Muddy Brook Regional
Elementary School

318 Monument Valley Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Phone:  413-644-2350
Fax:  413-644-2395

WELCOME TO MUDDY BROOK

Vision Statement

Children, as a result of their time at Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School, will:

  • approach life and future challenges with joyful curiosity and the skills to succeed,
  • ask good questions, seriously consider big ideas, and effectively communicate their thinking,
  • develop knowledge of their strengths and challenges that will lead to a strong sense of self and increased confidence,
  • care for and respect themselves and each other and connect with their community
  • relish learning from difference and embrace diversity.

Our Core Values

Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School is commited to creating an environment that promotes family and community engagement through strong communication.  We believe that good communication is essential to a strong partnership and supports learning and achievement for all.

Classroom Fun

A New Flag From Rep. Pignatelli

A Visit from Rep. Pignatelli

4th Grade Monument Mtn Hike

The Muddy Brook Pickers!

Fire Prevention Day

Garden Work

Muddy Brook Recycles!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Canoeing for Clean Water

WinterFest!

Eagle Nest in Progress

Photo Dictionaries from GB Rotary!

MBE 3rd Graders Join the Housatonic River Initiative

Mr. Curletti's KDG Class Loves Reading!

Strings on Tour

BERKSHIRE HILLS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GT. BARRINGTON       STOCKBRIDGE      WEST STOCKBRIDGE

SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

2024-2025

ALL  District  bus routes are full. Students are assigned to a bus based on their residential address.  Please take the time to contact Massini Bus Co., 1-413-229-7962, or email massinibus1@verizon.net, prior to the start of the school year to make any changes regarding your students transportation.

ACCORDING to the Director of Vehicle Safety and Compliance of the Registry of Motor Vehicles, students should   NOT carry anything on the bus they cannot hold in their lap.   FOR EXAMPLE: Skateboards, Suitcases, Large Instruments and Athletic Equipment, will not be allowed on the buses.

Please take the time to review the bus safety rules with your children.  Student behavior that distracts the driver will be reported to school administration.

Cooperate with the Driver – Remain Seated – Feet on Floor – Facing Forward – Talk Quietly – Be Considerate and Respectful of Others – Respect Property – No Eating or Drinking – No Gum – Keep Bus Clean Put Your Trash in Trash Can –

Muddy Brook Route Descriptions

 All students are assigned to a bus based on residential address.  Each student will have an assigned seat.  All elementary students must be met at their stop by an adult.  Adults must be visible, 5 to 10 feet from the school bus door. Students will not be released if the adult is not clearly visible. Transportation is provided to and from home or childcare facility ONLY.

E-1  7:55am Starts at Mill Pond Park and turns onto Washington Square and Pomeroy St.  Turn onto Stateline Rd and proceed to Main St.  Follow Route 41 south to Linda Lane.

E-3  7:55am Route Starts at East Main St to Route 7 north to Lenox town line and turn around point.  South on Route 7 to Main St.  Continue to Church Street follow Route 102 to West Stockbridge line and turn around.  Return to Stockbridge via Route 102 to Main St and South on Route 7.

E-5  8:00   Starts at Housatonic Community Center then to Route 41 south to Pearl St.

E-6  8:05am  Starts at Division St and Route 183 (Park St).  Follow Route 183 North to Housatonic turn onto Front Street then Van Deusenville Middle Road. Return to Route 183 via Division St.

E-7  8:10am Bentley and Bridge St to East Street turn onto State Rd.  Follow State Rd to Monument Valley Road.

E-8  8:00am South Egremont Rd to Route 71 and turn around.  Turn onto West Ave to Taconic Ave. Turn onto Brainard to Hollenbeck, Castle Hill, Prospect St to Taconic and Main St. continue to Blue Hill Rd and Stockbridge Rd.

E-9  7:55am   Start at Alford Rd and Haley Rd.  Follow Alford Rd to Seekonk Rd turn onto Division St to Christian Hill Rd continue to Main and Hillside Ave.

E-10  8:10am  Start at 70 Main St follow Main St to Silver St and South Main St turn around.  Stop at Mason Library and Travelodge.

Routes are run in reverse in the afternoon.

IMPORTANT DATES:

November 5th – No School District Wide Professional Development Day

November 11th – No School Veterans Day

November 19th – Perks with the Principal

November 27th – 29th – No School Thanksgiving Break

December 11th – Half Day of School

(12pm Dismissal)

December 23rd – January 1st – Winter Break