Budget Work Session

Students at the Center: Extended Learning Opportunities at Pittsfield Middle High School from Julie Mallozzi on Vimeo.

The Pittsfield School District proposed budget for the 2018-2019 school year reflects an increase of $517,461 and increases from the current year budget of $10,105,763 to $10,623,224 (an estimated tax rate increase of $1.50/thousand). While this is a greater than usual Pittsfield single-year increase, the ten-year increase (since 2008-2009) has been about 7%, or about half…

Inquiry-Based Learning at Pittsfield Middle High School from Julie Mallozzi on Vimeo.

Now that we’ve been in school for several weeks, parents have already heard the usual advice for supporting kids in the new school year, suggestions like make sure kids get plenty of sleep and good nutrition, set a regular time for reading and homework, get to know your child’s teacher, etc., etc. All great suggestions,…

Pittsfield Families, What a time!  While we acknowledge that we need ongoing support from family and friends all the time, our need for support is magnified as we add new stress in our lives.  We sincerely hope that you are taking care of your needs and remind you that our children and youth have resources…

Below, please find links to three articles written by Emily Richmond, who is the public editor for the National Education Writers Association. Putting Students in Charge to Close the Achievement Gap Learning More Outside of the Classroom than In What happens when instead of suspensions, kids talk out their mistakes?