Weekly Announcements

Thursday, April 16, 2026

🎨 TONIGHT: MASS MoCA Teen Invitational

Join us tonight, Thursday, April 16, from 6 pm – 9 pm for the opening of the 14th Annual Teen Invitational. This free event features work from 50 BART students and a live performance by a band featuring BART musicians. The exhibition remains on view at MASS MoCA through April 26. 👉 Register for the MASS MoCA Reception Here.

BART Community Calendar

Thu, 4/16 (6 pm): MASS MoCA Teen Invitational Opening Reception
Mon, 4/20 – Fri, 4/24: April Break (No School)
Sun, 4/26: Spartan Volunteers trip to New Jersey (7 am departure)
Mon, 4/27: 8th Grade Earth Day
Wed, 4/29: 2nd Annual BART Civics Fair
Thur, 4/30: Western MA Construction & Trades Career Day (select students)
Tues, 5/5 (5:30 pm): SEPAC via Zoom

[View the full live community SY2026 calendar here]

🗓️❗ Important: Updated June Calendar

We have updated the schedule for the final week of school to include several end-of-year traditions and adjusted dismissal times. Please mark your calendars for these key dates:

Monday, June 15 (Full Day): Awards ceremonies and pep rallies.

Tuesday, June 16 (Full Day): Chromebook return and talent shows.

Wednesday, June 17 (Half Day): Field Day and Faculty End of Year Gathering.

Thursday, June 18 (Half Day): 8th Grade Move-Up Ceremony and the final wave-off for summer break.

🧬 Middle School Science Fair Success!

After an incredible showing at Regionals, 13 of our 6th and 7th grade student scientists are officially headed to the State competition! BART led the pack with top-three finishes in numerous categories and took home two of the highest honors: the Bioscience Excellence Award and the Engineering Excellence Award. We are so proud of our young innovators—see you May 9th at the State Science Fair.

9th Grade Bullying Awareness Assembly

This Friday, April 17, our 9th graders will lead a Bullying Awareness Assembly for middle school students. Over the last month, the class has explored the impact of bullying and the importance of bystander intervention. They have written original scripts and designed presentations to showcase their creativity and share their learning about maintaining a kind, inclusive community.

🌎 8th Grade Earth Day: April 27

Our Student Ambassadors are hosting a special Earth Day clean-up for 8th graders on Monday, April 27. Since students will be active and outdoors, please ensure they wear appropriate footwear and refrain from wearing new or white clothing that could get dirty.

🏛️ 2nd Annual BART Civics Fair: April 29

On Wednesday, April 29, we are proud to host our 2nd Annual Civics Fair. Our 10th graders will present their student projects alongside representatives from various municipal groups across our sending districts. Guests from local Town Administration, Fire, Water, and Parks & Rec departments will be in attendance. This event provides a unique opportunity for students to interact with local officials, gain insight into how their towns operate, and showcase their work to community leaders.

🏗️ Western MA Construction & Trades Career Day: 4/30

On Thursday, April 30, select students will head to the Franklin County Fairgrounds for a regional career fair. This event allows students to meet with representatives from the building trades, trade unions, utilities, and financial institutions. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore diverse career paths and connect with professionals from across Western Massachusetts.

SEPAC Meeting: 5/5

Please join us for our next Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) meeting on Tuesday, May 5, at 5:30 pm. This meeting will be held virtually. Join the SEPAC Zoom Meeting Here.

Athletics:

Schedule

4/28 Volleyball Game #5. AWAY @ Putney
4/30 Ultimate Game #3 - AWAY @ Charlemont
5/4 Ultimate Game #4 - AWAY @ PVPA
5/6 Ultimate Game #5 : HOME vs. Pine Cobble School