Back-to-School 2026-2027
Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year at BART
We are delighted to welcome our students, families, and staff back to campus for another year of academic discovery and creative growth. The start of a new school year is a time of great potential, and we are eager to partner with you to make this year a meaningful and successful experience for every student.
Important Dates and First Day Information
The first day of school for all students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
We look forward to seeing everyone on campus to kick off the new year. Please keep the following details in mind as you prepare for the return to school:
Student Schedules: All BART students will receive their official, printed class schedules during the first day of school.
Academic Calendar: To help your family plan for the year ahead, please review the BART 2026-2027 Academic Calendar [Link to PDF]. This resource includes all essential dates, such as holidays, early releases, and school breaks.
Required Registration and Enrollment
BART utilizes the SchoolMint platform specifically to manage our annual registration and enrollment paperwork. We ask that all families complete these steps at their earliest convenience to ensure that our school records are accurate and up to date.
Returning Students: All families of returning students must complete the re-registration process within SchoolMint to confirm their seat for the new year.
New Students: Families joining our community for the first time must complete all enrollment paperwork via the SchoolMint platform to finalize their registration.
*Note: If you have any questions regarding the registration process please contact the enrollment team at 413.743.7311 x 732 or email [email protected]
Preparation and Resources
We encourage families to check this page frequently as the first day approaches. We will continue to update our resources with information regarding bus routes, supply lists, and lunch menu's.
For the first day of school, we recommend students arrive with the following items:
- Pencils and pens
- Notebooks and paper
- A water bottle
- A personal reading book
- Wired headphones (optional)
PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is used for tracking student progress throughout the year. Directions and individualized access codes will be mailed to all new student families after school starts. [PowerSchool Portal Link] If you have not received your access information by September 4, 2026, please contact the student office by phone at 413.743.7311 x 714 or by email at [email protected].
Attendance Reporting and Key Contacts
Consistent attendance is vital to student success. To report an absence or find contact information for specific departments, please visit our Contact Page [Link to Contact Page]
Transportation and Bus Routes
Updated bus routes, stops, and times for the 2026-2027 school year can be found on our dedicated [Transportation Page Link]. Please check this link regularly for any timing adjustments as the first day approaches.
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 Release.
We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year together.
