Mount Everett High News Today

This year roughly the same number of students from each district are attending the other.

In a 143-78 vote, Egremont rejected an eight-town school district merger, which puts an end to this particular consolidation plan unless the town later reconsiders.

These neighboring communities would do well to face dwindling enrollment and other structural challenges together, which is why The Eagle editorial board supports the proposed merger between the Southern Berkshire

Merger opponents are questioning the state’s student enrollment data that shows current and future declines at Southern Berkshire. And they say that smaller is better, anyway.

GREAT BARRINGTON — Those who oppose the proposed school district merger said at a forum Wednesday night that they worry about how future decisions will be made, and how this

Despite pleas to the town’s Select Board from those recommending the merger that Egremont not “jump the gun” on its vote, the town will hold its meeting two days early.

Officials recommend voters of the eight towns read what would be the regional agreement for a newly formed district before voting on Oct. 23.

Teachers and administrators decry learning disruptions as students scroll their devices during class.

In Sheffield, there was not the warmest reception to a high school and district merger that will disrupt Southern Berkshire the most.

Should a new district charge all eight towns the same rate? For taxpayers, this could make or break a Monument Mountain and Mount Everett regional high schools merger.