BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadlines| 08:08AM / Friday, December 15, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2023-2024 school year and the 2024-2025 school year. The first enrollment deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is Thursday, Feb. 29 at noon. The easiest way to apply is to visit https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com/. Use the teal button in the top right corner of the webpage to toggle to 2024-2025 (it will then appear orange). Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2024-2025 school year is to apply before the Feb. 29 deadline. The final enrollment >> Read More |
McCann's Harrington Selected for Superintendent's AwardBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Friday, December 15, 2023 | |
Principal Justin Kratz tells the School Committee about Harrington's academic achievements. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School Principal Justin Kratz joked that Amy Harrington had a report card even a toddler could read. "Because you only need to know the letter A," he said. "You can read this report card at 2 years old because literally every single grade is A." Harrington was presented with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent's Certificate of Academic Excellence at the McCann School Committee on Thursday night. She has a grade-point average of 4.41 and is hoping to study software >> Read More |
Pepper Spray Deployed in Drury High Library; Student May Face Charges | 02:30PM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School's upper level was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a student used pepper spray in the library. According to a news post on the school's website, the incident occurred during the lunch period. "The student who sprayed the substance was identified and removed from the building. The police are currently investigating the incident and the school will pursue criminal charges," according to the post. Any of the students and staff affected by the spray were given medical attention. It is not against the law to possess pepper spray for self-defense, although minors >> Read More |
MCLA Hosts Tour, Information Session for Saint Rose Students | 10:47AM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—MCLA offers support and encouragement to The College of Saint Rose students, family, and community. "We are saddened by the news of Saint Rose's closure and offer support and care for their students as they navigate their next steps," said MCLA President James F. Birge. The college announced on Friday, Dec. 24 it will close after the Spring 2024 semester. For students who may have questions about their educational options, MCLA will host a Tour and Information Session on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. Those that can't attend this date and time can email admissions@mcla.edu to schedule another time to >> Read More |
North Adams School Committee Says Hello, Goodbye and CongratulationsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:44AM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
Carson Rylander, left, and Jacob Gladu, far right, join the committee on Tuesday evening as student representatives. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The last School Committee meeting of the year on Tuesday was full of hellos, goodbyes and congratulations. Incoming member Cody Chamberlain was in attendance, student representatives Carson Rylander and Jacob Gladu joined the committee and Karen Bond, whose term is ending, was bid farewell. The congratulations were largely for Drury High senior Brooke Bishop, who was awarded the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence. The daughter of Krista and Lee Bishop of >> Read More |
Community Hero of the Month: McCann Carpentry ProgramBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Thursday, November 30, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The students and faculty of McCann Technical School's carpentry program have been selected for the November Community Hero of the Month. The Community Hero of the Month series runs for the next 12 months in partnership with Haddad Auto. Nominated community members and organizations have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on their community. Principal Justin Kratz said the school is proud of the instructors who work very hard to have the program benefit the community while teaching the students carpentry skills at the same time. "It's something that we've done here for a long time. So it's >> Read More |
MCLA to Host Community Panel 'How to Speak About Peace' | 10:32AM / Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA faculty and staff invite the campus and North Adams community to a panel discussion "How to Speak About Peace" to discuss urgent calls for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine on Thursday, Nov. 30. The discussion will start at 7 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218. Panelists include Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Mohamad Junaid, Associate Professor of English & Communications Dr. Victoria Papa, Assistant Professor of Art History and Museum Studies Dr. Eunice Uhm, Associate Professor of Modern Language Dr. Mariana Bolivar, and Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Carter Carter. The discussion will be moderated by >> Read More |
MCLA Receives Grant to Fund Mental Health Support | 10:47AM / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced it has received the Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Suicide Prevention Grant for $306,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Over the next three years, this funding will launch the MCLA Cares Project, an initiative to build campus-wide infrastructure to support student mental health. The MCLA Cares Project will utilize a multi-pronged approach to address mental health support deficits across campus. This project will engage a Health Promotion Coordinator, a new position designed to plan and implement the grant’s activities as well as >> Read More |
North Adams' Costs Drop for Greylock School ProjectBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The estimated cost of a new Greylock School to the city has dropped by millions of dollars. Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studio, the project designer, said the Massachusetts School Building Authority had dramatically increased the amount of funding available for projects. "Now, we could see it at $19 [million] and our range is $19 [million] to $23 [million]," he told the School Building Committee last week. "Whereas before it went all the way up to near $29 [million]. The committee had been shocked at the cost projections presented last spring: the options had been estimated at up to $90 million and the city's share >> Read More |
Florida School's Pie Auction Raises $1,500 for Local CharitiesBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:40PM / Saturday, November 25, 2023 | |
The benefit auction raises funds for the Berkshire Humane Society, the local food pantry and the American Legion's Christmas dinner. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Gabriel Abbott Memorial School's 351 Project has raised just under $1,500 for charity. Students in the community service learning project held their annual Oh Be Thankful Pie Auction on Tuesday at the American Legion along with a chinese auction of donated gifts from local businesses and individuals and a 50/50 raffle. The pie auction included other goodies, such as award-winning peanut butter and chocolate balls and a pumpkin roll, and goods were produced by teachers, staff, >> Read More |
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