Lenox Library Annual Food Drive for GivingTuesday

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library is hosting its annual food drive from Nov. 1 to Dec. 3, 2024, in support of GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity observed this year on Dec. 3.
 
Donations of non-perishable food, paper products, and personal care items will benefit the Lenox Food Pantry. In a unique partnership, BIRCH Properties and Price Chopper's Golub Foundation will contribute $1 to the Lenox Library Association for every donated item, supporting the library's programs and collections.
 
Community members are encouraged to participate.
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Lenox Schools Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's Best Schools

LENOX, Mass. — Superintendent Dr. William Collins, Principal Dr. Jeremiah Ames and Principal Brenda Kelley shared that Lenox Memorial Middle High School (LMMHS) and Morris Elementary School have been ranked among U.S. News & World Report's Best Schools. 
 
U.S. News released its Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings on Tuesday, Nov. 14. LMMHS was ranked 78 out of 1,072 middle schools in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 7 percent. Morris Elementary School was ranked 155 out of 1,560 elementary schools in the state, placing it in the top 10 percent.
 
To view the LMMHS' full middle school ranking, click here. To view Morris' full ranking, click here
 
In August, U.S. News released its Best High Schools ranking for 2024. LMMHS was ranked 37 out of 405 high schools in the state, placing it in the top 9 percent. LMMHS was also ranked in the top 5 percent of high schools in the nation.
 
To view LMMHS' full high school ranking, click here
 
Schools ranked in the top 40 percent nationally achieve status as a U.S. News Best School, earning the right to display a U.S. News award badge. Both Lenox schools were awarded badges due to their high rankings. 
 
Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare their students for high school and college. 
 
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