Schools
OLLI Players to Present Free Staged Reading of 'Into the Breeches' Oct. 4
The reading will be held in BCC's Robert Boland theatre, located on the main campus at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. All are welcome to attend.
MCLA to Host Inauguration of 13th President on Oct. 3
A processional of faculty, trustees, and delegates from colleges and universities around the region will open the event at 12:45 p.m., followed by the ceremony.
Pittsfield Making Progress on MSBA Asks
The School Committee heard updates on two aspiring MSBA projects: renovations to Pittsfield High School and a rebuild and consolidation of Crosby Elementary and Conte Community School on West Street.
OLLI at BCC Presents 'The End of WWII and the Creation of the Post-war Global System'
Distinguished Speakers Series Event Scheduled for Sept. 29
Pittsfield Schools Revisiting Contact Information Policy After Teacher Allegation
Parents, teachers, and people who represent both roles on Wednesday spoke passionately about allegations that a teacher collected personal information from students.
North Berkshire Educational Study Updating Communities
The steering committee for a regional study on secondary education is getting the word out to participating communities and asking for input.
Mount Greylock School Committee Moving Superintendent Evaluation to Fall
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee will consider moving its evaluation of the superintendent from the spring to the fall.
Mount Greylock Names 2027 National Merit Commended Students
Three high school students at Mount Greylock Regional School have been commended to the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline
The public lottery drawing will take place shortly after the noon deadline. This enrollment period is open to prospective students entering grades 6 through 10.
Hoosac Valley School Committee Holds First Meeting of Academic Year
The committee heard that memorials on the middle-high school campus are being considered to recognize 2026 graduate Jayquan Williams. The district is planning to let his family and students be part of the process in deciding how to honor Williams.
Green River Financial to Award $1K in Grants to North County Teachers
Teachers may apply beginning Sept. 15, 2026, through Oct. 13, 2026.
BArT to Perform Student Record Maintenance
Students interested in retrieving their records before they are destroyed should contact the Charter Office (413-743-7311, ext. 700) between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm before the destruction date of Friday, October 23.
PHS Air and Water Quality Within Accepted Levels
Readings were "acceptable" in all tested locations, and there are recommendations for monitoring humidity, replacing equipment, and additional air monitoring when needed.
Boston Red Sox's Wally Visits Morris Elementary School
The event gave students a unique opportunity to interact with a character they may have only seen from afar at Fenway Park or on television.
Additional Chapter 70 Funds Restore Positions in Pittsfield Schools
The monies were accepted in August, and the committee could appropriate at its discretion. Officials have reported that State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier pushed for the extra per-pupil aid to restore some positions after another tight budget year.
Drivers: Be Aware of School Bus Safety Rules
Drivers must stop when red lights are flashing and remain at least 100 feet behind school buses
Clarksburg Custodian Gets Royal Retirement Sendoff
Custodian Michael Peters happily went through the "car wash" on his last day at Clarksburg School on Thursday.
BCC Announces Series of Fall Workshops
Workshops are geared towards general community education or professional development, and all are open to the public.
MCLA Constitution Day Lecture Examines the History of American Citizenship
A question-and-answer session will follow.
9/11 Now Part of Broader Conversation in Classrooms
When talking about teaching the greatest American tragedy of the 21st century in today's classrooms, teachers draw a parallel to how they were taught about one of the defining moments of the 21st century.
Local Veterans Replace St. Stans Flag and Pole
The American Legion purchased and installed the new flagpole.
MCLA Kicks Off Fall Term With New President, HIgher Enrollment
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts kicked off the school year last week with fully occupied dorms and its "lucky 13th" president.
Voters Will Have to Write in Mount Greylock School Committee Candidates
Voters in Lanesborough and Williamstown will need to write in candidates' names in the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee race on Nov. 3.
PHS Passes Air, Water Quality Testing
Air and water testing on Pittsfield High School came back favorably as the city prepares a statement of interest for renovations.
McCann School Project Completion Delayed by Material Removals
McCann Technical School is at the tail end of a $17 million project to update the 64-year-old building's roof, windows and doors.
Mount Greylock School Committee Sets 2026-27 Agenda
In a special in-person meeting at the middle-high school on a Saturday morning in August, the School Committee finalized its goals for the academic year ahead.
Pittsfield School Committee OKs Contracts, New Time-Out Regulations
The School Committee held a special meeting on Tuesday to settle contracts before the new, institutionally different school year.
New Ninja Playground Opens in Lee
Hundreds turned out recently at Lee Athletic Field to cut the ribbon on the new Ninja Playground — where generations will come to play, bond, and build the grit to take on anything.
St. Agnes Academy Offers Meals at No Cost to Students
St. Agnes Academy is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
North County Education Study Preparing to Survey Communities
The North Berkshire Educational Sustainability Study is looking for input from residents about what is working — and what is not — in the four districts participating in the study.
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