At Community, Learning, & Enrichment Opportunities (CLEO) we support the growth of the whole student through active social and learning opportunities which are collaborative, experiential, enriching, relevant, playful, and authentic. This will be achieved through activities which are highly engaging, support social development, and provide opportunities for homework support for middle school.

CLEO Fall 2025 is a go!

We are pleased to announce that CLEO will be overhauled for the 2026 school year and implement the following changes:

  • The termination of 21st Century funding creates some financial stress, but frees the district from some of the 21CCLC requirements.
  • The program will start the day after Labor Day and continue throughout the school year in 4 sessions of approximately 8-10 weeks. (see calendar below)
  • Single-day enrollment is now allowed.
  • There is no prioritization of students. All students will be enrolled equally.
  • Early morning dropoff (8:00 – 8:20) at Muddy Brook will now be managed by CLEO. More information to come.
  • Unfortunately, there will be some parent fees associated with the program this year. We are continuing to seek out grants to help keep these low, and will be making adjustments for families who are financially stressed. We are projecting that the actual cost of the program is about $26 per day and will be asking families to contribute $10 per day.
  • Enrollment for Fall will take place between August 1 and August 18.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Primary communication is via email from jp.okin@bhrsd.org or molly.murray@bhrsd.org. Please read these emails as they will contain important and timely information. 

The only telephone number that should be used for CLEO is 413-717-9346. Text or voice. PLEASE clearly identify yourself with first and last name and your child with first and last name when texting.

CALENDAR SY 26

Fall Session: September 2 – November 20

10 Mondays, 10 Tuesdays, 10 Wednesdays, 12 Thursdays

Winter Session: December 1 – February 12

9 Mondays, 10 Tuesdays, 6 Wednesdays, 9 Thursdays

Spring Session: February 23 – April 16

8 Mondays, 8 Tuesdays, 6 Wednesdays, 8 Thursdays

Final Session: April 27 – June 11 (or later depending on last day of school)

6 Mondays, 7 Tuesdays, 6 Wednesdays, 7 Thursdays

 

 

 

 

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Contacts:

CLEO cell: (413)717-9346 – This is the preferred method of contact during all CLEO program time. (If texting, please include your name and your child’s name in the text.)

JP Okin,  jp.okin@bhrsd.org (413)717-9346

office hours: M-R 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Grades 1-4 Molly Gaschott Murray, molly.murray@bhrsd.org

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CLEO wishes to thank the following donors and volunteers:

Berkshire Hills School District

Berkshire United Way

Flying Cloud Institute

Berkshire Botanical Gardens

Martial Arts Institute of the Berkshires

Greenagers

Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Berkshires

Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership

21st Century Community Learning Grant

Josh Irwin

Aki Clark