Schools
Pittsfield Council Cuts School Budget After 'Unprofessional' Comments
The City Council preliminarily approved a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a last-minute reduction to the schools.
Williamstown Elementary School to Present 'Matilda, Jr.' Musical
General admission is $5.
Hoosac Valley Enters Lockdown After Online Threat; Threat Resolved
Superintendent Aaron Dean said the threat was not credible.
Morris Elementary School Welcomes New Assistant Principal
Soules brings experience and a diverse background in education to the district.
Berkshire Waldorf High School Secures $4M Donation
The school has completed the architectural phase of the project design and construction is now underway. Pamela Sandler, AIA, is the lead architect on the project, and Marois Construction is on-site doing the actual renovation.
Hoosac Valley School District Awarded Funds to Expand Pre-K
Included in this eight is the Hoosac Valley Regional School District that, with community partners Childcare of the Berkshires and the Youth Center, will receive $328,000.
PHS Proteus Theatre Hosts Annual Talent Showcase
Directed by students Stephanie Martin, Aaliyah Johnson, and Kayla Hunter, the event will feature performances by PHS students.
St. Stan's Students Get Crash Course in Accident Reconstruction
According to Cahoon, there are three common elements that contribute to a crash: the driver, the vehicle, and the environment.
Pittsfield Public Schools Hold Unified Game Day
The event brought together not just the district's special needs children and mainstreaming students but also their families, administrators, and staff, all participating in a daylong Special Olympics event at Clapp Park.
Rotary Club Announces Service Above Self Awardees
The presentations were made on May 9 at Mazzeo's Restaurant. Eric Ungewitter, Service Above Self Committee Chair spoke about the extensive accomplishments of each student and their commitment to volunteerism in the community.
BCC Faculty Member Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Prestigious award to send Liesl Schwabe to India for one year
Dalton Student Awarded Mass Society of CPAS Scholarship
Diver, a student at Wahconah Regional High School, was one of 51 students selected to receive a scholarship.
Teacher of the Month: Steven Zelubowski
Zelubowski's recognition kicks off the second season of the Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College.
Secretary of the Smithsonian Speaking at Williams' 235th Commencement
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 235th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 2.
Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, Music
The celebration at Hoosac Elementary was coordinated by teacher Marie McCarron, who led a similar event at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams for years.
Simon's Rock 2024 Alumni Reunion Begins May 31
The events will kick off on Friday with the BBQ Mixer and Lawn Games, which will take place on The White House front lawn.
Williams College Gives All-Clear After 'Suspicious' Package Found
A suspicious package that caused the evacuation of Williams College's Wachenheim Science Center on Thursday has been determined to be not dangerous.
Pittsfield Council Gives Preliminary OK to $82M School Budget
It was a divisive vote, passing 6-4 with one councilor absent, and survived two proposals for significant cuts.
Mount Greylock School Committee Picks Interim Superintendent
The committee authorized Chair Christina Conry to negotiate a deal with Bergeron to serve in an interim role and to figure out a transition plan to make the change from McCandless, who did not attend Wednesday's virtual meeting.
BCC Offers Three New Programs
Certificates available in Addiction Counselor Education, Culinary Arts and Social Work – Introductory
Clarksburg Officials Keep PreK Program Free
They ended up agreeing to dip into their reserves to ensure that preschool will continue free for town residents.
Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces Resignation
For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent.
Pittsfield Superintendant Warns of Prohibited Toy Guns
The district has been alerted of a concerning trend that is prohibited on school grounds: Orby or Orbeez guns.
BCC Offers Summer Classes
Get a jump start on pre-reqs before fall semester starts September 3 MassReconnect offers free tuition for students ages 25+
Hoosac Valley Elementary Unveils New Sign
The new sign was unveiled Friday morning
BCC Offers Summer Classes
Get a jump start on prereqs before fall semester starts on September 3 MassReconnect offers free tuition for students ages 25+
The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Scholarship
Deadline for applications is June 15, 2024.
Mount Greylock Super Asks for Cell Phone Ban
Jason McCandless last Thursday told the committee that his thinking about personal electronic devices in schools has evolved over the last year.
Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County
Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year.
BCC: Football Combine and Standardized Athletic Testing Day
The free event will be held at BCC's Gene Dellea Turf Field, located at 1350 West Street.
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