Weekly Announcements
February 12, 2026
Upcoming Enrollment Lottery for the Fall
Do you know a family looking to join the BART community? Please share this important deadline. **Current BART students need not reapply!
2026-2027 School Year: The application deadline for the first lottery for the upcoming school year is Tuesday, February 24.
Applications for grades 6-10 can be found at [www.bartcharter.org]
Coming Events
- Fri, 2/13: 7th Grade Field Trip to Williamstown Common
- 2/16-2/20: February Break
- Mon, 2/23: Black History Month School Assembly
- Tue, 2/24 12 pm-1 pm: 6th & 7th Grade Science Fair
- Wed-Fri, 2/25-2/27: Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) at BART
- Tue, 2/24: FIRST New Student Application Deadline for School Year 2026-2027
- Tue, 3/3: SEPAC Meeting with special guest Lisa Richards
✊🏾 Black History Month Assembly (Monday, 2/23)
When we return from break, our students will gather for a special Black History Month assembly. We are honored to host a performance by the Grammy-nominated band Misty Blues and a presentation by the BART BIPOC Union. We are also excited to welcome guest speaker Charles Reed, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer representing Berkshire Health Systems.
Non-Perishable Food Drive (Feb 9 – 13)
Our 11th-grade 1Berkshire Youth Leadership members' food drive to benefit The Berkshire Food Project ends tomorrow. Please drop off canned goods or non-perishables at the school. Every can counts toward helping our neighbors in need!
🔬 6th & 7th Grade Science Fair (Tuesday, 2/24)
Join us as we showcase approximately 70 student projects exploring a wide range of scientific topics! After presenting to peers and guest judges in the morning, our students are ready to share their discoveries with you. Families and community members are invited from 12:00 - 1:00 pm to view projects and celebrate their hard work and accomplishments.
🚌 Mobile Museum of Tolerance (Feb 25 – 27)
We are excited to announce that the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT) will be visiting BART the week we return from break. This state-of-the-art bus serves as a traveling classroom, using innovative technology and interactive workshops to teach human rights and the lessons of history. Students will engage in immersive programs designed to inspire them to stand up against bigotry and build a community of mutual respect. You can learn more about this world-class educational experience at mmot.com.
BART SEPAC Meet (Tuesday, 3/3)
SEPAC is proud to present special guest Lisa Richards from the MAIPSE program at MCLA. MAIPSE is an initiative that supports young adults with intellectual disabilities in developing independence and self-sufficiency in a higher education setting.
