Pittsfield Public Schools

2021 Pittsfield Public Schools Summer Programming

Posted on 05/26/2021

Review and sign up for 2021 Summer Programming at the Pittsfield Public Schools  READ MORE...

Concerning the Selective Service: A message from the Pittsfield Public Schools

Posted on 01/08/2020

A message for students and families concerning the Selective Service  READ MORE...

The "You CAN Cook" videos below showcase programs with Herberg and Reid students

Posted on 03/27/2019

You CAN Cook videos demonstrate the Operation Better Start program with Hillcrest Campus, Berkshire Health Systems program, featuring the students of Herberg and Reid Middle Schools  READ MORE...

A Message from the Superintendent, 11-16-18

Posted on 11/29/2018

November 16, 2018—View this important message from the Superintendent of the Pittsfield Public School district  READ MORE...

Help Wanted: Bus Drivers & Monitors

Posted on 10/10/2018

Job Opportunity—Schoolbus Drivers & Monitors Needed  READ MORE...

Superintendent's Report

Posted on 09/13/2018

Superintendent presentations  READ MORE...

Final Walk-Throughs of the Current Taconic High School

Posted on 06/21/2018

The public is invited to walk through the current Taconic High School Saturday, 6/30 and Sunday 7/1, 11-4  READ MORE...

Summer School Registration

Posted on 05/31/2018

Summer School Registration Information  READ MORE...

Courageous Conversations Presentation

Posted on 05/29/2018

Courageous Conversations: Social Media, Aggression and Our Youth—What Families Need to Know, Wednesday, May 30, Reid Middle School, 6:00  READ MORE...

If you would like a flyer distributed to the schools…

Posted on 05/29/2018

June 6 is the deadline for flyers to be submitted for distribution to the schools  READ MORE...

The FY19 Budget Book is now posted

Posted on 05/25/2018

The 2019 Budget Book for Pittsfield Public Schools is now posted on this website  READ MORE...

Pittsfield High Musical, "Fame"

Posted on 05/10/2018

PHS presents the musical "Fame," May 11-13, 18-20  READ MORE...

Kindergarten Read & Register for the 2018-2019 School year

Posted on 05/08/2018

Sign up here for Kindergarten Read & Register Events for the 2018-2019 school year May 21, 22 and 23  READ MORE...

2018 Herberg Preview Night Presentation

Posted on 05/04/2018

View the presentation from the May 2 Preview Night for incoming 6th-graders at Herberg Middle School  READ MORE...

Herberg Middle School's 6th-Grade Preview Night

Posted on 04/30/2018

Herberg's 6th-Grade Preview Night, May 2, 2018, 6:00 pm  READ MORE...

2018 PPS Family Survey

Posted on 02/06/2018

Final 3 Days—How to take the PPS 2018 Family Survey  READ MORE...

2018-2019 School Year K and PreK Registration Information

Posted on 01/16/2018

Information on registering your Kindergarten or Pre-K child for the 2018-2019 school year  READ MORE...

Elementary School Curriculum Night at Crosby Elementary is cancelled; see other highlights below

Posted on 12/12/2017

Winter Weather Cancellations: See some highlights below.  READ MORE...

Herberg Orchestra Concert

Posted on 12/11/2017

Herberg Orchestra Concert December 12 6:00 pm  READ MORE...

PHS Orchestra Concert

Posted on 11/28/2017

PHS Orchestra Holiday Concert, December 6, 6:00 pm, Zion Lutheran Church  READ MORE...

PHS/Proteus Theatre presents Dracula

Posted on 10/23/2017

PHS/Proteus Theatre presents Dracula: The Vampire Play  READ MORE...

GO MATH! K-8 Information Session of Parents & Guardians

Posted on 09/26/2017

GO MATH! K-8 Information Session, hosted by Crosby Elementary School, 10/10, 6:00 pm  READ MORE...

AP Student Chromebooks: Handout Dates

Posted on 08/25/2017

AP Student Chromebooks will be handed out on 9/5 and 9/6  READ MORE...

Graduation and Prom Photos Posted

Posted on 07/06/2017

2017 Graduation, Prom and End of Year Photos now posted  READ MORE...

Summer/Back-to-School Info: Find It Here

Posted on 06/14/2017

Here's where to find information on summer and back-to-school activities and supplies  READ MORE...

City Council Presentation, FY18 Final Budget 5/25/17

Posted on 05/26/2017

View the City Council Presentation of the FY18 Pittsfield Public Schools Final Budget, presented on 5/25/17  READ MORE...

PHS Arts Night

Posted on 05/19/2017

Pittsfield High School presents a Celebration of the Fine and Performing Arts, May 23  READ MORE...

PHS Orchestra Invitation to a Romantic Music Concert

Posted on 05/16/2017

PHS Orchestra Concert Features Romantic Music from the 19th and 20th Centuries  READ MORE...

2017 Pittsfield Public Schools Summer School Program

Posted on 05/09/2017

2017 Summer School Registration July 5-7  READ MORE...

Pittsfield High School Musical, "Footloose"

Posted on 05/08/2017

Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre presents "Footloose: The Musical"  READ MORE...

Presentation, FY18 Final Budget Vote

Posted on 05/01/2017

View the presentation for the final budget vote, PPS Schools, FY18  READ MORE...

Taconic High School wins Silver Medal in US News 2017 report

Posted on 05/01/2017

US News & World Report awards Taconic High School a Silver Medal in its annual ranking of American high schools  READ MORE...

Title I Parent/Guardian Involvement & Annual Spring Meeting

Posted on 04/06/2017

Invitation to Participate: Title I Parent/Guardian Involvement & Annual Spring Meeting  READ MORE...

Taconic High School Theatre Presents "Sister Act"

Posted on 03/23/2017

Spring Musical, Sister Act, at Taconic High School, 3/30-4/1  READ MORE...

2017 Move Up and Graduation Schedule

Posted on 03/15/2017

Now posted: June 2017 Move Up and Graduation Schedule  READ MORE...

PHS Band and Help Keep Music Education Alive Present Kashmir

Posted on 02/15/2017

Kashmir, The Live Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, Live in Concert with the PHS Concert Band  READ MORE...

CEO Search

Posted on 02/08/2017

Search for the next CEO of the Boys and Girls Club  READ MORE...

10X10 Chairity

Posted on 01/31/2017

10X10 Chairity Event, 2/17-3/3  READ MORE...

Pasta Dinner to Benefit High Schools' Alpine Ski Team

Posted on 01/25/2017

Pasta DInner Friday, January 27, 5:30-7:30 pm to benefit PHS and Taconic Alpine Ski Team  READ MORE...

Taconic Topping Off Ceremony

Posted on 01/24/2017

Photos: Topping Off Ceremony Takes Place at Taconic High School  READ MORE...

December Building Report Taconic High School

Posted on 01/12/2017

NEW! December Taconic High School Building Report  READ MORE...

Author Talk, "Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family"

Posted on 01/05/2017

Talk on "Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family," a book by Shannon Lanier and Jane Feldman, 1/17/17  READ MORE...

January 11 School Committee Meeting

Posted on 01/04/2017

January 11, 2017 School Committee Meeting will be a Budget Workshop, 4:00 pm in the Administration Center, Gray Conrference Room  READ MORE...

The Princess Plays, December 15 and 16, Herberg, 7:00 pm

Posted on 12/14/2016

Herberg Middle School presents "The Princess Plays: A Ridiculous Look at Young Feminine Royalty"  READ MORE...

God's Trombones, December 21, 6:00 pm at Monument Mountain

Posted on 12/13/2016

Performance of "God's Trombones," introduced by the PHS Jazz Band, December 21, 6:00 pm at Monument Mountain Regional high School  READ MORE...

November Building Report

Posted on 12/09/2016

The November report on the progress of building the new Taconic High School is now posted  READ MORE...

ELEMENTARY ONLY: Friday, 11/18, Half-Day of School, Parent Conferences

Posted on 11/16/2016

For elementary students ONLY, Friday, 11/18/16 is a half day of school, with parent conferences in the afternoon  READ MORE...

Pittsfield Public Schools Winter Concerts

Posted on 11/14/2016

Holiday Season Concerts-Dates & Times here  READ MORE...

No school Friday, 11/11/16, Veterans Day

Posted on 11/10/2016

Veterans Day 2016, November 11 - No School  READ MORE...

Public Safety Pop-Up Event

Posted on 11/08/2016

Public Safety Pop-Up Event, Reid Middle School, Tuesday, November 15  READ MORE...

No school for students Tuesday, November 8, Election Day

Posted on 11/07/2016

No school for students, full day for staff  READ MORE...

Berkshire Concert Choir Present Carmina Burana, 11/19

Posted on 11/07/2016

The Berkshire Concert Choir presents Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, Saturday, November 19, 7:30 pm  READ MORE...

Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin Wednesday, 11/9

Posted on 11/06/2016

Middle and High School Parent-Teacher Conferences Begin This Week, Wednesday, 11/9  READ MORE...

Berkshire Athenaeum Fall Book Sale, November 3-5

Posted on 10/20/2016

Free and open to the public: Fall Book Sale at the Berkshire Athenaeum  READ MORE...

Columbus Day Holiday, October 10—No School

Posted on 10/06/2016

NO SCHOOL Monday, 10/10/16, Columbus Day  READ MORE...

The Raptor Project

Posted on 10/05/2016

FREE Show: The Raptor Project, Monday, October 10, 12:00-5:00 pm  READ MORE...

Let's Be Honest, Free workshop for parents and caregivers

Posted on 09/30/2016

FREE workshop for parents & caregivers, October 12, 7:00-8:00 pm, Berkshire Athenaeum  READ MORE...

Half-Day of School Friday September 30

Posted on 09/27/2016

Half-Day of school for students, full day for staff on Friday, September 30  READ MORE...

Herberg National Anthem on 9/11

Posted on 09/12/2016

To commemorate 9/11, Herberg Middle School holds a National Anthem singalong  READ MORE...

Kindergarten & Pre-K Orientation on Wednesday, 8/31

Posted on 08/08/2016

Click Read More to find the time for your school's Kindergarten & Pre-K Orientation on 8/31  READ MORE...

Morningside Summer Program Newsletters

Posted on 07/27/2016

Read our weekly newsletter for the Summer Program at Morningside Community School  READ MORE...

Thursday, September 1 event at Berkshire Humane Society

Posted on 07/26/2016

Come to the Berkshire Humane Society's Exploring Post Open House  READ MORE...

Summer Hours for Work Permits

Posted on 06/17/2016

Summer Hours are now in effect for the Work Permits office  READ MORE...

You Can Cook Summer Fun

Posted on 06/17/2016

Two final episodes for 2016-2017, You CAN Cook Summer and You CAN Cook Summer Fun Too  READ MORE...

Registering New Students During the Summer

Posted on 06/16/2016

Registering students in Pittsfield Public Schools during the summer. Read more for instructions for all schools, grades K-12  READ MORE...

School Supplies, Summer Assignments and More...

Posted on 06/08/2016

Summer and Back-to-School Information  READ MORE...

Information on the 2016 Summer School Program & Registration

Posted on 06/06/2016

Summer School Registration begins Thursday, June 3 - click here for details  READ MORE...

Pre-K and Kindergarten Preview Day

Posted on 05/25/2016

Pre-K and Kindergarten Preview Day June 6, 2016  READ MORE...

Herberg Middle School Presents Alice in Wonderland

Posted on 05/25/2016

Herberg Middle School's Alice in Wonderland, May 25 and 26  READ MORE...

Taconic Spring Choral Concert

Posted on 05/17/2016

Taconic Chorus Spring Concert May 24  READ MORE...

Berkshire Concert Choir Concert

Posted on 05/10/2016

Berkshire Concert Choir Concert, Sunday, May 22, 4:00 pm  READ MORE...

PHS Annual Fine Arts Night, May 24

Posted on 05/09/2016

Fine Arts Showcase at Pittsfield High, Tuesday, May 24  READ MORE...

Invitation to the Annual PHS Spring Concert, Thursday, May 5

Posted on 05/02/2016

Thursday, May 5, 6:00 pm is the Annuals PHS Spring Orchestra Concert  READ MORE...

SPED Parent Advisory Council Presentation on PPS Policies

Posted on 05/02/2016

Special Ed Parent Advisory Council presents "Anti-Bullying, Physical Restraint and Time-Out District Policies," Tuesday, May 3  READ MORE...

Youth Alive Step, Dance and Drumline

Posted on 04/27/2016

Kids 6-18—Join the Youth Alive Step, Dance, and Drumline Performance Group  READ MORE...

Crosby Elementary and Morningside Community Schools Aim for New Grant Program

Posted on 04/05/2016

Crosby Elementary and Morningside Community Schools have begun the application process for a MA 21st-Century Community Learning Centers Grant.  READ MORE...

ALERT: Important News Update

Posted on 03/25/2016

Police Update on Suspicious Activity  READ MORE...

Taconic High School Presents Chicago

Posted on 03/22/2016

Taconic High School Presents Chicago as the Spring Musical  READ MORE...

Free Pre-K Developmental Screenings

Posted on 03/15/2016

Free Pre-K Developmental Screenings, March 8 and 15  READ MORE...

Kindergarten Registration for 2016-2017 School Year Begins 3/15

Posted on 03/15/2016

Kindergarten Registration Information for 2016-2017 school year  READ MORE...

Local Summer Programs

Posted on 03/10/2016

Local Programs for Summer Fun 2016  READ MORE...

2016 Moving Up & Graduation Ceremonies

Posted on 03/08/2016

2016 Moving Up & Graduation Ceremonies for PIttsfield Public Schools  READ MORE...

NEW! 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 PPS School Calendars Now Posted

Posted on 02/25/2016

PPS Calendars for the next two school years are posted here.  READ MORE...

New! District Newsletter for PPS Families

Posted on 02/23/2016

New District Newsletter Keeps PPS Families Up to Date on What's Happening in Our District  READ MORE...

PHS Band Fundraiser Concert, April 8

Posted on 02/19/2016

Presenting the 3rd Annual Benefit Concert for the Pittsfield High School Band, featuring TUSK, the ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band  READ MORE...

Berkshire Activity Days February 16-18

Posted on 02/09/2016

Sponsored by Community Resources for People with Autism and Berkshire Autism Projects Committee: Berkshire Activity Days, February 16-18  READ MORE...

Paint & Pizza at the Family Resource Center

Posted on 01/28/2016

FREE Paint & Pizza evening at the Family Resource Center, for ages 13 and up  READ MORE...

#TEENTIME at the Family Resource Center

Posted on 01/28/2016

#TEENTIME - FREE for Grades 9-11 at the Family Resource Center  READ MORE...

Donations and Grants Information

Posted on 01/26/2016

Thanks to all who have supported our students and schools with your donations this year. Complete list now posted.  READ MORE...

Free Gallery Admission to Mass MoCA on 1/30/16

Posted on 01/20/2016

Mass MoCA Free Day, Saturday, 1/30, 11:00 am  READ MORE...

February Art Camp with IS183

Posted on 01/11/2016

Register now for February Art Camp, for ages 5-12, February 15-19, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm  READ MORE...

SkillsUSA Winners

Posted on 12/22/2015

Taconic High School students show off their Skills USA awards  READ MORE...

PHS Holiday Band, Chorus & Jazz Ensemble Concert

Posted on 12/14/2015

PHS Holiday Band, Chorus, Jazz Ensemble Concert, Thursday, December 17, 7:00 pm  READ MORE...

PHS Fall Play, "Almost, Maine"

Posted on 12/08/2015

PHS Fall Play, "Almost, Maine"-Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:00 pm; Saturday 2:00 pm  READ MORE...

Reid Student Council Helps Thanksgiving Angels

Posted on 11/24/2015

Reid Student Council helps raise money and distribute turkeys with the Thanksgiving Angels Turkey Distribution program  READ MORE...

Pittsfield High School Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert

Posted on 11/04/2015

Pittsfield High School Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert, Tuesday, November 10 at the Berkshire Athenaeum  READ MORE...

Correction to 10/16/15 ConnectED Call

Posted on 10/19/2015

The safety of our students is our primary focus in Pittsfield.  READ MORE...

White Cane Day October 15 2015

Posted on 10/02/2015

Call for participants in White Cane Day walk in support of visually impaired students  READ MORE...

BCAC Open House October 7

Posted on 10/02/2015

All are welcome to the free Open House sponsored by Berkshire Community Action Council  READ MORE...

Updates to the Anti-Bullying Policy and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan

Posted on 09/10/2015

Important news about updates to the PPS Anti-Bullying efforts  READ MORE...

Summer Family Mailings, August 2015

Posted on 08/09/2015

Find the summer mailing from your child's school here.  READ MORE...

Summer Mailing Packet Materials Now Online

Posted on 08/06/2015

Materials from the Parent/Guardian Summer Packet are now posted here.  READ MORE...

2015 Summer School

Posted on 06/23/2015

Registration is June 29-July 1 for 2015 Summer School, which begins Monday, July 6  READ MORE...

Elementary Orchestra and Band Concerts Announced

Posted on 06/03/2015

Parents are welcome to attend the upcoming elementary orchestra concerts listed below  READ MORE...

Bike Rodeo & Family Safety Day

Posted on 06/03/2015

Kiwamis Club of Pittsfield presents Bike Rodeo and Family Safety Day  READ MORE...

June Concert Dates for Elementary Student Bands

Posted on 06/02/2015

Elementary School Band Concerts are happening in June. Click Read More for the schedule.  READ MORE...

Midsummer Night's Dream, May 27 & 28, 7 pm, Herberg

Posted on 05/27/2015

Herberg Middle School presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream, May 27 & 28, 7 pm  READ MORE...

2015-2016 Bus Information Now Posted

Posted on 05/20/2015

Information and Forms for Bus Riders in the 2015-2016 School Year Available Here  READ MORE...

Free Friday Morning Rehearsals at Tanglewood

Posted on 05/18/2015

Free BSO Summer Rehearsals for residents of the Berkshires  READ MORE...

PHS Presents "Urinetown—The Musical"

Posted on 05/04/2015

Spring Musical, "Urinetown," May 8-9, 15-16  READ MORE...

ALICE Parent Informational Session

Posted on 04/30/2015

A.L.I.C.E. Parent Informational Session, Tuesday, May 19, 8:30-9:30 am   READ MORE...

Pittsfield Family Resource Center Listening Sessions This May

Posted on 04/29/2015

The Family Resource Center of PIttsfield welcomes the community to attend one of 3 listening sessions  READ MORE...

Herberg Open House, April 29th, 6:30-7:30 pm

Posted on 04/28/2015

Open House for 5th-grade students and their parents  READ MORE...

Kindergarten Preview Day, Friday, May 1

Posted on 04/27/2015

Incoming Kindergarten students and their parents/guardians are welcome!  READ MORE...

Spring Orchestra and Band Concerts

Posted on 04/27/2015

May Concerts featuring PHS, Herberg, Taconic and Reid musicians  READ MORE...

Free Lecture on Concussions, May 7, 7:00-8:00 pm, Reid Middle School

Posted on 04/27/2015

"You Look Okay, But I Don't Feel Okay," free educational lecture  READ MORE...

Open Enrollment for 2015-2016 Begins May 1

Posted on 04/27/2015

Now accepting new students for the 2015-2016 school year as of May 1  READ MORE...

Pittsfield High School's Spring Concert

Posted on 04/02/2015

PHS Spring Concert, April 7, 7:00 pm, PHS Auditorium  READ MORE...

2015-2016 School Calendar Approved

Posted on 03/27/2015

2015-2016 PPS Calendar available to download.  READ MORE...

New Deputy Superintendent Takes Office

Posted on 03/16/2015

Joseph Curtis, newly appointed Deputy Superintendent for the district, takes office  READ MORE...

Free Choral Concert, Clark Art Museum

Posted on 03/13/2015

Free Choral Concert with the Carleton College singers at the Clark, Friday, March 20  READ MORE...

Free Developmental Preschool Screenings

Posted on 03/04/2015

Pittsfield Public Schools and Berkshire County Head Start offer free developmental screenings  READ MORE...

School Employees and Retirees: New Insurance Info

Posted on 03/03/2015

New health care insurance starts July 1, 2015. Enrollment period April 1-May 1, 2015.  READ MORE...

Taconic Theatre Brunch and Cabaret

Posted on 02/28/2015

Saturday Brunch and Cabaret hosted by Taconic Theatre at the Polish Falcons Club, 32 Bel-Air Avenue, 3/14, 9:00 am-12 noon  READ MORE...

Jazz Night, Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 pm

Posted on 02/25/2015

Come hear the Herberg Jazz Band along with special guests  READ MORE...

Discounted Albany Devils tickets

Posted on 02/10/2015

The Pittsfield Recreation Program has teamed up with the Albany Devils Hockey team to offer tickets at a group discounted rate for Saturday, March 14  READ MORE...

10X10 UPSTREET Winter Arts Festival

Posted on 02/06/2015

February 12-22 the 10x10 Upstreet Winter Arts Festival offers family-friendly events in downtown Pittsfield  READ MORE...

Herberg Winter Concert

Posted on 02/04/2015

RESCHEDULED: Winter Concert, Herberg Middle School, Thursday, February 5  READ MORE...

Taconic Carpentry Project Sought for 2015-2016

Posted on 02/04/2015

Taconic High School Carpentry Program is seeking an off-grounds project for the 2015-2016 school year.  READ MORE...

Kindergarten Registration Begins March 3, 2015

Posted on 02/04/2015

For children who turn 5 on or before October 15, 2015 kindergarten registration begins 3/3/15  READ MORE...

Kids Poster Contest, sponsored by Berkshire County Kids' Place

Posted on 01/28/2015

Berkshire County Kids' Place sponsors a poster contest during Child Abuse Awareness Month  READ MORE...

High School Open House New Date: Thursday, 1/15

Posted on 01/13/2015

High School Open Houses will take place on Thursday, 1/15  READ MORE...

Three Deputy Superintendent Finalists to Be Interviewed at School Committee Meeting

Posted on 01/13/2015

The three finalists for the Deputy Superintendent position will be interviewed at Wednesday's School Committee Meeting  READ MORE...

HS Midterm Exams will begin on Tuesday, January 20

Posted on 01/13/2015

Midterms run from Tuesday-Friday, January 20-23  READ MORE...

Confronting Anti-Semitism: A Family Awareness Program

Posted on 01/02/2015

Sunday, January 11: Confronting Anti-Semitism, for Jewish Middle and High School Students and Their Parents  READ MORE...

PHS Band, Chorus & Jazz Ensemble Concert

Posted on 12/09/2014

Pittsfield High Holiday Concert, Wednesday, December 17  READ MORE...

Registration: Closed 12/22/14-1/2/15

Posted on 12/04/2014

Central registration will be closed for the holidays Monday 12/22-Friday 1/2  READ MORE...

"Night at the Movies" Concert

Posted on 12/04/2014

PHS and Herberg Orchestra and Visual Arts present "A Night at the Movies," December 10, 6 pm  READ MORE...

Gingerbread House Competition

Posted on 11/28/2014

Join us for the 10th Annual Gingerbread House Competition  READ MORE...

"Our Town" at PHS

Posted on 11/23/2014

"Our Town," December 4, 5 and 6  READ MORE...

Basically Baroque Concert

Posted on 11/10/2014

Pittsfield High Chamber Orchestra and Berkshire Concert Choir Concert 11/23, 4:00 pm, Zion Lutheran Church  READ MORE...

PHS Orchestra Holiday Concert

Posted on 11/05/2014

Pittsfield High Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert at the Berkshire Athenaeum  READ MORE...

MA Dept. of Education Posts PPS District Report Card

Posted on 10/26/2014

The 2014 State Department of Education Report Card for Pittsfield Public Schools is Now Posted. Click "Read More" to view the data.  READ MORE...

Change in Kindergarten Entry Age

Posted on 10/06/2014

The age for admission into Kindergarten has been changed.  READ MORE...

PHS Movie Night Concert

Pittsfield High free "Movie Night" concert, Tuesday, 12/8, 6:00 pm  READ MORE...