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The Lenox Public Schools is holding a hybrid Special Education Advisory Council Meeting this evening, January 23rd at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Morris Elementary School in the Conference Room and via zoom- Brian Kelley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. See link below. Topic: SEPAC meeting 1/23/24 Time: Jan 23, 2024 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81340208040 Meeting ID: 813 4020 8040 --- Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kclAKA1PSA

Congratulations to the Lenox Quiz Team for another outstanding performance at the 2024 Blender Bowl. 14 teams from 10 different high schools participated. LMMHS had three teams in the competition. The Lenox A team went undefeated in their 4 qualifying matches and went into the playoffs as the number one seed. The Lenox B team had three wins in qualifying matches and entered the playoffs as the number three seed. The Lenox C team came up just short of the playoffs winning two qualifying matches. The Lenox A team defeated the Frontier Regional team (also undefeated going into the championship match). The championship match was close, with Lenox edging out Frontier by 2 points. Congratulations to each of the three Lenox teams that competed! Lenox Team A (CHAMPIONS): John Cooney, Luca Jordan, Jackson Frederick, and Cormac Mathews (all seniors) - pictured below from left to right. Lenox Team B (3RD PLACE): Catharine Kowalski (junior), John Kowalski (sophomore), Greta Mathews (freshman), and Aliza Munch (senior) Lenox Team C: seniors Hutch Bray and Chris Sohl, Charlotte Culver (freshman) and Ava Mozian (sophomore) Lenox has won the Blender Bowl each of the last five times it’s been held dating back to the 2019.

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Lenox's Morris Elementary School First Graders Compete in First Annual Math Olympics Principal Brenda Kelley shares that Morris Elementary first graders recently demonstrated their math skills at the school's inaugural Math Olympics. Approximately 50 first-grade students were joined by teachers, math coaches, and several parents at the Lenox Community Center to participate in the Math Olympics. Students competed in six math-centered events, all of which were aligned to an area of the Grade 1 math standards. Some events included the "Long Jump" to measure non-standard units, the "20 Yard Dash" to find numbers on a 120 chart, as well as "Math Musical Chairs." Students also participated in a game called "The Lunge" – a version of the game "Hungry, Hungry Hippos" – where students laid on scooters and collected balls marked with numbers. After collecting as many as possible, students then put them in order from least to greatest. After students competed in all six events, the group walked back to Morris. All students received a gold medal for their participation at a grade-wide assembly later in the day. "We wanted to hold this event because when we add movement and fun into our core academic content, kids get excited and want to participate. The kids had a blast doing math – maybe they didn't even realize that they were doing it," said Grade 1 Teacher Shannon O'Brien. "We are so thankful for the support of the Lenox Community Center and the adults who helped us to pull off such a fun event. Not all kids love math, but the hope is more do now!"

LENOX — Principal Jeremiah Ames is pleased to share that LMMHS is partnering with the Anti-Defamation League’s Peer Training Program to provide anti-bias and anti-bullying training to students. 26 LMMHS students – including 11 sophomores, 12 juniors, and three seniors – are participating in training to become Peer Training Advisors, facilitated by World of Difference Institute Director Phil Fogelman and ADL Training Consultant Diane Drakes. The first training dates occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, Dec. 14. The final training date will be held on Friday, Jan. 5. After completing the training, these students will run anti-bias and anti-bullying workshops for other LMMHS students throughout the year. Through the ADL’s A World of Difference Institute Peer Training Program, Peer Trainers learn to understand and challenge bias and bullying; practice anti-bias facilitation skills; and take on a leadership role in their schools, positively influencing school culture by modeling respect, allyship, and civility. Student advisors are Business and Technology Teacher Heather McNeice and English Teacher Scott Wade. "We are excited about the difference these peer leaders can make and hope they can lead discussions that will help LMMHS become an even more inclusive place where all students feel welcome and safe," said Principal Ames. "Each of these students embodies Lenox's values of creating a 'Brave and Safe Space' and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future."

LENOX — Principal Jeremiah Ames is pleased to share that the Lenox Memorial Middle High School Robotics program recently received an $8,000 grant from General Dynamics and the United States Navy to purchase new equipment. The $8,000 in funding was used to purchase 20 new Lego SPIKE Prime kits, which are now being utilized by Lenox students. Two of the kits were donated by Robotics Teacher Matthew Coté to the newly reestablished Middle School Robotics Club. The last time LMMHS had a middle school robotics team was in 2012. Coté has been using Lego Robotics since 2006 in his Grade 8 curriculum. Recently, Lego decided to phase out its old line and replace it with its new line, Lego SPIKE Prime. Coté decided to apply for grant funding to obtain this new equipment through a grant program courtesy of General Dynamics and the United States Navy. The District was notified that it had received a $8,000 grant in early December. The new Lego SPIKE Prime kits will be used in Berkshire Robotics Challenge in March. The Middle School Robotics Club will practice for the annual competition using the donated kits. Coté is acting as co-advisor to the club along with SPED Paraprofessional Amanda Terzigni, and is also the lead mentor for the High School Robotics Club. “I cannot thank General Dynamics and the Navy enough for this grant funding,” said Coté.

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Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Mark Hyman - Please join us tonight for an in-person event in the Duffin Theater from 6-7 PM with Dr. Mark Hyman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author & founder of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox . The topic of this interactive Q&A is "Food as Medicine & The Key to Wellness." Please RSVP if you plan to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_9Raow9le95CMVUqVOm-WGA_tWDfjYjDFarg6tt2cbc/viewform?edit_requested=true

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Annual LMMHS Canned Food Drive to help out the Lenox Food Pantry is underway

Congratulations to the Lenox Girls' Cross Country Team on taking second place on Saturday at the Massachusetts State Championship in D-III !

Congratulations to the Lenox cast and crew on a truly AMAZING Fall Festival of Shakespeare performance of MacBeth Friday night at Shakespeare & Co. BRAVO!

Senior Genevieve Collins, her parents, and Dr. Collins at the November 13, 2023 School Committee meeting, where "Jennie" was the recipient of the Superintendent's Academic Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents.

Representatives from Lee Bank and Adams Community Bank were celebrated on Friday as two of the many local businesses that support education in Lenox Public Schools.

Lenox School Committee members and Superintendent Bill Collins stand with keynote speaker Darnisa Amante-Jackson https://darnisaamante.com at the joint conference of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents. (l to r) Kim Graham, Meghan Kirby, Kim Winger, Dr. Amante-Jackson, Dr. Collins, and Veronica Fenton.

Morris School Staff, Students, and Parents participate in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.