Schools
Local Art Professor Recognized for Her Sustainable Work
An art professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recently earned a reward for her work in book binding.
Abbott Memorial Students Learn Fire Safety Through Burn Demonstration
Students from Abbott Memorial School received an up-close lesson in fire safety Thursday during a field trip to the fire station, where they met with local firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and State Police for a live, hands-on demonstration.
Teacher of the Month: Delores Moore
For three decades, Delores Moore has been educating the next generation and preparing them to fly to their next journey.
Berkshire Arts & Tech School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Berkshire Arts and Technology Public Charter School was filled with dancing, vibrant colors, and a conversation with state Rep. Carlos González to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
MCLA Physics Department to Host U.S. Department of Energy Physicist
This talk is funded by the American Institute of Physics Foundation's TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant.
MCLA's Environmental Lecture to Celebrate Center for Resourceful Living
This year's event will celebrate the creation of The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL), started 50 years ago by MCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais.
MCLA Alumni Foundation Recognizes Distinguished Alum
Two local educators were recognized on Saturday at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Awards.
Eagle Education Academy Open House Focuses on Student Success
The public alternative school serves students from Grades 6 through 12 who benefit from more individualized support.
Create an Ad: Ioka Valley Farm
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary showcased the harvest atmosphere of the four-generation family-owned farm and its fall activities as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
MCLA: Scenes from the Center for Resourceful Living
An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m., during North Adams' First Friday celebration.
Savoy Residents Get First Say Wednesday on McCann Tech Bond
Residents of Savoy Wednesday will have the first say — and possibly final say — on whether the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project can go forward.
MCLA Screens Bigfoot Documentary 'Hidden Creek'
Created by professional filmographer Terry Holland, "Hidden Creek" delves into one man's story about his alleged run-in with Bigfoot in the 1970s
McCann Tea Room Announces Fall Schedule
The first service is slated for Thursday, Oct. 2.
1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class of 2026
This group of 31 high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in late May with a three-day, two-night retreat held at Camp Becket.
Pittsfield Council Drops Mayor as School Chair Change
The City Council supported some recommended changes to the City Charter, but left behind an ordinance that designates the mayor as chair of the School Committee.
MCLA Maintains Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College Ranking
This marks 11 consecutive years that MCLA has been in the top ten.
Pittsfield Panel Backs School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras
City councilors are in favor of a theoretical system that flags vehicles that don't stop for school buses.
MCLA Announces Fall Mini Open House Series
The Fall Mini Open Houses will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 1p.m.
BArT Announces Next Enrollment Deadline for Fall 2025
The next enrollment deadline for the 2025-2026 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at noon.
Pittsfield Administrator Tapped for Berkshire Hills Position
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Kristen Behnke will leave the school district after more than 20 years.
Ellen Kennedy Reflects on Past, Future of BCC Before Retirement
She will retire at the end of the school year after more than 17 years with the college, 14 as president, and looks back on the students, faculty, and campus as a whole with pride.
MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting Applications
The M.Ed. program serves working educators across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Graduates emerge with a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare them to make an impact in their school communities.
Monument Mountain Building Project Advocates Warn Cost of 'No' Vote
On Nov. 4, voters in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District will decide whether to take on the $89.5 million local share to build a new Monument Mountain Regional High School.
Adams Selectmen Weighing Costs of McCann School Project
Town officials are weighing the financial costs of the $17 million McCann Technical School project that will add an estimated 18 cents to the tax rate in its highest year.
Stearns Not Currently Included in Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
Stearns Elementary School was not included in Crosby/Conte planning documents sent to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Pittsfield Public Schools Awarded CPPI Grant
A coalition of community organizations was central in designing the vision for this grant and will continue to play a role in its implementation.
MCLA to Host Networking Session for Regional K-12 Educational Leaders
The event comes at a time of significant leadership transitions across local school districts and is designed to strengthen regional educational partnerships while providing support for newly appointed administrators.
Mount Greylock District OKs Emergency Police Access to Cameras
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee last week agreed to share security camera footage from its three schools with local law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
Greylock School Signage Coming Into Focus; 100 Firms Prequalify
The School Building Committee came to a compromise on a sign for the new Greylock School.
Northern Berkshire School Union Offers Biz Post to Food Service Director
Cory Nicholas was the only applicant for the job, which has been pieced out to district employees and a part-time interim administrator for the past six months.
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