The Greylock Way ~

Out of an abundance of caution, MG will transition to remote learning for all students between the 2nd and 9th of December.  This short hiatus of in-person learning provides time and space for us to validate our current safety practices and procedures and further improve our confidence that there was no transmission within the building.  This vigilance, in addition to adhering to all of the protocols, will help guide decision making in regards to teaching and learning as we move forward.

There will be no late buses this week or the next (Nov. 30 - Dec. 11)

There will be no late buses this week: November 23 & 24. 

The PEP (Positive Energy People) Club is coming out of retirement!  Open to any student interested in making the school a more positive place.  PEP Club will spread school spirit and connect students and staff alike via PEP rallies, special events, RED OUT days, and promoting the Greylock Way.

The 83rd annual American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest seeks to help students develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution, while also offering an opportunity to develop leadership skills, the ability to speak clearly and intelligently, and prepare for acceptance of the duties, responsibiliess, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

The Mount Greylock Student Council is up and running this year, with many initiatives already underway. As always, Student Council meetings are open to the entire student body and we encourage all interested students to attend. To access our virtual Zoom meetings, please sign up through the google form at least a day prior to the meeting. As a reminder, the Student Council meets on Tuesdays at 2:45. After submitting the form, students will be emailed the zoom link and granted access to the meeting. The Student Council will discuss changes to its constitution (which can be found on the MGRS website) at its next meeting, ahead of a school-wide re-ratification vote. Any students with suggested edits or amendments should attend the meeting. Sign up for next Tuesday (November 24) with this link: https://forms.gle/MCacBqZAvBLBrbZm8

GreylockTalks recently showed up in a Willimas Record Story: "Learning in action: Williams international students share their stories with local schools" Here is an excerpt: At Mt. Greylock Middle and High schools, GreylockTalks has featured Williams professors and students, and their academic presentations and personal life stories for several years. Through the support of the Williams Center at Mt. Greylock (WC@MG), the team re-envisioned this series in order to highlight international students from Williams.

As Massachusetts residents plan for the Thanksgiving holiday, we offer the following considerations to help keep our friends, families, and communities safe during COVID-19. If you host a holiday celebration, keep it small. If you are considering travel, be aware of Massachusetts travel orders. If you participate in a celebration, follow public health guidance.

The School Council is an advisory body to the school principal that is comprised of teachers, parents, community members, students, and the principal.  The School Council is responsible for developing the annual School Improvement Plan, and also weighs in on the school handbook, school budget, and a wide range of issues that arise.  T

We just opened registration for our spring program and want to offer your students priority registration with an early bird discount. Outside of Berkshire County public schools, the program will cost $250. For your students they can register for $25 if they sign up before Dec 1st and use the code BERKS. We want as many students as possible from Mt. Greylock!