Community Engagement

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?

On Wednesday, September 2, Chris Herren will be in Pittsfield to share his story with students and the community. Herren is a former professional basketball player who lost his life’s dream of playing in the NBA to substance abuse. Herren will speak about the experiences that have impacted his life as a teenager, athlete, and…

According to national statistics, children whose parents talk with them regularly about drug use are 42% less likely to use drugs than those whose parents don’t talk with them about drug use.  However, only about 25% of teens report having drug use conversations with their parents. Since 1985, the importance of having drug use conversations…

Pittsfield Families, Now that we have had some experience with remote learning and realize that we will be utilizing remote learning for at least another month and possibly to the end of the school year, the district is making a number of modifications to our current practices.  We have also looked forward to the remaining…

The next regularly scheduled board meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19th. Looking ahead the board is scheduled to meet: October 3 October 17