The Cornucopia Auction and Social hosted by the APC is just about a week away! There are more than 200 items that will be available - you don't want to miss this event! And if it's coverage for your child or student that's holding you back, don't let it!  That night on campus, for $10 per family, kids and students will enjoy pizza, crafts, and the movie Kung Fu Panda 3 all while you enjoy an "evening out." Sophomore Tucker Zakon-Anderson leads the fun!

This online form makes it easy to get your tickets and sign up for childcare at the same time.

Do you have family members or friends who would like to attend the auction but just can't make it?  Can't join in the fun yourself, but would like to see some of what's available?  Proxy bidding is available by submitting this form, and you can view or share some item highlights by clicking HERE. 

If you have questions, please contact Director of Development Carol Foote at 413-339-4912 x117 or by email.

This year's Fall Exhibition will take place on November 14 at 6:15 PM and feature the work of Academy seniors, as well as 9th grade Biology projects and 8th grade Health projects. There will be a benefit dinner at 5:15 PM. The student group hosting the dinner will be announced. Be prepared to enjoy a delicious meal before viewing the students' projects at Fall Exhibition.

We invite all parents of 9th and 10th grade students to join our School Counselor and Psychological Consultant, Dr. Melissa Miller, along with Dean of Students Nora Bates Zale for an open-ended discussion about the developmental stages of students at these grade levels. We will meet in the MacLeish Room in the Main Building on GCC's campus (3rd floor, room C307, right near the library). Melissa will touch upon several topics and frequently asked questions that pertain to adolescents of this age bracket, and also address any questions or concerns that parents may have about their child's social-emotional development.  

Mr. Miller's Geometry class designed house models using a computer program called Sketchup. Here's Bella G's project! We'll post work by a few other students in coming editions of the Bulletin.

Classroom Close Up

Environmental Science student Emily Nitzsche examines benthic macroinvertebrates caught in Rice Brook, Charlemont with teacher Doug Forbes and a guest from China, Ricky. These animals are mostly flying insect larvae whose presence or absence can be used to assess the health of the aquatic ecosystem.

Fourteen teams comprised of students from every grade participated in The Academy’s Cupcake Challenge on Wednesday. Creativity and imagination abounded and are evident in their creations. (post) Halloween Dance – goers voted on the presentations and the winning team will be announced at Morning Meeting on Monday. Thanks and congratulations to ALL of our spirited and talented participants! View additional images on The Academy Facebook page.

Though postponed due to a power outage, great costumes were in evidence and a great time was had by all at our annual Halloween Dance on Wednesday evening. Congratulations and thanks to our sophomores for their flexibility and for organizing a wonderful event.