Girls Inc. Announces 'She Knows Where She's Going' Award Recipient

07:26AM / Thursday, March 12, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Girls Inc. of the Berkshires to announced Lori Kiely, foundation director and Berkshire County regional leader for Beacon Bank, as the recipient of the 2026 She Knows Where She's Going Award.

Through her leadership and dedication to strengthening communities across Berkshire County and beyond, Kiely has championed initiatives that have expanded access to education, economic opportunity, and community well-being, stated a press release.

The award is one of Berkshire County's longest-running recognitions of female leaders who demonstrate vision, perseverance, and commitment to uplifting their community.

Honorees serve as role models for the girls and young women supported by Girls Inc. of the Berkshires.

Girls Inc. of the Berkshires will celebrate Kiely at the Ruth P. Boraski Celebration Evening on Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. at Proprietor's Lodge. This annual event brings together the community for an evening celebrating the impact of Girls Inc. programs across Berkshire County.

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Summer Wrapping Up for Pittsfield, Berkshire Students

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:19PM / Sunday, August 23, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Students in Pittsfield and beyond are enjoying their last days of summer before classes begin.

Most Berkshire County teachers return to work this month, and students follow in late August and early September.

For Pittsfield Public Schools, staff returns on Aug. 26 and students' first day is Aug. 31; pre-kindergarten and kindergarten begin school on Sept. 2.

Labor Day is on Monday, Sept. 7.

"The summer is pretty much done, and we will be ready and excited to open the doors in about two and a half weeks,” Superintendent Latifah Phillips told the School Committee on Wednesday.

Phillips is returning this year as the permanent superintendent. She was appointed the interim superintendent last spring, and the School Committee voted to hire her permanently in June.

This year also brings the middle school restructuring, moving fifth grade to the middle school level, and the retirement of Morningside Community School.

Welcome night for Reid Middle School students new to the building is on Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.; Herberg will have a sixth-grade welcome night at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, and at the same time on Aug. 26 for fifth grade.

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