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McCann Technical High Graduates 'Walking Out as Professionals'

The "flagship" McCann Technical School awarded diplomas to 127 students in programs from culinary arts to metal fabrication. Some will be going on to college, others already with the skills to enter the workforce.

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McCann Technical School Awards & Scholarships 2026

The following awards and scholarships were presented to the McCann Technical School class of 2026 during graduation on May 27.

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McCann Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2026

The top students for McCann Technical School's class of 2026 have been announced by Principal Justin Kratz.

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OLLI at BCC Focuses on Plants, Landscapes in June Events

The cost of the class is $30 for OLLI at BCC members and $40 for non-members.

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Mount Greylock Committee Talks About Middle-High School Improvement Plan

The first goal, on social emotional wellness, recognizes that "psychologically and emotionally healthy students, teachers and administrators are better prepared to meet academic challenges," Schutz told the School Committee.

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Teacher of the Month: Christopher Murray

After only a year of teaching, McCann Technical School HVAC teacher Christopher Murray has quickly become a favorite among students.

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Pittsfield Preliminarily OKs $87M School Budget

Budget season began on Tuesday with a hearing for the city budget, five-year capital improvement plan, and school budget.

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Mount Greylock Regional Celebrates Graduation Saturday, June 6

Mount Greylock Regional School will celebrate the graduation of 67 seniors at its annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 6.

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Colegrove Park School to Perform 'You're A Good Man Charlie Brown'

The performance will take place at Venable Theatre at MCLA

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OLLI at BCC to Hold Series of Workshops on 'Big Change'

The workshop is ideal for people who have recently retired or relocated and are feeling overwhelmed.

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BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline for Fall 2026

The public lottery drawing will take place shortly after the noon deadline. This enrollment period is open to prospective students entering grades 6 through 10.

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Pittsfield Families Frustrated Over Unreleased PHS Report, Herberg Slur Incident

Parents are expressing their frustration with hate speech, bullying, and staff misconduct, which they said happens in Pittsfield schools.

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Pittsfield School Committee Updated on Middle Restructuring, Morningside Closure

Late last year, the former committee voted to restructure Pittsfield's two middle schools in the fall, with Grades 5 and 6 attending Herberg Middle School and Grades 7 and 8 attending Reid Middle School.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Talks Elementary Math Instruction

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Joelle Brookner talked with the committee about the district's move to the i-Ready math curriculum in grades K through 6 and how the first year of the curriculum's adoption already appears to be paying dividends.

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OLLI at BCC to Host CNN’s Dana Bash at Mahaiwe

OLLI at BCC to Host CNN’s Dana Bash at Mahaiwe on May 23

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MCLA Graduates Told to Make the World Worthy of Them

The graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 127th commencement were sent off with the charge of "don't stop now" to make the world a better place.

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Pittsfield Saying 'Goodbye' to Morningside School With Celebration

The Pittsfield Public Schools will celebrate more than 50 years of Morningside's history as it approaches its last months in session.

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Pittsfield Schools Hit by Canvas Data Breach

Data syncing between Canvas and PowerSchool software in the Pittsfield Public Schools was paused in response to a recent national data breach.

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Community Meeting Addresses Prejudice in Pittsfield Schools

Around 60 community members gathered at Conte Community School on Monday night to discuss issues with prejudice in the district.

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OLLI at BCC to Hold Benefit Auction and Party

May 19 event to be held at historic Ventfort Hall

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OLLI at BCC to Host Berkshire Lyric Artistic Director Jack Brown

Distinguished Speaker Series continues on May 13

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BArT Theatre Presents Legally Blonde

The show will run on Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 pm

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Use of Slurs Sparks Community Conversation in Pittsfield

The discussion will be held Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Conte Community School in partnership with the public schools, Westside Legends and the Berkshire chapter of the NAACP.

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Taconic Awarded $4M Capital Grant

Funding will create up to 2,500 new career tech seats, launch new programs, and allow schools to buy and install training equipment

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MCLA Alumna Annie Pecor Honored by Massachusetts State Universities

Pecor was honored at the ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, in the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House, alongside eight other educators from across the state's public university system.

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Drury Stage Company to Perform 'She Kills Monsters'

Performances will take place on Friday, May 15, at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 16, at 2 PM and 7 PM.

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Morningside Closed Friday for Flooding Cleanup

Morningside Community School will be closed Friday, May 8, because of flooding in the building.

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Hoosac Valley High School Third Quarter Honor Roll

Hoosac Valley High School Third Quarter Honor Roll

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Post Graduate Scholarships Now Open for Drury Graduates

All postgraduate scholarship applications are due by June 1.

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