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Back-to-School 2026-2027

A Message From Leadership

Welcome to the New School Year!

We are so excited for the school year ahead. We can't wait to welcome back our returning students and families, and to greet the new faces joining our community. We look forward to the growth, learning, and positive energy you bring to BART this year, and we're honored to keep building this community together with you.

Sincerely,
Mr. Igoe & Dr. Huston
The first day of school for all students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
 

Student Schedules: All BART students will receive their class schedules on the first day of school.

Quick Links

 

1. Registration & Back-to-School Checklist

  • Complete SchoolMint Registration: All returning students must re-register, and new families must complete registration forms via SchoolMint. (Questions? Email [email protected] or call ext. 732).
  • Submit Health Forms: Turn in all required health and immunization paperwork before day one. Fax number 413-743-7327
  • *Please review the OTC Medication Protocol below and connect with the School Nurse ASAP if your student will take any prescription medications during the school day

 

2. Attendance: Reporting and Absence or Delay

Call (413) 743-7311 or email [email protected] before 8:00 AM.

  • When to Stay Home: Keep students home for fevers (100.4°F+), active vomiting, or contagious illness. Read Health Guidelines

 

3. Support & Resources

  • PowerSchool Help: If you have not received your access info by September 4, 2026, contact Jennifer Knoel at ext. 714 or [email protected].
 

4. Key Contacts

 


*Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

  • An OTC medication consent must be completed before any over-the-counter medication can be administered at school.
  • Verbal permission through phone calls or text messages will not be accepted.
  • For the safety of all students, students are not permitted to carry or self-administer medication unless it is a provider-approved emergency medication, such as an EpiPen or inhaler.
  • If a student is found with unauthorized medication, the medication will be removed, and a parent/guardian will be contacted.
  • If you consent to OTC medication, you are consenting to the following medications and dosages:

 

Acetaminophen (Tylenol): 

325mg tablets 2 tablets (unless otherwise indicated/directed) 

Children's Tylenol 3 tablets (unless otherwise indicated/directed) 

 

Headache, Fever, Dental Pain,  Menstrual Cramps, Earache, New Sprains/Strains/Fractures, Significant Swelling or Bruising:

Ibuprofen 200mg tablets 2 tablets (unless otherwise indicated/directed) 

Children's Ibuprofen 3 tablets (unless otherwise indicated/directed) 

 

Stomachache, Nausea, Heartburn:

Tums 500mg chewable tablets 2 tablets (unless otherwise indicated/directed) 

 

Significant allergic reaction with hives and/or swelling (not given for seasonal allergy symptoms):

Benadryl 25mg tablets

1-2 tablets (per directions)

 

Minor skin irritations (insect bite, allergic type rash):

Benadryl Cream 

 

Minor coughing, sore throats:

Cough drops


Grade 11: Military Information Release

Federal law requires secondary schools to release the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of students to military recruiters upon request. This applies specifically to students in grade 11. Parents or guardians have the right to request that this information not be released without prior written consent. Please locate the Military Information Release form here — Military Information