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June 11, 2025 - Pittsfield Public Schools Announces Public Hearing on Proposed MiddleβGrade Restructuring
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pittsfield Public Schools Announces Public Hearing on Proposed MiddleβGrade Restructuring
Date:Β JuneΒ 11,Β 2025βTime:Β 5:30Β p.m.βLocation:Β City Hall Chambers, 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA
PITTSFIELD, Mass.Β βΒ Pursuant to School Committee PolicyΒ SC-64 Policy for Redistricting of Schools, which guarantees the community a formal opportunity to comment on any proposed change that significantly affects school attendance zones, the Pittsfield Public Schools (PPS) School Committee will hold aΒ public hearing on Wednesday, JuneΒ 11,Β 2025, at 5:30Β p.m.
The purpose of this hearing is to gather input from parents, students, staff, and other residents regarding aΒ proposal to restructure middleβgrade education into two grade spans: GradesΒ 5β6 and GradesΒ 7β8.Β If approved, the plan would modify current school attendance zones, which now assign students to a middle school based strictly on home address.
Grade Configuration:
GradesΒ 5β6Β would be housed together to support the transition from elementary to middle school.
GradesΒ 7β8Β would focus on preparing students for the academic and social demands of high school.
Attendance Zones:Β Current middle school boundaries would be eliminated, and all students would attend the designated GradeΒ 5β6 school followed by the GradeΒ 7β8 school, regardless of where they live.
Educational Rationale:Β The reconfiguration aims to provide more targeted academic programming, ageβappropriate socialβemotional supports, and expanded elective options.
InβPerson Testimony:Β Community members wishing to speak may sign up in the City Hall Chambers beginning at 5:15Β p.m.
Livestream & Recording:Β The hearing will be livestreamed on Pittsfield Community Television (ChannelΒ 1302).
Following the public hearing, the School Committee will review all feedback and determine whether to move the proposal forwardΒ for a vote on June 25, 2025. Any approved changes would take effect during the 2026β2027 school year.
For more information, please visitΒ https://www.pittsfield.net/en-US/middle-school-restructuring-c455a246Β
Media Contact: Β Office of the Superintendent Β Pittsfield Public Schools Β Phone: (413)Β 499β9512
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AES Talent Show!
Save the Date - Allendale Talent Show Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. Allendale Elementary School Gymnasium
We are so excited to announce that Allendaleβs Annual Talent Show is scheduled! Sign up forms have been sent home with your student. Students can choose to perform a talent (sing, dance, perform magic, play an instrument, etc.) individually, with a partner, or as part of a small group. Students must select an appropriate song (this may have to be changed if it is not appropriate) and attend ONE after school rehearsal on May 27th.
We are also looking for 5th grade hosts! Our hosts will introduce each act and must be positive role models for other students performing. If this is something your 5th grader would like to do, please indicate this on the form below.
If you have any questions about the Talent Show, please reach out Brittany Giambrone @bgiambrone@pittsfield.net or Samantha Inman @sinman@pittsfield.net.
All students and caregivers are invited to attend the talent show regardless of participation.
Music BINGO - Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Help support the efforts of our amazing PTO!!
Where: Shire Tavern - 63 Flansburg Ave - Dalton, MA 01266
When: Doors open at 5PM - Music Bingo 6PM-8PM
Cost: Pre-purchase - $20/person; Night of - $25/person; Extra cards $5-$10/card
Also available - Raffles, 50/50, cash bar, and full menu available separately