From the The Central Berkshire County chapter of the League of Women Voters -
Be prepared for the November election. It’s right around the corner.
Attend one or more of the following voter-service events organized by LWV CBC.
September 17: We are partnering with the National Voter Registration Day Organization and
local libraries for a one-day event. LWV CBC will be set up to register new voters that day in
libraries in Egremont, Great Barrington, Lenox, and Stockbridge.
September 21: LWV CBC will be registering voters at Lee Founders Day.
September 28: LWV CBC will be registering voters at the Festival Latina in Great Barrington.
October 10, Lenox Library at 5:00 p.m.: Our chapter will offer a forum about the five statewide
ballot questions that voters will be deciding this year. You can review a list of the ballot
questions on the website of the Secretary of State https://www.sec.state.ma.us/. In addition,
voters in District 3 will be choosing between Leigh Davis and Marybeth Mitts for the position of
State Representative.
Various dates this fall:
League volunteers will visit Berkshire Community College, working together with the administration offering students information about voting in the U.S. Presidential Election on November 5.
For questions about the status of your voter registration, you can go to any of the League
registration events listed above. You can also visit the website of the Secretary of State https://www.sec.state.ma.us/, or contact your town clerk of your town, or visit www.VOTE411.org.
You can also write to us at lwvcentralberkshires@gmail.com.
Even if you are sure you’re registered to vote, the League recommends that you check the
status of your registration. You should also check your sample ballot online before going the
polls.
You can do this by entering your name and address on this site:
https:// www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote.
Be sure you know where you are voting and the times the polls are open. Early voting will begin October 19. The last day to register is Saturday, October 26 (10 days before the election on November 5). If you would like what is called a “no excuse absentee ballot,” be sure to apply for it as soon as possible.
In presidential election years, typically 50% of registered voters cast their ballot. We can do
better this year. Let’s break records!
We are aiming to have the highest turnout in our history on November 5, 2024!
Photos from the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Playground
Thank you to Chief O'Brien for bringing the fire truck!
And to Officer Soules for bringing the Copsicle Truck!
Playground Ribbon Cutting & Morris Spiritwear
Please join us tonight at 6pm for the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground.
Got Morris pride? Show it with some spiritwear (it's also a fundraiser).
September is National Suicide Awareness Month.
Tens of thousands of people tragically lose their lives to suicide each year (one every 11 minutes in the United States). Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34; it is the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15-24.
Resources like the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Dial 988, can make a difference in connecting people with the support they need. Please do not hesitate to call or text the lifeline if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. Also available is our local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Berkshire County) at (413) 443-1666 or nammibc@namibc.org.
Join us for the Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new playground at the Morris School on Tuesday, September 10th at 6PM
Some happy beginning of the year "Team Morris" photos!
DO YOU KNOW OF AN LPS ALUMNUS WHO SHOULD BE FEATURED IN OUR ALUMNI CORNER?
If so, please use the link below to submit their name and we'll do the rest.
Thank you for helping us recognize and reconnect with our former students.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer54tJYBxZILuTkwB0Pc0Eks6qWZQ9fDDDIbG8W_-xy6SEKA/viewform
Dr. & Mrs. Collins were delighted to be among the over 300 people who turned out at the Pittsfield Country Club on Saturday to honor State Representative Smitty Pignatelli and his decades of public service to the Berkshires. The tributes and testimonials crossed political parties and included the present Governor and two former Governors (one of them in person), both U.S. Senators from Massachusetts, U.S. Representatives, dozens upon dozens of state legislators, county and local officials, plus a special message from basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Smitty's family shared heartfelt, and less public, tales of his selflessness and commitment to his constituents.
Thank you, Smitty, for your public service and for being a friend to public education. Best wishes on your retirement from the Massachusetts Legislature and whatever the next chapters hold in store.
The Lenox Police Department has arranged for the Berkshire Medical Center Bloodmobile to be in the St. Ann's parking lot on September 11th.
The BMC Blood Donor Center is accredited by the US Food and Drug Administration, American Association of Blood Banks, College of American Pathologists, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the American College of Surgeons. The BMC Bloodmobile is staffed by two Phlebotomists and a driver, and is equipped with the appropriate climate control systems to store donated blood.
Lenox Hall Walking is Back at LMMHS!
The Morris School Staff on the new playground.
Stay tuned for information on the official ribbon cutting.
Archery Club, As Schools Match Wits, Board Games , Cacophony & Murmurs (literary magazine), Chess Club, Cine Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Drama Club, Evergreen Club, French Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance for Middle School, High School Art Club, High School Newspaper, High School Student Council, High School Volleyball Club, High School Yearbook, History Club, Improv Club, Investment Club, JAM Club (musical), Kripalu Yoga, Landscaping Club, Latin American Student Association, Latin Club, Math Club, Middle School Art, Middle School Creative Writing, Middle School Spanish Club, Middle School Student Council Advisor, Middle School Yearbook, Mock Trial, Mountain Bike Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, No Place for Hate, Peer Education, Peer Tutoring, Photography Club, Pokeman Club, Poorly Timed Sneezes Improvisational Group, Quiz Team, Robotics (high school), Robotics (middle school).
If this list does not include a club or activity at LMMHS that interests you, propose one that does.
WELCOME BACK LPS STUDENTS!
We are thrilled to have you here for another exciting school year.
Adams Bank, one of our Community Business Partners, donated snack bags for every Morris classroom.
We are feeling the love from our wonderful Community Business Partners! Thank you!!
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher”
- Japanese proverb
This morning, The Mount graciously lent their most gorgeous of Berkshires settings to LPS for our Convocation. The staff returned in high spirits as they gathered under the giant lawn tent where they were welcomed by the Superintendent, Dr. Collins, and by Oren Cass, Chair of the School Committee. This year's keynote speakers were LPS students, representing every grade level, who shared with the staff what they like the most about attending Morris and LMMHS and what they were eagerly looking forward to when they return to school in two days time. Time was set aside for Education Association business and for a whole District team-building scavenger hunt on the grounds. The morning wrapped up with an al fresco lunch on the lawn (thank you to Market 32 for the public school discount) before staff returned to their respective school buildings for trainings, drills, and final preparations for the return of our students!
More images from Convocation 2024
Today was New Staff Orientation Day.
Pictured are new LPS staff members and their mentors, along with District administrators.
A warm welcome to all of our new staff!
LMMHS seeks an Administrative Assistant in the Guidance Dept. If you know someone who would rock this position, please encourage them to apply.
The new Morris Playground is being built!
John Nugent is our latest featured alumnus.
Please check out all of our featured alumni in Alumni Corner on the LPS website.
