Spring is a joyful time in our schools—when the hard work of the year blooms on various stages and in classrooms across the District. A new sports season is underway and the vernal equinox arrives on Friday. Stop by and experience the magic for yourself!
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Last week, Muddy Brook students time traveled to 16th century London alongside literary siblings Jack and Annie Smith. Their mission? To help the greatest playwright of all time stage a play for Queen Elizabeth I! Showtime with Shakespeare, performed live by BTG PLAYS!, is based on the bestselling book, Magic Tree House #25: Stage Fright on a Summer Night, by Mary Pope Osborne. (Who happened to be in the audience with her husband Will!) Set to a modern hip hop groove, the live show demonstrates how history is shaped by a simple premise: “There’s no limit to the places we can go…when you venture outside your window.” |
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Last spring, Lexi Carpenter was on the fence about pursuing an internship; with encouragement from Jade Abderhalden ’25, she found her way to the West Stockbridge Police Department where her limited understanding of law enforcement has grown exponentially. “It’s been a great way to gain first-hand experience about the field I want to pursue,” says Carpenter, who plans to study criminal justice at Roger Williams University in their 4+1 program. She cites problem solving and communication as the top professional skills she’s gleaning on the job. “Observing colleagues [like Officer Dan Hamill] bounce ideas off of one another, and consult other departments, has emphasized the importance of collaboration,” says Carpenter, who is no stranger to teamwork. (She signed on to play softball for the Hawks in December.) An unexpected part of her police role? Engaging with community members, from traffic stops to food drives. When it comes to hands-on learning, Carpenter enforces this: “Internships provide young people with unique learning experiences that prepare us to enter the workforce—few of which are available in the traditional high school classroom.”
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Spring musical season continues next weekend with Something Rotten! Jr. starring students from Du Bois Middle School live on stage at MMRHS—Friday, March 27 + Saturday, March 28 at 7PM and Sunday, March 29 at 2PM. Featuring fun songs like “God, I Hate Shakespeare” and “Hard to be the Bard”, this laugh-out-loud adventure is full of big dreams, bigger egos, and toe-tapping fun as the Bottom brothers attempt to create the world’s very first musical. Don’t miss it!
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On Tuesday March 17, 2026 students from grades 4-12 performed in 4 groups and filled the house at Monument Mountain. What was most remarkable was to how students developed proficiency over the years. Mr. Keplinger shared context for each piece. What a joy to listen and celebrate their successes! Well done all. |
A lone law course in high school, taught by the late Chris Unsworth, got Hunter Cormier ’18 thinking inquisitively and challenging others. “I learned that it’s ok to disagree, even with adults, as long as I had facts to back up my opinion,” says Cormier, recalling a mock trial junior year that sparked her interest in pursuing legal studies at Quinnipiac University. After taking the LSAT and not loving her score or her options, Cormier joined her mom (6th grade ELA teacher Kim Cormier) for one year at Du Bois Middle School where she worked as a paraprofessional in the Autism Behavior Center. Today, the Albany Law School graduate is a staff attorney at the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations in Midtown Manhattan—a job that involves negotiating contracts and facilitating grievances for some of New York City’s top unions. Her advice for young people on the brink of graduation is simple: “Get comfortable not knowing next steps, reach out to others who have done what you aspire to do, and remain open to experiences.”
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Extra, extra! Read all about it in the newest edition of The Spartan Scout, featuring news and views from the (second semester) Digital Journalism students at Du Bois Regionl Middle School. |
With the Design Development submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority on track for March 25, the School Building Committee continues to focus on creating a durable, flexible, and student-centered learning environment that supports both academics and community use. In the coming weeks, the design team will continue refining the building and site design, reviewing updated material samples, advancing final floor plans, and preparing cost and design information for the upcoming submission. Stay tuned!
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Peter Dillon, Superintendent
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