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Pioneer Valley Regional School

Pioneer graduates 40 in ceremony at Northfield Drive-In

Posted on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Zack DeLuca, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 6/8/2020
Link: Complete Article

NORTHFIELD — The 40 members of Pioneer Valley Regional School’s Class of 2020 were the stars of the show at the Northfield Drive-In Monday night, during a unique yet fairly traditional graduation ceremony where speakers encouraged graduates to stay true to their values, and use their knowledge to create change in the world. Escorted by… [Read More]

Graduating During the Pandemic

Posted on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Byrne, Poli, Fritz, DeLuca, Marcus, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 5/24/2020
Link: Complete Article

When schools first closed in mid-March, seniors across the county weren’t sure when or if they would be returning to classes to finish up their final semester, making for a unique senior year. “Nothing like this has happened in a long, long time,” said Andrew Logan, 18, a senior at Frontier Regional School in South Deerfield, referring to… [Read More]

High School Seniors Are ‘Making Lemonade out of Lemons’ With Graduations Online, at Drive-Ins and on Racetracks

Posted on Friday, May 15th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Katie Reilly, Time
Date: 5/14/2020
Link: Complete Article

Briauna Leonard graduated from high school at home wearing pajamas and sitting at her kitchen table beside her cat, Mr. Pickles, watching the salutatory address that she recorded a week earlier in an almost empty auditorium. “It was a little heartbreaking, honestly, to work your way up for 12 years, and you look forward to… [Read More]

Pioneer Special Olympics bowling group connects ‘unified buddies’ with student athletes

Posted on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Zack DeLuca, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 2/10/2020
Link: Complete Article

ERVING — The sound of children’s laughter blended with the crashing and rattling of bowling pins at the French King Bowling alley Thursday during another week of the Pioneer Valley Regional School District’s Special Olympics bowling season. The annual program is organized by Sue Scott, the physical education teacher at Pioneer Valley Regional School and… [Read More]

PVRS students showcase robotic fish feeders in first ever Pioneer Engineering Expo

Posted on Monday, January 20th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Zack DeLuca, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 1/19/2020
Link: Complete Article

NORTHFIELD — After more than a month of design, programming and prototype construction, Pioneer Valley Regional School’s engineering design students displayed their robotic fish feeders during the first-ever Engineering Expo last week. The Engineering Expo showcased the work for other students and guest judges. This was the inaugural class of students for engineering design, after… [Read More]

Last day for Pearl Rhodes brings joy, sadness: Institution closing for final time

Posted on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: David McLellan, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 6/14/2019
Link: Complete Article

LEYDEN — It was the last day of school Friday, and students’ summers began. But even with the school’s-out excitement, there was a feeling of sadness among teachers, parents and children still at Pearl Rhodes a few minutes after the school day ended because this was the last day for Pearl Rhodes Elementary School. “It’s… [Read More]

PVRS students walk out in support of transgendered individuals

Posted on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Max Marcus, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 11/6/2018
Link: Complete Article

NORTHFIELD — Ninety-three students walked out of class at Pioneer Valley Regional School Tuesday morning and stood in the rain to show support for transgender people, while the state voted on Question 3, a referendum on a law against discriminating on the basis of gender identity. “Let them be what they want to be!” said seventh-grader Emily… [Read More]

Gail Healy retires after 39 years in Franklin County

Posted on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Max Marcus, Greenfield Recorder
Date: 4/17/2018
Link: Complete Article

NORTHFIELD — Gail Healy will be leaving her job as assistant superintendent of Pioneer Valley Regional School District on Sept. 7, ending a 39-year education career in Franklin County that she described as “morally, ethically and, I think, educationally pretty successful.” Healy has been assistant superintendent for Pioneer since 2008. Her longest tenure, however, was… [Read More]

Pioneer science teacher Penney Betsold earns Grinspoon award

Posted on Friday, January 26th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Shelby Ashline, http://www.recorder.com/Pioneer-science-teacher-Penney-Betsold-earns-Grinspoon-award-15086475
Date: 1/26/2018
Link: Complete Article

NORTHFIELD — The fact that Pioneer Valley Regional School science teacher Penney Betsold is this year’s winner of the Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Teaching came as no surprise to her students Tuesday afternoon. “I could have called it,” Pioneer senior Matt Grover said, when Pioneer Principal Jean Bacon and Superintendent Ruth Miller entered Betsold’s… [Read More]

Tackling Controversial Issues: Pioneer Valley Regional School Students perform “Rent” this weekend

Posted on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Deborah Potee, The Recorder
Date: 3/22/2017
Link: Complete Article

“In these dangerous times, where it seems the world is ripping apart at the seams, we can all learn how to survive … and (we) should reach out to each other and bond as a community, rather than hide from the terrors of life …” — Jonathon Larson, composer/lyricist/book writer of “Rent” A year ago,… [Read More]