Weekly Announcements
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Welcome to BART. Whether your family is returning to the Wolf Pack or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to kick off another great year with you.
Think of this announcement newsletter as your weekly roadmap. Each issue brings you key school updates, helpful reminders, and important dates to keep your family in the loop. Take a few minutes to scan through these announcements every Thursday so you don’t miss a beat.
BART Community Calendar
- Tue, 9/1 (5:30 pm): SEPAC Meeting
- Wed, 9/2 (6:00 pm): Board of Trustees Meeting
- Fri, 9/4 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm): BART at First Friday in Pittsfield
- Mon, 9/7: NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
- Tue, 9/8: Off-Campus Lunch Begins for Eligible 11th & 12th Graders
- Fri, 9/18: Field Trip: Trumble’s 6th Grade PBL to Berkshire Fish Hatchery
- Tue, 9/22: School Photo Day (details to follow)
- Wed, 9/23: 8th Grade Field Trip to Williams College
- Thu, 9/24: Family Night at BART 6:00-7:30 PM
- Fri, 9/25: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
[View the full live community SY2026 calendar here]
🚨PowerSchool Parent Portal
Please check your email or ParentSquare for setup instructions for your PowerSchool account. For login help, contact Jennifer Knoel at [email protected] or 413-743-7311 ext. 714.
SEPAC Meeting (9/1)
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet on Tuesday, September 1, at 5:30 pm via Zoom. This is a vital space for the families of students with disabilities to network, share resources, and provide input on school programs. Join via Zoom:
First Friday in Pittsfield (9/4)
Stop by and say “hi”. BART will have a table set up on North Street during First Friday in Pittsfield on September 4 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
8th Grade Field Trip: Williams College (9/23)
Our 8th grade class will visit Williams College on Wednesday, September 23 for a campus tour. Students will explore key academic departments, including the Electron Microscope Lab, Observatory, Planetarium, 62 Center, and Zilkha Environmental Center, and connect with BART alumni during a Q&A session.
Athletics
CROSS COUNTRY: Practice begins Monday 8/31. 6th - 12th graders are welcome to join.
SOCCER: Tryouts begin Monday 8/31. 8th-12th graders are welcome to join.
- Soccer 9/14, 4 pm: BART Wolfpack Away Season Opener @. The Academy at Charlemont.
- Soccer 9/24, 4:30 pm: Wolf Pack Home vs. PVPA. (Home location)
Community
NBEMS Club (Grades 6–12)
The Northern Berkshire EMS Club begins its new year on Monday, September 14. Open to students in grades 6 through 12, this year-round program is for teens interested in EMS, public safety careers, community service, leadership, first aid, and CPR. For more information, contact Lynn Richardson (NBEMS) at 413-662-8034 or [email protected].
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