Weekly Announcements

Weekly Announcements

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Grade 9 Field Trip to CT This Friday (Tomorrow)

All 9th-grade students will be attending a combined field trip experience this Friday, December 5th. The day will include a visit to the Connecticut Science Center to explore STEM applications, followed by a tour of the University of Connecticut (UConn) Campus.

Coming Events

• Fri, 12/5: 8:25 am departure. Grade 9 STEM Field Trip (CT Science Center & UConn Tour)
• Tues, 12/9, 6:00 pm: FANs Meeting (In-School & via Zoom)
• Fri, 12/19, 6:00 pm: Family Movie Night: "A Night at Hogwarts"
• 12/24 - 01/02/2026: Winter Break 

 View the full SY2026 calendar

Family Advocacy Network (FANs) Meeting

All families are invited to join the FANs (Family Advocacy Network) for the next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held both in the school building and via Zoom.

Career Talk Flex Blocks Return! 

We are excited to announce the return of our popular Career Talk Flex Blocks, offering students the chance to connect with local professionals. 

• 12/11 (Banking): Learn about working in banking with Kelsey Hanlon, Senior VP – Berkshire Bank.
• 12/18 (Engineering): Learn what it takes to work in engineering with Brian Hall, Technical Manager – General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Family Movie Night—"A Night at Hogwarts" 

The Senior Class of 2026 invites all families to their special fundraiser, "A Night at Hogwarts", featuring Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Friday, December 19th. Doors open at 5:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room/Cafeteria. Join us for a memorable evening, and please consider volunteering or donating items for the Tricky Tray Auction to support the Senior Class. [RSVP Here!]

Support BART Year-Round: Become a Sustaining Donor

Inspired by Giving Tuesday, you can still help power BART’s work all year long by becoming a sustaining monthly donor. Help us reach our goal of 10 new sustaining donors by giving at a level that’s meaningful to you—$5, $25, or $100. Your monthly gift strengthens programs, lifts student experiences, and keeps our mission moving forward. [Support BART today] 

Athletics

• 12/11 BART Basketball Home vs. White Oak (JV). Tip-off 4:00 pm 
• 12/11 BART Girls Basketball AWAY @ Charlemont. Tip-off 4:00 pm
• 12/16 BART Basketball AWAY @ Four Rivers. Tip-off 5:30 pm
• 12/18 BART Basketball HOME vs St. Michael School. Tip-off 4:00 pm