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Berkshire Waldorf High School Secures $4M Donation
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf High School announced that it has received $4 million from an anonymous donor toward renovation of Procter Hall, the Old Town Hall at 6 Main Street. The school has completed the architectural phase of the project design and construction is now underway. Pamela Sandler,...
2024 Scholarships & Awards for the Lee High School Class of 2024
LEE, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Lee High School class of 2024. Marjorie Wickham Memorial Scholarships: Grace Shepard, Maria Anaya. Henry T. Zukowski Memorial Scholarships: Korey Chen, Emily Holian, Shealynn Kelly, Shaun Kinney, Isabella Kotek, Conn LePrevost, Cooper Maloney, Taylor Salice, Autumn Schwab.
Berkshire Hills Regional School District to discuss hiring interim assistant superintendent at June 6
Great Barrington — The Berkshire Hills Regional School District will be discussing the appointment of an interim assistant superintendent at its next meeting on Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Superintendent of Schools Peter Dillon responded to a request for comment from The Berkshire Edge that he is currently...
Morris Elementary School Welcomes New Assistant Principal
LENOX, Mass. — Superintendent William Collins announced that Holly Soules has been selected as Morris Elementary School's new assistant principal and will assume her role on July 1. Soules brings experience and a diverse background in education to the district. She has previously taught both first and third grade,...
Berkshire Community College Degrees & Certificates for 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College held its 64th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31, at Tanglewood. The college awarded 152 associate degrees (including 105 associate in science degrees and 47 associate in arts degrees) and 39 certificates. A total of 191 awards were conferred to 189 students in...
Lee Graduates Told to Proceed With Optimism, Curiosity
LENOX, Mass. — The graduates in Lee High School's class of 2024 were encouraged to move forward with optimism and curiosity. Fifty-seven seniors received diplomas on Saturday at Tanglewood. Valedictorian Allen Ni and salutatorian Kira Johnson have high hopes for their peers in college and beyond. "We're going to...
Mount Everett Class Touted as 'Little Engines That Could'
LENOX, Mass. — Mount Everett Regional School graduates were touted as the "little engines that could" in a world riddled with conflict. Thirty students crossed the Tanglewood stage Saturday morning under sunny skies. School Committee Chair Bonnie Silvers explained that when writing her address to the class, she turned to the American folktale "The Little Engine That Could."
Pittsfield city council signs off on $3 million plan to replace high school boilers
In its presentation to the council Tuesday night, city officials stressed that time is of the essence to put the gears in motion for three new boilers in Pittsfield High School. “Well, the time sensitivity is- The contract that was the low bid, in 30 days he can walk away...
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