Drury Recognized Among Nation's Best for College Readiness, Curriculum Excellence

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School has earned national recognition for its academic programs, ranking in the top 20 percent of schools in the U.S. in the U.S. News & World Report's College Readiness Index and the top 15 percent of all U.S. high schools in the College Curriculum Breadth Index.
 
The College Readiness Index highlights schools that have demonstrated success in preparing students for the challenges of higher education.
 
In addition, Drury High School has earned a ranking in the College Curriculum Breadth Index, placing in the top 15 percent of all high schools nationwide. 
 
"We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and the entire Drury High School community," said Principal Kopala. "These national rankings reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion for excellence that drive our school. We are committed to providing our students with a comprehensive and challenging education that prepares them for success in both higher
education and their future careers."
 
Drury High School offers academic opportunities including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and college-level courses through its Early College partnership with the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), all of which contribute to its strong college readiness and curriculum breadth. 
 
"The U.S. News & World Report rankings are a testament to Drury High School's focus on academic excellence, and the school's dedication to ensuring every student has the tools and resources necessary for success," Assistant Superintendent Tim Callahan added. 

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Vermont National Guard Members Depart From North Adams

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff

About 50 people waved flags to the see the Guardsmen off on their bus. The members were staying in North Adams because of a lack of hotel rooms in Bennington, Vt.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Residents came together Friday to see some Vermont National Guard members off.
 
The American Legion Riders organized a send off for a group of 75 or so Guard members who were staying at Hotel Downstreet.
 
"We are going to escort them to the Bennington Armory," Riders President Mike Lewis said. "They are going to gear up there, and then I am not sure where they are going. I don’t even know if they are all going to the same place."
 
Fifty or so people met in the Hotel Downstreet parking lot to show their appreciation. They waved flags and held signs. A bagpiper was also present.
 
The Riders contacted the Fire Department who helped organize the send off. North Adams Police cruisers and Northern Berkshire EMS were also on site to help see the bus off.
 
Lewis said there was not enough rooms in Bennington for the National Guard members. He added because of the trend to use vacant hotel rooms as low-income housing, the group had to look toward North Adams.
 
It's not clear where these Guard were off to, but about 500 members of 3-172 Infantry Battalion were expected to go to the Middle East with U.S. Central Command. According to Vermont Digger, this deployment was scheduled prior to the strikes on Iran. 
 
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