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Educational Resources for Students and Families

The PDF below has some good resources for families looking for additional education resources. DESESupplementalEdResources31920

School Committee Meeting to be held by remote

The Lenox School Committee Meeting for March 23, 2020 06:30 PM will be held via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/908518035 Meeting ID: 908 518 035 One tap mobile ,,908518035# US Toll

A Note from Student Services:Covid-19

Dear Lenox Families, I hope you’re doing well and that you and your family are staying healthy. This is a very unusual time that can definitely make all of us feel anxious and uncertain. I wanted to reach out to let you know that, while school is out for…

Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day

A terrific article by Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH, Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day

COVID-19 Update 3/16

03.16.20 This is Lenox Superintendent of Schools William Cameron. I am calling because we have received calls asking whether the Lenox Public Schools plans to remain closed at least until April 7, in conformity with Gov. Baker’s order. Please be advised that the Lenox Public Schools will indeed remain closed…

Closing of Schools Due to COVID-19

I am writing to inform you that Morris Elementary School and Lenox Memorial Middle-High School will be closed for the next two weeks. The schools will be closed for instruction and all school-related activities and events starting this afternoon. The closure will continue at least through March 29. I am…

Message from the Town of Lenox and Lenox Public Schools:COVID-19

Joint letter from the Town of Lenox and Lenox Public Schools. Read Here

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Lenox Public Schools

There is understandable concern in the Lenox Public Schools (LPS) community about the steps the district is taking to ensure the health and safety of students, employees, and their families as we face the threat of a local outbreak of the new coronavirus (referred to by public health officials as…

EARLY CHILDHOOD OPEN HOUSE AND SCREENINGS

LENOX PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD OPEN HOUSE AND SCREENINGS An Early Childhood Open House will be held at Morris Elementary School on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. We encourage residents of Lenox and Lenox Dale to visit our preschool and kindergarten classrooms and hear an overview of…

Snow Day

Due to severe weather and hazardous travel conditions, Lenox Public Schools will be closed Tuesday December 17th, 2019

LPS Strategic Plan Survey

To the Lenox School Community The Lenox Public Schools Strategic Planning Subcommittee 2021-2025 has been working since August to prepare a survey for the full Lenox School Community as well as interested community members and business owners. There is a link to the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB4TKDI7tZtYlYzLuHGRyxoQftLa-jklsLtOihFO84h4JsLg/viewform?usp=pp_url We would also encourage…

Hall Walking in the Lenox Schools

Walking is only permitted on days school is in session, Oct 15-April 30: Tues, Wed and Thurs from 3-5 at LMMHS, sign in Log Book from 3:30 – 5 at Morris, no sign in Wear rubber soled shoes Enter schools through main entrance Questions or Comments? Contact Sally Vincent or…

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Brenda Crane, first grade teacher at Morris, for obtaining her National Board Certification! National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Created by teachers, for…

LEEF Grants!

CALLING ALL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, NON-PROFITS & BERKSHIRES RESIDENTS LEEF Grants Available to Bring Your Idea to Life! Please see attached materials… LEEF Grant Announcement LEEF Flyer

Superintendent’s Newsletter Autumn

Please click here for the Superintendent’s Newsletter Autumn

Superintendent’s Newsletter

Click here for the September Superintendent’s Newsletter

Social Emotional Task Force

Lenox Public Schools Social Emotional Task Force Open to all LPS faculty and staff You are invited to participate on the Lenox Public Schools Social Emotional Task Force! Massachusetts schools are required to use evidence-based social emotional learning (SEL) practices to prevent and reduce bullying, but also to ensure that…

Instructional Task Force

Open to all LPS faculty and staff You are invited to participate on the Lenox Public Schools Instructional Technology Task Force! The “always-on” nature of the Internet and the proliferating use of mobile access devices provide Lenox, and districts across the Commonwealth, with an outstanding opportunity to create learning experiences…

Superintendent’s Entry Plan

Take the Annual Strategic Planning Survey

For the last three years, the Lenox School Committee has put out a survey intended to measure progress towards the goals identified in the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. There is a survey for each of our major constituent groups: students, parents, staff and Lenox community members. As the school district prepares…

Lenox Public Schools seeks qualified contractors for Design Lab Project

The Lenox Public Schools, acting through its Superintendent, invites sealed bids from qualified contractors to renovate the Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Design Lab. A Bid Proposal Package for this project which contains detailed specifications, bid forms and other pertinent information may be obtained from the Office of the…

Ms. Barber: MBEA Teacher of the Year

Ms. Ann Barber, Business and Computer Teacher at LMMHS, was recently recognized as Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts Business Educators Association. A 28-year veteran of the Lenox Schools, Ann teaches a variety of subjects to middle and high school students incorporating applied computer technology, business, and accounting. Ms.…

Eighth-graders Learn About Careers

I am very happy to have had the opportunity to collaborate with the LMMHS eighth grade team and our Lenox Business Partners on the recent Career Learning Project. On the morning of January 12, more than 30 professionals representing a wide spectrum of jobs and careers came to the LMMHS…

Morris Teacher Recognized in Eagle Feature

Morris third grade teacher Sarah Gerney was recently recognized in the Berkshire Eagle’s ‘Classroom of the Week.’ Ms. Gerney was nominated by a parent of one of her students. The article recognizes her abilities as a talented and dedicated teacher. Read it here: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/classroom-of-the-week-students-become-part-of-the-word-problems-in-morris-elementary-class,528732

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are taking place at the following times: Morris: Thursday November 30th from 6-9pm Friday December 1st – all day Sign up for Morris conferences here: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Morris_School_2 – Registration will begin for Morris at 7am Friday November 3rd LMMHS: Wednesday November 29th from 6-9PM Friday December 1st –…

Developing Growth Mindsets

This year, faculty and staff in the Lenox Schools are exploring ways to change our students’ perceptions and attitudes in ways that will result in more learning and more effective habits of learning. Mindsets are broad mental frameworks that we use to view the world. They can shape and influence…

Welcome to 2017-2018!

It is my pleasure to welcome all of our students, families, and staff back to another year of learning and growth in the Lenox Public Schools. Morris Elementary will start the year with a new principal, Mr. Peter Bachli, and a student enrollment of 316 students in grades PreK through…

Bus Routes

The 2017-2018 school year bus routes have been posted under the Family & Community menu You may also click here: 2017-2018 Bus Routes

Pride and Gratitude: June 2017

As another school year comes to a close, as Commencement passes, and as the senior class moves on to new challenges and new adventures, I am left with a palpable sense of pride for the work of our schools. I am grateful for the support of the community and the…

A Budget to Maintain Excellence

On Monday, January 23, 2017, I presented a preliminary budget for the Lenox Public Schools for the 2017-2018 school year. Per the guidance of the School Committee and the Town Manager, our administrative team proposed a ‘level-service’ financial plan for our school district. ‘Level service’ means that the school district…

Learn more about School Choice.

On December 14 at 7:00PM, the Lenox School Committee will hold an informational meeting about School Choice in the Lenox Public Schools. School Choice is a Massachusetts program supported by state law that allows school districts to enroll students who live in other school districts. It was created in the…

Matching Grants Available to First Time Home Buyers in Lenox

When people look for homes, they usually want to know they will be in a great school district. Home buyers in Lenox know for sure, and the high caliber schools are a major reason why people choose to live here. As many of us know, finding a home in the…

A Day of Learning for Berkshire County Educators

On November 8, the Lenox Public Schools are closed for our annual Professional Development Day. This year Lenox will be collaborating with school districts from around the county to serve over 1000 educators from 9 school districts with more than 50 unique professional development workshops and mini-courses. Many of these…

Strategic Plan Survey Results

The 2015-2016 Strategic Plan Survey results are now available. These surveys were created during the Spring of 2016 by subcommittees of the Lenox School Committee. Their purpose is to gauge constituent perceptions and measure progress towards goals identified in the Lenox Public Schools 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. Four different surveys were…

Welcome to 2016-2017!

After a busy summer that included the addition of new staff and students, some major facilities projects and some important curriculum and program development, we’re back for another year of learning and growth. My initial read on the start of the school year is very positive. Teachers and students I…

Have a great summer!

The 2016-2017 school year begins on Wednesday, August 31. School offices and the superintendent’s office are open Monday through Friday during summer vacation.

Strategic Planning Surveys

Welcome to the 2016 Strategic Planning Survey for the Lenox Public Schools. These surveys have been created to assess our district’s annual progress towards goals identified in the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. Separate surveys have been created for different groups of people in our school community. Students, Parents, Staff, and Community…

Thank You Retirees!

As I reflect on the school year during these final few weeks of school, I feel a sense of satisfaction that ours is a public school system that works, consistently bringing students to a high level of achievement. I feel a sense of gratitude for the efforts of many people…

Presenting “Screenagers” May 25 at 6:30

The Wellness Committee of the Lenox Schools is pleased to present Screenagers, a documentary film about teens, media, and growing up in the digital age. Screenagers deals with the topic of screen time and how technology use is impacting the lives of today’s young people. It is an important topic…

Important Notice: 2016-2017 School Choice Enrollment

Parents and students seeking enrollment in the Lenox Public Schools for the 2016-2017 school year through the School Choice program are advised that the application period has closed as of May 4, 2016. All grade levels are currently closed to new applications for non-resident enrollment. If you have…

School Committee Approves 2016-2017 District Budget

On Monday, March 28, the Lenox School Committee, by a 6-1 vote, approved a revised version of the Preliminary 2016-2017 Budget. The original FY17 Budget assumed a reduction of one section of kindergarten and increased enrollment at the middle and high school level. The original and revised budgets provide for…

A New Website

Greetings from the Lenox Public Schools! My name is Timothy Lee. I have worked in the Lenox schools since 2008, six years as principal of Morris Elementary and a year and a half as district superintendent. I’d like to welcome you to our recently re-built website. Much of the content…

Bag It

March 10 @ 7PM As a public event hosted by Lenox Environmental Committee

Robotics Team Award!!

Congrats to the members of our LMMHS Robotics team on their PTC Design Award at their latest competition!!

30th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show

The Norman Rockwell Museum’s 30th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show will be on view from Saturday, February 6, 2016 through March 6, 2016. The Museum will be showcasing the TOP 10 artworks from each Berkshire County high school. Congratulations to LeslieJohn Roche, H.S. Art Teacher, and her students…

“The Tempest” by William Shakespeare

Forty Five Mid-School Students participated in the performance of “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare January 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Duffin Theatre. This year’s production was directed by Enrico Spada and Ally Allen. Congratulations to the cast and crew for a spectacular performance. View the Performance Here!

An Evening No Parent Should Miss

On Feb. 25, at 7 P.M. in the Duffin Theater, LMMHS will host a community talk entitled; How to Navigate Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll with Your Teenager, An Evening No Parent Should Miss. Nataly Garzon from the Berkshire United Way and Thomas Miller, LCSW will empower parents to…

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