Weekly Announcements
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Coming Events
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 26, Mon
Field Trip: Senior Trip to Six Flags
1623 Main St, Agawam
8:45 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
May 27, Tue
Field Trip: Lego Robotics Team to MIT Museum/Boston Museum of Science
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
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.
May 30, Fri
Grade 8 Semi-Formal
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jun 1-30
LGBTQ Pride Month
Jun 3, Tue
Field Trip: Disc Gold Flex Group
Kirvin Park, Pittsfield
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jun 3, Tue
SEPAC Meeting
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Jun 4, Wed
Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Jun 5, Thu
BART Earth Day (rescheduled)
Student Ambassadors and Grade 8 Community Clean Up
8:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Jun 5, Thu
Field Trip: Seniors to Roots Teen Center & Berkshire Food Project
8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jun 5, Thu
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Friends & Family)
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Jun 6, Fri
Graduation Rehearsal
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Jun 6, Fri
BART Alumni All-Classes Gathering
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jun 6, Fri
BART Information Table
Pittsfield First Fridays @ 5:00 p.m.
North Street @ School and Fenn Streets, Pittsfield
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jun 7, Sat
Graduation
11:00 a.m.
Jun 8, Sun
Field Trip: Spartan Group to NY Tri State Spartan Obstacle Race
5:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
* See our BART website Community and Multicultural calendars for more events and details.
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General Information
Prom This Saturday
The junior and senior prom is Saturday, May 24 from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. at Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, Adams. Non-BART guests must be current high school students and be pre-approved.
Wednesday Wings + MORE at Applebee's
Eat at Applebee’s on May 28 and support the BART Student Ambassadors! Show your server this Dining to Donate Flyer to send 15% of your bill to the BART Student Ambassadors. Applebee's, 555 Hubbard Ave, Pittsfield, May 28 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Grade 8 “Old Hollywood” Semi Formal
This year’s grade 8 semi formal will be held Friday, May 30 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at BART. Building on an “Old Hollywood” theme, students are encouraged to wear black, gold, red, blue, or white casual or formal attire. Admission is free and open to all grade 8 BART students. Donations of snacks, chips, sweets, juices, and sodas may be brought to the front office any time before the event!
Tell Us About…
BART Charter is eager to better understand your experience as a BART parent/guardian and your perceptions of attendance, safety, environment, BART, and your child’s experience at BART. Please complete this anonymous survey to help us evaluate our practices and programs.
Scholarships for BART Alumni
Students who have completed their first year of college are invited to apply for the Julia Bowen Bridge to College Scholarship. Established in 2017 to honor BART’s founding executive director, this scholarship provides financial assistance to select BART alumni through their college career. Apply by Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
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Policy Updates and Reminders
Click here to access Policy Updates and Reminders featured in previous Weekly Announcements
SY2026 School Calendar
SY2026 will begin on Tuesday, August 26 for all students in grades 6-12. Grades 6 and 9 orientation will be incorporated into the first day of school activities. (This is a change from previous years when the orientations preceded the start of school). Click here to view SY2026 calendar
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Community Opportunities
Internet Safety Virtual Presentation
Register here to attend Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents, on Wednesday, June 4 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the US Attorney’s Office, this virtual presentation and Q&A will bring awareness on how to keep children safe from predators and online sexual exploitation. Advanced registration is required.
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Looking ahead - Mark your calendars
Jun 10, Tue (rain date)
Field Trip: Disc Gold Flex Group
Kirvin Park, Pittsfield
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jun 11, Wed
Field Trip: Grade 7 to Greylock Glen
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Jun 12, Thu
Half Day
Student Led Conferences & Portfolio presentations
School dismissed at noon
Jun 13, Fri
Half Day
Student Led Conferences & Portfolio presentations
School dismissed at noon
Jun 13, Fri
End Quarter 4
Jun 16, Mon
Talent Show
Jun 17, Tue
Field Day
DiSanti Fields @ Noel Field Athletic Complex, North Adams
School dismissed from Noel Field at 12:30 p.m.
Jun 18, Wed
Grade 8 Move-up Ceremony
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Jun 18, Wed
Half Day
Last Day of School for SY24-25
School dismissed at noon
Jun 19, Thu
Juneteenth
BART offices closed
Aug 26, Tue
First Day of School SY26
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This is BART . . .
Here's your Dining to Donate flyer and a few photos of Grade 7 students at the Lupa Zoo. Also, BART's 14 member Girls on the Run squad is all smiles after completing their practice 5K. Principal Huston awarded a dress pass in recognition of their dedication, training, and accomplishment.
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