Schools
North Adams Public Schools, nbCC Walk to School Day
There will be opportunities to walk with "walking school buses." There will also be "park and walk" sites for families that live outside the routes and/or farther from the schools.
Wahconah Regional Scholarships & Awards 2024
The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Wahconah Regional High School graduates of the class of 2024.
Monument Mountain Class of 2024 Told to Be Best Versions of Themselves
The ceremony was a goodbye to the graduates and also to their principal, Kristina Farina, who is retiring after 34 years with the Berkshire Hills Regional School District.
Williams Grads Reminded of Community that Got Them to Graduation
Williams College said goodbye Sunday to its graduating seniors. And a representative of the class of 2024 took the time to say goodbye to everyone in the community who made students' journey possible.
Wahconah Regional High Graduates Reminded to Embrace Future
Families, friends, and faculty gathered in the high school gym to honor 124 graduates and celebrate their accomplishments.
Monument Mountain Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2024
Both will speak at graduation ceremonies being held on Sunday, June 2, at 1:30 p.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.
Pittsfield Council OKs $3M Borrowing for Failing PHS Boilers
The nearly 100-year-old boilers are original to the building and have exceeded their useful life, officials say. They are converted locomotive engines that are extremely inefficient and expensive to maintain.
Lee Graduates Told to Proceed With Optimism, Curiosity
Fifty-seven seniors received diplomas on Saturday at Tanglewood. Valedictorian Allen Ni and salutatorian Kira Johnson have high hopes for their peers in college and beyond.
2024 Scholarships & Awards for the Lee High School Class of 2024
The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Lee High School class of 2024.
Mount Everett Class Touted as 'Little Engines That Could'
Thirty students crossed the Tanglewood stage Saturday morning under sunny skies. School Committee Chair Bonnie Silvers explained that when writing her address to the class, she turned to the American folktale "The Little Engine That Could."
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named for McCann Class of 2024
McCann Technical School Principal Justin Kratz announces Amy Lynn Harrington as valedictorian and Svea-Marie Meaghan Lawson as salutatorian for the graduating class of 2024.
BCC Graduates Embraced for Varying Journeys to Degrees
She asked that the graduates recognize navigators who guided them on the journey, from parents and children to faculty members and advisors.
Berkshire Community College Degrees & Certificates for 2024
The college awarded 152 associate degrees (including 105 associate in science degrees and 47 associate in arts degrees) and 39 certificates.
Pittsfield Council Cuts School Budget After 'Unprofessional' Comments
The City Council preliminarily approved a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a last-minute reduction to the schools.
Williamstown Elementary School to Present 'Matilda, Jr.' Musical
General admission is $5.
Hoosac Valley Enters Lockdown After Online Threat; Threat Resolved
Superintendent Aaron Dean said the threat was not credible.
Morris Elementary School Welcomes New Assistant Principal
Soules brings experience and a diverse background in education to the district.
Berkshire Waldorf High School Secures $4M Donation
The school has completed the architectural phase of the project design and construction is now underway. Pamela Sandler, AIA, is the lead architect on the project, and Marois Construction is on-site doing the actual renovation.
Hoosac Valley School District Awarded Funds to Expand Pre-K
Included in this eight is the Hoosac Valley Regional School District that, with community partners Childcare of the Berkshires and the Youth Center, will receive $328,000.
PHS Proteus Theatre Hosts Annual Talent Showcase
Directed by students Stephanie Martin, Aaliyah Johnson, and Kayla Hunter, the event will feature performances by PHS students.
St. Stan's Students Get Crash Course in Accident Reconstruction
According to Cahoon, there are three common elements that contribute to a crash: the driver, the vehicle, and the environment.
Pittsfield Public Schools Hold Unified Game Day
The event brought together not just the district's special needs children and mainstreaming students but also their families, administrators, and staff, all participating in a daylong Special Olympics event at Clapp Park.
Rotary Club Announces Service Above Self Awardees
The presentations were made on May 9 at Mazzeo's Restaurant. Eric Ungewitter, Service Above Self Committee Chair spoke about the extensive accomplishments of each student and their commitment to volunteerism in the community.
BCC Faculty Member Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Prestigious award to send Liesl Schwabe to India for one year
Dalton Student Awarded Mass Society of CPAS Scholarship
Diver, a student at Wahconah Regional High School, was one of 51 students selected to receive a scholarship.
Teacher of the Month: Steven Zelubowski
Zelubowski's recognition kicks off the second season of the Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College.
Secretary of the Smithsonian Speaking at Williams' 235th Commencement
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 235th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 2.
Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, Music
The celebration at Hoosac Elementary was coordinated by teacher Marie McCarron, who led a similar event at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams for years.
Simon's Rock 2024 Alumni Reunion Begins May 31
The events will kick off on Friday with the BBQ Mixer and Lawn Games, which will take place on The White House front lawn.
Williams College Gives All-Clear After 'Suspicious' Package Found
A suspicious package that caused the evacuation of Williams College's Wachenheim Science Center on Thursday has been determined to be not dangerous.
