Southern Berkshire Regional School District

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration is open!

We are getting ready for school year 2026-2027. We can't wait to welcome new families!
We are currently accepting electronic registration packets which can be accessed here:

https://www.sbrsd.org/page/pre-k-kindergarten-registration/

Please return registration paperwork by April 3, 2026.

Mt. Everett Robotics finishes 2nd out of 55 in Worcester.

The Mt. Everett Robotics Team delivered an amazing performance, led by the outstanding efforts of Abbie, Irit, and Jordan. The team went a perfect 6–0 in round-robin play, earning an impressive 2nd-place ranking out of 55 teams and securing a well-deserved spot in the playoffs. Carrying that momentum forward, they claimed victories in the first round, quarterfinals, and semifinals, showcasing skill, strategy, and teamwork at every stage. Their incredible run came to an end only after a hard-fought match against a seasoned senior team from Framingham, capping off a tournament performance to be proud of.

Congratulations are also in order for the Mt. Everett team of Ben, Sophie, Nico, Nathan, and Eli for earning a well-deserved invitation to the playoffs. As seniors, this tournament marked the final robotics competition for Ben and Sophie, making the achievement especially meaningful. Over the past four years, they have been exceptional leaders within the program, setting the standard for teamwork, dedication, and technical excellence while mentoring younger teammates along the way. Their impact on Mt. Everett Robotics will be felt long after this season, and they will truly be missed next year.

NMC Pre-K students have been soaring through a special unit on beloved author Jan Brett. This past week, our adventures took us to the stars as we explored her book, Hedgie Blasts Off! The children fully immersed themselves in the theme by trying on astronaut helmets, playing with rockets, and solving space puzzles. In art class, Mr. T helped the students design their very own rocket ships—some even featured tiny "Hedgie" astronauts to pilot them. It was truly an out-of-this-world week of learning!

Thanks to a generous grant from Janet’s Fund, our brand-new music production studio is officially coming to life! A talented group of student creators is already hard at work, mastering the gear and software to produce their own original tracks.

Janet’s Fund honors the legacy of Janet Thieriot, a boundary-pushing student by providing students in the Southern Berkshire Regional School District the opportunity to dream and grow through innovative, student-driven initiatives that stretch beyond the standard curriculum. Ben, a 10th grader, wrote the grant proposal and was awarded the funds to bring this equipment to Mount Everett.

SBRSD schools plan to open on time Tuesday.

Conditions will be reviewed early in the morning. If anything changes, we will communicate with families right away.

Tenth-grade chemistry students are performing a multi-stage synthesis to verify the Law of Conservation of Mass. By transitioning copper through a series of chemical reactions to form various compounds, students will determine if the total mass of the element remains constant throughout the cycle.

Happy Sunday Morning, SBRSD!

While this may not come as a surprise, given Governor Healey’s request that all state employees work remotely tomorrow and the consistent forecast over the past forty-eight hours, Southern Berkshire schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.

I wanted to share this news early to give families and staff time to plan and make any necessary childcare arrangements.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy a well-earned snow day.

Sixth-grade science students are investigating the principles of gravitational force by observing how objects of varying masses interact with a fabric sheet used as a model for space.

After collaboratively writing a story in French, ninth-grade students deconstructed the text to reinforce their understanding of vocabulary and grammatical structures.

Something "big" is coming to the Mt. Everett High School stage! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Shrek The Musical Jr. Join Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, and all your favorite fairytale misfits for a journey that proves beauty is in the eye of the ogre. It’s going to be a swamp-tastic time for the whole family!

The thermometer might be dropping, but the warm welcomes never stop! ❄️

Big thanks to Principal Retzel and Superintendent Ricca for being the first friendly faces our UME students see each morning, no matter how chilly it gets. Most importantly, thank you to our students for showing up braving the cold and arriving ready to learn!

With the course nearing completion, 3D Design students are applying the final refinements to their projects.

Third graders design and build structures to support the weight of a textbook as well as study the patterns of motion that pendulums make in science.

Darius named iBerkshires.com Athlete of the Week!

https://www.iberkshires.com/sports/highschool/winter/basketball/boys/story/29/1951/Talliaverro-Valenzuela-Recognized.html

Congratulations to Ben on successfully passing the C++ Essentials exam through Cisco Networking Academy! This accomplishment reflects his strong problem-solving skills, dedication to learning, and growing proficiency in software development. Mastering C++ is a significant step for any aspiring engineer, and this achievement further highlights Ben’s commitment to building a solid technical foundation for future success.

Siobhan was honored by the girls' basketball and cheer teams at last night's Senior Night.

The NMC PreK class has been doing a unit on books written and illustrated by Jan Brett. To go along with the book The Hat, we did a fun STEM activity on engineering a clothesline. The students were given two large craft sticks, two balls of clay, tape, scissors, a pair of small laminated socks, two tiny clothespins, and a clipboard with paper and a pencil. Working in pairs, the kids designed and built their clotheslines to see if they would hold up the socks. They were so excited to see their engineering work!

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Precision Autocraft for generously hosting our school’s EV Engineering class and providing students with an invaluable look into the auto body repair industry. Through hands-on demonstrations and clear explanations, your team helped students understand how collision repair operations function—from damage assessment and insurance coordination to structural repair, refinishing, and the growing role of electric vehicle safety and technology. This real-world exposure connected classroom learning to industry practice, highlighted career pathways in modern auto body repair, and emphasized the importance of precision, safety, and craftsmanship. We truly appreciate your time, expertise, and commitment to supporting student learning.

Our talented culinary students are currently working through their breakfast unit, and the delicious aromas are officially taking over the hallways.