Generals' Newsletter

• Meet the Teacher Night will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
• From 5:30 pm to 6 pm, we will gather in the auditorium for an informational meeting
• From 6 pm to 7:30 pm, we will be running an abbreviated schedule of 10 minutes per class. This will allow time to Meet the Teachers and learn about the curriculum.
• Will will also have tables set up to help parents and guardians sign up for Parent Square, get support for PowerSchool and information on various community resources.
• Friday, October 4th is our first half day. Students are dismissed at 10:50 am.
• October 9th is PSATs at PHS. This is free for all Juniors and for Sophomores who sign up. Click here for more information.
• The no cell phone from bell-to-bell policy - How can families help.....
• Please remember that students will be expected to have their phones silenced and away during the duration of the class period.
• If you need to get in touch with your student or get a message to them, you can call the office at 413-499-9535.
• Please help us teach our students responsible cell phone use to ensure their success in future college or career settings.

The Pittsfield Public Schools will be providing school bus transportation, when possible, at a cost to students not eligible for free transportation. This transportation is provided on a first come/first serve, space available basis for students who reside less than the mileage allowed for free transportation. A seat on the bus cannot be guaranteed. Students who purchase transportation will be picked up and dropped off at existing bus stops.

Cost per student for a school bus pass will be:

• Yearly Pass - $180
• Fall Only, September - November 4th - $45.00
• Winter Only, November 7th - April 7th - $90.00
• Spring Only, April 10th - to end of school year - $45.00

Each season must be paid in advance once a student is scheduled on a bus for that season. Checks and money orders (no cash) should be made payable to Pittsfield Public Schools and sent to: Bus Operations 442 Merrill Road Pittsfield, MA 01201.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A BUS TICKET REQUEST

Requests submitted after July 31st may not be reviewed and processed before October 1st. Refunds will not be granted for periodic absenteeism, after school activities, detention or disciplinary action resulting from violations of the School Bus Discipline Code.

Seats are not guaranteed and are available on a first come / first serve basis.

Questions: 413-499-9525.

To maintain a focused learning environment, we have a clear policy regarding cell phone use during school hours. Here’s how we handle violations:

Violation 1: Teacher Supported

• If a student is caught using their phone during class, they will be asked to place it in the classroom holder for the remainder of the period.
• The teacher will record the incident, and a call or email will be made to inform you.

Violation 2: Teacher/Admin Supported

• For a second violation, the teacher will request assistance, and the phone will be taken to the main office.
• The teacher will log the incident and contact you. The student can pick up the phone at the end of the day.

Violation 3: Admin Supported

• A third violation results in the phone being held in the main office for the entire day, and the student will be assigned a half-day in the RISE program.
• The student can retrieve their phone at the end of the day.

Violation 4: Admin Supported

• For a fourth violation, the phone will be taken to the main office, and you will be required to come pick it up.
• The student will receive a full day in the RISE program.

Subsequent Violations: Admin Supported

• Any further violations will result in the phone being held in the main office, with you required to pick it up. Depending on the situation, the student may be assigned to RISE or face out-of-school suspension (OSS).

We appreciate your support in helping us enforce these guidelines to create a positive learning environment for all students.

Sept. 16 -

• Golf @ Mt. Everett - 3:30 pm
• Volleyball vs. West Springfield High - 4:30 pm
• Boys' Soccer vs. Westfield - 5:30 pm

Sept 17 -

• JV Football vs Taconic - 4 pm
• Girls' Soccer @ Agawam - 4:30 pm

Sept 18 -

• Golf vs Lee - 3:30 pm
• Girls' and Boys' Cross Country @ Monument Mountain 4:30 pm
• Volleyball @ Lee - 4:30 pm

Sept 19 -

• Golf vs East Longmeadow - 3:30 pm
• Boys' Soccer vs. Hampshire Regional - 4 pm
• Football vs Belchertown - 6:30 pm

Sept 20 -

• Golf @ Hoosac - 3:30 pm
• Girls' Soccer vs Wahconah - 4 pm

Sept 21 -

• Boys' Soccer @ Wahconah - 5 pm