If you’ve ever visited Mt. Greylock (the landmark, not the school), you’ve likely noticed a surplus of both in-state and out-of-state tourists. But most Berkshire residents probably don’t know how...
With the recent termination of the SAT subject tests and the already optional essay, there has been a growing call for the College Board to end the SAT once and for all. While the standardized test can...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in learning conditions different from any other year. The introduction of remote learning has especially impacted the mental health of the student body. Polling conducted...
On November 27th, Jackie Wells received the Superintendent's Academic Excellence Award. The Echo sat down with her to chat a bit about her time at Greylock and what the award means to her.
Echo: When...
Before COVID-19 hit, many college students were planning on returning to campus in the fall. Some, like Williams student Lily Wells, were even planning on taking a semester abroad. The pandemic, however,...
This fall, the senior class of 2021 has begun to embark on the college admissions process. But this year’s process may look a bit different from years past: many students have not had the chance to tour...
Ruth Weaver, a senior at Greylock, has logged onto many zoom calls this fall. Weaver, a registered Democrat, said that she’s learned a lot more about her classmates during remote learning.
“I’ve...
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of the law, passed away on September 18, 2020. Being only the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and the only woman out of nine justices on...
The Echo sat down with new Superintendent Robert Putnam to discuss COVID-19, his teaching background, and what a typical day looks like for him.
Echo: What is your background in education?
Putnam:...
Colin Shebar, Mount Greylock’s new vice principal, sat down with the Echo virtually to discuss his background, the best spots for hiking in Berkshire County, and his passion for teaching.
E: Tell...
With the coronavirus putting the planet on lockdown, children and adults alike are in isolation from one another. In the past months, schools, stores, restaurants, beaches and recreational activity centers...
During quarantine, many Greylock students have been finding creative ways to spend their time. Caleb Low, an eighth grader at Greylock, recently created an Instagram account to post cello covers (@caleblow_cellocovers)....
