With spring quickly approaching, I wanted to reach out to families with a few health reminders. It is my hope that Flu season is behind us; however, I continue to see nasal congestion, Strep Throat, some pneumonia and students with gastrointestinal issues. Please remember that good health habits are often…
An interview with Representative Pignatelli, recorded March 18th @ 3:00 in the Duffin Theater. CTSB TV Channel 1302 (Education)
An Early Childhood Open House for parents will be held at Morris Elementary School on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. We encourage residents of Lenox and Lenox Dale to visit our preschool and kindergarten classrooms to hear an overview of our programs and meet the screening teams. The…
Although the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported a slight decrease in flu last week, January 18th, our Health Offices in the district continue to see confirmed cases. Below you will find some information obtained from Mass.gov. Common symptoms of flu are nasal congestion, cough, and sore throat, which can be interpreted…
The Lenox high school quiz team got up nice and early and had an outstanding showing at this year’s Blender Bowl. The single-day quiz team competition featured 16 teams from 10 high schools. Lenox had 3 teams compete with success – one team was the eventual champion, our second team…
ATTN: parents of 11th grade students: If your child is attending the Washington, D.C. trip there will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 pm at LMMHS in the Library. Atención: padres/tutores de los estudiantes del grado 11 Si su hijo/a va a asistir a Washington D.C. va a haber una…
The National Honor Society presented a Trivia Night to residents at Kimball Farms this past Tuesday night. Students derived questions ahead of time, took turns asking questions, and others joined the four teams of residents that were competing. Kimball Farms provided a delicious dinner and students and residents alike had…
The 6th Grade and their teachers enjoyed a culminating event of their Folk Tale Unit by sharing international recipes. Foods were enjoyed as was the information about the Country of origin of each recipe. The event was a combination of work completed in English, Social Studies, Math and Science by…
Thank you to everyone that donated to our snack drive for the Kids’ Place in Pittsfield! Thanks also to LMMHS junior Harry Albert for organizing the event. So great to see LMMHS reaching out to help those around us!!
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…
Durante la semana del 28 de enero del 2019, la Oficina de Seguimiento de las Escuelas Públicas (PMS) del Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria realizará una Revisión de Seguimiento Enfocado en Niveles de las Escuelas Públicas de Lenox. La Oficina de Seguimiento de las Escuelas Públicas visita a cada…
During the week of January 28, 2019 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of the Lenox Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance…
At the beginning of December, eighteen of our students auditioned for the Massachusetts Music Educator Association’s Western Junior District Festival. Students in Grades 6-9 are eligible to audition for these ensembles. Congratulations to the following students who were accepted. Concert Band April Harwood-Trumpet and Piper Maxymillian-Trumpet Orchestra Juan Manrique-Violin and Etta…
Congratulations to 6th Grade student Savannah Reber who was the winner of Senator Hinds’ Holiday Greeting Card Contest. She was honored at an event on December 13th with Senator Hinds. Way to go Savannah!!
LMMHS had several reports of positive flu diagnoses this week, and over the past several weeks, both Morris Elementary and LMMHS have seen an increased number of students being diagnosed with pneumonia. This is also the time of year that Strep Throat is also prevalent. Armed with this information, I…
LMMHS will be showing the movie “Screenagers” on Tuesday, December 11th in the Duffin Theater starting at 6:00. After the showing, there will be an open discussion around screen time for students and adults alike sharing ideas about what we can do as students, parents educators and a Community to…
Watch Lenox compete on As Schools Match Wits on February 2nd on WGBY (channel 12). Go Millionaires!!
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
Thanks to the HS Student Council for organizing a pep rally for the entire student body the day before the Thanksgiving break. There was lots of energy and finished with a volleyball game between the senior winning team of the Lenox Open and the Faculty All-Stars – seniors won 25-23!!…
The students at LMMHS took the time last week to color 171 Happy Thanksgiving Day cards. They will be dropped off at Kimball Farms for their residents to share the joy of the day. Thanks to all of the LMMHS students who did some quality coloring making the cards!! Happy…
Lenox Competes at Super Sunday Congratulations to High School Quiz Team members Isaac Tabakin, Erin Czelusniak, Harry Albert and Paige Looney who represented LMMHS at Super Sunday On November 4th. Super Sunday is the qualifying event for the 10th Annual High School Quiz Show which airs on WGBH in Boston. Pictured…
Please click here for the Superintendent’s Newsletter Autumn
Our fall sport season has been very successful. Below is the schedule for the upcoming Western Mass tournament games for our fall athletes. Congrats to our golf team who recently placed third in the WMass championship as well! Go Millionaires!! Monday, November 5th #5 Volleyball vs. #4 Turner’s Falls –…
We had a couple sets of twins at school on Halloween plus a group of seniors were in the “Spirit” as well! Thanks to all of the students who celebrated appropriately today at LMMHS!! Harry Potter in grade 6 and 12! Our school’s School Resource Officers!! Seniors in…
The newest issue of Health 101 is now available. Click this link to check it out!! http://getsh101.com/lmhs.html Enjoy!!
The Health Office nurses at both Morris Elementary and LMMHS are currently conducting state mandated health screenings. Depending on the grade of your student, these screenings may include vision, hearing, postural, height/weight/BMI. Parents will receive a referral letter for those students who are found to have concerning results, and asked…
Click here for the September Superintendent’s Newsletter
September 21st is the International Day of Peace as recognized by the United Nations. The announcements below were read over the PA during the morning announcements. The pictures are our pinwheels for peace bulletin boards! El día de paz internacional es un día para celebrar y esperar para comunicación y…
Students at LMMHS were able to see John Morello on Thursday, September 20th perform his show entitled “Dirt.” The presentation touches on topics like drugs, bullying and how the actions of one person can have an impact on people around them whether they know them or not. Students loved the…
Both the Health Office at Morris and at LMMHS have been seeing an increase in illnesses over the past week. At Morris we have been seeing students with fevers, colds and viral illnesses, while at LMMHS we have been seeing students with colds, a stomach virus, and Strep Throat, but…
Last year, students in the Art Department decorated a number of flower pots to enhance the curb appeal throughout town. They will be auctioning off the flower pots during the Apple Squeeze this weekend! Proceeds will benefit the Lenox Art Students. Check them out and get your bids in soon!!
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…
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…
On Thursday, September 13th, the students, staff and families of LMMHS had an opportunity to make a pledge to be safe drivers/passengers and pledge not to text and drive or tell their drivers not to text and drive. By the picture below, it is obvious we had great participation!! If…
Teaching and learning is off to a great start at LMMHS. We are delighted to invite Parents and Guardians to attend Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:25 p.m. to hear first-hand about the exciting learning opportunities their children will experience this school year. Back-to-School Night…
Welcome back school community! It has been wonderful to see smiling, laughing, healthy students engaging with faculty and friends. I want to thank the families who have sent in medical forms, immunizations, and emergency form updates. For those students with Asthma or Severe Allergies, please remember to send in Asthma…
We look forward to starting school next week!! 6th graders are invited for an orientation on Wednesday, August 29th to meet their mentors and get a look around the school. This orientation will run from 11:00-12:00 and will start in the cafeteria. All students will be starting classes on Thursday,…
Thank you to the people who were able to join us on Thursday, August 16th for the Campus Beautification Day!! We were joined by a group of students, parents and staff who weeded, moved plants and spread mulch to spruce up the grounds before everyone comes back next week. The…
We are very excited to announce that parents can now find updates, as well as download Health Forms from the Morris Website! You can find us listed under Departments and Services as Health Services. Here are a few reminders as you begin to think about preparing for the start of…
We are very excited to announce that students and parents can now find updates, as well as download Health Forms from the LMMHS Website! You can find us listed under Departments and Services as Health Services. Here are a few reminders as you begin to think about preparing for the…
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…
Today, I would like to thank the LMMHS Community for the hard work and commitment I see day-in and day-out to make the education of the Lenox Memorial Middle and High School grades 6-12 one of the best in the state and nation. That being said, it is my pleasure to share with you…
Join us if you can!! Great food and unbelievable art!!
In conjunction with the Bezos Family Foundation, the SAVE group assisted in sponsoring a self-portrait project. The event asked any student who was interested to draw a self-portrait and turn it in. The Bezos Family Foundation will donate $3 for each one done to finance the Facing Differences Challenge raising…
Our Special Olympians had a great day running, throwing and jumping at Monument Mountain in the annual Special Olympic Day on May 2nd. The weather was perfect and they had a great time! LMMHS also had a number of HS volunteers that went to help for the day encouraging and…
The newest issue of Health 101 is now available. Click this link to check it out!! http://getsh101.com/lmhs.html Enjoy!!
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…
Join some of our student’s art work at the Good Purpose Gallery at 40 Main Street in Lee between 10:00 and 4:00 (closed on Tuesdays). Art will be on exhibit until May 8th. There will be an opening reception Friday, April 13th from 6:30-8:30. Check out the amazing work!! Left…
The “As Schools Match Wits” team will be competing in their first round on TV on Saturday, April 14th. It can be seen on WGBY, Chanel 12, at 7:00 p.m. Tune in and see them compete! A very impressive crew!! Go Millionaires!!