Pittsfield High School Honor Roll| 10:58AM / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High School has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Of the 721 students enrolled, 304 students, or 42 percent, achieved high honors, and 73 students, or 10 percent, earned honors. Jack S. Abel Sadie M. Aitken Davis B. Albayeros Duane N. Bampoe Leland D. Barnes James K. Behnke Brenna K. Bellefontaine Ayla I. Better Caden W. Boehm Mason C. Bromback Laura R. Bronson Isabella I. Brown Matthew R. Burega Kyle P. Cardoso Aidan S. Carlino Samara C. Chaires Lisa L. Chen Aidan R. D’Aniello Jennifer M. Daley Tierra N. Darrisaw Kendall V. Davis Gustavo De Oliveira Gianna M. >> Read More |
BCC Announces Workforce and Community Education Workshops | 08:17AM / Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce and Community Education department continues to expand its, affordable personal enrichment and professional development workshops and courses, announcing new offerings for the spring 2025 semester. "Our Workforce and Community Education department is constantly creating and growing partnerships in the Berkshires. Local employers know they can count on us for training the workforce in a multitude of career areas, and we welcome the community to partake in our many workshops and classes," said Linda Morelli, Workshop Manager, Workforce and Community Education. "We're excited to >> Read More |
Create an Ad: Mike's Maytag Home Appliance CenterBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Friday, November 29, 2024 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Morris Elementary School fourth-graders in Pamela Codey's class participated in our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series. We contacted Berkshire County teachers and asked their students to help create an ad for our sponsors and the community delivered. For the next 10 months, we will showcase ads made by our creative next generation. This month, students showcased Mike's Maytag's pet-friendly washing machine and drawer and had the opportunity to learn about the appliance store from none other than its owner, Michael Spelman. The store is located at 14 Gordon St. in Pittsfield. Students gathered in a >> Read More |
BCC Awarded Technical Assistance Grant| 10:30AM / Monday, November 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) awarded Berkshire Community College (BCC) a $12,550 technical assistance grant to explore developing HVAC apprenticeships. EOLWD announced $3.2 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) to 29 organizations to train and place 514 apprentices across the state. The grants, which include contract renewals and new awards, leverage more than $2 million in state funding complemented by remaining support from federal funds to train apprentices in high growth industries like health care, manufacturing, clean energy, early childhood education, and >> Read More |
BCC Celebrates 10 Years of Medical Coding, HIM ProgramBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Monday, November 25, 2024 | |
BCC President Ellen Kennedy says she was excited to overhear two graduates who 'raved' about the program at a dentist's office. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College's Medical Coding and Health Information Management Program has seen around 150 graduates since its inception in 2014.
Many have found the career path to be rewarding and accessible, as Berkshire County residents can work for top medical institutions remotely.
Ann Marie Perry said her life since her 2015 graduation has seen a constant upward and positive trajectory, being transformed both professionally and personally. She now works as a data quality specialist for Massachusetts General
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Early Educators Learn Power of Play at MAAEYC ConferenceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 200 early childhood professionals gathered at Taconic High School on Monday for the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children conference.
This is the second year it was held in Berkshire County though attendees were from throughout Western Mass. At one point, they were reminded of the power of play when the auditorium erupted into a rock-paper-scissors tournament.
Association President Cheryl Hovey said while the events of last week's election may have affected everyone differently, the MAAEYC is there to help navigate the next steps in times of uncertainty.
We find strength in community, she said, and Monday's event was
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63-Year-Old Postcard Sparks Intrigue at Herberg SchoolBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:35AM / Sunday, November 10, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Did you or someone you know send a postcard from Paris to South Junior High in 1961? The front office at Herberg Middle School is looking to solve a more than 60-year-old mystery after a treasure from the past arrived at its doorstep. A recent mail delivery included a handwritten postcard dated June 1, 1961, that appears to be from Sue Smart. While the transcription is up for interpretation, it appears to read: Dear Mr. Guidi, We are now in the Montmartre outside of Paris. I had my profile sketched in charcoal. We have seen quite a few interesting pictures both here and at Le Louvre. The weather has been nice except for Switzerland where >> Read More |
BCC Announces New Faculty/Staff, Promotions, Title Changes| 11:50AM / Saturday, November 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of four faculty/staff members, three promotions and two title changes. Jacqueline Bianco joins BCC as Assistant Professor - Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Originally from Trumbull, CT, she holds a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology / athletic training from the University of New Hampshire and a doctorate in physical therapy from Sacred Heart University. Bianco was a competitive gymnast in her youth, which led her to a career as a physical therapist. With 13 years of clinical experience, she was previously a physical therapist and personal trainer for Timeless Training and >> Read More |
Youngsters Promote National Diabetes Awareness Month in HinsdaleBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
06:35AM / Saturday, November 02, 2024 | |
HINSDALE, Mass. — According to the American Diabetes Association, two Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every minute. At Kittredge Elementary School, two youngsters are fighting back. Fourth-grader Nelson Pelkey and his cousin, fifth-grader Emily Ham, each have Type 1 diabetes, a condition formerly known as juvenile diabetes. On Friday, they marked the beginning of National Diabetes Awareness Month by distributing water bottles with stickers calling attention to diabetes to every child in the school. Nelson's dad Jesse said this week that standing up to diabetes is nothing new for his son, who was diagnosed in the summer of >> Read More |
Pittsfield Super Details Emergency Communication with FamiliesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:37PM / Thursday, October 31, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — When faced with a possible security threat, the Pittsfield Public Schools' first priority is to ensure staff and students are safe. Then, the goal is to provide families with timely and accurate updates and a sufficient explanation once the incident has passed.
That's what Superintendent Joseph Curtis told a joint meeting of the School Committee and City Council last week, as he reviewed the district's emergency response communication to families.
"It's incredibly important that we first, when we have an incident, be it small or something larger, before we communicate with our community, including our parents, we ensure that all
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