Schools
NBSU OKs Administrator Contracts
The Northern Berkshire School Union Committee approved three-year contracts for two administrators and made plans for the departure of a third.
Brayton Elementary and Berkshire Museum Bring Mobile Museum Units to Second Grade
This initiative will engage second-grade students at Brayton Elementary School with seven MoMUs, incorporating museum objects focused on science and social studies into their visual arts curriculum.
Geothermal Tests Warm Greylock School Building Panel
Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studio, the school project designer, said the conductivity of the soils were comparable or better than three recent school completed in Connecticut.
MSBA Greenlights Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
On Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis reported that the MSBA met on Friday and accepted the project into its queue.
Drury Recognized Among Nation's Best for College Readiness, Curriculum Excellence
The College Readiness Index highlights schools that have demonstrated success in preparing students for the challenges of higher education.
Third PHS Staff Member Put on Leave
Superintendent Joseph Curtis Thursday sent a communication to the school community announcing the move.
'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal
This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield High School staff were put on administrative leave in the last week, one for federal drug charges and the other for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families.
PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School District
Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student.
North Adams Schools Hike Substitute Wages to Increase Pool
The School Committee earlier this month approved upping the pay scale by $35 to $55 a day and creating a new base of $130 for substitutes with fewer credentials.
BCC Offers Free EMT Basic Training Course
Tuition is grant-funded for eligible applicants. One hundred percent attendance is required for this training course.
MCLA Hurt by Funding Formula
President James Birge informed the trustees at Thursday's meeting that this has to do with change to the funding formula used by the department.
Wahconah Senior Presented 2024 Superintendents Award
Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde has been presented with the Superintendents' Award.
Mount Greylock Committee OKs Overseas Trip Despite Equity Concerns
By a 5-1 vote, the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday OK'd a school-sanctioned field trip to Ecuador despite concerns that not all district families would be able to afford the opportunity.
BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 21
Free tuition available for most students
Puppets Teach Lanesborough Elementary Pupils About Friendship
Puppets named Melody and Simu gave a lesson on friendship to Lanesborough Elementary School students last week.
Second PHS Staff Member Put on Administrative Leave
A Pittsfield High School staff member has been put on administrative leave because an investigation being conducted by the state Department of Children and Families.
McCann Tech Debuts New Look for Mascot, Gym
McCann Technical School has made some dramatic changes to its gym over the past few months.
Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Need for More Teachers
The middle-high school council is requesting the addition of three full-time teachers in the next fiscal year — one each in the math, wellness and world languages departments.
MountainOne Participates in Williamstown Elementary's 'Words Are Wonderful'
Utilizing the school's "buddy reading" format, 65 sixth grade students read the storybook to a Pre-K, Kindergarten or 1st grade student.
Teacher of the Month: Yamila Badui
Taconic High School Spanish and world language teacher Yamila Badui has been selected as the December Teacher of the Month.
BCC Wraps Up First Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators Class
Six participants completed the six-week program in late November, with three already securing employment in local educational institutions and the remaining three awaiting responses to their applications.
McCann Senior Gets Superintendent Award; Committee Hears About Co-op Program
Senior Camryn Moran was presented with the Superintendent's Award at the Thursday meeting of the McCann School Committee.
BCC's Paterson Recreation Complex Welcomes Community Memberships
The Paterson Field House maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts and a seasonal outdoor pool.
BCC Reintroduces Varsity Athletics
Varsity baseball, volleyball available in fall 2025.
Pittsfield High School Honor Roll
Of the 721 students enrolled, 304 students, or 42 percent, achieved high honors, and 73 students, or 10 percent, earned honors.
Lenox Schools Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's Best Schools
Lenox Memorial Middle High School, Morris Elementary School Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's Best Schools
North Adams Begins Search Process for New Superintendent
The School Committee plans to cast a wide net in its search for a new superintendent.
BCC Announces Workforce and Community Education Workshops
Spring 2025 courses offer something for all ages, from orthopedic massage to Dungeons and Dragons
MCLA Theatre Program Presents 'The Method Gun'
This work by Kirk Lynn and the Rude Mechs, re-imagined under the direction of Professor Laura Standley, will take place Dec. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.
Create an Ad: Mike's Maytag Home Appliance Center
Morris Elementary School fourth-graders in Pamela Codey's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
