BCC Spring Semester Starts Jan. 21 | 10:31AM / Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2023. A variety of learning options is offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Fully online options are now available for associate degrees and certificates in business, medical coding and liberal arts. Thanks to funding from the Commonwealth, community college tuition is free for most students who do not hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Some students are also eligible for free books and supplies. Prospective students may apply online at www.berkshirecc.edu/apply or visit the OneStop Enrollment Center, where admissions advisors are on hand to help with
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Second PHS Staff Member Put on Administrative LeaveBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:45PM / Monday, December 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— A Pittsfield High School staff member has been put on administrative leave because of an investigation being conducted by the state Department of Children and Families. This is the second PHS staff member put on leave in the last week. On Monday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis contacted the Pittsfield Public Schools community reporting that on Friday, Dec. 13, the district was formally notified of an investigation being conducted by DCF. The individual was immediately placed on administrative leave and district officials say they are conducting an internal investigation on the "serious allegations" made. The release did not detail the
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Teacher of the Month: Yamila BaduiBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:12PM / Saturday, December 14, 2024 | |
Her students say her classes are welcoming and engaging and feel like they learn better. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School Spanish and world language teacher Yamila Badui has been selected as the December Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next five months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. Badui has been a teacher for about 20 years, starting as an elementary school teacher while living in Puerto Rico. When she moved to the United States, she not only adapted to life >> Read More |
BCC Wraps Up First Cohort of Paraprofessional Educators Class| 02:13PM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) recently celebrated the graduation of its first-ever cohort of Paraprofessional Educators, also known as "para educators." Six participants completed the six-week program in late November, with three already securing employment in local educational institutions and the remaining three awaiting responses to their applications. Three of the graduates successfully passed the ParaPro final exam, earning the industry-recognized ParaPro credential. "It's always exciting when a new program debuts at BCC, but it's even more exciting when that program is such a success right out of the >> Read More |
McCann Senior Gets Superintendent Award; Committee Hears About Co-op ProgramBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
Thomas Tinney shows the School Committee presentation used for prospective employers in the cooperative work program. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Senior Camryn Moran was presented with the Superintendent's Award at the Thursday meeting of the McCann School Committee. "When we have these students for the super Attendance Award. They are a standout," said Assistant Principal Keith Daigneault. "And they're a standout because they embody, they embody all of the things that we strive for our students to be." Moran, the daughter of Jason and Olivia Moran, has a grade-point average of 4.41 and has received a grade of A-plus in each of her >> Read More |
BCC's Paterson Recreation Complex Welcomes Community Memberships | 10:50AM / Thursday, December 12, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Berkshire Community College's Paterson Recreation Complex welcomes members of the Berkshire community to join. Memberships for the public are $25 per month, $70 for three months, $125 for six months or $250 per year. Seniors (ages 60 and over), BCC alums, members of the military, first responders and non-BCC students enjoy a discounted rate of $20 per month, $55 for three months, $100 for six months or $200 per year. Day passes are available for $7. The Paterson Field House maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts and a seasonal >> Read More |
BCC Reintroduces Varsity Athletics| 07:25AM / Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the comeback of varsity sports, beginning in the fall 2025 semester. Baseball and volleyball teams will compete as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 21 as a D-III Non-scholarship member. According to a press release, the NJCAA's mission is to promote, govern and foster a competitive environment for two-year college athletics. The NJCAA recognizes the diverse nature of its membership, providing at all times a consistent and inclusive governance structure that provides opportunities for all stakeholders and emphasizes the academic, athletic and community involvement >> Read More |
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 |
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