Parents, guardians & students, LMMHS students, please remember that you need to have a current physical and immunizations on file at school to attend sports tryouts in August. Per MIAA regulations, physicals expire at 13 months from exam date. Physicals and Immunization Records are REQUIRED for all new students, as…
Dear Colleagues, We are almost there! It has been a whirlwind with Senior Day, Senior Awards Banquet, Senior Scholarship Night, all culminating with Commencement at Tanglewood and the weather could not have been more perfect. I want to thank Mike Knybel, Brian Cogswell, Jonathan Cade, Jeff Ano, Al Saldarini, Nick…
Parents, Guardians and Students, Please plan to pick up all remaining medications from the Health Office at either Morris or LMMHS. All expired medications, Epipens and Inhalers not picked up by the last day of school will be properly disposed of. Please call school Health Office nurses to make special…
Former LMMHS Head Custodian Denton Smith was Grand Marshall of this year’s Memorial Day parade in Lee! Denton served in the Navy and was at LMMHS for many years. He also started the Custodial Cup Golf Tournament which raises money for senior scholarships every year. Thank you, Denton, for your…
At the end of April, Lenox hosted the final monthly meet of the Berkshire County Quiz League. Seven schools from throughout the county competed this school year – Monument, Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield, Taconic, Wahconah and BArT. Over the school year, Lenox won 17 of its 21 matches – an impressive accomplishment –…
On May 8th, the Save A Life Tour came to LMMHS and talked with all juniors and seniors about the dangers of driving distracted and under the influence. Special thanks to the sponsors of the event: Berkshire United Way, Walmart, Lee Bank, Adams Bank, Canyon Ranch and Kimball Farms. Students…
ADL Peer Leadership Program Accepting Applications The Anti-Defamation League Peer Leadership program is accepting applications now through Friday, May 24th for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are interested in mentoring eighth grade students on fostering tolerance and diversity at LMMHS please pick up an application in the Main Office.…
Parent Orientation for our current 5th graders will be Thursday, May 30, at 5:30 pm in the Duffin Theater at LMMHS. Parents will have an opportunity to meet our Principal, Michael Knybel, our Assistant Principal, Brian Cogswell, the 6th grade teachers, and Dave Hilfinger, the middle school guidance counselor. You…
Morris parents and guardians, please remember that all students entering Kindergarten and 4th grade are required to provide an updated physical exam and immunization record before the start of the 2019-2020 school year. With the arrival of warmer weather, we begin to spend more time outside, enjoying walks, playing in…
Dear Colleagues, I’ve been thinking about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion a great deal in the past week. At the national level, I can’t remember a time when the political landscape was more toxic than it is at present. Recent events at our middle and high school remind…
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…
Dear Colleagues, Like many of you I’m sure, I am deeply troubled by the recent tragic event in Sheffield. It is difficult to imagine the mindset of a father who takes the lives of his three young children, his wife, and finally his own. It seems so unfathomable, yet it…
An interview with Representative Pignatelli, recorded March 18th @ 3:00 in the Duffin Theater. CTSB TV Channel 1302 (Education)
Dear Colleagues, As you may know, I have 18 students from LMMHS participating in a Superintendent’s Student Cabinet. What an amazing group. They have divided themselves into three groups, with each group having a different focus. The first group is tackling eliminating the use of the “N” word at LMMHS.…
Dear Colleagues, Below please find the preliminary budget presented to School Committee last week. Thank you for all that you do. I hope you have a restful and relaxing weekend! Best, Kim FY 20 Preliminary Budget Presentation
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…
Dear Colleagues, As you may recall, earlier this school year the District made headlines regarding alleged incidents of “bullying” within our schools. To address these concerns, the Lenox School District is beginning a See Something – Say Something campaign. See Something – Say Something is an initiative sponsored by 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…
Dear Colleagues, The Social and Emotional Task Force has created a survey for students and parents to determine a baseline for our students’ social and emotional wellness. The parent survey is posted on the District website’s home page and students will be surveyed in their classrooms during the next few…
The family/community presentation has been rescheduled to April 25th Dear Colleagues, I hope that you had a restful break and a happy new year! I want to update you regarding next steps related to school safety and crisis management in our schools. The administration and staff at LMMHS have done…
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…
Dear Colleagues, I love my work. I love the kids, the teachers and staff, the parents, my administrative team past and present; I love it all. But every now and again I have a more difficult than usual meeting, or someone is more mad or upset than usual and I…
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!!
Dear Colleagues, The Lenox Public Schools Strategic Plan under the section titled School Climate, expects that LPS students will be offered an opportunity to take a leadership role in identifying areas for services and creating service activities. In that effort, I am creating a Superintendent’s Student Cabinet. The Cabinet’s mission…
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!!
Dear Colleagues, I hope that you had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends! The district is considering changing the school calendar to include an additional five 1/2 days of school for the purpose of teacher/staff professional development and collaboration. During our budget meetings with LMMHS Department Chairs this week,…
The Southern Berkshire Educational Futures (SBEF) group is an informal collaboration among the Berkshire Hills, Lee, Lenox and Southern Berkshire Regional School Districts. The group is composed of school committee members and superintendents and has been meeting regularly. SBEF is seeking a skilled and thoughtful volunteer facilitator to support monthly…
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…
Hall Walking in the Lenox Public Schools Is Up and Running! (OK—it’s up and walking.) Implementing a suggestion from Berkshire SuperGenarian co-founders (and Lenox residents), Mary Jane Incorvia Mattina and Francine Weinberg, the Lenox Public Schools Department encourages residents to keep fit inside even if there is snow, rain or…
Dear Colleagues, Some of you may have read an article in the Berkshire Eagle on Thursday evening regarding a message sent by me to parents on Friday evening to prepare them for the presence of state and local police and fire at both LMMHS and Morris Elementary School on Monday.…
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…
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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!!