Schools
New York Times Bestselling Author to Speak at MCLA's MOSAIC
The event will take place on April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the MOSAIC Event Space on 49 Main St., North Adams. This event is free and open to the public.
MCLA Green Living Seminar: Green Roofs and Urban Rewilding
Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. Each presentation is free and open to the public.
Stop & Shop Boosts BCC Food Pantry by $7,500
Stop & Shop boosted Berkshire Community College's food pantry by $7,500, providing students with nutritional stability while focusing on education.
Central Berkshire Picks Insider Henault for Next Superintendent
The committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to offer the post to Michael Henault, who has been the district's assistant superintendent for three years.
MCLA Green Living Seminar: Restoring Rivers and Rewilding Wetlands in Massachusetts
Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121.
St. Agnes' Academy Plans Information Session
St. Agnes Academy will hold a meet-and-greet informational session at St. Charles' Parish Hall in Pittsfield on Sunday, April 6, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Pittsfield Board to Mull School Committee Pay Increase
On Tuesday, the City Council unanimously voted to send a request from two councilors to review a School Committee pay increase to the Personnel Review Board.
BCC Seeks Support for New Athletic Lockers
Acceptance into NJCAA varsity sports underscores need for new equipment
Pittsfield School Committee Accepts MS Restructuring Timeline
The School Committee has accepted a middle school restructuring plan that runs through September 2026, triggering the first public hearing next month.
Hoosac Valley School Committee Approves $23M Budget for Fiscal 2026
The spending plan is up $654,917, or 2.9 percent, over this year. Out-of-district special education tuitions and a 16 percent hike in health insurance are major drivers of the increase.
Leah Penniman to Speak at BCC Earthseed Series.
The event, which is open to the public, will take place in the Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room K111.
Transgender Athlete Issue Hits Home for County Residents
Mount Greylock graduate Noah Greenfield said participation in team sports continued to provide the benefits it offers tens of millions of kids across the country.
BCC Celebrates This Year's 40 Under Forty Recipients
More than 300 community members attended the 40 Under Forty Awards celebration on Thursday, recognizing individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in the Berkshires.
Drury High School Honor Roll
Drury High School second quarter honor roll.
Pittsfield High Investigation Extended One Month
The school district-initiated investigation into alleged misconduct of Pittsfield High School staffers will conclude by the end of April, one month later than expected.
Smile Programs Visits North Adams Public Schools
A mobile dental program visited North Adams Public Schools last week to ensure that students had healthy smiles.
Gospel Choir Concert at Bennington College
The event, titled "Gospel Choir Concert: Share the Joy!," is free and open to the public.
BCC Offers Info Session on Free Community College
All invited to North Adams Public Library for April 2 session
Information Session, Tour Set for Monument Mountain School Project
The School Building Committee is holding an information session and tour of Monument Mountain Regional School on Tuesday, April 1.
Obama Foundation Head to Speak at Williams Commencement
Valerie Jarrett, CEO and a member of the board of directors of The Obama Foundation, will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 236th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 8.
North Adams Struggling to Redact Security Issues From School Records Request
The School Building Committee's update on Tuesday included that a public records request for the detailed design documents is requiring redaction and review, including by public safety.
Hoosac Valley High School Presents 'Freaky Friday' Musical
Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students.
North Adams School Committee Votes to Promote Callahan as Superintendent
The School Committee on Thursday unanimously selected Timothy Callahan to lead the North Adams Public Schools.
St. Agnes Academy to Hold Informational Session in Pittsfield
SAA teachers, the principal, and parents will be available to provide information and answer questions. Refreshments will be available.
CBRSD School Committee OKs $36M Budget
The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved a gross final budget of $36,643,001 for fiscal 2026, an increase of 2.70 percent over this year.
Mount Greylock School Committee Sends FY26 Budget to Member Towns
The committee's annual public hearing and vote on a spending plan for the next academic year concludes a process that began in earnest for the panel in December.
St. Mary's Team Takes 24th Annual Berkshire Robotics Challenge
The teams competed in three rounds with the top eight point-scorers advancing to the Great Eight Playoff. After the great eight, two teams were left, the Lee RoboWildcats and the
Teacher of the Month: Megan Pinsonneault
St. Mary's School second-grade teacher, Megan Pinsonneault, has been selected as the March Teacher of the Month.
North Adams School Finance Panel Reviews Fiscal 2026 Spending Plan
The draft proposal for fiscal 2026 is $21,636,220, up 3.36 percent that will be offset with $940,008 in school choice funds, bringing the total to $20,696,212, or a 2.17 percent increase.
Pittsfield School District Says No Personnel Layoffs Planned
The district says that no school employees will lose their jobs because of reductions in the fiscal year 2026 budget.
