Week at a Glance October 16, 2026

Dear Families,

As your new principal, I’m spending this first year on a "listening and learning tour" so I can really get to know the heart of our school. Every family here brings something special from our different towns and neighborhoods, and our staff and students bring so many wonderful talents, backgrounds, and interests to the table. Rather than rushing in to change things up, I want to take the time to listen, learn, and build on what’s already working so well through a four-step plan:

Your voice matters so much in this work, and I can’t wait to pull up a chair and visit with you during our fall chats. Thank you for making me feel so welcome—I’m so glad to be partnering with you all!

Warmly,

Seth

Hearing from you is essential to making our school the best it can be. Moving forward, we plan to send out a family survey twice a year to check in on how we’re doing and where we can improve. To make sure these surveys truly reflect what matters most to you, we are gathering input on the questions from our families, students, and community members.

We’ll be looking at key areas like communication, academics, programming, social-emotional support, safety, after-school activities, and transportation. While I’ll be gathering feedback from our PTO and School Council, I want to invite everyone to share their thoughts! If there is a specific question or topic you’d like to see included in our upcoming survey, please email your suggestions to me directly at seth.lewislevin@bhrsd.org.

BHRSD Community, 

I'm writing with a reminder about safety at drop off and pick up.  We need to do better.

If possible, consider having your children ride a bus.  If not, try to come a bit earlier to relieve some of the pressure and rush of drop off and pick up.  

In particular, please pay attention and make sure you stop at the pedestrian crossing between Du Bois and Muddy Brook.  

Thanks for your efforts in making this whole process safer and more manageable. 

Please reach out to me if you have additional suggestions.

Peter Dillon, Superintendent

Apple picking, free concerts, Glizzy goodness, and a little Turkey Trotting! Here's what's happening in our community!

 W.E.B. DuBois Community Day at Sandisfield Orchard

An apple a day keeps the doctor away… but a bag of apples helps our PTO!

For every bag of apples picked on Saturday, Sandisfield Orchard will make a donation to the PTO in support of our community programming.

Bring the family, fill a bag (or two!), and enjoy some fall fun!

Ring in the weekend with more ways to stay connected and entertained! 

 Sunday, November 1 | Tailgate 12–2 PM

Hot dogs, hoops, and hometown fun!

Pre-order your Family Meal >  https://account.venmo.com/u/pto_dubois — include “Glizzy” in Venmo the payment note.

 Harlem Wizards hit the court | 3 PM

Get your tickets here > https://harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/greatbarringtonma11-01-26-03-00pm/

 Sunday, November 15

Whether you're a speedy turkey, a leisurely walker, or a champion sideline cheerleader, there's a place for everyone!

 Join the flock! Volunteer today!

>https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EA8A823A7FBCF8-66341104-5kturkey

 Donate to the Bake Sale! Cookies, brownies, muffins — we'd be grateful for anything you can whip up!

>https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EA8A823A7FBCF8-66374434-bake

 Music to Our Ears!

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is offering DuBois families FREE tickets to Close Encounters With Music concerts!

Starting November 1st, enjoy everything from classical favorites to jazz and cabaret, with lively stories behind the music and opportunities to meet the artists.

 Visit > cewm.org and enter code DUBOIS100 at checkout for complimentary tickets!

 More Good Things Are on the Way!

Stay tuned for more community fun, family events, and ways to get involved!

Big smiles, little moments, and a whole lot of community spirit. That's how DuBois does it!

With gratitude,

WEB DuBois PTO 

A little goes a long way, donate today! 

Hello! I'm Sage Kruh, an 8th grader at DuBois, and I'm running a sporting equipment drive to collect used items for kids in Berkshire County. From now until Thanksgiving Break, there will be a collection box near the main office at school, and we are looking for basketballs, indoor soccer balls, baseball bats and helmets, t-ball gloves, swim goggles, sport-specific shoes, ice skates, cones, and other equipment. Please only donate items in relatively good condition, and thank you so much for giving. 

State-Mandated Health Screenings — Notice to Parents/Guardians

RE: State-Mandated Health Screenings

 

 

TO: Parents/Guardians of all 5th and 7th grade DuBois Middle School Students

This notice informs you of upcoming health screenings, beginning October 27th and continuing through the year until complete.

Conducted individually and privately by the school nurse. The school reports non-identifying data to the state.

Conducted by the nurse in the Health Office. Students should bring glasses/contacts if needed. If your child sees an eye doctor annually, notify me and the exam will be waived.

Conducted by the nurse. If your child is under a hearing specialist's care, notify me and the exam will be waived.

A brief, confidential one-on-one screening conducted by health teacher Ms. Hannah Gaschott, using the CRAFFT tool (adopted by MA DPH/DESE) to identify early risk behaviors around alcohol/substance use and support healthy choices.

This is preventive, not disciplinary — results are not placed in your student's school file or health record.

Being on time and prepared for the school day can make the difference between an excellent day and a tough game of catch-up. Please help us in ensuring your tweens and teens are in Crew to get set-up before 7:50AM. Pro-tips: have their backpacks and "fits" ready the night before and wake them up five minutes earlier than they think they need!

Arrival--Our doors open at 7:40AM. We will have breakfast in a warm caf to start their day. Students arriving after 7:50 will be marked as tardy. Tardies equal falling behind from the start.

Fifth and sixth-grade students should be dropped off in front of the building. Seventh and Eighth-grade students should be dropped off in the rear parking lot. If you have students in both these levels, please use the front for drop off.

Dismissal--School is dismissed at 2:40PM. Students going to CLEO will be prepared for the transition into snack.

Only buses should go into the bus loop. All parent pick-ups are in the back parking lot.

Students who will be picked up at Muddy Brook at Muddy Brook’s dismissal time may stay after school. We will have staff specifically assigned to monitor this group of students and keep track of who is present. Students will be brought over to Muddy Brook at 3:15PM.