Schools
Educators Gather at MCLA for Leadership Conference
The conference will open Monday, July 6, with a keynote from Julie Haagenson, founder of New Pathways, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Murdock Hall.
Teacher of the Month: Lynn Shortis
For close to 38 years, Lynn Shortis has devoted herself to providing visually impaired students with the confidence, skills, and resources they need to thrive in their educational and personal journeys.
Create an Ad: MyCom Federal Credit Union
MyCom Federal Credit Union partnered with us once again for the Junior Marketers Create an Ad series, giving Morningside Community School third graders the chance to design ads for the organization.
Pittsfield School Committee Appoints Latifah Phillips as Permanent Superintendent
The School Committee enthusiastically voted to hire Latifah Phillips as the permanent superintendent on Wednesday
BCC to Offer Fiber Optic Bootcamp
Berkshire Community College to Offer Fiber Optic Bootcamp
Emily Moulton Named NAPS Marion B. Kelley Teacher of the Year
On Tuesday, June 16, Moulton was recognized by Superintendent Timothy Callahan during a Drury High School faculty meeting. She was presented with a commemorative certificate and a gift certificate for $200 for school classroom supplies.
Pittsfield Releases Interactive Map for Morningside School Reassignments
The Pittsfield Public Schools have launched an interactive map to help inform families about their students' elementary placements for the fall.
Pittsfield Aims to Restore Electives in Middle School Restructuring
Late last year, the former committee voted to restructure Pittsfield's two middle schools in the fall, with Grades 5 and 6 attending Herberg Middle School and Grades 7 and 8 attending Reid Middle School.
St. Stans 4th Quarter Honor Roll
A student merits High Honors for an average of 93 or higher. A student merits Honors for an average between 85 and 92.9.
Prospect Meadow Farm Opens New Vocational Barn
Prospect Meadow Farm has officially opened a new barn to sell plants and other goods it produces.
MCLA President Feted With Humor & Praise on Retirement
The college community bid farewell to President Jamie Birge last week as he ended his 10-year tenure at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Foundation Work Nearly Complete for North Adams' Greylock School
The School Building Committee was updated on the progress on Tuesday night by Todd Ashford, project manager with Collier's International, the city's owner's project manager.
Local Hockey Program's Alum Projected in NHL Draft
An alumnus of the Atlantic Coast Academy hockey program is generating a lot of buzz heading into next week's National Hockey League entry draft.
Williamstown Elementary Principal Making Plans to Use New Math Position
Williamstown Elementary School's principal last week told the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee that the best use of an additional $120,000 in the fiscal year 2027 budget is to hire a math interventionist for the school.
William Stickney Pittsfield Adult Learning Center Graduates 61
For 50 years the William Stickney Pittsfield Adult Learning Center has built its foundation on guiding learners through their winding story and on Thursday, 61 graduates have become part of this legacy.
Pittsfield High Class of 2026 Told to Embrace the Opportunities
Pittsfield High School graduated 154 seniors on Sunday into a new chapter of their lives, and they were encouraged to take opportunities both exciting and frightening.
Pittsfield High School Scholarship & Awards for the Class of 2026
The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Pittsfield High School class of 2026.
2026 Lenox Graduates 'Won The Lottery'
Some 59 Lenox graduates crossed the stage at Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed under overcast skies on Sunday.
McCann Record Destruction Notice
Students interested in retrieving their records before they are destroyed should contact the McCann Office (413-663-5363, ext. 107) between 7:45 am and 2:30 pm before the destruction date of July 1, 2026.
Lenox High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2026
Lenox Memorial High School has named Sai Sanjana Meesala as valedictorian and Chloe Parsenios as salutatorian for the graduating class of 2026.
Taconic's Last Non-Vocational Students Graduate
The last Taconic High School class of its time crossed, flipped and somersaulted across the stage at Tanglewood on Friday.
Scholarships & Awards for the Taconic High School Class of 2026
The following awards and scholarships were presented to the 2026 graduating class at Taconic High School.
Pittsfield High Names Speakers for Graduation 2026
Pittsfield High School has announced the students who will speak at graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.
BAAMS Summer Jazz Camp Signups Open
Students will also learn how to begin to create and compose their own original music. They will also have the opportunity to play with fellow area young music student peers throughout the Berkshires and make new friends.
Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring
Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
Miss Hall's School Graduates 42
The ceremony took place under a large tent behind the Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Arts Center on the School's Holmes Road campus and was broadcast worldwide via Zoom.
Taconic High Names Top Students of the Class of 2026
Taconic High School Principal Matthew Bishop has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026.
BCC Hires Dean of Nursing, Health & Wellness
BCC Hires Dean of Nursing, Health & Wellness Dr. Mohammed Alkawaldeh to begin Aug. 17
OLLI at BCC to Present Tour of Clock Tower Artist Studios
Tours at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. will include visits to open studios, a wine tasting provided by Nejaime's and hors d'oeuvres provided by Berkshire Culinary Group.
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