Drury High's Myers Named North Adams Teacher of the YearBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:35PM / Friday, June 21, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury High school year culminated on June 7 with an end-of-the-semester showcase, the presentation awards and the naming of this year's Marion B. Kelley Teacher of the Year. Donna Myers, sitting in the front row of the auditorium, was shocked when her named was called to applause and cheers. Superintendent Barbara Malkas described her as the epitome of the Teacher of the Year award, named for the principal of the former Sarah Haskins and Johnson schools who worked in the public schools for a total of 40 years (with a nine-year gap when forced to leave her teaching job when she got married). "She excels at building >> Read More |
McCann Fourth Quarter Honor Roll| 08:08AM / Friday, June 21, 2024 | |
McCann Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Class of 2024 Astorino, Shaun Auger, Kelson Barrett, Ty Boisvert, Hannah Buda, Austin Chen, Addison DelRatez, Abigail Hamilton, Arianna Harrington, Amy Haskins, Daniel King, Sara Lachman, Ariel Lawson, Svea-Marie Layden, Collin Nicol, Ashlee Parkman, Michael Ranzoni, Miranda Rathbun, Madison Richardson, Katherine Scott, Keeghen Shafer, Athena Shafer, Zoey Vallieres, Rebecca Walden, Connor Arnold, Emma Berger, Marissa Brockway, Christopher Codogni, Mia Dupuis, Emma Gagne, Ethan Goodell, Jocelyn Haskins, Andrew Hildabrand, Gisella Kanelos, Courtney LaCasse, Carter Lescarbeau-Mason, Jaydon Melito, Matthew Nimmons, Sarah Norcross, Rileigh Puntin, >> Read More |
Kids 4 Harmony Returns to Ozawa Hall| 04:00PM / Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — 18 Degrees will host their Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert on June 25, 5:30 PM, at Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood.
The evening will begin with a reception followed by performances starting at 7:00 PM. Over 50 Kids 4 Harmony students will be involved, and there will be a special piece featuring Boston Symphony Orchestra Cellist Owen Young.
Carolyn and Eli Newberger will be honored for their dedication to the program, in addition to the commitment they have made to child welfare and the power of music. The evening's program includes pieces by Bohm, Meyer, Price, and Couperin, as well as an original composition by one of the K4H student >> Read More |
McCann Students Recognized at BPA National Leadership ConferenceStaff Reports ,
12:04PM / Saturday, June 15, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Students from McCann's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter were among the 6,500 attendees representing nearly 800 school chapters who attended the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill. While in Chicago, students vied for top honors in BPA's Workplace Skill Assessment Program competitions, which cover the areas of business administration; digital communication and design; finance; health administration; information technology; and management, marketing and communication. Conference participants also attended professional development workshops, received awards for community service activities, and elected >> Read More |
North Adams Schools Preparing for Big Move, Greylock ClosureBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
07:14AM / Sunday, June 09, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Schools is already preparing for its big move this summer. The closure of Greylock School at the end of the school year and the reconfiguring of grades between Brayton and Colegrove Park means relocating classrooms, teachers and students. Superintendent Barbara Malkas told the School Committee on Tuesday that the goal is to have everything moved by Aug. 15; all packing will be completed by June 14. "We expect that we will be vacating all classrooms and moving packing materials to staging areas located at each building," she said. Staff will be working around the summer program being held at Greylock so >> Read More |
Drury High Graduates Told Challenges Prepared Them for FutureBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
10:14PM / Thursday, June 06, 2024 | |
Graduates in the School of Rock prepare to serenade the gathering. See more photos here. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School graduates on Thursday were told they will face challenges but also have the determination to achieve their dreams. "As we look back at our time in high school, we're reminded of the goals we set and the ones we actually reached," valedictorian Brooke Bishop said. "Whether you were going to have academic achievement, greatness in sports or even being on time for class, every goal was important." Her own goals, which she'd written to herself, was "you better have a best friend and be >> Read More |
Drury High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024| 09:06PM / Thursday, June 06, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Members of the Drury High School class of 2024 was presented with the following scholarships and awards. Class of 1941; Gov. Phil Hoff Vermont Honor Scholarship; Sean Busbee Williams Memorial Scholarship; Drury Softball Scholarship; Harry J. Bontempi Scholarship Billy Evans Memorial Scholarship; Peter Foote Memorial Scholarship; Spc. Michael DeMarsico Memorial Scholarship; Richard "Buckwheat" Lefave Memorial Scholarship; John Paul Breen Memorial Scholarship; Berkshire Health Systems Nursing Scholarship; Sean Busbee Williams Memorial Scholarship; Crew of 02 CMD Scholarship; Coach Herb Johnson Memorial Scholarship; Drury Girls >> Read More |
MCLA to Host Virtual Information Session for Graduate Programs| 04:00PM / Thursday, June 06, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host a virtual graduate information session for Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (MEd) on Wednesday, June 12 at 5 p.m. Prospective students can meet with faculty and staff to learn about graduate education in MCLA's unique and innovative programs designed to support the rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond. The MBA program offers a multidisciplinary education that combines the strengths of MCLA business faculty with those of practicing managers actively involved in day-to-day decision-making in the field, according to a press release. It is a >> Read More |
Drury High School Third Quarter Honor Roll| 10:03AM / Thursday, June 06, 2024 | |
Drury High School Third Quarter Honor Roll Bishop, Brooke Yvonne Bordeau, Danni Mary Brothers, Marley Elizabeth Brulé, Grace Margaret Cohn, Anthony Isaac Lee Herrmann, Rachael Lyn Hurlbut-Morgan, Emma Jo Kingsley, Hailey Patricia Klein, Mackenzie Elizabeth Liang, Jessalyn NMN Martin, Kendall Elsie Matys, Lauren Elizabeth Merrick, Abigail Rose Miksic, Ferris Alastair Mongeon, Kaitlyn Emily Moresi, Melanie Sage Wood, Michelle Lynne Worthington, Chandler David
Bailey, Abigail Lyn Beagle, Jasmine Jade Belanger, Patriccia Elizabeth Catelotti, Daphne Erin Ciempa, Tatum Leigh Goodermote, Elijah Bowen Patenaude, Olivia >> Read More |
McCann Graduates Urged to Make the World a Better PlaceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
10:13PM / Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | |
Look for more photos of the graduation. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 110 graduates of the McCann Technical School class of 2024 were greeted with cheers as they entered the Amsler Center Gym on Wednesday night. "It's a distinct honor to be here to see a class that has worked diligently over the last four years to be successful tonight," said Superintendent James Brosnan. "And for family members and friends to be here to share this opportunity with you." Diplomas and awards were presented by Brosnan and School Committee Chair Gary Rivers. Graduate Kaitlyn Thomson offered a stirring rendition of the national anthem and Brayden Reed was >> Read More |
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