Schools
McCandless Staying as DuBois Middle School Principal
McCandless began his role in July 2024, succeeding outgoing principal Miles Wheat.
Pittsfield Considering Nonprofit for School Investigation
The City Council and School Committee will consider a children's advocacy nonprofit to audit the Pittsfield Public Schools.
Drury High School Honor Roll
The Drury High School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year
Clarksburg Officials Debate Need for School Repairs, Renovations
School officials acknowledged that Clarksburg School is need of renovation or rebuild but declined to commit at this point to plan of action.
Central Berkshire Superintendent Intends to Retire in June
Central Berkshire Regional School District Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis has put the phrase "life-long learning" into practice throughout her career and will continue to do so in retirement.
BCC's Director of Academic Advising Wins Award
Lyndsay Isham-Morton recognized for leadership, innovation
Hoosac Senior Honored with Superintendent's Award
A Hoosac Valley High School senior was recognized for her excellence in the science lab and beyond.
Herberg School Closed Tuesday for Heating Issues
Early in the morning, it was discovered that the boilers were not functioning properly and around 8 a.m., the school was notified of electrical and boiler issues that could not be rectified. Temperatures were around 35 degrees.
Dalton Green Committee Awards Climate Action Logo Winners
Green Committee member Antonio Pagliarulo presented the three Climate Action Plan Logo contest winners with a framed letter of recognition in front of the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
Drury Selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominee
Felix's nomination will advance to the U.S. Department of Education's national review team, which will invite her to submit an application for further consideration for the award.
Pittsfield Crosby/Conte Feasibility Years From Completion
If local approval is secured in the fall, the district will have 2 1/2 years to complete a feasibility study for the Crosby/Conte school project.
Lanesborough, Williamstown Schools Make FY26 Budget Requests
The Mount Greylock Regional School District's elementary school principals Thursday presented their fiscal year 2026 budget requests to the School Committee.
Teacher of the Month: Kimberly Rougeau
Clarksburg Elementary School third-grade teacher Kimberly Rougeau has been selected as the January Teacher of the Month.
MCLA's Essential Needs Center Ensures Student Don't Go Without
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is ensuring that students have resources when they're running low on necessities like food and care items.
70 Pittsfield Students Have Been Homeless This School Year
Seventy Pittsfield Public School students have been unhoused this school year, 20 more than the previous year.
BCC Announces Second Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators Class
Classes begin Feb. 24
North Adams Schools Prep for Budget, Review Grants
The School Committee was presented the timeline for the fiscal 2026 budget on Tuesday.
Worldwide PowerSchool Breach Reaches Pittsfield, North Berkshire Schools
District students and teachers had their personal information accessed as part of a worldwide PowerSchool breach.
BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'
Performances are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
PHS Students: Be Kinder About Our School Amid Scandal
Pittsfield High School students are keeping their heads up despite the the scandal that's embroiled the school.
North Adams School Committee OKs Search Panel, Ad for Superintendent
The School Committee on Tuesday approved a superintendent search committee and a brochure advertisement for the post.
CBRSD to Reconvene Regional Agreement Panel
After an outcry of concern from residents in several small towns in the Central Berkshire Regional School District, the district will investigate how to adjust its proposed update of the regional agreement.
Pittsfield Public Schools Announces Pre-Kindergarten Lottery
Students must register by May 1, 2025 to be considered for the school based lottery which will occur on May 15, 2025.
BCC Receives Funding for ESOL Classes
1Berkshire to fund two cohorts, providing full tuition assistance
Hoosac Valley Regional School District to Undergo Tiered Focused Monitoring Review
This review is part of DESE's ongoing efforts to monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations concerning English Learner Education (ELE) programs.
Pittsfield School Committee Chair Details PHS Investigation
A second investigation by a different firm will target the district's internal processes.
Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff Investigation
Officials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March.
2024 in Sports: Hoosac Valley Girls Basketball Was Top Story
There were a number of Western Mass titles and individual accomplishments to thrill local high school sports fans.
BArT Enrollment Information Session
Families interested in enrolling at BArT are invited to attend.
Lenox, Williamstown Students Name State Snowplows
The state Department of Transportation has selected snowplow names submitted by students at Morris Elementary and Pine Cobble schools.
