talk will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.
North Adams ADU Challenge Winners Focus on Cost, Sustainability
Sustainability, aging in place and cost effectiveness were the focus of the winning ADU designs in the North Adams Partnership's Small & Smart Design Competition.
Pittsfield Middle School Restructuring Effort Nearing Checkpoint
Action items are coming into focus as the middle school restructuring vote nears.
BArT Awarded State STEM Equipment and Professional Development Grant
$60,515 has been awarded to BArT to expand life sciences education and enhance STEM career pathways for students. Plans underway include augmenting the AP science course offerings, upgrading lab equipment, and providing enhanced professional development for the science team.
MCLA Shows Off Mark Hopkins' Needs to Lieutenant Governor
Driscoll was in the city to address the Western Mass Arts Economic Impact Summit in the morning and then had lunch with Birge and a visit to Mark Hopkins to see what the college's needs are.
Flying Cloud Institute Appoints New Education Coordinator
In this role, Drake will work in the summer programs, vacation camps, classroom residencies, community events, and with the FCI team to inspire the next generation of artists and engineers.
St. Stans First Quarter Honor Roll
A student merits High Honors for an average of 93 or higher. A student merits Honors for an average between 85 and 92.9.
BArT Awarded Grant Funding to Address Hate Crime Prevention
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School (BArT) has been selected for the Healey-Driscoll Administration's program to prevent hate crimes and reduce incidences of bias in schools.
Pittsfield Interim Superintendent Offered Year's Contract Extension
The School Committee has voted to offer interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips a yearlong contract extension.
PHS and Shakespeare & Company Announce Collaborative 'Hamlet' Production
The production features a student-led creative team, including directors Darius Journigan and Naire Poole, costume designer Michelle Hathaway, and production designer Alec Westmoreland.
DPAC To Perform 'Radium Girls'
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Greylock School Project Gets Nod From Planning Board
The $65 million Greylock School project sailed through the Planning Board on Monday night with unanimous approval.
Morris Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day Early
Morris Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day a day early on Monday with its annual Wave Parade.
Mount Greylock, Shakespeare & Co. Stage 'Twelfth Night'
Performances are Thursday and Friday, Nov. 13 and 14, at 7 p.m.
Willa Cather Subject of Upcoming Course at BCC
The session, instructed by Peter Cipkowski, will be held in person at BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
