Southern Berkshire Regional School District

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.

Testing the elements of a good reaction! 🧪 Mt. Everett Chemistry students worked through their latest chemistry lab, observing how different substances like Lead II nitrate and Potassium iodide interact to form something entirely new.

Fifth graders at UME recently partnered with Mass Audubon for an immersive environmental residency. The students explored various types of community pollution and studied effective prevention strategies. To put their learning into practice, the class worked with Mr. Abrams to test these methods using a hands-on simulation model.

In our Photo 1 studio, time is becoming a medium rather than a measurement. By mastering long-exposure techniques, students are distilling minutes of motion into a single, luminous frame. These works transcend traditional photography, turning simple gestures into ethereal light trails and spectral silhouettes—a true testament to the art of painting with time