The Lenox Police Department is hosting a blood drive with Berkshire Health Systems on March 19th at the Lenox Public Safety Complex.
To sign up, please contact 413-447-2597 x2 or camuso@bhs1.org
It's time to spring ahead!
That extra hour of "Daylight Saving Time" was initially introduced in the United States as a way to save energy during the war production of World War I. The idea was borrowed from Germany in 1918 but then practice was stopped once the war ended. DST was reintroduced during World War II (as “War Time”) starting in February 1942 and ending in September 1945. The United States considered adopting a year-round daylight saving time 1974-1975 in response to energy consumption during the oil embargo.
Daylight Saving was brought back in 1966 with the Uniform Time Act. It was initially set to begin on the last Sunday in April and then shift back to Standard Time at the end of October. The start time and end time shifted again in 1987, and again in 2007, to its current dates (beginning on the second Sunday in March and ending on the first Sunday in November).
This year, Daylight Saving Time occurs the earliest that it can. We set our clocks ahead at 2AM on Sunday, March 8th.
That extra hour of "Daylight Saving Time" was initially introduced in the United States as a way to save energy during the war production of World War I. The idea was borrowed from Germany in 1918 but then practice was stopped once the war ended. DST was reintroduced during World War II (as “War Time”) starting in February 1942 and ending in September 1945. The United States considered adopting a year-round daylight saving time 1974-1975 in response to energy consumption during the oil embargo.
Daylight Saving was brought back in 1966 with the Uniform Time Act. It was initially set to begin on the last Sunday in April and then shift back to Standard Time at the end of October. The start time and end time shifted again in 1987, and again in 2007, to its current dates (beginning on the second Sunday in March and ending on the first Sunday in November).
This year, Daylight Saving Time occurs the earliest that it can. We set our clocks ahead at 2AM on Sunday, March 8th.
Snow Day for Friday, March 6th
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office for Food and Nutrition Programs featured a Lenox Public Schools lunch tray as the lead image in their March School Meals Newsletter to spotlight what fantastic what fresh, locally grown school lunches can look like. Let's hear it for our food service crew. Way to go !
"For students at Lenox Public Schools, Taco Tuesday got a flavorful, local upgrade. Students enjoyed fish tacos topped with a tangy maple citrus slaw — a vibrant combination proudly featuring local ingredients, including cabbage from David Mokrzecki Farm in Hadley, MA, and maple syrup from Ioka Valley Farm in Hancock, MA. The fresh cilantro and a mix of salad greens were grown by Lenox students and staff using their in-house Fork Farm hydroponic system (originally purchased through a MA FRESH grant in 2024!). The tacos were finished with a house-made garlic lime sriracha mayo for the perfect kick. The tray also features black beans and corn, a crisp local apple from Pine Hill Orchards in Colrain, MA, and a side salad which also included locally grown greens from Little Leaf Farms in Devens, MA, garnished with purple daikon radish from MX Morningstar Farm in Hudson, NY — all served alongside 1% Hood milk from Crescent Creamery in Pittsfield, MA. Consider adding these local touches to bring delicious local flavors to your fish tacos and follow their Instagram account at @lenoxpsfoodservices. "
"For students at Lenox Public Schools, Taco Tuesday got a flavorful, local upgrade. Students enjoyed fish tacos topped with a tangy maple citrus slaw — a vibrant combination proudly featuring local ingredients, including cabbage from David Mokrzecki Farm in Hadley, MA, and maple syrup from Ioka Valley Farm in Hancock, MA. The fresh cilantro and a mix of salad greens were grown by Lenox students and staff using their in-house Fork Farm hydroponic system (originally purchased through a MA FRESH grant in 2024!). The tacos were finished with a house-made garlic lime sriracha mayo for the perfect kick. The tray also features black beans and corn, a crisp local apple from Pine Hill Orchards in Colrain, MA, and a side salad which also included locally grown greens from Little Leaf Farms in Devens, MA, garnished with purple daikon radish from MX Morningstar Farm in Hudson, NY — all served alongside 1% Hood milk from Crescent Creamery in Pittsfield, MA. Consider adding these local touches to bring delicious local flavors to your fish tacos and follow their Instagram account at @lenoxpsfoodservices. "
Breakfast Quest continues...
The weather did not stop our quest to find out what vegetable was hidden in the smoothies.
Morris students taste tested our new peachy green and berry sneaky smoothies.
The peachy green smoothie was made with Bok Choy and the berry sneaky was made with beet greens.
Both greens are grown right in the cafeteria in our hydroponic systems and planted by Mrs. Perkins class.
The weather did not stop our quest to find out what vegetable was hidden in the smoothies.
Morris students taste tested our new peachy green and berry sneaky smoothies.
The peachy green smoothie was made with Bok Choy and the berry sneaky was made with beet greens.
Both greens are grown right in the cafeteria in our hydroponic systems and planted by Mrs. Perkins class.
Lenox Public Schools is on a two-hour delay Wednesday, March 4, 2026 due to icy conditions
Breakfast at LMMHS this morning. No breakfast at Morris.
The Breakfast Quest continues...
Today saw the highest breakfast participation thus far this year!
Today saw the highest breakfast participation thus far this year!
All after school activities are cancelled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 due to weather conditions.
Photos from the Read Across America event at Morris (Part II)
Read Across America, launched in 1998, is the nation’s largest year-round reading initiative. It is designed to foster a love of reading in children and teens.
While often celebrated on Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2nd ), the program champions diverse, inclusive books for all readers 365 days a year. Morris would like to thank all of members of the community who came out for yesterday's reading event!
While often celebrated on Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2nd ), the program champions diverse, inclusive books for all readers 365 days a year. Morris would like to thank all of members of the community who came out for yesterday's reading event!
Making mealtimes fun!
The morning cafeteria crew sporting matching tee shirts in the spirit of this year's National School Breakfast Week theme: A quest for school breakfast.
The morning cafeteria crew sporting matching tee shirts in the spirit of this year's National School Breakfast Week theme: A quest for school breakfast.
It's NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK!
The theme is a quest for school breakfast.
Morris Elementary is having a week full of adventure as they embark on school breakfast quest!
The theme is a quest for school breakfast.
Morris Elementary is having a week full of adventure as they embark on school breakfast quest!
HISTORICAL SNAPSHOT
Lenox Academy was built and opened in 1803 as a private academy.
In 1866, the Town of Lenox voted to adopt the Academy as the town’s public high school and support it with public funds. After a period of transition, the building resumed use as the town’s high school by 1879.
In 1908, Lenox built a new high school building on Housatonic Street to replace the Academy as the high school. It served as the high school until 1966.
The Town of Lenox constructed the Morris Elementary School as a purpose-built elementary school in 1960.
The current Lenox Memorial Middle & High School was opened in 1966, replacing the 1908 building as the public high school.
The "Old High School" continued serving elementary grades for decades until ultimately closing as a school in 1998.
Pictured are the Lenox High School Classes of 1894 & 1895.
Lenox Academy was built and opened in 1803 as a private academy.
In 1866, the Town of Lenox voted to adopt the Academy as the town’s public high school and support it with public funds. After a period of transition, the building resumed use as the town’s high school by 1879.
In 1908, Lenox built a new high school building on Housatonic Street to replace the Academy as the high school. It served as the high school until 1966.
The Town of Lenox constructed the Morris Elementary School as a purpose-built elementary school in 1960.
The current Lenox Memorial Middle & High School was opened in 1966, replacing the 1908 building as the public high school.
The "Old High School" continued serving elementary grades for decades until ultimately closing as a school in 1998.
Pictured are the Lenox High School Classes of 1894 & 1895.
Thank you to the members on the Stockbridge Housing Authority who brought their Reading Enrichment Program to Morris first graders this morning.
This program has visited grades one through three and will visit kindergarten to wrap up their visits at Morris next month.
We are appreciative for their partnership and for sharing a love of reading!
This program has visited grades one through three and will visit kindergarten to wrap up their visits at Morris next month.
We are appreciative for their partnership and for sharing a love of reading!
Lenox Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Put your class on the leaderboard.
You can recommend yourself or a classmate to be a featured alumni in the Alumni Corner at Lenox Public Schools at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer54tJYBxZILuTkwB0Pc0Eks6qWZQ9fDDDIbG8W_-xy6SEKA/viewform
You can check out Alumni Corner at this link:
https://www.lenoxps.org/page/alumni-corner
You can recommend yourself or a classmate to be a featured alumni in the Alumni Corner at Lenox Public Schools at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer54tJYBxZILuTkwB0Pc0Eks6qWZQ9fDDDIbG8W_-xy6SEKA/viewform
You can check out Alumni Corner at this link:
https://www.lenoxps.org/page/alumni-corner
On Friday, Morris School students participated in Global School Play Day . Members of the LMMHS Kindness Crew were on hand to help facilitate the fun activities. A good time was had by all!
During Global School Play Day, students are provided ample time for free play without the use of screens, structured games, or adult direction. The idea is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment. The inaugural Global School Play Day took place on February 4, 2015, and involved over 65,000 students from around the world. Over the years, the event has gained momentum, with an increasing number of schools and educators participating each year.
During Global School Play Day, students are provided ample time for free play without the use of screens, structured games, or adult direction. The idea is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment. The inaugural Global School Play Day took place on February 4, 2015, and involved over 65,000 students from around the world. Over the years, the event has gained momentum, with an increasing number of schools and educators participating each year.
In honor of National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day (February 15th), LMMHS students surprised Officer Colvin with this signed poster outside of his office.
Thank you Officer Colvin for positively touching so many lives and for all you do as our SRO!
Thank you Officer Colvin for positively touching so many lives and for all you do as our SRO!
Thank you to SEPAC for sponsoring the informative presentation "Tackling Transitions: Practical Strategies for Easing Transition Struggles" on Wednesday.
Seeking some magic, mischief, & mayhem to lift those winter blues?
Shakespeare & Company's Lenox Middle School students' production of a Midsummer Night's Dream is just the ticket.
Speaking of tickets, they will be available at the door for ONE SHOW ONLY on February 12th @ 7PM in the Duffin Theater
“I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was.” (Act 4, Scene 1)
