Weekly Announcements
Thursday, October 30, 22025
Hello BART Families!
We hope you're having a great start to Quarter 2! We want to draw your attention to the upcoming No School day on Tuesday, November 4th. This is a county-wide Professional Development Day where our staff engages in high-impact training to enrich our programs.
Coming Events
Fri, 10/31, Halloween at BART
Tues, 11/4 No School - County-Wide Professional Development
Tues, 11/4, 5:30 pm: Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Meeting, via Zoom
Wed, 11/5 6:00 pm Board of Trustees meeting
Fri, 11/7 School Photo Retake Day
Tues, 11/11 No School - Veterans Day
Fri, 11/14, 7:00 pm: Cabaret Performance: Heroes vs. Villains at BART
Certificates of Attendance & Ice Cream 🍦
This week, all students with excellent attendance for the first quarter received Certificates of Attendance recognizing their commitment. We’ve been celebrating their success with sweet frozen treats for all the students! Keep up the great attendance, BART! The drawing for the VR headset is this Friday.
Día de los Muertos: November 1-2
We would like to acknowledge the upcoming Día de los Muertos celebration. As part of this tradition, some students have been displaying ofrendas (altars) to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
No School Next Tuesday: Professional Development
A reminder that there is no school for students on Tuesday, November 4th. Staff will be participating in the intensive, county-wide BERK12 Professional Development Day. Our educators will collaborate with key partners like MCLA, the BSO, the Clark Art Institute, and MASS MoCA, ensuring our staff receives high-impact training to benefit student learning and experience.
Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
Join the SEPAC via Zoom on Tues, Nov 4th, at 5:30 PM. The meeting features special guest Leah Thompson, Director of Advancement. Leah, who joined BART in 2012, brings a wealth of experience in enrollment, communications, and fundraising, making her an excellent resource for families. Contact Clay Connor for more information at 413-743-7311 ext. 736 or [email protected].
College Representative Visits:
This week, students had the opportunity to meet with college representatives from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Springfield College, Merrimack College, Colby-Sawyer College, University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Visits in the next two weeks:
- University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
- Keene State College
- University of Hartford
- Rivier University
- Paul Smith College
- Plymouth State University
Enrollment is Open for 2026-2027! Help spread the word 📣
We're excited to announce that the application for the 2026-2027 school year is officially OPEN for students entering grades 6 through 10! The lottery deadline is Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
Current BART students DO NOT need to apply for next year.
Apply online today: https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com
Athletics
- Sat, 11/8 Spartan Flex Race at Fenway Park, Depart BART 5 am
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