Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County| 08:00AM / Thursday, May 16, 2024 | |
 Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 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. Kindergarten registration and preschool screening is now open and available online. To register for Kindergarten, please click here or stop by
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McCann Honor Roll | 08:00AM / Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School third quarter honor roll. Grade 12 Arnold, Emma Astorino, Shaun Auger, Kelson Barrett, Ty Boisvert, Hannah Buda, Austin Codogni, Mia George, Emily Graves, Carter Harrington, Amy Hildabrand, Gisella King, Sara Lachman, Ariel Lawson, Svea-Marie Layden, Collin Mazza III, Walter Nicol, Ashlee Norcross, Rileigh Parkman, Michael Puntin, Eric Reed, Brayden Roy, Joseph Rozon, Noah Scott, Keeghen Selby, Anthony Shafer, Athena Shafer, Zoey Vallieres, Rebecca Walden, Connor Grade 11 Boyer, Alexander Cormier, Tristan Davis, Evan Dean, Christian Dozier, Aleathia Driscoll, Logan Fortini, Evan Gregoire-Thomas, >> Read More |
MCLA Class of 2024 Told 'This Is Your Time'By Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:22PM / Saturday, May 11, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts awarded 175 degree and certificates at the college's 125th commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Keynote speaker Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, said past graduations have occurred during periods of peace with little fanfare. But not so for the class of 2024. "Your class has come of an age and a moment of great conflict in our nation and for the world," she said. "A rare inflection in points in history where the size and scope of the challenges before us require that we remake our world to its renewed promise. That we align our deepest >> Read More |
Scholarship Offered to BArT Graduates| 10:35AM / Friday, May 10, 2024 | |
ADAMS, Mass. — Graduates of Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (BArT) who have completed their first year of college are invited to apply for the Julia Bowen Bridge to College Scholarship. The scholarship fund was established in 2017 to honor Julia Bowen, BArT's founding executive director. Through her service to the school, Bowen demonstrated her commitment to supporting all students' successful path to and through college. In this spirit, the scholarship was created by and is managed by the BArT Foundation to provide financial assistance to select BArT alumni through their college career. A scholarship of up to $1,250 will be awarded to a >> Read More |
MCLA to Host Graduate Programs Info Session at BIC| 08:00AM / Thursday, May 09, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host information sessions for its graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (MEd) on Tuesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. A virtual session will be held on May 30 at noon. Prospective students are invited to meet with faculty, students, and staff to learn more about how to continue their education in two of MCLA's programs designed to support the rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond. According to a press release: The MBA program is committed to redefining the educational >> Read More |
Drury Revives Senior Citizens Prom | 04:00PM / Wednesday, May 08, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The project-based learning Game of Life class at Drury High School announced the return of the Senior Citizens Prom. Scheduled for May 14 from 5–7 p.m. in the Drury cafeteria, this event welcomes individuals of all ages to join in the festivities. The Senior Citizens Prom promises an evening of dancing, camaraderie, and intergenerational connections. "We are thrilled to bring back the Senior Citizens Prom," said Patrick Boulger, a co-teacher of the Game of Life class. "This event exemplifies our dedication to integrating Portrait of a Graduate competencies into our curriculum, promoting community engagement, >> Read More |
North Adams Schools Talk Final Budget Numbers for Public HearingBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:15AM / Wednesday, May 08, 2024 | |
The elementary schools will be phasing in a new math curriculum over the next two years. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee received the presentation given last week to the Finance & Facilities committee for the fiscal 2025 spending plan. The subcommittee is recommending the budget of $20,357,096, up $302,744 or 1.51 percent over this year. This was expected to be funded by $16,418,826 in state Chapter 70 education funds, local funding of $3,938,270 (up $100,000 over this year) and a drawdown of school funds of $575,237. This will also include the closure of Greylock School at the end of this year and the reduction of 26 full-time >> Read More |
Drury Hosts Inaugural Government Appreciation DayBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
01:17PM / Sunday, May 05, 2024 | |
State Rep. John Barrett III explains his role in the state Legislature to students during Government Appreciation Day at Drury on Friday. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Eighth-grade students learned about civics firsthand during the school's inaugural Massachusetts Government Appreciation Day. "Government is strongest when every individual feels as though they are part of the process," said civics teacher Patrick Boulger, before introducing the Friday's guest speakers. "Today is the day when you have an opportunity to be part of this process and learn from individuals who have dedicated their lives to government service." The event is a new >> Read More |
Drury Hosts Inaugural Government Appreciation Day | 08:00AM / Thursday, May 02, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School will hold its inaugural Massachusetts Government Appreciation Day on Friday, May 3, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Lead by civics teacher Patrick Boulger, this event marks an addition to the 8th grade civics curriculum, aiming to equip students with practical insights into the intricacies of state and local governance ahead of the 8th grade civics Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam. This initiative aligns with Drury High School's efforts to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become active and informed citizens, and draws on the contributions, experience, and knowledge of invited speakers to >> Read More |
North Adams School Panel Recommends $20M Budget That Cuts 26 JobsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
06:12PM / Wednesday, May 01, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee will be presented next week with a $20 million spending plan for fiscal 2025 that includes closing Greylock School and a reduction of 26 full-time positions. The Finance and Facilities committee is recommending the budget of $20,357,096, up $302,744 or 1.51 percent over this year. This is funded by $16,418,826 in state Chapter 70 education funds, local funding of $3,938,270 (up $100,000 over this year) and a drawdown of school funds of $575,237. The budget is up overall because of rising contractural costs, inflation and a hike in the cost of out-of-district tuition. Superintendent Barbara Malkas told the >> Read More |
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