Weekly Announcements

Thursday, January 22, 2026

🌟 Help a New Student Find Their Place at BART!

We need your help spreading the word! If BART has been the right fit for your family, please share your story with friends and neighbors. One personal recommendation can help another student find the place where they truly belong. We are now accepting applications for Grades 6 to 10 for the 26/27 school year. Lottery: Tuesday, February 24, 2026. [Apply Here]

*Current BART students don’t need to apply.

Coming Events

Fri, 1/23 Snowball Semi-Formal Dance
Sat, 1/24 9 am: Berkshires Cube Day @ BART
Mon, 1/26 4 -9 pm Hot Harry’s Dine to Donate [Flyer]
Thurs, 1/29 Music Bingo Night (Shire City Tavern)
Thurs, 1/29 Winter Reading Night (Adams Library)
Mon, 2/9 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser (Bounti-Fare)

View the live community SY2026 calendar

❄️ Snowball Semi-Formal (1/23)

Get ready for a night of winter fun! Our annual Snowball Dance will take place tomorrow, Friday, January 30, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at BART. This is a semi-formal event for all students to celebrate the winter season together. Advanced tickets $15/single, $20/couple, or $20 at the door.

Berkshires Cube Day @ BART (Saturday, 1/24)

BART is thrilled to host an official World Cube Association (WCA) speed cubing competition on Saturday, January 24. Watch 75 of the fastest competitors in the country race to solve puzzles in the blink of an eye!

We are excited to host world-ranked stars like Curtis Chai and cheer for BART’s very own Gordon Holey. Spectators are welcome to witness the action from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the gym and cafeteria. Be sure to catch the high-stakes final rounds between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM.

Hot Harry’s Dine to Donate: Support the Senior Class Trip! (1/26)

Eat yummy food and support the BART Seniors as they fundraise for their Class Trip! Join us at Hot Harry's on North Street in Pittsfield on Monday, January 26, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Hot Harry's will donate 30% of proceeds to our seniors. Delivery app orders excluded. You must present the event flyer with your order for BART to receive the donation. [Flyer]

🎸 Music Bingo Night (1/29)

Support BART's LEGO robotics league at Shire Tavern on Thursday, January 29, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Join us for Music Bingo Night to win prizes and have fun. Tickets are $20 per bingo card and will be available at the door. Preregistration is appreciated.

Student Ambassadors to Host a Winter Reading Night at the Adams Free Library (1/29)

Parents and guardians with young children are invited to join us at the Adams Library on January 29 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for a cozy reading night. Students are reading books and hosting activities. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Prom Committee Spaghetti Night (2/9)

Join us for a Spaghetti Night at Bounti-Fare Restaurant on Monday, February 9, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. For $10 per person, enjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and a drink. Dine-in and take-out options are both available. The Prom Committee will also be on-site selling desserts! Please purchase or reserve your tickets by February 1 by contacting a Prom Committee member or emailing [email protected].

Teacher of the Year Nominations Open

Nominations for the Massachusetts 2027 Teacher of the Year will be accepted through noon on January 26th. Learn more, and nominate a teacher! [Click Here] Nominated teachers will be invited to apply, with initial applications due February 2nd.

Creating Lasting Family Connections (Starts 1/26)

The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) is launching a new 12-week program for parents and teens ages 13 to 16. Meetings are Monday nights from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hotel Downstreet in North Adams starting January 26. Dinner is provided, with transportation and childcare available if needed. To sign up, please email Meredith Starr at [email protected] or call 413-663-7588.

1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program (Apply by 2/13)

Current sophomores are invited to apply for the 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program! This 10-month program introduces students to regional industries, develops professional skills, and builds confidence through workshops and a group project. The program begins with a retreat in June and meets once a month during the school year. The cost is $150, but full and partial scholarships are available. Every student who applies will be offered an interview. [Apply Online Here] by February 13.

Athletics

Winter Basketball Season

🏀 Wolfpack Win: Girls Basketball Senior Night

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team on their exciting victory over Hartsbrook this past Tuesday at the North Adams Armory! iBerkshires has posted a fantastic gallery of over 40 photos from the game. [Click here].

1/22 BART Basketball Home vs. Putney @ 4:30 pm
1/22 BART Girls Basketball Away vs. Putney @ 4:30 pm
1/27 BART Girls Basketball Away @ Hartsbrook @ 3:45 pm

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