Drury Hosts Inaugural Government Appreciation Day

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School will hold its inaugural Massachusetts Government Appreciation Day on Friday, May 3, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
 
Lead by civics teacher Patrick Boulger, this event marks an addition to the 8th grade civics curriculum, aiming to equip students with practical insights into the intricacies of state and local governance ahead of the 8th grade civics Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam. 
 
This initiative aligns with Drury High School's efforts to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become active and informed citizens, and draws on the contributions, experience, and knowledge of invited speakers to demonstrate learning in practice.
 
Among the speakers are Mayor Jennifer Macksey, state Rep. John Barrett III, and former Gov. Jane Swift. Each will offer perspectives and learnings drawn from their extensive experience in public service.
 
In addition to the aforementioned speakers, the event will feature North Adams City Assessor Jessica Lincourt and the  mayor's Executive Assistant Lindsay Randall, who will speak to students about potential career pathways within local government. 
 
Drury's Massachusetts Government Appreciation Day aims to foster civic awareness as well as inspire the next generation of public servants at all levels of involvement.

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Mass MoCA Teen Invitational Draws Hundreds of Submissions

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Mount Greylock Regional art teacher Jane-Ellen DeSomma receives the Pepper/Jackson Award from Gabriel Sacco. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — High school students from around the region are being featured this week at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
 
More than 400 submissions were made to museum's 14th annual Teen Invitational, giving these young artists an chance to shine in media ranging from video to oils to pottery. 
 
The exhibition is on view through Sunday, April 26.
 
"This is my third year working with the participating schools and producing this exhibition," said Gabriel Sacco, the museum's senior manager of public programs, at Thursday's reception. 
 
"I'm always so impressed by the student work. It's the thing that like keeps me really excited about the work that we do, especially at a time like this when you know we need we need young voices to really share out what the future looks like for us now."
 
Participating schools were the Academy at Charlemont, Berkshire Arts & Technology Public Charter School, Buxton School, Darrow High School, Drury High School, Hoosac Valley High School, McCann Technical School, Miss Hall's School, Mount Greylock Regional School, Pine Cobble School, Pittsfield High School, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School and Wahconah Regional High School. 
 
This year, six awards were presented: three honorable mentions in artistic excellence and three Berkshire Eagle bests in show. 
 
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