BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline| 10:38AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year. The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at noon. To apply is to visit https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com/. Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2023-2024 school year is to apply before the Aug. 3 deadline. More information on the school's enrollment and lottery process can be found at www.bartcharter.org. Interested families should contact the
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BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info Sessions | 08:09AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host two free virtual information sessions: Wednesday, June 21 at 6 pm and Saturday, July 1 at 10 am. The 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration process. Registration is required. To register for a session, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/virtualinfo. Information session participants can: Ask questions about the admissions process: how to apply, register, and choose classes Learn about BCC's affordability and its financial aid options Hear >> Read More |
Crosby Academy Students Read Poems on North Street| 03:23PM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At Hotel on North on Friday, June 23 at noon, nine Crosby Educational Academy fifth- graders will celebrate their graduation with a poetry reading of original work and the unveiling of 60 poetry tree tags on North Street. "Writing poetry has been such an empowering experience for our students. It gives them confidence in their academics and lets them know, Yes, I am smart, yes I can do this," said Tracy Kelleher, Dean of Students of Crosby Academy. Over the past school year, Crosby Educational Academy fourth and fifth graders wrote poetry every week as part of The Mastheads' poetry-in-schools program, Fireside, which provides >> Read More |
Pittsfield Educators Push for Stricter Phone PolicyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | |
The use of Yondr pockets came up during the discussion. These pockets use a lock similar to inventory tags on clothing items. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Staff in the public schools say phone use is out of control and they want a policy to address it. Educators cited issues with excessive phone use disrupting education, social and emotional health, and safety during last Wednesday's School Committee meeting. Chair William Cameron agreed that it is an urgent issue and is placing it on the next meeting agenda.
United Educators of Pittsfield President and Herberg Middle School teacher Melissa Campbell said mobile phones are a constant distraction for those who carry
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Teacher of the Month: Breanna SumyBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:24PM / Sunday, June 18, 2023 | |
Breanna Sumy, third from right, with her fourth-grade classroom. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School fourth-grade teacher Breanna Sumy was selected as the April's Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series runs for the next 11 months in partnership with Berkshire Community College. Sumy has always known that she wanted to work with children and was inspired by her own teachers. Their example influenced her to become an educator herself so that she could have a similar influence on the children in her classroom. Sumy has fond memories from her time at Morningside as a pupil and has returned to her alma mater to >> Read More |
PHS Implements Safety Measure on Finding NoteBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:38PM / Thursday, June 15, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — School officials requested extra police presence at Pittsfield High School on Wednesday and Thursday after a note was left in the building. The high school was in a "hold in passing" for less than an hour Wednesday morning because of a note left by the apparent intruder the previous day. A "hold in passing" means everyone was kept in their classrooms and the halls were cleared. "To the person reading this, you have a neat school. - Someone who snuck in," the message read. Pittsfield Police and the district's Emergency and Safety Coordinator Eric Lamoureaux to examined the situation and >> Read More |
BCC Offers Business, Liberal Arts Degrees Online | 08:26AM / Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) now offers a completely online option for associate degrees and certificates in business and liberal arts. The two programs, which will be available to students this fall, support the MassTransfer program. The online offerings align with the College's vision of providing "equitable, accessible and transformative learning opportunities focused on the current and evolving needs of our diverse community," explained Laurie Gordy, Vice President of Academic Affairs. "Offering these programs online allows BCC to provide the same high-quality and student-centered experience in ways that are more >> Read More |
BCC Awards Emeritus Certificates to Two Mathematics Professors | 08:31AM / Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) recently awarded Professor Emeritus certificates to two professors of mathematics, Annette Guertin and Nancy Zuber. The certificates were presented at BCC's commencement ceremonies at Tanglewood on Friday, June 2. The title "Professor Emeritus" is bestowed upon retiring faculty members at the time of their retirement by the BCC Board of Trustees. Candidates for emeritus status must have taught for at least 20 years in higher education, with a minimum of 15 years at BCC; must have achieved full professor rank; and must have retired from the College in good standing. Annette >> Read More |
Lenox Class of 2023 Rich With Good Wishes, NostalgiaBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:54PM / Sunday, June 11, 2023 | |
Valedictorian Maxell Adam addresses the class of 2023. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Millionaires were rich in good wishes and nostalgia during the class of 2023 commencement on Sunday.
Sixty-three graduates received diplomas under sunny skies at Tanglewood's Koussevitzky Music Shed.
Lenox's new Superintendent William Collins gave the graduates seven life lessons that he learned on a year-long sailing adventure with his family that recently concluded.
He advised the students that things don't always go as planned, that everyone makes mistakes, serendipity is real, the vast majority of people are decent, to take the road less traveled, to not
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Miss Hall's School Graduates 44 in Class of 2023Staff Reports ,
06:17PM / Saturday, June 10, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Miss Hall's School graduated 44 seniors, including 13 local students, on Sunday, June 4. The school's 125th ceremony took place under a large tent behind the Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Arts Center on the school's Holmes Road campus and was shared worldwide via Zoom and Facebook Live. Hosted by Head of School Julia Heaton, the ceremony included remarks from Senior Class President Jena Alam, of Dhaka, Bangladesh; School President Cherish Buxton, of Jersey City, N.J.; School Vice President Viola Quiles, of Dalton; and Board of Trustees President Nancy Gustafson Ault, Class of 1973. This year's remarks were delivered by Wendy Garcia, >> Read More |
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