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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CBRSD MCAS Data Shows Value of the Interventionist ModelBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:42AM / Monday, October 28, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Based on recent MCAS scores, the Central Berkshire Regional School District has seen growth in many areas, but work still needs to be done. Administrators explained at the last School Committee meeting that the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System scores showed students had made moderate progress toward targets. The state sets targets based on the previous year's accountability reporting. The targets are on various metrics, including English language arts, math, science, chronic absenteeism, and more. In 2024, the district met 37 percent more targets than it did in 2023, performing above the state in many areas, including >> Read More |
Write-Ins Needed for CBRSD Committee Vacancies By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:31PM / Saturday, October 26, 2024 | |
DALTON, Mass. — Last Thursday's Central Berkshire School Committee meeting marked the end of term for three members, who have decided not to run for their seats again. The committee said goodbye to Vice Chair Bonny DiTomasso and members Art Alpert and Michael Case. These members have given their time and passion to improve the district, committee Chair Richard Peters said. "Their support has been invaluable to the families and students at Central Berkshire [by] making sure we have the right resources and their input around their knowledge about teaching and learning and social, social and emotional learning," Superintendent Leslie >> Read More |
BCC Players Announce Fall Show | 08:14AM / Friday, October 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — BCC Players, Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s theatrical troupe, presents three performances of "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind," written by Greg Allen, on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 pm, Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 pm. All performances will be held in the Robert Boland Theatre on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for BCC employees, students and senior citizens. To purchase tickets, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/bccplayers. Directed by BCC Technical Director Alzie Mercado, "Too Much Light Makes the Baby >> Read More |
Pittsfield Council, School Committee Want Better CommunicationBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:43AM / Friday, October 25, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council and School Committee would like next year's budget process to go better than the last.
Both bodies met jointly on Monday at Reid Middle School with the intent to bridge the disconnect between school staff, the administration, and public officials during the budget process.
"It's important that the people in the school department understand how the budget works," Councilor at Large Earl Persip III said.
The city's operating budget for fiscal year 2025 passed with a $200,000 reduction to the $82 million Pittsfield Public School budget. During the final approval, all conversation was related to the schools, as droves of staff
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Nomination Deadline Nears for BCC's 40 Under Forty Awards | 08:07AM / Thursday, October 24, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s 40 Under Forty Awards event will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. To make a nomination, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/40-under-forty. 40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in the community. 40 Under Forty awards honor people from all walks of life who are making a difference in the Berkshires. Nominees are eligible for this award through: Their professional work and >> Read More |
BCC to Offer Info Sessions on Free Community College | 03:05PM / Friday, October 18, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Massachusetts resident without a bachelor's degree, can attend a free college information session to learn how they can attend Berkshire Community College (BCC) for free. BCC will hold three free informational sessions: Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5-6 pm at Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee, MA Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6-7 pm at North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams Tuesday, Jan.14 from 4-5 pm at Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield To register for any of the free sessions, visit >> Read More |
BCC Cuts Ribbon on Accessible QuadBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:29PM / Sunday, October 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Whether you are on foot, using a mobility aid, or pushing a baby stroller, the Berkshire Community College quad is now navigable.
On Friday, the college community cut the ribbon on its new, accessible quad. It honors Madeline Snide, a 1978 graduate and the first paraplegic to enroll at the BCC who is credited for inspiring change on campus.
"Madeline did not live long enough to see all her hard work come to fruition but I know she feels it," said Merle Ferber, a disability rights activist who worked along Snide.
Pat Sheely, a BCC alum and board member of United Cerebral Palsy, explained that she was "miserable" to be around the first two
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State Recognizes Becket Washington Elementary for High Growth and Achievement By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:53PM / Saturday, October 12, 2024 | |
BECKET, Mass. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized Becket Washington Elementary School as one of its 2024 schools of recognition. The state recognized the school for demonstrating significant student growth and achievement. Administrators accredited this to the collaborative efforts of the entire community, including teachers, staff, students, families, and community partnerships. "We are really lucky that we have all that, and we're proud of the fact that we did exceed so many of our goals," said Principal Mary Kay McCloskey. The state sets targets for schools based on the previous year's >> Read More |
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