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)
Hello Prospective PreK Parents! It’s time to register your child for a PreK screening March 4 and March 5. Please use the PTCFast Conference Scheduler at https://ptcfast.com/schools/MorrisSchool129 to submit your registration. If you have any questions, please contact Student Services at (413) 637-5571.
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This Wednesday February 11- Come join us at Morris Library at 5:30 for Jessica Drohan on a presentation about Tackling Transitions: Practical Strategies for Easing Transition Struggles
Morris Canned Food Drive
With a goal of 100 canned goods collected by the 100th day of school, please help the Morris School reach its goal by Thursday, February 12th.
All donations will be brought to local food pantries.
With a goal of 100 canned goods collected by the 100th day of school, please help the Morris School reach its goal by Thursday, February 12th.
All donations will be brought to local food pantries.
The LPS Grant Writer strikes again!
Exciting news!
Shannon Gagliardo has secured the Morris School a spot in the Water-Smart Program for Lead in School and Child Care Drinking Water.
This Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Drinking Water Program uses funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to offer accepted schools free lead testing and technical assistance to schools and childcare facilities.
Thank you Ms. Gagliardo for making school safer!
Exciting news!
Shannon Gagliardo has secured the Morris School a spot in the Water-Smart Program for Lead in School and Child Care Drinking Water.
This Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Drinking Water Program uses funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to offer accepted schools free lead testing and technical assistance to schools and childcare facilities.
Thank you Ms. Gagliardo for making school safer!
Lenox Affordable Housing News:
Forge is now accepting applications.
As a special offer, employees of Lenox Public Schools and families with children in the district are eligible to receive a $500 VISA Gift Card after moving in.
Apply to live at Forge today-we look forward to welcoming you home!
Forge is now accepting applications.
As a special offer, employees of Lenox Public Schools and families with children in the district are eligible to receive a $500 VISA Gift Card after moving in.
Apply to live at Forge today-we look forward to welcoming you home!
Pre-K Informational Night will be February 12th from 5:30 - 6:30 at Morris Elementary.
Starting next year:
1) The Pre-K schedule will be conveniently aligned to the K-5 schedule.
2) Pre-K seats unfilled by Lenox residents will be offered to existing LPS school choice families. (Note: Preschool is tuition-based and should not be confused with Massachusetts K-12 school choice)
Starting next year:
1) The Pre-K schedule will be conveniently aligned to the K-5 schedule.
2) Pre-K seats unfilled by Lenox residents will be offered to existing LPS school choice families. (Note: Preschool is tuition-based and should not be confused with Massachusetts K-12 school choice)
Lenox seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and highly skilled educational leader to serve as the next Principal of Lenox Memorial Middle & High School, beginning July 1, 2026.
Applications will be accepted through February 27, 2026.
Applications will be accepted through February 27, 2026.
Our Grant Writer, Shannon Gagliardo, has done it again!
Shannon worked with Guidance to write a grant to fund a Financial Literacy Fair in the spring and LMMHS has been awarded $6,100 from the State Treasurer’s Financial Education Innovation Fund to do just that!
Way to go!
Shannon worked with Guidance to write a grant to fund a Financial Literacy Fair in the spring and LMMHS has been awarded $6,100 from the State Treasurer’s Financial Education Innovation Fund to do just that!
Way to go!
Lenox Wins Westfield State Quiz Bowl!
Yesterday, Westfield State welcomed high school teams from Western Massachusetts to compete in the Quiz Bowl tournament. Trivia questions focused on the topics of History, Humanities, and Popular Culture.
As the winning high school team, we will have our school name and winning year inscribed on the Trivia Bowl Cup . LMMHS gets to "host" the trophy until they return to
defend the next year.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Upon first arriving in Lenox as Superintendent, I commissioned a comprehensive facilities vulnerability/safety assessment of both school buildings. Since then, we’ve been steadily turning recommendations into action, bit by bit, making our schools safer places for students and staff.
Today was a very visible step forward as 3,000lb security bollards were installed at the main entrances of each school (one at LMMHS and two at Morris Elementary).
These safety measures were made possible through a grant secured by School Resource Officer Colvin and Highway Superintendent Gop, and brought to life by the Highway Department crew.
Many thanks to SRO Colvin, Superintendent Gop, and the entire Highway team for their collaboration and commitment to keeping Lenox Public Schools safe. LPS is fortunate to have such caring municipal partners.
Dr. Collins
Today was a very visible step forward as 3,000lb security bollards were installed at the main entrances of each school (one at LMMHS and two at Morris Elementary).
These safety measures were made possible through a grant secured by School Resource Officer Colvin and Highway Superintendent Gop, and brought to life by the Highway Department crew.
Many thanks to SRO Colvin, Superintendent Gop, and the entire Highway team for their collaboration and commitment to keeping Lenox Public Schools safe. LPS is fortunate to have such caring municipal partners.
Dr. Collins
Renee Mackay, Outreach Coordinator for Safe Routes to Schools, joined Principal Kelley, Asst. Principal Soules, Superintendent Collins, and Morris staff & families (and couple of pets) on this morning's Winter Walk to School Day.
A big THANK YOU to Chief Smith for accompanying the walkers and to his officers for ensuring that walkers were safe from the morning traffic.
A big THANK YOU to Chief Smith for accompanying the walkers and to his officers for ensuring that walkers were safe from the morning traffic.
Parents are invited to attend the Lenox Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) speaker series.
The SEPAC will be hosting Jessica Drohan at Morris Elementary at 5:30pm on February 11, 2026 to discuss - Tackling Transitions: Practical Strategies for Easing Transition Struggles
The SEPAC will be hosting Jessica Drohan at Morris Elementary at 5:30pm on February 11, 2026 to discuss - Tackling Transitions: Practical Strategies for Easing Transition Struggles
