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McCann Technical School Honor Roll

McCann Technical School quarter 2 Honor Roll

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Scholars Day at BCC

The conference-style event is designed to honor and learn from the scholarly and creative work performed by faculty, staff and students.

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Pittsfield School Committee to Vote on Administrators' Contract

The School Committee will vote on an administrators' contract next week. Educators hope their contract isn't far behind.

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Mount Greylock District Updates Williamstown Select Board on Equity Work

Joe Bergeron was at Town Hall to talk about the middle-high school's participation in the U.S. Department of Justice's SPIRIT program and a districtwide assessment of its process for responding to incidents of bias and bullying.

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Pittsfield's Middle School Restructuring Panel Preparing Recommendation

On Monday, members divided into groups to prepare for a consensus that is expected on Feb. 10.

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Youth Sign Connect Returns to Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires

Weekly sessions begin Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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Science, Art Program Offered for School Break

Participants will engage in science investigations, art projects, engineering challenges, and nature explorations.

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BCC to Hold Open House for Workforce & Community Education Programs

Participants will not only get in-depth information about programs to develop new skills, advance in their current field and explore new career opportunities, but they can also apply to BCC on the spot.

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McCann Tech Announces Winter Tea Room Schedule

Special buffet days are also scheduled throughout the season.

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North Adams' Child Care of the Berkshires Gets New Boiler

Child Care of the Berkshires has been undergoing several initiatives to update its facility in the Sarah T. Haskins School.

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Boys & Girls Club Members Can Get Homework Help

Available every Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5 at the club, the program has been a cornerstone of the its commitment to education.

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Letter: St. Stan's Had Superior Curriculum Fair

It was evident that the students knew their topics and were eager to share their knowledge with everyone that passed through the classrooms.

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MCLA Environmental Studies Department 2025 Green Living Seminar

Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121.

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Reid Student Is Levine Spelling Bee Champion

Spellers went 10 rounds to crown this year's victor: Emily Escalon-Brizuela, from Reid Middle School at the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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Pittsfield High Basketball Coach Released Without Explanation

Joe Racicot was abruptly dismissed from his position at Pittsfield High after 14 years with the girls' program. Racicot denies allegations of misconduct cited in a letter from the district's HR director and says he was not given an opportunity to defend himself.

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BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students honored

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Over 70 Percent of Pittsfield Students Are in Poverty

This increase comes in part due to a nearly $60 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 filed by Gov. Maura Healey, which includes $7.3 billion in Chapter 70 aid to school districts — an increase of $420 million from the previous year.

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Greylock School Cost Estimates, Spec Plans Being Readied for MSBA

Design documents for the $65 million Greylock School project, including cost estimates, are expected to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority by the end of this month.

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Central Berkshire Eyes 4.13% Increase for FY26

The Central Berkshire Regional School District is anticipating a 4.13 percent increase to its gross initial budget for fiscal 2026, translating to an increase of $1,473,826.

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St. Stanislaus Kostka School Honor Roll

St. Stanislaus Kostka School Honor Roll for Second Marking Period

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California Artist to Fund New MCLA Arts Learning Center

MCLA is significantly enhancing its arts curriculum by developing a new teaching center through a gift from artist and author Carolyn Mary Campagna Kleefeld.

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McCandless Staying as DuBois Middle School Principal

McCandless began his role in July 2024, succeeding outgoing principal Miles Wheat.

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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.

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Drury High School Honor Roll

The Drury High School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year

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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.

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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.

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BCC's Director of Academic Advising Wins Award

Lyndsay Isham-Morton recognized for leadership, innovation

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Hoosac Senior Honored with Superintendent's Award

A Hoosac Valley High School senior was recognized for her excellence in the science lab and beyond.

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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.

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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.

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