Schools
Mount Greylock School Committee Votes Slight Increase to Proposed Assessments
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to slightly increase the assessment to the district's member towns from the figures in the draft budget presented by the administration
Conte/Crosby SOI Greenlit by School Building Needs, School Committee
The School Building Needs Commission and the School Committee authorized the superintendent to submit a statement of interest for a combined elementary build on the site of Crosby Elementary School.
Lenox Students Explore Italy
During February break, the 11 LMMHS students traveled to Gubbio, Italy to experience Italian school life at IIS Cassata Gattapone, a technical school that aims to prepare their students for a variety of careers.
Pittsfield High School Best Buddies Club Holds Resource Fair
The Best Buddies Club Resource Fair at Pittsfield High School on Tuesday demonstrated the importance of connection.
Pittsfield's $80M School Budget Proposal 'Not Ideal,' Cuts Over 100 Employees
The school administration delivered a somber budget presentation for fiscal 2025, including a proposed reduction of more than 100 staff members.
Hoosac Valley High School to Stage 'Suessical'
The performances are scheduled for Friday, March 15 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
Two BCC Students Receive National Recognition
Phi Theta Kappa students win awards
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation Scholarships
The scholarship is open to seniors at Mount Greylock Regional High School and Charles H. McCann Technical School. BWPCC will select two students from the class of 2024 to receive $1,000 scholarships.
State Wants to Give Clarksburg $1.2M for a Safe Route to the School
The students can now reach the town field through a rough path in the woods and walk the field until crossing the road or walk along the sidewalk-free Cross Road, a heavily traveled way with no shoulders.
BCC Names Fall Dean's List Students
BCC announced it has named 312 students to the fall 2023 dean's list.
Pittsfield Committees Vote on Crosby/Conte SOI This Week
Two of the three votes needed to move forward with a proposal for a combined elementary school build will be made this week.
MCLA to Host Two Graduate Program Information Sessions
Potential students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff to learn more about how to continue education in three of MCLA's programs that are designed to support the rising workforce needs here in the Berkshires and beyond.
BCC Awarded Funds For Workforce Training Programs
BCC will use funds to support workforce training programs for participants seeking a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (PTC).?
Drury High School Honor Roll
Drury High School's honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.
Williams College Museum Envisions Natural Setting, Sustainability Focus
The new Williams College Museum of Art will be an airy cluster of programming spaces surrounding a central hub for gatherings.
Pittsfield Officials Tour Schools Eyed for Combined Build
The School Department sees an opportunity to rebuild two insufficient schools on one site with shared facilities — now it needs support from the School Committee and City Council.
Mount Greylock Regional High School Honor Roll
The total school enrollment is 553 of which 332 have made Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter.
North Adams Schools Plan Forum on Grade Configuration
School officials are planning a forum for parents on the proposed accelerated reconfiguration of the grades in the elementary schools.
Annual W.E.B. Du Bois Event Celebration at Bard College at Simon's Rock
This event is part of the Town of Great Barrington's W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Festival.
Mount Greylock District to Towns: 'We're Going to Need Help'
Assistant Superintendent Joseph Bergeron last week showed the panel a draft FY25 budget that calls for a 3.01 increase in the assessment to Lanesborough and a 3.54 percent hike for Williamstown.
NA School Building Committee Considers Fields, Emergency Shelter
These new options arose from a series of work group meetings.
Mount Greylock Regional School Presents 'Kiss Me, Kate'
The musical takes place in the school's auditorium at 1781 Cold Spring Road in Williamstown.
Morris Elementary Students Participate in Global School Play Day
Morris Elementary School students engaged in a day with no screens, no structure, and no interference from staff in how they chose to play
BCC Announces New Faculty/Staff, Promotion, Title Changes
Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of six faculty and staff members, one promotion and three title changes.
MCLA Announces 2024 Commencement Speaker and Honorees
The keynote speaker at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 125th commencement exercises will be Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians.
CBRSD Staff Urges Need for More Support
During preliminary budget presentations, the district announced its plans to discontinue several positions that were funded using federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds that end this year.
The Bard Queer Leadership Project to Host Queer Leaders Vision Forum
Provost John B. Weinstein (he/him) and Director of the Bard Queer Leadership Project, Dr. Carla Stephens (she/her), will be in conversation with Davis Brown.
Bard College at Simon's Rock to Screen '20 Days in Mariupol'
This event is open to the public and is free to attend.
McCann Passes $12.1M Budget for Fiscal 2025
The total budget is $12,092,886, up $593,820 over this year. Superintendent James Brosnan noted that the net school spending for the communities in the regional district has also increased, putting the total over minimum assessment at 1.9 percent.
Miss Hall's School Presents 'Matilda'
Performances are at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29; 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1; and 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.
