**The Pittsfield Public Schools are undergoing a strategic coherence planning process to ensure that curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems in the district are aligned with the district's newly crafted Portrait of a Graduate and the conditions of learning that are required to teach them.**

[**Please click here to participate.** ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1diClsJHh8iRb5arL7NF-3AHtyTXkrSb79hUDUr0AS_E/edit?usp=sharing)

Pittsfield Public Schools

Developing a Long Term Strategic Plan for the Pittsfield Public Schools

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This letter is to inform you that Pittsfield Public Schools is utilizing a new system and parent portal where you can view menus and pay for non-reimbursable items such as Second Meals or A la Carte Items. Pittsfield Public Schools is no longer using the My School Bucks and you are now unable to make payments with your old account. If you had an account with My School Bucks the money was transferred over to the new portal.

To continue adding funds or checking balances of your students accounts, please create a new account at https://www.linqconnect.com. Click on “REGISTER” to create a new account.

You will need the following information to successfully link your student(s) to your account:

First Name: As registered with the school
Last Name: As registered with the school.
Grade 
School 
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

For further questions, please call the Department of Child Nutrition Services at 413-448-9608 or the support line for LINQ Connect at 916-467-4700 option 2.

 Sincerely,
Jeremy Wells
Director of Food Services
Pittsfield Public Schools

From the Cafe

[During the previous spring, the Pittsfield Public Schools initiated a survey for families, teachers, staff, and students. We are now reopening the survey links and introducing an extra link for all Pittsfield residents and business owners to take part. If you haven't participated yet, we kindly request you to spare a few moments and share your thoughts on our school buildings and the school system's structure. Your input is valuable to us.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUzztraNsnOHLbZwo5GeFL8BUGZKTMLiPcCBz99AEBk/edit?usp=sharing)

RELAUNCH! Facilities and School Structure Study

6th Annual Back to School Haircuts for the Community

August 14th 4-6pm
Four One Three Salon
54 Wendell Ave
Pittsfield, MA
413-464-7076

Girls ages 5-17
Please have your ladies arrive with clean dry hair

Boys can get a cut too!
(no fades, etc)

In partnership with Darren Derby and our community outreach program through the Pittsfield Police Dept.

Haircuts for the community

We have made arrangements to simplify the registration process for you and are now accepting registrations through [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0hpTNdhFNLVle-HSZswM2xFQd2vUryTMyuNxTQetwjuCAOQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) - please fill out as soon as possible. The registration deadline is Friday, June 30th.  To register in person, or if you need assistance, please visit the Mercer Administration Center, 269 First Street on one of the following dates:

*   Wednesday, June 28: 4:30-7:30pm
*   Thursday, June 29: 12:00-4:00pm
*   Friday, June 30 from 3:00-5:00pm

If needed, we will also accept registrations on the first day of Summer School, Wednesday, July 5th, 2023, though earlier registration is preferred. Please note that no registrations or entry will be permitted after this date. Additionally, please remember that space is limited, and registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. It is important to register early to secure your place in the Summer School Credit Recovery Program.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Summer School admin at jking@pittsfield.net or

knegrini@pittsfield.net.  We are here to support you throughout the registration process. Also attached to this email are the bus schedule and further program information.

We look forward to helping you achieve academic success this summer!

Sincerely,

**Joseph King/Ms.Negrini**

Summer School Program Admin Team

Pittsfield Public Schools

Summer School Registration

Check here for updates for updates on the PPS response to air quality [READ MORE](https://pittsfield.schoolblocks.com/en-US/news-c7e4af3d/air-quality-response-bcd8744d)

PPS Air Quality Response

We kindly request parents, guardians, and community members to attend one of the community outreach events and participate in the brief survey.  PPS thanks you for your participation and for helping us make informed decisions that benefit our students and community.

[Read More](https://pittsfield.schoolblocks.com/en-US/news-c7e4af3d/facilities-and-school-structure-study-may-25-2023-331cf6f0)

Facilities Survey

We need your voice, Facilities and School Structure Study. The study will provide the Pittsfield School Committee, the School Building Needs Commission,  and the Superintendent with an abundance of information to consider in order to ensure our school district evolves to better serve the children of Pittsfield. [READ MORE](https://pittsfield.schoolblocks.com/en-US/news-c7e4af3d/facilities-and-school-structure-study-may-16-2023-cd864bee)

We need your voice

For updated FY24 Budget information visit the [Business Office webpage](/business-office-f29112f8)

FY24 BUDGET

[PPS Safe Gun Storage Presentation Flyer](https://www.pittsfield.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server\_1051846/File/News/PPSSafeGunStoragePresentation.pdf "Be Smart Flyer")

JOIN US! Safe Gun Storage Presentation

Video from the Berkshire Health Systems Operation Better Start program, featuring students from Reid and Herberg Middle Schools. Produced by PCTV

[View Here](https://youtu.be/vC3zHJI58iQ)

ALL THE PASTABILITIES

[Click here to view or download the flyer.\
](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CWdJz1wuLqxgKZUW1A_xRAbxm5K8nc5T/view?usp=share_link "registration")[Haga clic aquí para ver o descargar el folleto anterior.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CWdJz1wuLqxgKZUW1A_xRAbxm5K8nc5T/view?usp=share_link "Registration")

Kindergarten & Pre-K In-Person Registration

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