Schools
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.
BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students honored
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.
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.
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.
St. Stanislaus Kostka School Honor Roll
St. Stanislaus Kostka School Honor Roll for Second Marking Period
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.
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.
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