Schools
Pittsfield Families Frustrated Over Unreleased PHS Report, Herberg Slur Incident
Parents are expressing their frustration with hate speech, bullying, and staff misconduct, which they said happens in Pittsfield schools.
Pittsfield School Committee Updated on Middle Restructuring, Morningside Closure
Late last year, the former committee voted to restructure Pittsfield's two middle schools in the fall, with Grades 5 and 6 attending Herberg Middle School and Grades 7 and 8 attending Reid Middle School.
Mount Greylock School Committee Talks Elementary Math Instruction
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Joelle Brookner talked with the committee about the district's move to the i-Ready math curriculum in grades K through 6 and how the first year of the curriculum's adoption already appears to be paying dividends.
OLLI at BCC to Host CNN’s Dana Bash at Mahaiwe
OLLI at BCC to Host CNN’s Dana Bash at Mahaiwe on May 23
MCLA Graduates Told to Make the World Worthy of Them
The graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 127th commencement were sent off with the charge of "don't stop now" to make the world a better place.
Pittsfield Saying 'Goodbye' to Morningside School With Celebration
The Pittsfield Public Schools will celebrate more than 50 years of Morningside's history as it approaches its last months in session.
Pittsfield Schools Hit by Canvas Data Breach
Data syncing between Canvas and PowerSchool software in the Pittsfield Public Schools was paused in response to a recent national data breach.
Community Meeting Addresses Prejudice in Pittsfield Schools
Around 60 community members gathered at Conte Community School on Monday night to discuss issues with prejudice in the district.
OLLI at BCC to Hold Benefit Auction and Party
May 19 event to be held at historic Ventfort Hall
OLLI at BCC to Host Berkshire Lyric Artistic Director Jack Brown
Distinguished Speaker Series continues on May 13
BArT Theatre Presents Legally Blonde
The show will run on Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 pm
Use of Slurs Sparks Community Conversation in Pittsfield
The discussion will be held Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Conte Community School in partnership with the public schools, Westside Legends and the Berkshire chapter of the NAACP.
Taconic Awarded $4M Capital Grant
Funding will create up to 2,500 new career tech seats, launch new programs, and allow schools to buy and install training equipment
MCLA Alumna Annie Pecor Honored by Massachusetts State Universities
Pecor was honored at the ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, in the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House, alongside eight other educators from across the state's public university system.
Drury Stage Company to Perform 'She Kills Monsters'
Performances will take place on Friday, May 15, at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 16, at 2 PM and 7 PM.
Morningside Closed Friday for Flooding Cleanup
Morningside Community School will be closed Friday, May 8, because of flooding in the building.
Hoosac Valley High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Hoosac Valley High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Post Graduate Scholarships Now Open for Drury Graduates
All postgraduate scholarship applications are due by June 1.
MCLA Announce Pathways Campaign Has Surpassed Goal
There are three months left of the Campaign.
Pittsfield Teacher on Leave for Allegedly Repeating Slurs
A Herberg Middle School teacher was put on leave after allegedly repeating homophobic and racial slurs used by a student.
BCC Prepares for New President
Berkshire Community College's new leadership is coming into focus as the academic year winds down and Ellen Kennedy prepares to retire from campus.
Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal Nearing Designer Selection
The proposal to rebuild Crosby Elementary School and Conte Community School as a combined facility on West Street is advancing to design.
Mount Greylock Regional School presents 'Arsenic and Old Lace'
Mount Greylock Regional School presents "Arsenic and Old Lace" in the school’s auditorium at 1781 Cold Spring Road in Williamstown. Performances are May 8 and 9 at 7 p.m.
Trifecta of Pittsfield School Projects Moving Forward
Last Wednesday, the School Committee approved a $87,200,061 district budget for fiscal year 2027 with 13 schools and the transition to an upper elementary and junior high model.
Scholarship Offered to BArT Graduates
The scholarship fund was established in 2017 to honor Julia Bowen, BArT's founding executive director.
Pittsfield School Committee to Again Vote on PHS Report Release
The School Committee will again discuss releasing a redacted version of the PHS report after confusion over a March vote.
Clarksburg Looking to Repair School Front Entrance
The town is expected to move forward with repairs to the front entrance. The concrete pad has cracked and heaved and poses a hazard.
Grammy Award Winner Keynote Speaker at Williams' 237th Commencement
The day before, Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and correspondent, will deliver the college's baccalaureate lecture.
Pittsfield Celebrates Arbor Day at Taconic
Generations of Taconic students will pass the tree planted on Arbor Day 2026 as they enter school.
Pittsfield School Committee OKs $87M Budget for FY27
The School Committee has approved an $87 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that uses the Fair Student Funding formula to assign resources.
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