Schools
Students Have a Blast at Rocket Camp
During a four-day workshop, students collaborated with volunteer David Doyle and education coordinator Christian Drake to explore scientific concepts and, of course, build rockets.
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Awards Scholarships
The scholarships are awarded to qualifying seniors at select schools in the Berkshires who are planning to attend either a two- or four-year college or trade school program.
28th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be Held Sept. 8
The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA's student-athletes.
Clarksburg School Sees Rise in Grant Funding
Clarksburg also got a boost in a Student Opportunity Act grant Barnes applied for in June. Only select districts were allowed to apply for an extra year of the original two-year grant.
BCC to Hold Auditions for 'A Winter's Tale'
Auditions will be held in the Boland Theatre on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
Central Berkshire Schools Summer Meal Program Feeds Hundreds
In the month of July alone, the district served 11,410 meals to families with children under 18, said John Tranfaglia, food service director.
Hoosac Valley School District Awarded Literacy Tutoring Grant
High-dosage tutoring provides one-on-one or small-group tutoring sessions multiple times a week for at least 10 weeks
Berkshire Community College Welcomes Community to 65th Anniversary Fest
Admission is free, but registration is recommended.
North Adams Committee Ordered to Amend Meeting Minutes
The School Building Committee was found to be in violation of Open Meeting Law regarding a meeting held on Jan. 21.
BArT Awarded Civics Teaching and Learning Grant
BArT Charter Public School received an award of $16,000 through this program. These grants support curriculum and professional development to further civic knowledge and skills among students.
BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Recipients
Students who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance.
Central Berkshire Names New Wahconah Principal
Serena Shorter's appointment was announced on Thursday by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. She starts in the district on Aug. 18.
BCC to Offer Front End Web Development Course
12-week virtual course begins Sep. 15
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, Aug. 19, 2025, at noon.
Greylock School Project Running Under Budget
The agreement with the MSBA is for $53.4 million in construction costs. Estimates have dropped, so the project is running about $1.3 million under budget.
Create an Ad: Imperial Pools
Fourth-grade students at Morris Elementary School participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
BCC to Celebrate 65 Years
The celebration will take place on BCC's main campus.
MGRS Records To Be Destroyed on Aug. 22
State regulations require that student records be destroyed seven years after the student graduates.
Teacher of the Month: Cindy Dickinson
For many Berkshire County residents, field trips to the farm and its hands-on material are a core memory, whether it's from their experiences in textiles, architecture, or the farm.
Pittsfield School Committee Delays Flag Policy Vote
The School Committee needs more time with the proposed flag policy before a vote.
BCC to Offer AI Essentials Training Course
Sessions will be held from 5:45-8:45 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 26 through Nov. 13.
Federal Grants Withheld from Pittsfield Schools
Several hundred thousand dollars in federal grant allocations are being withheld from the Pittsfield Public School District.
Taconic High School Opens New Track With Ribbon Cutting
The Taconic High School track is officially open for the community and Pittsfield High and Taconic athletes.
Pittsfield Designates Lower, Upper Middle Schools in Grade Restructure
The School Committee has voted that Herberg will house Grades 5-6 and Reid will be home to Grades 7-8 when the middle schools restructure.
McCann Hopes Students Can Make ADA-Mandated Building Changes
McCann Technical School wants to use a necessary renovation as a teachable moment for its students.
Pittsfield School Committee to See Flag Ordinance
The School Committee will decide a policy to keep flag displays consistent with the district's sentiments.
Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff Members, Promotions
Berkshire Community College has added two new staff members and made two promotions.
Mount Greylock School Committee Moves Toward Appointing Superintendent
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee is poised to name interim Superintendent Joseph Bergeron as the full-time superintendent of the three-school, K-12 district.
Pittsfield Council 'Moves On' from PHS Investigation Report
A city councilor is ready to move on from his unfulfilled records request on the Pittsfield High School investigation.
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