BCC to Hold Virtual Info Session for Massage Therapy Program | 03:51PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a virtual information session for those interested in massage therapy or who have applied to the Massage Therapy Certificate program at BCC on Thursday, June 8 from 5-6 pm. The session, held via Zoom, will include: An introduction to careers in massage therapy An overview of Massachusetts licensing requirements Requirements to enroll in the Massage Therapy Certificate Program and the matriculation process Specific program requirements and course pathway Financing a BCC education Student services and resources Questions from
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'Last of the Braves' Graduate from Taconic High SchoolBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
03:35PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The "last of the Braves" began their journey into adulthood on Sunday.
185 students received diplomas in front of family, friends, and district and city officials.
During the Star Spangled Banner, students enthusiastically sang "O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave" and Valedictorian Benjamin Ginsberg cited the school's 2022 name change in his address.
"Today, we graduate. We graduate as the last true Braves of Taconic High School," he said.
"We have persevered through much and have shown that with determination and a goal in mind, together we can achieve great things. Don't let this fire inside you
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2nd Street, OLLI Series of Free Hiking Classes| 03:46PM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College (OLLI at BCC) invites clients of Second Street Second Chances to participate in a series of free guided hikes throughout the month of June. The hikes will take place in various locations throughout the Berkshires on Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10:30 am to noon. Space is limited and registration is required; to register, contact Samantha Bolio-Kearns at 2nd Street, (413) 443-7220 ext. 1275. 2nd Street clients who participate in the hiking course will receive a scholarship to join OLLI at BCC for one year. Benefits of membership include free courses for each of five >> Read More |
Pittsfield High Names Speakers, Top 13 Students for 2023| 01:45PM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield High School class of 2023 will hear three graduate addresses at graduaton ceremonies being held on Sunday, June 4, at 4 p.m. The senior class has elected Lennox Silvestro-Dias Jr., Asa Chard and Daysha Bell to speak at graduation. These three students represent the voice of this year's senior class who have worked diligently through a challenging four years of high school. The ceremony will be held on the grounds of Pittsfield High School's 300 East St. campus. Shuttle buses will be available to pick up families parking near the Common and then bring them back at the end of the ceremony. Pittsfield High >> Read More |
Wahconah High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2023| 10:04AM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — Lucas A. Wildrick and Sheffield M. Drewry have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2023 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High School. Both students will speak at graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 4, at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The valedictory speech will be titled, "Facing the Road Ahead" and the salutatory address will be titled, "Life is a Highway." Wildrick is the son of Stephen and Rachel Wildrick, both of Dalton. His academic program included honors and Advanced Placement coursework. He is active in Wahconah's athletic program, participating in cross country running, >> Read More |
BCC Graduates Speak of the Transformative Experience of CollegeBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
11:06PM / Friday, June 02, 2023 | |
LENOX, Mass. — The rain held off for Berkshire Community College's 2023 commencement on Friday as graduates were reminded of the power of higher education.
In the college's 63rd year, the recipients of certificates and associate degrees concluded their education under the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood. The college awarded 189 associate degrees and 97 certificates to 245 students in 43 programs of study. Thirty-three students received more than one degree or certificate, and two students completed degree requirements as Early College students. "Public education is at its best a public good," President Ellen Kennedy said.
"The public will
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BCC Practical Nurse Program Receives National Accreditation | 08:00AM / Friday, June 02, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Practical Nurse (PN) program at Berkshire Community College (BCC) recently earned accreditation through the national Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), making it the only accredited Practical Nurse program in the Berkshires. The ACEN is recognized as an accrediting body by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ACEN accreditation is a peer-review, self-regulatory process by which non-governmental associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality. The >> Read More |
Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County| 12:00PM / Thursday, June 01, 2023 | |
 Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2021-22 school year. Schools can send their information to info@iberkshires.com to be included on this list. All students, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness, have equal access to the general education program and the full range of any occupational, vocational programs offered by public school districts. has begun the process of registering Kindergarten and Pre-kindergarten students for the 2023-2024 school year. Dates for Kindergarten screening have >> Read More |
Pittsfield Budget Day 3: School BudgetBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Thursday, June 01, 2023 | |
Ward 7 Councilor Anthony Maffuccio for the school system's underperformance and low pay for paraprofessionals. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council preliminarily approved a $78 million budget for the Pittsfield Public Schools on Tuesday, up almost 8 percent from the previous year.
"This budget proposal that we will be presenting this evening reflects our unwavering aspiration to deliver the highest standard of education to each and every student while addressing the changing needs and challenges that urban school districts face across the state, certainly in the country," Superintendent Joseph Curtis said on the third day of the fiscal 2024 departmental
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CBRSD Introducing Vaping Intervention ProgramingBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | |
The Central Berkshire Regional School District is concerned about the spread of vaping in the student body. It's hoping educational programming for parents and students will help deter its use. DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District is looking at programming to inform its faculty, parents, and students of the hazards of vaping. There are a lot of programs available to educate and provide students the tools to prevent or quit vaping so the district is looking to Tobacco Free Community Partnership program manager Joyce Brewer for guidance, Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said at Thursday's School Committee >> Read More |
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