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Thursday, March 19, 2026

 

 

 

🎨 FEATURED: BART Arts & Tech Showcase

Friday, March 20 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Tomorrow evening, BART showcases a vibrant gallery of student innovation and creativity. From groundbreaking engineering projects to stunning visual arts and live cabaret performances, the Arts & Tech Showcase is our premier event to celebrate the imagination and grit of our students. This event is free and open to the public, bring your family and friends!

5:00 PM: Student Project & Innovation Gallery

6:00 PM: Live Cabaret Performances

 

🧠 Get BART Smart! Saturday, April 11 | 6:00 PM

Clear your calendars for our annual fundraiser, Get BART Smart. This is one of our favorite adult (18+) nights of the year. Enjoy a night of trivia, delicious food, and drinks while supporting BART student programming. It’s a fun evening for a great cause, and you won’t want to miss it. [Register your team today!] Not a trivia fan? No problem. If you’d rather skip the trivia, you can spend your evening exploring our Silent Auction. We’ve curated a fantastic selection of unique items, services, and local experiences from across the Berkshires.💜💛🖤

 

Coming Events

 

  • Fri, 3/20, 5:00 pm: BART Arts & Tech Showcase
  • Tues & Weds, 3/24-3/25: MCAS 10th Grade ELA
  • Thu, 3/26 - Sat, 3/28: 10th Grade Class Trip: New York City
  • Fri, 3/27 – Sun, 3/29: LIP (Leadership in Prevention) Trip: NH Teen Institute
  • Wed, 4/1, 1:10 pm: 6th Grade Artifact "Museum" Showcase
  • Fri, 4/3 Spring Fling Dance 
  • Sat, 4/11, 6:00 pm: Get BART Smart!

 

 View the live community SY2026 calendar

 

🏔️ Leadership in Prevention (LIP) Trip: NH Teen Institute (March 27-29)

A group of BART middle school students will travel to the NH Teen Institute. This intensive weekend is dedicated to leadership development, focusing on social-emotional learning (SEL), collaborative problem-solving, and healthy communication. We are excited for our students to bring these new leadership skills back to our school community!

 

🏺 6th Grade Archaeology Project Based Learning & Showcase (4/1)

Our 6th graders officially began their Q3 Archaeology excavation yesterday, March 18! We invite 6th-grade parents to join us for the Artifact "Museum" Showcase on Wednesday, April 1, from 1:10–2:00 PM to see what our young historians have uncovered.

 

🌸 Spring Fling Dance: Cherry Blossom Celebration! (4/3)

Get ready to celebrate the season! Our Spring Dance for grades 6-12 will be held on Friday, April 3, from 6–9 pm. This year’s theme is Cherry Blossoms, featuring a night of music, food, and games. It’s the perfect way to welcome spring with your friend. 

 

🍎 10th Grade NYC Class Trip (March 26–28)

The 10th-grade class is heading to New York City later this month! Students will visit colleges, explore world-class cultural destinations, and gain new travel experiences. This trip is a cornerstone of the sophomore experience at BART, expanding students' horizons as they look toward the future.

 

🎓 Class of 2026: College Acceptances are Rolling In!

We are incredibly proud of our seniors, and their hard work and dedication are paying off! So far, our students have been accepted to over 25 institutions, including:

 

American International College, Anna Maria, Barry University, Boston College, Bryant University, Emmanuel, Fisher College, Fitchburg State, Hudson Valley CC, Keene State, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Merrimack College, MCLA, Roger Williams, RPI, Salem State, Shawnee State, Siena, Simmons University, Stony Brook, SUNY Albany, UMASS (Amherst, Boston, Lowell), University of New England, University of New Haven, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Westfield State, Western New England, WPI... and more to come!

 

Athletics:

 

🥏 Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts (3/30 &  3/31)

Open Team, Grades 8-12, can try out after school between 3:45-5:45 PM; please dress for outdoor weather. To be eligible, students must be passing all Q3 classes and have a physical on file (dated April 2025 or later).

Important Deadlines: Academic appeals must be submitted by Friday, March 27. [Click here for game schedule]

 

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