Weekly Announcements

Thursday, March 5, 2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Stephanie Maselli

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Ms. Stephanie Maselli has been named one of the region's 40 Under Forty honorees! This award celebrates young professionals for their leadership, commitment to excellence, and impact on the community. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Maselli on this well-deserved honor and thanking her for all she does for our students and the BART community.

Coming Events

Fri, 3/06: Design & Innovation Field Trip (Grades 10-12) to The Clark
Wed, 3/11 - Thu, 3/12: Volleyball Tryouts (Grades 8-12)
Fri, 3/13: Professional Development Day - No School for Students
Sat, 3/14: Lego Robotics Competition & Livestream
Sat, 3/14, 7:00 am: Spartan Race Volunteering Field Trip (Citi Field)
Tue, 3/17, 8:20 am: 11th Grade Field Trip: NACAC College Fair (The Big E)
Thu, 3/19: 11th Grade In-School SAT (Fees paid by BART)
Fri, 3/20, 5:00 pm: BART Arts & Tech Showcase
Sat, 4/11, 6:00 pm: SAVE THE DATE: Get BART Smart!

View the live community SY2026 calendar

🎨 Design & Innovation Field Trip (Friday, 3/06)

Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 currently enrolled in the Design and Innovation class will be heading to The Clark Art Institute tomorrow, Friday, March 6. This trip offers students a chance to explore the intersection of art, architecture, and functional design in our local community.

🏐 Volleyball Tryouts: Grades 8-12 (3/11 & 3/12)

Tryouts for the BART Open Volleyball team take place on Wednesday, 3/11, and Thursday, 3/12 at 3:45 pm. Students must be in good academic standing; those with one NC must submit an appeal by Monday, March 9. Please bring athletic gear and a water bottle. Late bus transportation is available at 5:40 pm. Contact Rich LaRocque at [email protected] with questions.

🤖 Lego Robotics Competition (Saturday, 3/14)

Our Lego Robotics team is headed to competition on March 14. We are so proud of the hard work and engineering skills these students have shown all season. If you can't be there in person to cheer them on, you can catch all the action live from home via the official competition livestream from 9-2:30 pm. [Click here to watch the livestream]

🏁 Spartan Race Volunteering (Saturday, 3/14)

A final reminder for students volunteering at Citi Field on March 14: the bus departs from BART promptly at 7:00 am. Make sure to wear comfortable athletic gear and represent BART well in NYC.

🎓 11th Grade College Fair Field Trip (Tuesday, 3/17)

The 11th-grade class will be traveling to the NACAC College Fair at the Big E on March 17. This is a vital opportunity for juniors to meet with representatives from dozens of colleges and universities as they begin their post-secondary planning. The bus will depart from BART at 8:20 am.

📝 11th Grade In-School SAT (Thursday, 3/19)

All 11th-grade students will be taking the SAT in school on March 19. This allows our juniors to complete this important milestone during the regular school day. BART is proud to provide this exam to all 11th-grade students at no cost to families. Please ensure students get plenty of rest the night before!

🖼️ Arts & Tech Showcase (Friday, 3/20)

Join us March 20, from 5:00–7:30 pm to celebrate our students' creative and technical work! View projects in the lunchroom starting at 5:00 pm and enjoy cabaret performances at 6:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Students attending must arrange their own transportation, as remaining on campus after school is not permitted. [Click here for event details]

📅 Save the Date: Get BART Smart! (Saturday, 4/11)

Clear your calendars for our annual Get BART Smart trivia night on Saturday, April 11 at 6:00 pm! This is one of our favorite nights of the year, where the community comes together for a fun, fast-paced evening of trivia and celebration to support our students and programs. Register your team today!

📱 Community Parent Education Opportunity

We are pleased to share information for a community parent education opportunity hosted at the ’62 Center for Performing Arts on the Williams College Campus tonight, March 5, from 6:00–7:30 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm). Presenter Betty Ray will share her research on "Parenting Healthy Kids in the Digital Age," focusing on helping kids develop the skills to navigate the digital landscape in healthy, responsible ways. [Click here for pre-event survey]