BCC Announces the Return of the Chorale | 09:17AM / Thursday, August 21, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced the return of the BCC Chorale, led by Professor of Music Ellen Shanahan. The Chorale had been discontinued a few years ago when the College consolidated its for-credit jazz and choral ensembles into a single group. Now, thanks to renewed interest from students and community members, Professor Shanahan is bringing the Chorale back in a new form — as a non-credit, volunteer group open to BCC students, alumni, staff, and members of the broader community. "I am resurrecting the BCC Chorale, which was a staple on campus for decades," said Shanahan. "I have since heard >> Read More |
Report: Miss Hall's Failed to Act on Abuse ReportsBy Staff Reports, iBerkshires
04:12PM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A report commissioned by Miss Hall's School found school officials failed for years to follow up on accusations of sexual misconduct by its instructors. The full report, summary from the Board of Trustees and a letter to the school community from Head of School Julia Heaton and board President Nancy Ault can be found here. "The Report makes clear that, over the decades, there were multiple instances in which students were harmed and that MHS failed to investigate adequately or hold perpetrators accountable for their actions," reads a summary of the report released by the board of trustees on Tuesday. "We >> Read More |
Pittsfield School Committee Updates Social Media Policy By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
06:03AM / Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The school district updated its staff use of social media and personal cell phones policy. "We've had full cooperation with the teachers bargaining unit leadership, the [Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association,] that is the administrators, and the federation," School Committee Chair William Cameron said. "I think everyone in a leadership position in those organizations recognizes the potential for serious problems, unless the expectations of this policy are implemented." The school unions are the PEAA, United Educators of Pittsfield and Pittsfield Federation of School >> Read More |
Students Have a Blast at Rocket CampBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:18AM / Saturday, August 16, 2025 | |
Flying Cloud education coordinator Christian Drake leads the camp through some engineering and scientific principles on Wednesday at the Berkshire Innovation Center. More photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Learners had a literal blast this week during Flying Cloud Institute's Rocket Camp. During a four-day workshop, students collaborated with volunteer David Doyle and education coordinator Christian Drake to explore scientific concepts and, of course, build rockets. In three days, the students learned about the engineering behind rockets, propulsion, aerodynamics, space, and more. "I believe rocketry is an excellent way to teach kids >> Read More |
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Awards Scholarships| 10:59AM / Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
LUDLOW, Mass. — The Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation (BWPCC) has selected two students from the Lanesborough/Hancock area, one from the Mount Greylock Regional High School class of 2025 and one from the McCann Technical School class of 2025, to receive $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to qualifying seniors at select schools in the Berkshires who are planning to attend either a two- or four-year college or trade school program. This is the third year of the BWPCC scholarship program. The BWPCC owns and operates the Berkshire Wind Power Project, a 12-turbine, 19.6-megawatt wind farm located on Brodie Mountain in Hancock and Lanesborough. >> Read More |
BCC to Hold Auditions for 'A Winter's Tale' | 10:52AM / Sunday, August 10, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Community College Players will hold auditions for its fall show, Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale," on Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19 from 6:30-9 p.m. Auditions will be held in the Boland Theatre on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. According to a press release: "A Winter's Tale," written in the early 1600s, is the classic story of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time. Set in Sicilia, the play begins with King Leontes wrongly accusing his wife Hermione of infidelity with his childhood friend and Bohemian king, Polixenes. Possessed with >> Read More |
Central Berkshire Schools Summer Meal Program Feeds Hundreds By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:21PM / Thursday, August 07, 2025 | |
Meals packed and ready to go. Nearly 12,000 breakfast and lunch meals were served in July. DALTON, Mass.— Central Berkshire Regional School District helped feed hundreds of kids this summer thanks to its new Summer Meals Program. In the month of July alone, the district served 11,410 meals to families with children under 18, said John Tranfaglia, food service director. "The summer meals program that we started has been phenomenal. We've provided almost 12,000 meals so far and the work that food service is doing to prepare the meals and distribute them is outstanding. We're definitely providing a needed resource for the community,"
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Berkshire Community College Welcomes Community to 65th Anniversary Fest| 02:04PM / Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College is turning 65, and the entire Berkshires community is invited to join the festivities at Community Fest, happening Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 to 4 on the main campus. Admission is free, but registration is recommended. More than 60 activities are planned, ranging from live music and food trucks to workshops, exhibits, athletic tournaments and family-friendly events. Community Fest offers a wide range of interactive experiences and exhibits: Food trucks all day, featuring food for purchase from local favorites like BB's Hot Spot, Copsicle, KJ Nosh, Krispy Kone and La Chalupa y La Enchilada Beer & wine garden opens
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Central Berkshire Cell Phone Policy A 'Gamechanger'By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Sunday, August 03, 2025 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Officials say Central Berkshire Regional School District's cell phone policy has been a success In 2023, the district updated its cell phone policy to prohibit use during school hours to ensure that the use of cell phones or other electronic devices by students and staff does not interfere with learning. To accomplish a cell phone free learning environment the district has been utilizing Yondr pouches in the middle and high schools. The pouches make cell phones inaccessible to students but allows the students to keep phones in their possession. According to school staff and parents, the policy and the Yondr pouches have been a complete gamechanger, Assistant
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BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship Recipients | 10:19AM / Saturday, August 02, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Music School announced the 2025-2026 Talent and Merit Scholarship recipients. Students who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance. Last year, BMS awarded over $35,000 in Talent, Merit, and Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarships. BMS continues to take Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship applications on a rolling basis, with enrollment open in August. The BMS Scholarship Program, which includes the Talent & Merit Scholarships and the rolling Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarships, remains integral to its mission of allowing students to learn and grow in >> Read More |
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