Region One weighs sports league shift, announces mental health grant

FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School is exploring alternatives to the Berkshire League as other schools consider leaving, potentially forcing the Mountaineers to travel farther and face tougher competition. At the Nov. 2 Region One Board of Education meeting, Athletic Director Anne MacNeil outlined possible moves to other leagues. The board also heard updates on special education and the study of how the district’s schools are organized, and announced a $181,000 grant for student mental health services. MacNeil said Housatonic may need to consider joining the Naugatuck Valley League (NVL) or North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC), or pursue a broader merger involving the Berkshire League. According to MacNeil, Nonnewaug High School has applied to join the NVL for the 2027-28 school year, seeking more competitive varsity games and more opportunities for sub-varsity teams.

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