W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School Names Next Principal

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — After a search committee including staff, parents, and administrators conducted two rounds of interviews, Seth Lewis Levin has been named the next principal at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School. 
 
The dedicated PK-12 education leader brings more than two decades of experience building inclusive, high-quality school systems to the position, succeeding Principal Jake McCandless who will retire at the close of the academic year.
 
"Seth's references reflect a thoughtful instructional leader who listens well and is deeply committed to supporting students, families, and staff," said Berkshire Hills Regional School District Superintendent Peter Dillon. 
 
From leading the PK-8 Tobin Montessori School in Cambridge to expanding secondary schools in New York City, Lewis Levin's career has been defined by a commitment to equity and research-based frameworks, stated a press release. 
 
He currently serves as the Senior Director of Education at Temple Judea in Miami. 
 
Levin holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Long Island University; a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College; a Master of Arts in Teaching from New York University; and a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University. 
 
Throughout his career, Lewis Levin has consistently prioritized children first he said.
 
"As someone who is constantly mesmerized by the curiosity and goofiness of tweens, I am thrilled to join W.E.B. Du Bois regional Middle School—a place where I look forward to collaborating with a dedicated staff and partnering with every family and the community," said Lewis Levin who resides in Cannan, New York. 
 
Outside of school, he enjoys various Sunday traditions including hiking Monument Mountain, skiing Butternut, and devouring new fiction at Lakeville Books with his family. 
 
The District plans to schedule a public meet and greet with Lewis Levin prior to his official July 1 start date.
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Mount Everett's Top Students Announced for Class of 2026

SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School has announce that Benjamin Vella has been named valedictorian, and Philip Enoch has been named salutatorian of the class of 2026.
 
They will speak at graduation exercises to be held Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox. 
 
Vella has completed a demanding course schedule, which includes eleven honors courses, eight early college courses, and one Advanced Placement course — Spanish Language and Culture, for which he earned the Seal of Biliteracy.
 
In addition to his academic endeavors, he has participated in extracurricular activities, making positive contributions to the Mount Everett Regional School community. Some of these activities include a member of the National Honor Society chapter, writer for The Bold Eagle student newspaper, Prom Committee member, Vex Robotics team captain, cross country team captain, track and field team captain, Rotary Interact Club secretary, and various positions on the
Student Council, including secretary, treasurer, student representative to the School Committee, and president. His leadership in the aforementioned areas has been notable. 
 
In the fall, Vella will attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, to pursue a degree in biochemistry.
 
Enoch has completed a rigorous course of study, taking 11 honors courses, three early college courses, and four AP courses. A leader in the school community and three-sport athlete, he has contributed to the Mount Everett community through the following extracurricular activities: tennis team, captain of both the soccer and hockey teams, Rotary Interact president, The Bold Eagle's
editor-in-chief, National Honor Society treasurer, and the school band and choir. 
 
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