MCLA Education Department to Host Professional Development Evening at BIC | 02:54PM / Friday, September 06, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The MCLA Alumni Association and the MCLA Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will gather at the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) in Pittsfield this September for an evening of professional development and networking. The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the BIC (45 Woodlawn Ave., Pittsfield). Alumni and guests will hear from MCLA education experts and their insights on the latest trends, strategies, and innovations. Registration is free and requested by Sept. 16, and includes light bites and a drink ticket. "We're starting to combine events with alumni and our current educators in >> Read More |
MCLA's Gallery 51 to Debut 'Materialscape' Exhibition | 08:29AM / Friday, September 06, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Gallery 51 will host an opening reception for a new exhibition titled "Materialscape" featuring the work of three visual artists who explore the intersection of materiality and land. The exhibition opens on Friday, Sept. 6, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. including light refreshments and a performance by Marissa Baez. The exhibition is on view through Nov. 3. According to a press release: "Materialscape" introduces the work of three visual artists—Marissa Baez (Mexican American), Delaney Keshena (Menominee), and Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota), each distinctively exploring the >> Read More |
Brayton Air Quality Report Shows Low Mold Count Staff Reports ,
02:09PM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools received the report of findings regarding the air quality testing of Brayton Elementary School, prepared by GEM Environmental, Inc. According to a press release released by North Adams Public Schools Thursday: The visual assessment of Brayton Elementary School did not identify mold growth on walls, flooring, or furniture. The air sample results indicated that all classrooms, including the occupational and physical therapy room, had mold spore counts significantly lower than the outdoor air sample. The only area with an amplified spore count was in the hallways on the lower level south wing, and the amplification was >> Read More |
Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic| 04:00PM / Sunday, September 01, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 27th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at Wyndhurst Golf & Club in Lenox. The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletic Department. Over the years, the Classic has netted $25,000–$40,000 annually to support MCLA's student-athletes. "We are so grateful to our sponsors and participants, both those who are dedicated longtime supporters and those who are new this year," said MCLA Assistant Dean for Athletics & Recreation Laura Mooney. "Their generosity and contributions allow the department to make facility upgrades and to enhance the student-athlete >> Read More |
Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in AttendanceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:45PM / Friday, August 30, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year. Tim Connor, assistant director for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's west and central district, arrived with a gold basketball signed by the champion team to reward the students for their achievement. "An award like this doesn't come easy. It takes a lot of work from all of you, the students, the parents, and especially Ms. Meehan and her wonderful staff, so a big round of applause," said >> Read More |
School Officials Review Brayton Issues in School Project Info SessionBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:11PM / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | |
The city is proposing a $65 million new Greylock School to replace Brayton and the current Greylock schools. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The halls of Brayton Elementary School are ready for students — the tile floors are shining, the carpets freshly shampooed, the walls painted and the classrooms in stages of preparation. It's a far cry from 70-year-old Greylock Elementary, which feels tired and dingy and decaying. But officials say Brayton's bright and clean exterior hides infrastructure issues that will take millions to fix. "Nice big spaces, lots of storage. Those were the things they were thinking about as this school was being >> Read More |
Brayton Elementary Classrooms Treated for Mold, MildewBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey and Facilities Director Robert Flaherty on Wednesday pull up the carpeting in the first-floor classroom at Brayton recently treated for mildew. Classes start on Thursday. : per Superintendent Barbara Malkad via Facebook, "Today [Aug. 28] we removed all items from the room where the mildew on the equipment was found. The walls were inspected - no mold or mildew was found. The rug was pulled up - no mold was found on the floor underneath or the underside of the carpeting. The only mildew found was on equipment used in the OT/PT room. This equipment was cleaned again and dried outside. With that said the floor is still going to be replaced and the walls >> Read More |
New School Project Info Session Set at BraytonBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:17AM / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Building Committee is continuing efforts to get information out about the Greylock School project ahead of a debt exclusion vote on Oct. 8. The first of two information sessions was held last week; the second is this There will also be a virtual component for residents unable to attend. Residents can also attend aat the Eagle Street parklet. The public schools have annually hosted one of the informal coffee hours in the park but this week's will include information on the project and staff available to answer questions. Superintendent Barbara Malkas told the committee on Tuesday that last week's event was >> Read More |
North Adams Hosts First of Two Info Sessions on Greylock ProjectBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:29AM / Monday, August 19, 2024 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey reads off figures on the repayment of a $20 million borrowing for a new Greylock School with Tim Alix of Colliers International and Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studios. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Some 60 people wandered through the halls of Greylock Elementary School last week, many of them sharing memories of their school years there. "It's the last time we'll stand here," said one former student to a classmate as they looked around the old library. Officials are hoping that the nostalgia didn't cloud their vision of the pails under the leaking roof, the cracked walls, the inefficient windows, exposed cables to bring modern tech to >> Read More |
BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp In Full SwingBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Friday, August 16, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More students are getting into the swing with BAAMS' Summer Jazz Band Day Camp, which returned this week for its sixth session.
Berkshires Academy of Advanced Musical Studies founder and Director Richard Boulger said this year 35 students attended the camp, and although the majority are from Berkshire County, students from the Boston area and New York State were participating.
"I think the word is getting out about BAAMS in Berkshire County and beyond," he said. "... I would say that what makes us very special is that we really are student-specific. We focus on each of our kids, and we do not use the cookie-cutter approach to >> Read More |
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