Students at Morris School were treated with a visit from “Delilah” a 50 foot, inflatable North Atlantic Right Whale from the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Cape Cod. Morris students have been studying in the Technology Lab with Mrs. Jezak, our Instructional Technology Specialist, the plight of the North …
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. …
It is disheartening that our staff has to be worried how we are going to keep our students safe while they are in school. This is something that I would not have ever thought I would have to be dealing with at the start of my career in education. With …
Important Upcoming Events for Lenox Residents: Open House- Tuesday, March 6th at 6 P.M.: An opportunity to visit our preschool and kindergarten classrooms and hear about our programs. Kindergarten registration –Friday, March 16, 9-2: Required registration date for Lenox residents whose children will be age 5 by September 1, 2018. Kindergarten …
Kindergarten Raising Readers Workshop will be held December 15th in the cafeteria from 9:30 to 11:30. During this time, you will have an opportunity to talk with teachers about early reading expectations and strategies. You will join Mrs. Hanlin, the building reading specialist. Refreshments will be served and the presentation …
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 – …
Emma Lane’s Rousseau-style tiger and Mabel Joyce’s Impressionist polar bear were selected from school submissions nationwide to be on the cover of two different Davis Art Publications textbooks. These two textbooks will each have an initial printing of 150,000 copies that will be distributed nationally. It is quite an honor …
The next workshop on Basic Rights in Special Education will be held on September 26, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the LMMHS library. This workshop will be presented by the Massachusetts Federation for Children with Special Needs. Refreshments will be served and child care will be available. All those …
The 2017-2018 school year bus routes have been posted under the Family & Community menu You may also click here: 2017-2018 Bus Routes
Greetings to all Morris families as we start a new school year! I hope this letter finds you well rested and enjoying your summer. The Morris staff and I look forward to seeing all of our new and returning students on Thursday, August 31st, the first day of school. This …
Greetings to all Morris families as we start a new school year! I hope this letter finds you well rested and enjoying your summer. The Morris staff and I look forward to seeing all of our new and returning students on Thursday, August 31st, the first day of school. This …
On March 30, I hosted a parent information night regarding MCAS 2.0 and the changes to standardized testing in Massachusetts. For those who were unable to attend, you will find the PowerPoint from the evening posted here as well as the Commissioner’s memo to parents and the community regarding 2017 …
Throughout the month of March, students and staff are participating in fun literacy events. On March 3rd the students watched an incredible literacy-themed performance by Robert Rivest who is a professional mime and performance artist. On March 10 students came to Morris dressed as their favorite storybook character. On March …
The next workshop on parents’ rights in special education will be held on September 26, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the LMMHS library. This workshop will be presented by the Massachusetts Federation for Children with Special Needs. Refreshments will be served and child care will be available. If …
The Special Education Parent Advisory will hold its next meeting on February 28 at 6:15 p.m. in the Morris School conference room. Additionally, a parent support group will meet from 5:30 to 6:15. Remaining dates for the 2016-17 school year are: March 24 at LMMHS, April 25 at Morris and …
It’s time for the annual Pre-School Open House and Screening! Open House All parents of three and four year-olds are encouraged to attend an Open House on March 7, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Morris Elementary School. The meeting will provide an opportunity for parents to meet the screening team and to sign …
Save the date!! January 24 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Special Education Parents Advisory will be hosting a workshop on parents’ rights in the special education process presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Details to follow.
An immigration workshop will be held on January 12 at 5:30 at Berkshire Community College. This workshop is for Berkshire immigrants who want to understand more about their rights now and under a new President. See attached flier. Immigration Workshop Flier
Earlier this month, Mr. Lee, Ms. Kennedy, and I traveled to Washington D.C. to receive the National Blue Ribbon School award. We attended a two-day conference and ceremony with all the other winners from around the country. It was very professionally rewarding to spend a few days with educators representing …
The next meeting of the Special Education Parent Advisory is October 25th at 6:00 in the LMMHS library. The November meeting will be held on Nov. 29 at 6:00 in the Morris Library. There is no meeting scheduled in December due to the vacation. The SEPAC’s purpose is to advise …
Morris Elementary School is proud to be named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School! Back in January, I received notice that we were nominated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to receive this award. By March, I had submitted a lengthy application on behalf of our …
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 …
The first meeting of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council will be held on Tuesday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Morris School library.The SEPAC consists of those interested in the needs of all students with disabilities. It is for those who would like to work with the administration …
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 …
Are you or someone you know having a hard time putting healthy food on the table? SNAP (also known as Food Stamps) helps you stretch your food budget and keep your family healthy. Calling Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline is a simple and confidential way to find out if you qualify …
The Arc of Massachusetts and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education are collaborating to present a free webinar on Secondary Transition for families next Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 12 – 1 PM. The webinar will be recorded and archived on the ArcMass website. Registration: https://arcmass.webex.com/mw3000/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=arcmass Webinar Information: Topic: …
Preschool screening will be held March 29 & 30. If you are a Lenox resident with a child who will be three or four by September 1st, 2016, please call Deb Caffrey at 637-5571 as soon as possible to schedule a screening time. We look forward to meeting you and …
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 …
The Lenox Public School District is excited to announce that beginning in the 2016-17 school year, the Morris Integrated Preschool will run five full days, from 8:30-2:30. This is a developmentally appropriate, NAEYC accredited pre-school program providing social and early academic experiences for all children. We offer preschool screening for …