Schools
Pittsfield Parent Wants Pedestrian Safety Near Schools
A local mother has petitioned the city for better pedestrian safety measures around schools.
Greylock School Project Prepping for MSBA Submission
The Greylock School project is preparing for another design submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in early May.
Clark Art Hosts Free Evening For Educators
Participants will explore ways to strengthen their students' social and emotional learning through the arts.
BArT Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
Students who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."
Pittsfield Council Wants Promised Transparency Around PHS Investigation
The City Council doesn't want promises of transparency around the Pittsfield High School investigation to be backtracked.
Graphic Novelist James Spooner to Speak at BCC
The event, titled "The Ripple Effect Is Wild: How Small Projects Can Have Huge Unexpected Impacts," will be held in the Connector on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street.
Pittsfield Councilor Wants Summary of PHS Investigation Outcomes
Councilor at Large Earl Persip III has submitted a petition to Tuesday's City Council meeting urging the School Committee to release a public summary of the findings from the independent investigation into staff misconduct at PHS.
Town Meetings That Rejected CBRSD Agreement to Vote Again
The district is also working hard to encourage its families to go to town meetings so they have a voice in this, Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said in a follow-up.
MCLA to Hold Annual Undergraduate Research Conference
This year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Bentley S. Munsell '15, a registered nurse and nursing leader who advocates for social justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in healthcare.
Mount Greylock Hosts Argentinian Students for Exchange Program
Mount Greylock Regional High School is currently hosting 36 students from La Cumbre, Argentina, for a two-week cultural exchange program.
Region 1 Science Fair Showcases Middle School Students' Projects
Middle school students from around Region 1 displayed their science projects at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday.
CBRSD Aims to Improve Town Meeting Attendance
As town meeting season approaches, the Central Berkshire Regional School District aims to lower a barrier to residential participation caused by the lack of child care.
BCC Nursing Programs Integrate Mental Health First Aid Certification
The requirement, based on the curriculum provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, aims to equip graduating nursing students with the skills to identify and respond to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
Mount Greylock School Committee Affirms Protection for All Students, Staff
The Mount Greylock School Committee last week unanimously approved a policy that affirms the district's support for all students and employees without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.
PHS Principal Stepping Down at School Year's End
Pittsfield High School Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko will step down at the end of the year after nearly 20 years in the building.
MCLA Announces 2025 Commencement Speaker, Honorees
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning author and Rice University professor Kiese Laymon will be the speaker at the 126th commencement exercises at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
MCLA Green Living Seminar to Feature Pollinator Habitat Presentation
Meltzer will discuss the biodiversity crisis and the ecological relationships between native plants, insects, birds, and fungi. Her presentation will cover how ecological landscape practices can support these species, mitigate climate change, and create resilient environments.
Pittsfield School Committee Mulls Lukewarm FY26 Budget
On Wednesday, School Committee members aired their suggestions for the $87 million budget proposal with $1,238,000 in payroll reductions expected to be made through job movement, attrition, retirements, etc.
Teacher of the Month: Karen DuCharme
Karen DuCharme has been a teacher for 24 years, starting at Pittsfield High School, and has been at Mount Greylock Regional School for the last 11 years.
Pittsfield School Officials Want Summary of PHS Investigation
While it is unclear how much information will be released, School Committee members want some executive summary of the Pittsfield High School investigation into alleged staff misconduct.
Williams: No Evidence of ICE Activity on Campus
Williams College is advising its community members in the wake of rumors that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have been spotted on campus.
Pittsfield Celebrates Jazz Art Contest Winners
For the month of April, Pittsfield High School students' jazz-inspired works bring color and design to the corridors of City Hall.
BCC and Partners to Present Berkshire State of Work Summit
Tickets are $75
Pittsfield School Officials Making Budget Recommendations Wednesday
The School Committee will make recommendations for the district's fiscal year 2026 budget on Wednesday.
Clarksburg School Officials Told to Provide Options for Cutting Budget
School officials say the fiscal 2026 budget is up by less than one percent — if they didn't have to carry nearly $200,000 for retirements and FICA.
Drury Students Bring Musical 'Zombie Prom' To Life
The production is led by students in various roles, including acting, technical work, costuming, set building, and stage management. Community members, school, and district personnel are providing mentorship and guidance.
St. Stans Announces Third Marking Period Honor Roll
St. Stanislaus Kostka School Announces Third Marking Period Honor Roll
MCLA to Hosts Panel Discussion on U.S. Immigration Under Trump's Second Term
Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the panelists.
PHS Warmed by Updated Heating System
A new climate control system has brought Pittsfield High School into the 21st century.
Hoosac Valley Students Experience Air Force's ECHO VR Training
Hoosac Valley High School students traded textbooks for virtual reality on Monday, when the Air Force brought its Enhanced Cognitive Human Operations, or ECHO, experience to the school.
