Aspiring Teachers Get Recognition at Wahconah High School By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
07:11AM / Saturday, May 27, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The importance of educators echoed during a Teacher Signing on Friday in the Wahconah Regional High School auditorium. This type of ceremony has been held to celebrate student-athletes signing to play a particular sport in college but the State Department of Education realized students committing themselves to become educators deserve just as much if not more "fanfare," Wahconah Principal Aaron Robb said. Amber Brown, Emma Blazick, Abigail Cobb, Holden Kotelnicki and Emily O'Neill signed letters of intent to pursue the field of education at their respective colleges. Several state officials attended the event, >> Read More |
BCC Pins 2023 Class of Physical Therapist AssistantsBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:51PM / Thursday, May 25, 2023 | |
See more photos here. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The eight graduates of Berkshire Community College's physical therapy assistant program were told there was more meaning behind their acronym of "PTA ." Vice President of Academic Affairs Laurie Gordy riffed off the acronym as way to provide the graduates advice to take with them. P is for patience, she said, because people will be coming to them vulnerable and in a lot of pain, and may respond to treatment one day and then differently the next. So to be effective, place the patient at the center of what you do, she said. Secondly, build trust, Gordy said, not only with patients to assist in the >> Read More |
BCC to Hold New Student Orientation and Registration Sessions | 08:08AM / Thursday, May 25, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced a full slate of orientation sessions for new students over the coming months. All accepted students are invited to attend. Two-hour information sessions will be held in the SBA Lounge from 10 am-noon on Tuesday, June 27; Thursday, July 20; and Wednesday, August 16. During these sessions, students can take a campus tour and, if registered, pick up their student ID. Students accepted into the Pre-Nursing/Pre-LPN program, Liberal Arts or Business are invited to attend a new student orientation and registration session, including a campus tour, lunch with the Financial Aid Department and >> Read More |
BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info Sessions| 08:14AM / Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host two free virtual information sessions to be held in the month of June: Saturday, June 3 at 10 am and Wednesday, June 7 at 6 pm. 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 >> Read More |
General Dynamics Holds STEM Competition By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:14AM / Sunday, May 21, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — High school teams participating in the General Dynamics STEM Competition demonstrated their designs for a zipline mail delivery system on Friday, May 12. A Hoosac Valley team took second place and a PHS team took third. The students had 5 weeks to put together a mail carrier that rides along ziplines that can deliver packages to predetermined destinations. "We tasked them this year with delivering an autonomous zipline delivery system. So we're super excited to be able to use the YMCA and the big open new gym that they have to watch how these kids are using this project and taking the time to innovate a super cool >> Read More |
Mildred Elley Graduates 70By Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Friday, May 19, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seventy members of the Mildred Elley School class of 2023 were given diplomas on Thursday night. Campus Director Belinda Green addressed the students during the ceremony held at the Holiday Inn and Suites and said graduation is one of the most significant chapters of a student's life as it provides an opportunity to celebrate the efforts they have made while embracing the new journey they have ahead of them. "This is also a special opportunity for those who have touched your life throughout this journey. As you move forward, we really hope that you will keep in touch with us and share all of your amazing accomplishments that await >> Read More |
Dalton Police Department Reminds Teens to Drive SafeBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:37PM / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
 DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Police and Fire Departments set up a mock staged accident on the lawn of Wahconah Regional High School on Wednesday morning to remind students to celebrate safely and the dangers of impaired driving. The goal of the staging was to make the high schoolers think about the consequences of driving while impaired. The mock car was provided by Sayers' Auto Wrecking of Lanesborough. "They never think it'll happen to them until it happens to them. So, sometimes just putting it out there ahead of the season with graduation, and parties, and prom," Police Chief Deanna Strout said. With graduation and prom season >> Read More |
Women of Color Giving Circle Annual Graduates Recognition Event | 08:17AM / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Women of Color Giving Circle of the Berkshires, in collaboration with the NAACP – Berkshire County Branch, St. John's Masonic Lodge No. 10, will host the 21st annual Graduates Recognition Event at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Berkshire Community College, 1350 West. St., Pittsfield. The event will be held in the Connector building. The event, which is free and open to the public, recognizes Berkshire County high school graduates of African descent. Each student will receive a financial gift toward their academic pursuits. Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer, Sen. Paul Marks, Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, and Ellen Kennedy, >> Read More |
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