Schools
Clarksburg Students Write in Support of Rural School Aid
The students focused on the hardships for small rural schools and their importance to the community — that they struggle with limited funding and teacher shortages, but offer safe and supportive spaces for learning and are a hub for community connections.
Lanesborough Elementary Robotics Team Wins Berkshire Title
For the third time in four years, Lanesborough’s pupils came out on top of the heap ... of Lego blocks.
Berkshire Hills Regional School District to Present District-Wide Band Concert
Featuring nearly 120 student musicians, the evening aims to highlight the full progression of band education from elementary through high school.
25th Annual Berkshire Robotics Challenge Set for March 14 in Dalton
This year's theme, "UNEARTHED," focuses on archaeology. Participating students will use programmable robots to complete missions designed to simulate uncovering historical artifacts and innovations.
Hoosac Valley Seeks to Prevent 'Volatile' Assessments
The "volatile" shifts in Hoosac Valley Regional School District's town assessments year to year is hard for smaller towns to absorb; however, a proposed change to the regional agreement would fix that.
Monument Mountain Regional High School Presents 'Hadestown'
Performances will take place at Monument Mountain Regional High School, 600 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington.
McCann Tech Deems Social Media Threat 'Not Credible' After Police Investigation
While the North Adams Police Department continues to investigate the matter, they have determined there is no active threat at this time.
New Greylock School Project Underway
Construction equipment is already at the site and the trees that lined Phelps Avenue in front of the school have been removed.
BCC Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction
Nineteen colleges have recertified their status as Leader Colleges of Distinction.
Drury High Weighting Grades for Honor Society
Drury High School's honor societies will take into account access to early college when calculating grades.
Pittsfield Schools Hold Budget Hearing
The administration will present a draft fiscal year 2027 budget on March 11, and has been focused on equitably distributing resources based on need while bridging a $4 million funding gap without layoffs.
BArT Board Announces Executive Director
Igoe's appointment follows a recommendation from the Executive Director Search Committee and a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.
St. Mary's School Earns NEASC Reaccreditation
This distinction reaffirms St. Mary's School's ongoing commitment to academic excellence, faith formation, and continuous institutional improvement through learning, prayer, and service, stated a press release.
Pittsfield Eyes OPM for Crosby/Conte, Seeks Funds for PHS
The city plans to hire an owner's project manager for the Crosby/Conte proposal this week and pursue additional school construction funds from the MSBA.
St. Stan's Memorial Scholarship Fund Honors Quinn Connally
The fund Celebrates $100,000 Gift from the Flatley Foundation
Clark Art Start With Art Program
The session is free.
North Adams School Budget Up 3.5%
The School Department is presenting a fiscal 2027 draft budget of $22 million, up 3.5 percent over this year.
CBRSD Member Towns Will See Higher Assessments
Despite budget cuts made by Central Berkshire Regional School District, its seven member towns can still anticipate higher assessments.
Registration Open for OLLI at BCC Spring Term
Wide variety of courses offered; open house scheduled for March 11; event series continues
BCC Welcomes All to Free Film Screening
Berkshire Community College Welcomes All to Free Film Screening: "The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause)"
Mount Greylock Schools Draft Budget Sees Double-Digit Percentage Hikes for Towns
The committee held a special meeting with a single item on the agenda: the draft FY27 budget prepared by the administration.
Mill Town Foundation, Pittsfield Public Schools Core Impact Awards
Community invited to nominate educators across all 14 district schools.
Williams College Faculty Lecture Series: Brian Michael Murphy
The free lecture is open to the public.
St. Stanislaus Kostka School Earns NEASC Accreditation
The accreditation process is centered on two elements: first, a structured self-study, which involves the entire school community and second, a peer evaluation by two visiting committees.
Super Says Pittsfield Schools in 'Turnaround'
Two-thirds of Pittsfield schools need focused or targeted assistance, according to 2025 accountability data from the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education.
Lanesborough Elementary Students Visited by Their Named Snowplow
On Monday, they unveiled the sign on the side of the truck that included the school's name and a polar bear in a "boss" suit.
Teacher of the Month: Amanda Lardizabal
Berkshire Community College associate biology professor Amanda Lardizabal is transforming her students into stewards for health and wellness.
BCC to Offer CDL Training Sessions
Applicants must be Massachusetts residents ages 18 or older.
Pittsfield Schools Plan Another Difficult Budget Year Sans Layoffs
The Pittsfield Public Schools are seeing the effects of inflation on the fiscal year 2027 budget, and want to close the gap in funding without layoffs.
North Berkshire Secondary Ed Study to Be Rebid
The task force looking at middle and high school regionalization is going back out to bid for a consultant after both remaining bids came in over budget.
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