Weekly Announcements

Thursday, March 12, 2026

🌟 Leadership Update: Executive Director

We are thrilled to officially announce that Jonathan Igoe, who has served as our Interim Executive Director, has been named the permanent Executive Director of BART Charter Public School. Jonathan’s steady leadership and deep commitment to our students have been evident throughout his interim tenure, and we are excited to continue our mission under his guidance. Please join us in congratulating him! [Click here for press release]

This Week’s Highlights:

Portrait of a Graduate: Franklin HS Visit

This week, our Portrait of a Graduate team, funded by The Barr Foundation, hosted educators from Franklin High School (NH) to discuss BART’s systems for student engagement. Five BART students served as key voices in the conversation, sharing professional insights into their educational experience.

BART Debate Team vs. Mt. Greylock

Our Debate Team faced off against Mt. Greylock this week, sharpening their critical thinking and public speaking skills. We are proud of all the students who participated during this spirited exchange with our neighbors.

Williams College Psychology Study: $10 Gift Card & Report

Professor Madison Sewell of Williams College is welcoming parents and guardians to participate in an online survey. The survey takes no more than 15 minutes. You will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and a personalized report on your child’s development. No identifying information is stored. Only one participant per household. [Access the Survey Directly Here]

Chat with Professor Sewell: She will be at the Arts & Tech Showcase on March 20 to answer any questions. For immediate questions, please contact her at [email protected].

Coming Events

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
Thu, 3/26 - Sat, 3/28: 10th Grade Class Trip: New York City
Sat, 4/11, 6:00 pm: SAVE THE DATE: Get BART Smart!

View the live community SY2026 calendar

🤖 Lego Robotics Competition (Saturday, 3/14)

Our Lego Robotics team is headed to the Berkshire Robotic Challenge on Saturday. 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 that the bus departs from BART promptly at 7:00 am. Make sure to wear comfortable athletic gear and represent BART well in NYC.

🤝 HS Peer Mentors: The High School Experience (March 16–18)

Next week, high school students will visit middle school community meetings to share their first-hand experience of the BART high school program. These peer mentors will discuss academic paths, leadership opportunities, and extracurriculars with their younger peers to highlight all the high school has to offer.

🎓 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. 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 on 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]

🍎 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.

📅 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!

Athletics:

Volleyball Game #1 4:30 pm @ HOME vs. Four Rivers