St. Agnes Academy Opens Enrollment for 2026-2027 School Year

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DALTON, Mass. — Saint Agnes Academy is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year for grades pre-K 3 through 8th grade.
 
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as space is limited to maintain small class sizes.  
 
St. Agnes Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and has been recognized as the Best Private School in the Berkshires for four consecutive years. 
 
The school also provides free transportation from Pittsfield, Dalton, and the hill towns; after school care until 5:30 p.m., and special daily classes including music, Spanish, library, technology, art, and gym. Other key offerings include Title I and IEP support, after school enrichment classes, field trips, community nights, free daily breakfast and hot lunch, and an active PTO.
 
Several ongoing school upgrades include a brand-new advanced computer network, security, and in-class technology.
Financial aid opportunities are available. More information is available at www. saintagnesacademy.com or submit an application at https://saintagnesacademy.com/admission/. Contact 413-684-3143 or rfleury@saintagnescc.com.
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Bell, Ogle Win at May Day Race in Dalton

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DALTON, Mass. -- Stefan Ogle was the top male 5-kilometer finisher and Lindley Bell the top female 5K finisher at the 2026 Community Recreation Association May Day Races on Sunday at Nessacus Middle School.
 
Ogle’s winning 5K time was 19 minutes, 7 seconds, Brady Payson was second in 19:41, and Lake Kittler third in 19:43. Bell’s winning women’s time was 23:56, followed by Kristy MacWilliams in 24:22 and Chelsea Smith in 29:20.
 
Girls led the Splatter Sprint mile race, with Payton Anastasio, age 11, the top overall finisher in in 8:07, 12-year-old Breelin Touponce second in 8:44 and 11-year-old Brooklyn Renderer third in 8:45. The top three boys were Jace Esposito in 8:54, Michael Londergan in 10:15 and Samuel King in 10:38.
 
In the kids’ Obstacles & Popsicles half-mile race for ages 6-8, 7-year-old Henry King was first in 4:00, 8-year-old Jake Vosburgh finished second in 4:01, while 7-year-old Maisey Reed was third in 4:31. Evan Vreeland was third among the boys in 4:41, while Cecelia Polson was the second-place girl in 4:37 and Harper Phelps was third in 4:40.
 
In the 5-and-under race, Jack Barbour was first among the boys in 4:38, Jackson Lavierdiere was second in 5:05, and Mae Cimini third in 5:10. Kennedy Phelps was the top girl in 5:14, while Laura Vosburgh was second in 5:57 and Olivia Shea third 5:58. 
 
5K Race
1. Stefan Ogle, 19:07. 2. Brady Payson, 19:41. 3. Lake Kittler, 19:43. 4. Brian Ducey, 19:46. 5. Chaz Mahar, 21:35. 6. Philip Malm, 21:50. 7. Benjamin Ward, 22:48. 8. Bret Matthews, 23:11. 9. Robert King, 23:28. 10. Noah Aldrich, 23:50.
 
Kids' Splatter Sprint 1 Mile Race
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