Schools
Pittsfield: UNCO Chapter Awards Scholarships
Since 1987 UNCO has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to students from Berkshire County high schools. This year The UNICO Scholarship Committee, chaired by Julia Salatino, awarded $19,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates who are continuing their post secondary education.
Clarksburg School Gets New Playground Equipment, Awaits Stairlift
The school received a $64,000 Feigenbaum Foundation grant a couple years ago, but because of supply and shipping delays from the pandemic, the equipment was not delivered until this past winter.
CBRSD Mulls Vocational Transport in Regional Agreement
The Central Berkshire Regional School District is considering adding vocational transportation to the draft regional agreement.
Greylock Elementary School Community Forums
The forums will provide valuable insights into the new school proposal, including details about the design, timeline, and associated costs.
Pittsfield UNICO Awards 2024 Scholarships
The Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO National held its scholarship awards ceremony on July 23 at the Italian American Club.
NBCC to Host 'Back-Packed for Success'
A back-to-school event featuring free backpacks with school supplies.
Fall Semester at BCC Begins Sept. 3
MassEducate and MassReconnect programs provide free college for many
BCC Names Spring Dean's List Students
To be eligible for the dean's list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation.
Subcommittee Mulls Pittsfield Schools' Cell Phone Policy
Last Wednesday evening, the Social and Emotional Learning subcommittee did not decide whether the chicken or the egg came first. Still, it continued the conversation about the district's regulations.
NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and Games
Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School.
Lenox Seeking New School Committee Member
The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth.
NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm
At Many Forks Farm, 22 North Adams students, in grades 5 and 6, have participated in a variety of hands-on activities.
MCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members
All three trustees begin their terms of service this summer.
School Officials Looking to Tame Wahconah High 'Jungle'
The parking medians are overgrown with weeds, the rain gardens look like jungles and greenery is invading the spaces around the building's exterior.
BArT Upcoming Enrollment Deadline
Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2024-2025 school year is to apply before the Aug. 22 deadline.
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month.
Mount Greylock Records To Be Destroyed
State regulations require that student records be destroyed seven years after the student graduates.
BCC to Hold New Student Orientation on Aug. 29
The free session will be held at Paterson Field House on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
School Officials Offer Condolences for Herberg Student's Sudden Passing
Superintendent Joseph Curtis shared reflections from Herberg staff at the beginning of Monday's School Committee meeting.
NAPS Summer Program to Host Drury Interns
These paid internships are for Teaching Assistants working with 210 students in grades K-6 in the 21st Century Summer Program at Greylock Elementary School.
MCLA Radiologic Technology Maintains 100% Employment
MCLA became the teach-out partner for Southern Vermont College's (SVC) Radiologic Sciences program in 2019, following SVC's closure.
Pittsfield Schools May See Tighter Cell Phone Policy
Superintendent Joseph Curtis would like to see the district's cell phone policy tightened up after more than 6,000 violations were accrued during the last school year.
MCLA's Gallery 51: 'Mothering in Migration'
"Mothering in Migration" will be on view from July 26 to August 25 at Gallery 51 with an opening reception on July 26 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Drury Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
Drury Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
North Adams Council Passes $65M Borrowing Authorization
The City Council on Monday unanimously authorized borrowing $65,362,859 to build a new Greylock School for prekindergarten through 2.
Drury Students Earn Over 700 College Credits
North Adams Public Schools (NAPS) will continue their partnership in the Early College initiative with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) into the 2024-2025 school year.
North Adams Council to Vote on Greylock School Project
The City Council will take up a borrowing authorization for the $65 million Greylock School project at a special meeting on Monday.
MCLA Accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has received its decennial accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Taconic Principal Tapped for Pittsfield's Deputy Superintendent
The School Committee has tapped Taconic High's principal as the interim deputy superintendent.
BArT to Perform Student Record Maintenance
Students interested in retrieving their records before they are destroyed should contact the Charter Office (413-743-7311, ext. 700) between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm before the destruction date of August 10.
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