Schools
BCC to Hold Mental Health First Aid Training
Enrollment is capped at 20 students per session.
Teacher of the Month: Melinda Gowdey
Kittredge Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Melinda Gowdey has been selected as the May Teacher of the Month.
Astronaut Suni Williams Meets With Boston Students at State House
Gov. Maura Healey hosted a meet-and-greet Thursday at the State House with astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams and local students.
MCLA Graduation Highlights Love, Kindness, Justice
MCLA's Class of 2025 was reminded to move forward with love, kindness, and pursuing what is just.
Final Summary of PHS Investigation Released
A School Committee-initiated investigation into allegations of misconduct by Pittsfield High School staff members was unable to conclude that an administrator shared a nude image with students on social media.
Clarksburg School Cuts $39K More Out of Budget
The school budget for fiscal 2026 has been reduced by another $39,000, bringing the percentage increase down to 3.98 percent. At the same time, the tuition proposed for prekindergarten was lifted.
Taconic High School Stages 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'
After six transformative months of preparation and an exciting opening weekend, the Taconic High School theater department will conclude its spring musical, "Hadestown: Teen Edition."
Latifah Phillips Selected as Pittsfield's Interim Superintendent
Community members and officials overwhelmingly favored Latifah Phillips for the next interim superintendent, citing her vision, vibe, and experience as tools that can make positive change.
Pittsfield Interviews Prospective Interim Superintendents
The School Committee is set to appoint an interim superintendent at Wednesday's regular meeting.
McCann Preparing for MSBA Roof, Windows Project
McCann Technical School is preparing for a major overhaul of its 30-year-old roof and 60-year-old single-pane windows and will be shifting the school calendar to accommodate the project.
Lola Greene Legacy Scholarship Applications Available
A one-time grant of $250-$500 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from Berkshire County who is planning to continue to study Latin and/or the Classics in college.
BArT Theatre Presents 'Chicago: Teen Edition'
The show will run on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 pm.
Pittsfield School Committee Approves Long-Anticipated Teacher Contract
The School Committee last week formally approved a three-year contract with the United Educators of Pittsfield after more than a year of negotiations.
Mill Town Foundation Announces 2025 Core Impact Award Honorees for Pittsfield Educators
This initiative recognizes educators within the Pittsfield Public School District for their contributions to student learning, classroom innovation, and community involvement.
New Williamstown Elementary School Principal Named
The deputy director of academics of a Holyoke charter school will be the new principal of Williamstown Elementary School starting on July 1.
BCC to Host Free College Information Session May 14
The session will take place in the Susan B. Anthony Lounge on BCC’s main campus, located at 1350 West St.
Mount Greylock Third Quarter Honor Roll
Out of a total school enrollment of 532 students, 348 students have achieved Honor Roll status.
Pittsfield High Concludes 'Working' Performance This Weekend
After a stressful yet exciting opening weekend of the spring musical "Working," the Pittsfield High School Proteus Theatre actors and actresses are ready to build on their success this weekend during their closing shows.
Commissioned Report Clears Three PHS Staff & Faculty
Four of the five executive summaries on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School have been released, clearing so far two administrators and a former teacher.
Pittsfield Investigation Clears Wiggins of Student Improprieties
Four of the five executive summaries on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School have been released.
Student-Written Play 'Rewind: A Real-Life Sitcom' to Premiere at Mount Greylock Regional School
The play centers on high school student Ashley Stevens, whose teenage life has seemingly transformed into a sitcom.
Lenox Memorial Middle School to Present 'The Addams Family'
Tickets are available at the Duffin Theater 30 minutes before each performance.
Clarksburg School Opens School Choice Spots for Next School Year
These are first open spots since 2023 as the school's residential enrollment has risen over the past few years. But with 12 pupils forecast for Grade 1, officials felt confident in opening school choice.
Pittsfield Holds First Hearing on School Restructuring
The School Committee is expected to vote on the restructuring by the end of this school year, and another public hearing will be held at Herberg Middle School next week.
Pittsfield Interviewing 4 for Interim Superintendent
Four external candidates for Pittsfield's interim superintendent will be interviewed this week.
North Adams Public Schools to Destroy Former Special Education Records
The records will be destroyed after June 30, 2025.
BCC to Hold Talk on State Fire Marshall History
Local firefighters, BCC students and the public are invited to attend.
McCann Technical High School Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll
McCann Technical High School is proud to announce the Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year
Pittsfield School Committee Adopts $86M Budget
The School Committee on Wednesday adopted a $86,450,361 budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes an $18 million city contribution and more than $68 million of anticipated Chapter 70 funding.
Create an Ad: R.K. Miles
Fourth-grade students at Williamstown Elementary School participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
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