NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and GamesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:36PM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School. That meant a bounce house, music, dunk tank and lots and lots of activities — plus ice cream and hot dogs for dinner. "Oh, it's fantastic. They do a really good job," said one Monroe parent as her daughter waited for a balloon animal. The five-week summer camp program is open to children in the school districts of Clarksburg, Florida, Monroe, Rowe and Savoy. The program is funded through a grant from the United Way Summer Step >> Read More |
NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm| 10:18AM / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GREENAGERS, INC. LAUNCHES PROGRAM AT MANY FORKS FARM, FOSTERING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND NAPS, Greenagers Launch Program at Many Forks Farm CLARKSBURG, Mass. This summer, Greenagers, Inc. has teamed up with Many Forks Farm and the North Adams Public Schools 21st Century Program to introduce a new program aimed at engaging students with nature while fostering leadership and environmental stewardship. At Many Forks Farm, 22 North Adams students, in grades 5 and 6, have participated in a variety of hands-on activities. Under the guidance of Sue Wells and her team, with support from Many Forks Farm's farmer Molly Comstock, participants >> Read More |
MCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members| 07:48AM / Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, Darlene Rodowicz, Yvonne Spicer, and Buffy Lord '98 who was voted to represent the MCLA Alumni Association. All three trustees begin their terms of service this summer. "I'm excited to welcome Dr. Spicer, Ms. Rodowicz, and Ms. Lord as our newest MCLA trustees," said MCLA President James F. Birge. "They are extremely accomplished professionals who will add a wealth of knowledge to the Board and I am grateful they agreed to join us." The three new trustees join a >> Read More |
NAPS Summer Program to Host Drury Interns| 10:52AM / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools' 21st Century Program and the Drury Workforce Development Program have collaborated to provide internship opportunities for 11 Drury High School students this summer. These paid internships are for Teaching Assistants working with 210 students in grades K-6 in the 21st Century Summer Program at Greylock Elementary School. The 11 student interns are assisting nine teachers to provide educational and social-emotional development programming. These paid internships provide Drury students with the opportunity to develop the skills and competencies of working in an elementary education environment, and several student >> Read More |
MCLA Radiologic Technology Maintains 100% Employment| 10:27AM / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that its Radiologic Technology program continues a 100 percent employment rate for graduates over the last five years. MCLA became the teach-out partner for Southern Vermont College's (SVC) Radiologic Sciences program in 2019, following SVC's closure. The Radiologic Technology program has doubled in class size over the last year, from five to 10 students, and is expected to welcome 20 students in next year's class. Program Director and Assistant Professor Julie Walsh reported that this year's graduates achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic >> Read More |
MCLA's Gallery 51: 'Mothering in Migration' | 03:45PM / Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— MCLA's MOSAIC announces the upcoming exhibition "Mothering in Migration" and opening reception at Gallery 51. "Mothering in Migration" will be on view from July 26 to August 25 at Gallery 51 with an opening reception on July 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring light snacks and refreshments. A reception will also be held during North Adams' First Friday event on August 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring catering, refreshments, and live music from Yo Soy Arte. "Mothering in Migration" is part of an ongoing collaboration between artist Luiza Folegatti and Latinas413 that aims to strengthen local support for immigrant mothers >> Read More |
Drury Fourth Quarter Honor Roll| 08:15AM / Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | |
Drury Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Grade 9 Bergeron, Alexander Clarence Bond, Anna Kimbell Daly, Elise Lauren Dix, Luke Robert Gamari, Ryo NMN Liang, Brian NMN Lyons, Emily Jean Auger, MarlieAnna Shane Bleau, Rosalie Louise Bond, Jorge Arthur Brothers, Sloan Alexandria Cramer, Danielle Jean Cramer, Sophia Janice Gonzalez, Tessa Marie Harrington, Benjamin Peter Hayden, Ashlyn Marie Hayden, Delaney Jean Irace, Henry James LaCasse, Keira M Macdonald, Nash Marie Mongeon, Zachary Thomas Montoya, Isabella Elizabeth Potvin, Athena Rose-Marie Prenguber, Joseph John Smith, Cypress Belle Vareschi, Julia Rosamond Walker, Reagan Isabella Grade 10 Canales, Brayden >> Read More |
North Adams Council Passes $65M Borrowing AuthorizationBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:41AM / Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Monday unanimously authorized borrowing $65,362,859 to build a new Greylock School for prekindergarten through 2. The Massachusetts School Building Authority will pick up about $41,557,218 of the cost and balance is expected to come from federal energy grants. Voters will weigh in on Sept. 24 with a ballot vote to exclude the debt from Proposition 2 1/2 limits. Officials say the failure of the vote would mean millions having to be invested in Brayton with no corresponding match by the state. The 30-year tiered loan for about $20 million is expected to have its highest impact in 2029 when it will add $270 to the >> Read More |
Drury Students Earn Over 700 College Credits | 07:59AM / Monday, July 22, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Following the completion of the first full year of the Drury-MCLA Early College Program, more than 120 Drury High School students earned over 700 college credits, a value of $317,000, while still attending high school. North Adams Public Schools (NAPS) will continue their partnership in the Early College initiative with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) into the 2024-2025 school year. This academic collaboration, formally approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2023, granted Early College designation to Drury High School. The initiative aims to provide equitable access to higher education for high >> Read More |
North Adams Council to Vote on Greylock School ProjectBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:23PM / Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council will take up a borrowing authorization for the $65 million Greylock School project at a special meeting on Monday. If it is approved, there will be a ballot vote for a debt exclusion in September for the city's $20 million portion of the cost. The committee is planning a full-court press to convince citizens of the need for a new Greylock School to replace the closed 1965 building and the deteriorating Brayton Elementary that needs millions in repairs. Mayor Jennifer Macksey said it was important for the members of the School Building Committee to attend Monday's meeting to show their support >> Read More |
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