Weekly Announcements
Thursday, May 01, 2025
Coming Events
May 1-31
Mental Health Awareness Month
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1-2, Thu - Fri
Field Trip: Grade 11
Boston
May 2, Fri
Field Trip: Sustainability Committee
Hancock Shaker Village
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 2, Fri
BART Information Table
Pittsfield First Fridays @ 5:00 p.m.
North Street between School and Fenn Streets, Pittsfield
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 5-6, Mon-Tue
Grade 8 MCAS Math + dress code pass
May 7-8, Wed-Thu
Grade 7 MCAS Math + dress code pass
May 6, Tue
Wear Green for Mental Health Awareness
May 7-8, Wed - Thu
AP Exams
May 7, Wed
Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00 p.m.
May 8, Thu
Field Trip: Grade 10 Pittsfield City Hall + Mayor’s Office
9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
May 9, Fri
Half Day
School dismissed at noon
May 11, Sun
Mother’s Day
May 12-16, Mon - Fri
AP Exams
May 12-13, Mon-Tue
Grade 6 MCAS Math + dress code pass
May 14, Wed
Grade 8 MCAS Science + dress code pass
May 15, Thu
Middle School MCAS Civics + dress code pass
May 16-18, Fri-Sun
Chicago: Teen Edition
Friday / Saturday, May 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Adams Theater, 27 Park Street, Adams
* See our BART website Community and Multicultural calendars for more events and details.
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College Office
Career Path Talkback Thursdays
May 1, Cara Pease, Noble Paws Canine - Dog Training
May 8, Brandie Lau, Pharmacist
May 15, Rachel Hailey, DEI Outdoors
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BART Sports
Ultimate Frisbee
May 6, Tue
Charlemont
4:00 p.m. at The Academy at Charlemont, 1359 MA-2, Charlemont
May 7, Wed
Putney
3:00 p.m. BART, 300 W Shaft Road, North Adams
May 14, Wed
RVAL Ultimate Tournament
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive, Greenfield
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General Information
EXAMS
Parents/Guardian, please check with your students for your – and their – awareness of Advanced Placement, MCAS, and other exam dates as the year end approaches. MCAS and AP exams start next week.
BART Educator Celebrated
Congratulations to Alana Mazza who received the Pepper/Jackson Award! This award recognizes educators who show dedication to their students' craft and support building the arts program within their school and community.
17 BART Students Receive Gold Medal Awards at MASS MoCA Teen Invitational
More congratulations are in store for Ms. Mazza and her students. Fifty BART students presented their art at the MASS MoCA Teen Invitational, and 17 were awarded Gold Medal Awards. High Five these grades 8-12 student artists when you see them: Ava V, Rachel F, Jerry Z, Molly M, Marcy TG, Emily S, Raif M, Aubree B, Aiko H, Mickeayla RP, Katie H, Chris P, Evan M, Amarianna R, Paige B, Deandra H, and Ava D.
Art and Music Together
Also at the MASS MoCA Teen Invitational, BART’s very own rock band truly ROCKED IT! People may have come for the art, but they stayed for the music by Tucker L on guitar and vocals, Norrin D on Guitar, John C on Bass, and Keegan H on Drums! After their performance, people raved about them. Comments included, "WOW, I would pay to see them!" and “Where are you playing next?” Students from other participating schools asked how they could find the BART band online.
Wear Green on Tuesday, May 6 - Support the Green Bandana Project
Students are encouraged to wear green on Tuesday, May 6, in support of the Green Bandana Project and to raise awareness for mental health. Wearing green is a simple way to show solidarity and help promote a caring, supportive school environment.
Bugs and Plate Tectonics from Berkshire Museum
Berkshire Museum curriculum developer, Joseph Mastronardi, worked with BART students to make paint from crushed bugs on Monday and Thursday BART’s second MoMu (mobile museum unit) arrived. Expect to learn more about the ring of fire and layers of the earth!
BART Athletes Conquer Spartan Super Obstacle CourseRace
Following up on their fabulous Fenway performance last fall, Saturday BART athletes took on the NJ Tri State Spartan Race at Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ. After completing their obstacle course, BART students helped other racers conquer the mountain. Led by BART faculty Betty Lesage, these students again make us proud to be part of the Wolfpack.
Prom Tickets On Sale
Buy your prom tickets May 6, 7 or 13 at junior/senior lunch. $30 for one or $50 for two.
Razzle Dazzle and All That jazz!
BART students to perform Chicago: Teen Edition Friday / Saturday, May 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at The Adams Theater, 27 Park Street, Adams. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 Students and Seniors. Tickets available April 28, here.
Collegiate Skills = Life Skills
Ms. Tedesco’s Collegiate Skills class learned how to change a tire. This is a great skill to know and might help you get to class on time or home safely.
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Policy Updates and Reminders
Click here to access Policy Updates and Reminders featured in previous Weekly Announcements
Dress Code Reminders
Parents/Guardians, please review with your students BART’s dress code and note the following:
- In New England, we all know winter, spring, and summer temperatures can occur in the same 8-hour school day! Students should layer to accommodate temperature variations. Middle School students’ top layer must be a BART shirt.
- Clothing may not purposefully display undergarments. Short, half, or cropped shirts may be worn over another shirt.
- Shoes must be closed-toe with a strap in the back and appropriate for both indoor or outdoor activities.
- Pajamas, pajama pants, slides, and slippers are not permitted.
- Middle school dress pass on MCAS test days.
Lost and Found Items to be Donated
Parents/Guardians, please have your students check the BART lost and found now located in the main corridor between the cafeteria and elevators. Items not collected will be donated to charity.
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Looking ahead - Mark your calendars
May 20-21, Tue-Wed
Grade 10 MCAS Math
May 24, Sat
Junior/Senior Prom
Greylock Glen Outdoor Center
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 26, Mon
Memorial Day
School and offices closed
May 28, Wed
Field Trip: Select grade 8 and 10 students
Massachusetts Civics Showcase
MassMutual Center, Springfield
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 28, Wed
Field Trip: Grade 8
Mountain Day at Mount Greylock
8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
May 28, Wed
Dining to Donate
Applebee’s
Berkshire Crossing Shopping Center, 555 Hubbard Ave, Pittsfield
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May 29-30, Thu-Fri
Half Day
Senior Portfolio presentations
School dismissed at noon
May 30, Fri (rain date)
Field Trip: Grade 8
Mountain Day at Mount Greylock
8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
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