Registration is open for Berkshire County Youth Lacrosse (Grades K to 8). See flyer for details.
Parents and caregivers: If your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time staying focused, or could benefit from extra support, Cartwheel is here to help.
Through our partnership with Cartwheel, North Adams students and families have access to:
🧠 Licensed therapists and psychiatrists—no waitlist
🖥️ Virtual appointments available 8am-8pm Mon-Fri and some weekend hours, whenever works best for your family
🫶 Family guidance and parent support—because you don't have to navigate this alone
🗣️ Care available in English, Spanish, and other languages
✅ Free for families with MassHealth; in-network with many insurance plans
We're here when you need us. Learn more and get started: cartwheel.org/district/north-adams
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Through our partnership with Cartwheel, North Adams students and families have access to:
🧠 Licensed therapists and psychiatrists—no waitlist
🖥️ Virtual appointments available 8am-8pm Mon-Fri and some weekend hours, whenever works best for your family
🫶 Family guidance and parent support—because you don't have to navigate this alone
🗣️ Care available in English, Spanish, and other languages
✅ Free for families with MassHealth; in-network with many insurance plans
We're here when you need us. Learn more and get started: cartwheel.org/district/north-adams
Spread the word by liking or sharing this post!
Please note that the Learning Comes Alive program on 3/16 has been canceled.
Upcoming programming at Roots Teen Center.
Join our next SEPAC!
(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Wednesday, March 11th
5:30 PM, Brayton Library
RSVPs welcome but not required! SEPAC@napsk12.org
Open to all NAPS families, faculty, staff, and community partners!
What is a SEPAC?
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer organization of parents and caregivers focused on ensuring the best education for our students with disabilities
The SEPAC provides connection, education, and empowerment for caregivers to advocate for improved services
Why join the SEPAC?
Connect and share experiences, knowledge, and support
Stay informed about special education policies, strategies, and resources
Collaborate with other caregivers, educators, and professionals on practices that benefit all North Adams Public Schools students
(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Wednesday, March 11th
5:30 PM, Brayton Library
RSVPs welcome but not required! SEPAC@napsk12.org
Open to all NAPS families, faculty, staff, and community partners!
What is a SEPAC?
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer organization of parents and caregivers focused on ensuring the best education for our students with disabilities
The SEPAC provides connection, education, and empowerment for caregivers to advocate for improved services
Why join the SEPAC?
Connect and share experiences, knowledge, and support
Stay informed about special education policies, strategies, and resources
Collaborate with other caregivers, educators, and professionals on practices that benefit all North Adams Public Schools students
Don't forget to register for PreK/Kindergarten screenings!
Kindergarten Registration & Screening Dates:
Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd and 24th, 2026
PreK Application & Screening Dates:
Wednesday and Thursday, March 25th and 26th, 2026
Call Carrie Silva at (413) 776-1673 to schedule your appointment!
See our flyers for details!
Kindergarten Registration & Screening Dates:
Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd and 24th, 2026
PreK Application & Screening Dates:
Wednesday and Thursday, March 25th and 26th, 2026
Call Carrie Silva at (413) 776-1673 to schedule your appointment!
See our flyers for details!
Upcoming free February Break art programs at MASS MoCA!
Professor Madison Sewell and her thesis student are welcoming parents to participate in an online survey. See flyer for details. You can also reach out to Dr. Sewell directly, at ms58@williams.edu, to participate.
Upcomming programming sponsored by the Family Center.
Upcomming programing at the North Adams Public Library. See flyer for details
February workshop calendar brought to you by the Federation for Children with Special Needs
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts will be hosting a Webex Webinar Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents. The webinar will take place on the evening of Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30 pm in a partnership between the United States Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations Digital Forensics/Child Exploitation/Cyber Crime Unit. Advanced registration is required, and the capacity of the Webex webinar platform is 1000. In the event they reach capacity, those who are unable to register can email USAMA.PSCOutreach@usa.doj.gov to be put on the list for the next webinar.
Registration can be done either via the attached flyer or the link below.
Webinar topic:
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents
Date and time:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:30 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register link:
https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r83f7d49f6565b65bce8bb420f1cfef7c
The webinar will bring awareness to the dangers children face online today and will educate adults on how to keep children safe online. The webinar will not be recorded. In the event someone is not able to attend on February 3rd, they hope to host several more throughout the school year.
Registration can be done either via the attached flyer or the link below.
Webinar topic:
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents
Date and time:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:30 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Register link:
https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r83f7d49f6565b65bce8bb420f1cfef7c
The webinar will bring awareness to the dangers children face online today and will educate adults on how to keep children safe online. The webinar will not be recorded. In the event someone is not able to attend on February 3rd, they hope to host several more throughout the school year.
Great opportunities to see art ahead! Saturday 1/24, MASS MoCA hosts Community Free Day, and The Clark offers free admission for all visitors January–March of this year.
Many thanks to the MCLA Men's and Women's Hockey Teams who visited us at the Armory last week and assembled all of our new testing center furniture. We appreciate the assist! 🏒
Upcoming Family Center programming.
MassPAC All-Access Workshop calendar for January 2026 and Spanish language workshops
Join our SEPAC!
(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Interest Meeting:
Wednesday, January 14th
5:30 PM, Brayton Library
RSVPs welcome but not required!
SEPAC@napsk12.org
What is a SEPAC?
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer organization of parents and caregivers focused on ensuring the best education for our students with disabilities
The SEPAC provides connection, education, and empowerment for caregivers to advocate for improved services
Why join the SEPAC?
Connect and share experiences, knowledge, and support
Stay informed about special education policies, strategies, and resources
Collaborate with other caregivers, educators, and professionals on practices that benefit all North Adams Public Schools students
(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Interest Meeting:
Wednesday, January 14th
5:30 PM, Brayton Library
RSVPs welcome but not required!
SEPAC@napsk12.org
What is a SEPAC?
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer organization of parents and caregivers focused on ensuring the best education for our students with disabilities
The SEPAC provides connection, education, and empowerment for caregivers to advocate for improved services
Why join the SEPAC?
Connect and share experiences, knowledge, and support
Stay informed about special education policies, strategies, and resources
Collaborate with other caregivers, educators, and professionals on practices that benefit all North Adams Public Schools students
Adult Culinary Arts Program
A partnership between the North Adams Public Schools Adult Education Program and McCann Technical School
Begins January 13th
OSHA-10 Certification
ServSafe Certification
Allergen Training
GED Prep
FREE Evening Program
Program meetings take place:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Class Orientation: Thursday, January 15th
Class begins: Tuesday, January 20th
Contact Kate Merrigan at 413-412-1118 or at kmerrigan@napsk12.org to enroll!
A partnership between the North Adams Public Schools Adult Education Program and McCann Technical School
Begins January 13th
OSHA-10 Certification
ServSafe Certification
Allergen Training
GED Prep
FREE Evening Program
Program meetings take place:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Class Orientation: Thursday, January 15th
Class begins: Tuesday, January 20th
Contact Kate Merrigan at 413-412-1118 or at kmerrigan@napsk12.org to enroll!
The Adult Education Program, as part of North Adams Public Schools, is seeking community volunteers to support the HiSET testing center. This opportunity includes a 1–3 hour time commitment per session proctoring the administration of HiSET exams.
Selected volunteers must complete the required training to become testing proctors. Trained proctors are also required to pass a CORI/SORI check and be fingerprinted.
Those interested in becoming a HiSET volunteer can contact Kate Merrigan at kmerrigan@naspk12.org or at 413-412-1118.
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Selected volunteers must complete the required training to become testing proctors. Trained proctors are also required to pass a CORI/SORI check and be fingerprinted.
Those interested in becoming a HiSET volunteer can contact Kate Merrigan at kmerrigan@naspk12.org or at 413-412-1118.
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What: Adaptive Ice Skating in North Adams
Where: Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink, 1267 South Church St, North Adams
When: Thursdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dates: December 18, January 15, February 12, & March 5
Cost: Free (entry & equipment are free-of-charge); AOA suggested donation—$5/person
Equipment: They will have helmets, skates, Yaktrax (ice grippers), skate walkers and ice sleds available but you are welcome to bring your own equipment. Participants can even go on the ice in their wheelchairs!
Who can attend? This program is for individuals with disabilities, their families, staff, and friends. This is an inclusive program, and all family members and staff are encouraged to join on the ice to help support (they will fit you with Yaktrax in the lobby if you can’t skate).
Participants must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) and current Program Attendance Guidelines. You can meet the EEC on your own or with the help of a caregiver (family member, friend, PCA)
Groups: Maximum size is 15, including staff.
Pre-Registration is Required! Participants may sign up for a one-hour timeslot. You must request to register by noon the day before the program.
Questions & To Register: Register with AOA online at alloutadventures.org, call (413) 584-2052, or email programs@alloutadventures.org.
Winter 2025-2026 Adaptive Program Schedule:
For a complete list of UAP’s accessible recreation opportunities across the state, visit them online and download our Winter 2025-2026 Program Schedule.
Where: Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink, 1267 South Church St, North Adams
When: Thursdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Dates: December 18, January 15, February 12, & March 5
Cost: Free (entry & equipment are free-of-charge); AOA suggested donation—$5/person
Equipment: They will have helmets, skates, Yaktrax (ice grippers), skate walkers and ice sleds available but you are welcome to bring your own equipment. Participants can even go on the ice in their wheelchairs!
Who can attend? This program is for individuals with disabilities, their families, staff, and friends. This is an inclusive program, and all family members and staff are encouraged to join on the ice to help support (they will fit you with Yaktrax in the lobby if you can’t skate).
Participants must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) and current Program Attendance Guidelines. You can meet the EEC on your own or with the help of a caregiver (family member, friend, PCA)
Groups: Maximum size is 15, including staff.
Pre-Registration is Required! Participants may sign up for a one-hour timeslot. You must request to register by noon the day before the program.
Questions & To Register: Register with AOA online at alloutadventures.org, call (413) 584-2052, or email programs@alloutadventures.org.
Winter 2025-2026 Adaptive Program Schedule:
For a complete list of UAP’s accessible recreation opportunities across the state, visit them online and download our Winter 2025-2026 Program Schedule.
