Create an Ad: Zabian's ClothingBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:06PM / Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
 LEE, Mass.— From weddings and proms to a nice evening out, Zabian's Clothing will help you find an outfit that is sure to make you feel confident. Third-grade students in Brandon Boule's art class at Lee Elementary School showcased a diverse selection of men's apparel at Zabian's Clothing, located at 19 Main St. The merchandise includes classic and updated traditional styles in suits, sport coats, ties, slacks and jeans, along with more modern and colorful options. "My father was more of a traditional dresser, and that translated it more for him to buy more classic, traditional clothes. For me, I like to be more of an updated >> Read More |
Berkshire Waldorf High School Open House| 11:53AM / Monday, December 01, 2025 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf High School is holding an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at the school, located at 6 Main Street. The program will include a curated presentation of student work and a panel of current students, alumni, and parents. Light refreshments will be served. Interested parents, students, friends, community members, and younger siblings are all welcome to attend. >> Read More |
Flying Cloud Institute Appoints New Education Coordinator| 07:53AM / Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) has hired Christian Drake as Education Coordinator. In this role, Drake will work in the summer programs, vacation camps, classroom residencies, community events, and with the FCI team to inspire the next generation of artists and engineers. He brings multifaceted educational experiences to the organization as it continues to partner with local school districts to bring meaningful learning to students. Drake recently led the 2025 STEAM Challenge Night and a physics residency at Stearns Elementary School, while also offering after school SMArt Labs in Pittsfield and Great Barrington. "I am an artist at >> Read More |
Swatting Incident Forces Berkshire School Lockdown| 12:24PM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire School was placed on lockdown on Monday following a suspected swatting incident. At 1:29 p.m., the Police Department received a call on the nonemergency line reporting someone had called the school threatening to shoot it up. The department called mutual aid from State Police and Great Barrington, Egremont, and New Marlborough police. Following a full sweep of the school, no threats were found, strongly suggesting this was a swatting incident, according to a press release from the Sheffield Police Department. Swatting is when someone makes a threat that prompts a strong police response, i.e., a SWAT >> Read More |
Monument Mountain Building Project Advocates Warn Cost of 'No' VoteBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
06:58AM / Saturday, September 20, 2025 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — On Nov. 4, voters in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District will decide whether to take on the $89.5 million local share to build a new Monument Mountain Regional High School. Advocates of a yes vote would frame the question a little differently: Do the voters in the three member towns want to pay $457,339 to get a new school? Because school officials will tell you that if the building project is defeated, the district faces a series of expensive repairs and renovations to the 1968 school building that will cost in the neighborhood of $89 million — more when you take into account the portable >> Read More |
Teacher of the Month: Amanda ReisBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Saturday, September 06, 2025 | |
 LEE, Mass. — St. Mary's School third-grade teacher Amanda Reis has been selected as the August Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. Although school just started a week ago, Reis is already building connections with her students. She has been teaching for seven years, spending the last two at the parochial school, which educates prekindergarten through Grade 8. During this time, she has connected with her students, created a fun learning environment, and brought to >> Read More |
Lee Elementary Student Wins 'My Ideal School' AwardBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:16PM / Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | |
M&T Bank, a co-sponsor of the contest, had the winning drawings framed and the children's names engraved. LEE, Mass. — A pupil at Lee Elementary School was a winner in the My Ideal School contest. Harlee Towne was the first student from Lee Elementary to win and the only Berkshire County student this year. The Massachusetts School Building Authority held a ceremony for its 16th annual contest, selecting 10 regional winners in first grade for their essays and drawings about their ideal school. "The My Ideal School contest invites first graders from across Massachusetts to use their creativity and share their ideas," said State >> Read More |
Lee Graduates Wished Well in 'Stranger, More Confusing' WorldBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
06:09PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | |
LENOX Mass. — Lee High School's class of 2025 was commended for their achievements in a "stranger, more confusing" world.
Fifty-one graduates crossed the stage at Tanglewood on Saturday as rain poured over the Koussevitzky Music Shed. Salutatorian Sophia Puntin said, "We've really been through a rollercoaster over the years, especially in middle and high school."
"Starting our post-elementary school career with a 'two-week break' in 7th grade for a small virus called COVID-19 was certainly an interesting beginning. I remember the exact moment we were told that we were going to take a short break from school because a 'small
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Lee Middle and High School Scholarships and Awards 2025| 03:34PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | |
LEE, Mass. — The following scholarships and awards for the Lee High School class of 2025 were presented at Class Night on Thursday, June 5. Vanessa Bartini, Annie Herman, Alex Hoctor, Carter Marks, Delaney Reed, Lillian Reynolds, Mia Puleri Carter Marks;Kelly Molino;Justus Chichester;Sophia Puntin Vanessa Bartini, Hailey Hadsell, Kelly Molino, Tess Olender, Mia Puleri, Juliana Schuerer, Omari Smith Mya Andre Chloe Armstrong, Mya Andre Emily Miller Vanessa Bartini Mia Puleri Valerie Molino, Sophia Puntin, Juliana Schuerer, Mia Puleri, Karalynn Hopkins, Delaney Reed, Ben Kelly, Vanessa Bartini, Mya Andre, Kayden >> Read More |
Mount Everett Regional School Scholarships & Awards 2025| 03:15PM / Saturday, June 07, 2025 | |
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Mount Everett Regional School class of 2025 was presented the following scholarships and awards. Sage Marchione Sydnee Hewins Ella Gennari Catherine Makuc Makayla Carpenter Leslye Bautista-Cruz Gabriel Fahey Logan English, Jacob Kreis, Leah Ruane, Evelyn Vollmer Stella Lennex, Diego Cruz Kelly Krom, Evelyn Vollmer Susan Krom Tyler Nourse Sean Warren : Sydnee Hewins Dominic Germain, Sean Warren; Makayla Carpenter, Sage Marchione; Tyler Nourse; Stella Lennex Logan English Sage Marchione Leslye Bautista-Cruz Sydnee Hewins, >> Read More |
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