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.
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 18th – Half Day of School
October 27th – Picture Retake Day
October 28th – PTA Trunk or Treat
2023-2024 Bus Routes
SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 2023-2024
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 8:00 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 7:55 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 Stockbidge line and turn around. Return to Stockbridge via Route 102 to Main St and South on Route 7.
E-5 8:00 Starts at Main and High St follow High St to Route 183 south. Stop at Housatonic Community Center then to Route 41 south to Pearl St.
E-6 8:10 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 8:15 Bentley and Bridge St to East Street turn onto State Rd.
E-8 8:00 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 8:05 Division St. and Long Pond Road. Turn onto Christian Hill Rd continue to Main and Hillside Ave. Follow State Rd to Monument Valley Rd to school.
E-10 8:10 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