Williams College after school tutoring and academic support programs begin next week

Program Director, Tara Olney

MGRS School-Based Coordinator and Librarian, Liza Barrett

Who are We?

Since 2008, the Williams Center at Mt. Greylock (WC@MG) has engaged college students, professors and Williams resources to support the MG community. Around 30 Williams students work with MG students and faculty during and after the school day in many academic and co-curricular areas each year. In turn, Mt. Greylock serves as a learning lab for Williams students pursuing experiential course projects and for many who are committed to post graduate careers in education. Our sincere appreciation goes out to all members of the MG and Williams communities who help facilitate and encourage this wonderful partnership.

How will the WC@MG enrich my student’s Mt. Greylock experience?

The MGRS Library Media Center is the official home of the Williams Center.  School-Based Coordinator and Librarian Liza Barrett facilitates and schedules the programs; inquiries should be directed to her. All Williams Center programs are free, but some require a one-time completion of the ’25-26 
C @ MG Learning Contract  by a parent or guardian. 
Programming will begin on Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025. 

 

  • After-school Homework Help@MG: After-school homework help is available for students in grades 7-9. Williams Fellows work one-on-one or in small subject area groups with students on homework and study skills in all academic areas. This program is supervised by Mrs. Barrett and is offered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:30 - 4 pm (contract required).

  • Free Sunday Evening Tutoring for Grades 9-12: Williams Fellows will run weekly small group sessions with Mt. Greylock students on the Williams campus. Please note: this program is focused on STEM subjects. Sunday evening tutoring begins September 28, 2025 (contract required).

  • Tutoring during Directed Study: Williams Fellows will be available in the library during Directed Study on Tuesdays and Thursdays to support students in all grades,  in all subject areas. (This program does not require parental permission or contract.)

  • College Essay & Writing Support - Williams students provide free, one-on-one in-person (in the library) and online feedback and coaching to Mt. Greylock students. Schedule initial in-person essay support appointments with Liza Barrett. Follow-ups may occur online. (This program does not require parental permission or contract.)

 

Please sign up for the after-school and Sunday evening programs here:  WC @ MG Learning Contract 

 *Students may not participate in these two programs without being registered by a parent or guardian. 

Co-Curriculars 

Williams Fellows will continue to offer their expertise by leading co-curricular groups inspiring and mentoring MG students beyond the classroom. 

  • Middle and High School After-School Writing Club - Williams students lead MG students in creative writing activities and projects. (Day/time TBA).

  • High School Book Club - This lively and popular reading and discussion group will meet two evenings each semester in the MG library.

  • Debate Club - This new group will meet on Sunday evenings on the Williams campus.

 

Field Studies and Special Academic Programs 

The Williams Center supports many “field studies”—one-day and short-format activities at Mt. Greylock and at Williams. Past highlights include: 

  • Arts Workshops- Internationally acclaimed guest performers visit the school for workshops; students attend ’62 Center events for a nominal fee or free of charge. 

  • Science Blast - A morning of hands-on science workshops at Williams for HS students. Workshops are led by Williams science and math faculty.

  • Topics in Science - Members of the Williams science department visit middle and high school science classes for presentations and lab experiences.

  • Language and Cultural Exchange - Native Spanish speakers from Williams visit Spanish classes to practice conversation and to share aspects of their culture with MG students.

 

Click here to complete the WC @ MG Learning Contract 
 

Please contact Liza Barrett at lbarrett@mgrsd.org or Tara Olney at to3@williams.edu 
with questions or to share programming ideas. Enjoy a wonderful start to the new school year!