 Pittsfield OKs Statement of Interest for Future PHS RepairsThe city will submit a statement of interest to the MSBA for repairs to Pittsfield High School. Pittsfield School Building Committee OKs PHS Statement of InterestPittsfield High, the city's oldest school, will be the subject of the next funding request to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Special Meeting Set for PHS Statement of InterestThe School Building Needs Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday to decide if Pittsfield should seek funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority to repair its oldest high school, PHS. Pittsfield Sees Legal Threats Over PHS ReportCity officials say they have received informal threats of legal action if the redacted Pittsfield High School investigation report is released.  Pittsfield Celebrates Student Winners of Berkshire Jazz Art ContestDuring Jazz Appreciation Month, Pittsfield High students' jazz artworks bring a pop of color to the halls of City Hall and the city's annual Berkshire Jazz Festival. PHS Community Challenges FY27 Budget CutsUnder this plan, Pittsfield High School would see a reduction of seven teachers (plus one teacher of deportment and an assistant principal of teaching and learning, and a guidance counselor repurposed across the district. Pittsfield Eyes OPM for Crosby/Conte, Seeks Funds for PHSThe city plans to hire an owner's project manager for the Crosby/Conte proposal this week and pursue additional school construction funds from the MSBA. Pittsfield School Committee Requests Redacted PHS ReportThe School Committee and City Council have requested a redacted report of the Pittsfield High School investigation that concluded last spring. Pittsfield Council Again Requests Redacted PHS ReportThe City Council has again asked the School Committee for a redacted version of the 2025 Pittsfield High School investigative report. Pittsfield Council 'Moves On' from PHS Investigation ReportA city councilor is ready to move on from his unfulfilled records request on the Pittsfield High School investigation. State Records Supervisor: Burden Met to Withhold PHS Investigation ReportOn June 12, Supervisor of Records Manza Arthur informed the district that Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's administrative appeal has been closed.  Pittsfield Graduates Reflect on Their Pride as GeneralsPittsfield High School seniors reflected on the school year and their time "under dome" at Sunday's graduation ceremonies.  Pittsfield High Names Speakers, Scholars for 2025The senior class at Pittsfield High School has elected Helen Makdisi and Caroline Sherman to speak at graduation this Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be held on the grounds of Tanglewood. Final Summary of PHS Investigation ReleasedA 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.  Pittsfield School Officials Refer PHS Report to State Records SupervisorOn Wednesday, the School Committee voted to refer the investigative report to Manza Arthur, supervisor of records with the secretary of state's office, and ask her to return a proper redacted report to release to the public. Pittsfield Councilor Wants Summary of PHS Investigation OutcomesCouncilor at Large Earl Persip III has submitted a petition to Tuesday's City Council meeting urging the School Committee to release a public summary of the findings from the independent investigation into staff misconduct at PHS.  PHS Principal Stepping Down at School Year's EndPittsfield High School Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko will step down at the end of the year after nearly 20 years in the building.  Pittsfield School Officials Want Summary of PHS InvestigationWhile it is unclear how much information will be released, School Committee members want some executive summary of the Pittsfield High School investigation into alleged staff misconduct.  Pittsfield Celebrates Jazz Art Contest WinnersFor the month of April, Pittsfield High School students' jazz-inspired works bring color and design to the corridors of City Hall. PHS Warmed by Updated Heating SystemA new climate control system has brought Pittsfield High School into the 21st century. District Moving On From Allegations Against PHS AdministratorThe district is "moving on" from unsubstantiated allegations against two Pittsfield High School administrators, saying there is no threat. Pittsfield School Committee Chair Details PHS InvestigationA second investigation by a different firm will target the district's internal processes. Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff InvestigationOfficials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March. Pittsfield City Council Weighs in on 'Crisis' in Public SchoolsThe 11 members of the City Council on Monday voted to support the School Committee in seeking an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct by staff members at Pittsfield High School that have come to light in recent weeks. Third PHS Staff Member Put on LeaveSuperintendent Joseph Curtis Thursday sent a communication to the school community announcing the move. |
