Pittsfield Councilor Wants Summary of PHS Investigation Outcomes

Councilor at Large Earl Persip III has submitted a petition to Tuesday's City Council meeting urging the School Committee to release a public summary of the findings from the independent investigation into staff misconduct at PHS.

PHS Principal Stepping Down at School Year's End

Pittsfield High School Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko will step down at the end of the year after nearly 20 years in the building.

Pittsfield School Officials Want Summary of PHS Investigation

While it is unclear how much information will be released, School Committee members want some executive summary of the Pittsfield High School investigation into alleged staff misconduct.

Pittsfield Celebrates Jazz Art Contest Winners

For the month of April, Pittsfield High School students' jazz-inspired works bring color and design to the corridors of City Hall.

PHS Warmed by Updated Heating System

A new climate control system has brought Pittsfield High School into the 21st century.

District Moving On From Allegations Against PHS Administrator

The district is "moving on" from unsubstantiated allegations against two Pittsfield High School administrators, saying there is no threat.

Pittsfield School Committee Chair Details PHS Investigation

A second investigation by a different firm will target the district's internal processes.

Pittsfield School Committee OKs Firm for PHS Staff Investigation

Officials approved a third-party investigation on alleged staff misconduct at Pittsfield High School that's expected to wrap up by March.

Pittsfield City Council Weighs in on 'Crisis' in Public Schools

The 11 members of the City Council on Monday voted to support the School Committee in seeking an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct by staff members at Pittsfield High School that have come to light in recent weeks.

Third PHS Staff Member Put on Leave

Superintendent Joseph Curtis Thursday sent a communication to the school community announcing the move.

'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal

This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield High School staff were put on administrative leave in the last week, one for federal drug charges and the other for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families.

PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School District

Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student.

Second PHS Staff Member Put on Administrative Leave

A Pittsfield High School staff member has been put on administrative leave because an investigation being conducted by the state Department of Children and Families.

Pittsfield High School Honor Roll

Of the 721 students enrolled, 304 students, or 42 percent, achieved high honors, and 73 students, or 10 percent, earned honors.

Dropping Temps, Boiler Repairs Close PHS

The school is amid a heating system replacement, as the former boilers exceeded their useful life.

PHS, Taconic Seniors Honored With Superintendent's Award

Pittsfield High School's Lisa Chen and Taconic High School's Nicholas Kerwood were given the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificates of Academic Excellence during Wednesday's School Committee meeting.

PHS Graduates: You Always Have a Home Under The Dome

Under an arch of purple and white balloons, 184 seniors concluded their high school experience at Tanglewood on Sunday. It was the first time in five years that graduation had been held at the Lenox institute.

Pittsfield High School Awards & Scholarships 2024

The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Pittsfield High School graduating class of 2024.

Pittsfield High Announces Class Speakers for 2024 Graduation

The senior class at Pittsfield High School has elected Frankielys Payano De La Cruz, Abigail Malumphy, Brooke Tripicco to speak at graduation this Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m.

Pittsfield Council OKs $3M Borrowing for Failing PHS Boilers

The nearly 100-year-old boilers are original to the building and have exceeded their useful life, officials say. They are converted locomotive engines that are extremely inefficient and expensive to maintain.

PHS Proteus Theatre Hosts Annual Talent Showcase

Directed by students Stephanie Martin, Aaliyah Johnson, and Kayla Hunter, the event will feature performances by PHS students.

Marchetti Announces Jazz Art Contest Winners

Pittsfield High School has 75 jazzy artworks in City Hall, one of which was chosen to represent the 2024 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival.

PHS Basketball Team Recognized at City Council

Pittsfield High School Best Buddies Club Holds Resource Fair

The Best Buddies Club Resource Fair at Pittsfield High School on Tuesday demonstrated the importance of connection.

Pittsfield High's Perry: 'I want accountability!'

The Pittsfield High School student who was the victim of a spitting incident in the state basketball semi-finals issued a public statement on Wednesday reacting to the assault and calling for consequences against the offender and his school.