Southern Berkshire Regional School District Joins Rural School Design Cohort| 08:31AM / Monday, August 07, 2023 | |
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Southern Berkshire Regional School District (SBRSD) has been selected to be one of ten school districts in the country to partner with Transcend, a national nonprofit organization, that supports school communities to create and spread equitable learning environments. This collaboration marks a milestone in SBRSD's commitment to reimagine and redesign education within the district. "We are thrilled to partner with Transcend and participate in their second Rural Schools Design Cohort," said Superintendent Dr. Beth Regulbuto. "The timing of this opportunity was perfect, as our District leadership team was already in the process of >> Read More |
Q&A: Ukrainian Refugees’ Path Leads to South CountyBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:30AM / Monday, August 07, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – In February of 2022, the whole western world was speculating about what would happen on the border between Russia and Ukraine. An invasion by Moscow was looming but not inevitable, and to some, it seemed inconceivable. That was the case for 16-year-old Marko Kononenko, a secondary school student and soccer player. "I can tell you that if you talk to every Ukrainian, no one believed it could happen," Kononenko, now 18, recalled recently. "No one wanted to believe. And when the news started to say the war could happen, no one believed. My mom worked in the Canadian embassy in Ukraine, and everyone in the Canadian embassy >> Read More |
Mount Everett Quarter 4 Honor Roll | 10:33AM / Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | |
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School has announced the fourth quarter honor roll for students in grades 6-12. Nineteen percent of the student body earned high honors; 27 percent earned honors. Students in grades 9 through 12 must earn grades of 90 or above in all subjects for high honors. Students must receive grades of 80 or above or a "P" in all subjects for honors. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 must earn 90 or higher in all yearlong courses and 80 or higher in enrichment or special courses. For honors, students must attain an 80 or higher in all subjects. The following are named: Grade 6 High Honors – >> Read More |
BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline| 10:38AM / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | |
ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year. The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at noon. To apply is to visit https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com/. Interested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2023-2024 school year is to apply before the Aug. 3 deadline. More information on the school's enrollment and lottery process can be found at www.bartcharter.org. Interested families should contact the
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BCC Presents Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Faculty Award| 08:27AM / Friday, June 09, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) presented the New England Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Consortium Clinical Faculty Award to Cheryl Reynolds of Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, on Wednesday, April 26. Presenting the award were BCC PTA Program Coordinators Michele Darroch and Nicole Tucker, and Clinical Education Coordinator Judy Gawron. Victoria Guy, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Fairview Hospital, joined other rehabilitation staff in attendance for the recognition. Reynolds has been a physical therapist assistant clinician for 39 years and a clinical instructor for 30 years at Fairview Hospital. As such, she has >> Read More |
Monument Mountain Scholarships & Awards 2023| 10:53AM / Thursday, June 08, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Monument Mountain Regional High School class of 2023. Mark Bailly, Julian Beadell, Sofia Bernal, Rowan Boyer, Stella Brex, Ravjeet Chahal, Ava Cohen, Marti Cunningham, Kayleigh Davis, Madeleine Duchesne, Kevin Dupont, Asher Elsbach, Ari Grossman, Evie Grossman, Minhtam Harshbarger, Calvin Hartzell, Zoe Holmes, Benjamin Kleinman, Adam Kronenberg, Andrew LaRochelle, Natalie Lewis, Dahlia Logan, Issabelle McMahon, Megan Mitchell, Luke Poly, Ethan Pratt, Yelizaveta Price, Serena Rhind, Paige Schultze, Nicole Shanahan, Jacob Shron, Emma Spitz, Lili Sprague, Tyler Sprague, Sophia >> Read More |
Monument Graduates Told to 'Be Good to People,' Have GratitudeBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
08:41PM / Sunday, June 04, 2023 | |
LENOX, Mass. — The 113 graduates of the Monument Mountain Regional High School class of 2023 were sent off with some words of wisdom from Taylor Swift: "Be good to people." "Several things make your class stand out. In addition to your many accomplishments, I appreciate your voices, your commitment to support each other, your decency and your spark," said Berkshire Hills Regional Superintendent Peter Dillon, who channeled the quote from the pop star. "You've come together as a class, you've made remarkable decisions about what's next ... "Try hard, do wonderful things, make mistakes and try again. We wish you well. >> Read More |
Lee High Class of 2023 Told to Embrace Change in Finding SelfBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
07:29PM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
Valedictorian Tyler Moran says the class has come to better understand the privileges of life through the pandemic and should not forget the lessons or the pain. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Before receiving their diplomas, Lee High School Principal Gregg Brighenti asked graduates "Are you who you want to be?" This was not intended to be a yes or no question.
"To truly answer it you need to really search inside yourself and dissect the person that you are at this moment. You've been given the tools to do that over the last six years," he said.
"Be brave, because it's not easy to take a serious look at what makes you tick, to analyze
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Lee High School Scholarships & Awards 2023| 05:39PM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Lee High School class of 2023. Kaya Haddad, Madison Haywood, Lindzie Johndro, Isabella Lovato, Ella Macchi Raeanne Hickson : Aaron Armstrong, Jacob Bianco, Benjamin Cooper, Mikayla Kelly, Ella Macchi, Matthew O'Brien, Maguire Roosa, Makayla Schuerer, William Thomson Sophie Herman, William Thomson Luke Roche Ella Macchi Ella Macchi, Bella Lovato, Makayla Schuerer, Makenzie Chaffee, Luke Roche, Matthew O'Brien, Maguire Roosa, Madison Haywood Mikayla Kelly Jacob Bianco Madison Haywood Jack Clarke Ella >> Read More |
Mount Everett Class of 2023 Emphasizes Strength and Community TiesBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:03PM / Saturday, June 03, 2023 | |
Valedictorian Kelsey Eichstedt says Mount Everett gave the class the fundamental knowledge to succeed in the world. See more photos here. LENOX, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School's class of 2023 was reminded of their strength and community support during commencement on Saturday morning.
Forty-seven students received their diplomas at Tanglewood's Koussevitzky Music Shed under cloudy-but-dry skies.
Principal Jesse Carpenter said that are not many communities where all of the adults involved in student lives care so much about each and every one.
"I hope that all of you on this stage recognize the special community that you have been a part of and give
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