📣 MAKE-UP PreK & Kindergarten Screenings
Did you miss the March screening dates? No worries! 🎒
We're hosting a make-up screening & registration day for the 2026–2027 school year on:
📅 Thursday, June 4th
📍 Brayton Elementary School, 20 Brayton Hill Terrace
🕘 9 AM – 2 PM
Open to families enrolling children in PreK or Kindergarten who missed the earlier dates.
👉 To schedule an appointment, call Carrie Silva at (413) 776-1673.
After scheduling, you'll receive an email to begin pre-registering.
Current PreK and Kindergarten students already enrolled in NAPS do not need to re-register.
For questions, contact Carrie Silva at 📧 csilva@napsk12.org or ☎️ 413-776-1673.
Did you miss the March screening dates? No worries! 🎒
We're hosting a make-up screening & registration day for the 2026–2027 school year on:
📅 Thursday, June 4th
📍 Brayton Elementary School, 20 Brayton Hill Terrace
🕘 9 AM – 2 PM
Open to families enrolling children in PreK or Kindergarten who missed the earlier dates.
👉 To schedule an appointment, call Carrie Silva at (413) 776-1673.
After scheduling, you'll receive an email to begin pre-registering.
Current PreK and Kindergarten students already enrolled in NAPS do not need to re-register.
For questions, contact Carrie Silva at 📧 csilva@napsk12.org or ☎️ 413-776-1673.
Summer Girls Basketball Clinics for ages 6-15 . August 3-6 at Williams College (Chandler Gym). See flyer for registration details.
An exciting new chapter began today as we gathered for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Greylock Elementary School!
There was an incredible energy in the air as we officially broke ground on this exciting project this afternoon. Mayor Macksey captured the spirit of the moment in her remarks: "As we break ground today, it's very important that we remember this is about our future ... we can achieve anything when we invest in what matters most: our children."
Members of the School Building Committee, School Committee, and some future Greylock students put ceremonial "first shovels" in the ground together. This new building represents our commitment to providing our students with brand new facilities, 21st-century learning spaces, and will lay the foundation for a bright future. We're grateful for the leadership, community support, and vision that made this moment possible and look forward to building something amazing together! 🏗️✨
There was an incredible energy in the air as we officially broke ground on this exciting project this afternoon. Mayor Macksey captured the spirit of the moment in her remarks: "As we break ground today, it's very important that we remember this is about our future ... we can achieve anything when we invest in what matters most: our children."
Members of the School Building Committee, School Committee, and some future Greylock students put ceremonial "first shovels" in the ground together. This new building represents our commitment to providing our students with brand new facilities, 21st-century learning spaces, and will lay the foundation for a bright future. We're grateful for the leadership, community support, and vision that made this moment possible and look forward to building something amazing together! 🏗️✨
🎨 Colegrove Park Elementary students brought creativity to the North Adams Public Library. 🎨
We were thrilled to showcase the incredible artwork created by our talented 5th and 6th-grade students over April break!
Thank you to everyone who visited and supported our students!🌟
We were thrilled to showcase the incredible artwork created by our talented 5th and 6th-grade students over April break!
Thank you to everyone who visited and supported our students!🌟
🚧 Greylock Elementary School Project Update! 🚧
Major progress this month! We've transitioned from prep work into active demolition. Here's what's happened:
✅ Hazardous material abatement complete & cleared ✅ North/east building demolition underway ✅ Perimeter fencing & access gates installed ✅ Structural elements on the property removed or relocated ✅ Site grading & foundation prep in progress
What's next: Continued demolition, debris hauling, excavation for foundations, and increased equipment on-site. 🏗️
Learn more: www.napsk12.org/GreylockSchoolProject
Major progress this month! We've transitioned from prep work into active demolition. Here's what's happened:
✅ Hazardous material abatement complete & cleared ✅ North/east building demolition underway ✅ Perimeter fencing & access gates installed ✅ Structural elements on the property removed or relocated ✅ Site grading & foundation prep in progress
What's next: Continued demolition, debris hauling, excavation for foundations, and increased equipment on-site. 🏗️
Learn more: www.napsk12.org/GreylockSchoolProject
I wanted to get my child support, but...
❌ ...the waitlist was 3 months long
❌ ...I couldn't afford it
❌ ...the appointments were only during school or work hours
❌ ...I couldn't find a therapist who speaks our language
We hear you. These barriers are real—and they shouldn't stand between your child and support.
That's why we partnered with Cartwheel:
✅ Appointments within days, not months
✅ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most private insurance
✅ Virtual sessions from 3pm-8pm and weekends
✅ Care available in Spanish and other languages
Get started: cartwheel.org/families
🎨 Congratulations to our Drury High School artists on an incredible achievement at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's 14th annual Teen Invitational! 🏆
All three awards for artistic excellence went to our talented students:
✨ Rommel Alvarez — "Beautiful Mind Rod Wave" (pencil & ink drawing) ✨ Makayla Bushika — "Feelin' Froggy" (ceramic frogs and flowers) ✨ Anna Bond — "Beach" (acrylic painting)
Out of over 400 submissions from 13 regional schools, our artists stood out for their excellence, skill, and visible commitment to their craft. We're also proud of our Drury DPAC band who performed at the reception!
A special shout-out to our outstanding art teacher, Amanda Hartlage, for receiving a Pepper/Jackson Award for excellence in the classroom. Well deserved!
Link to full article: https://www.iberkshires.com/story/82394/Mass-MoCA-Teen-Invitational-Draws-Hundreds-of-Submissions.html
How do you know if your child could benefit from mental health support?
Sometimes the signs are obvious—but often they're subtle. Here are some things to notice:
😔 Changes in mood that last more than a few days
😴 Different sleep or eating patterns
📚 Grades dropping or losing interest in school
🏠 Avoiding school or making excuses not to go
👥 Pulling away from friends or activities they used to enjoy
😰 Expressing more worry, stress, or sadness than usual
If you're seeing any of these signs, trust your instincts. You know your child best.
Cartwheel is here to help—with licensed therapists and psychiatrists available within days. Completely free for families with Medicaid, in-network with most private insurance plans.
Raise your hand for support: cartwheel.org/families
Sometimes the signs are obvious—but often they're subtle. Here are some things to notice:
😔 Changes in mood that last more than a few days
😴 Different sleep or eating patterns
📚 Grades dropping or losing interest in school
🏠 Avoiding school or making excuses not to go
👥 Pulling away from friends or activities they used to enjoy
😰 Expressing more worry, stress, or sadness than usual
If you're seeing any of these signs, trust your instincts. You know your child best.
Cartwheel is here to help—with licensed therapists and psychiatrists available within days. Completely free for families with Medicaid, in-network with most private insurance plans.
Raise your hand for support: cartwheel.org/families
Upcoming programming hosted by the Family Center.
Reminder: The 21st Century Afterschool Program is not in session the day before a school break. There will be no 21st Century Afterschool Programming on Friday, April 17th. Programming will resume on Monday, April 27th.
14th Annual MASS MoCA Teen Invitational
Thursday, April 16th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Mass MoCA
Live performances by local student groups
Exhibition on view April 17 - 26, 11am - 5pm
Featuring the art of 50 Drury Artists to be announced Monday, April 13th and a 3 song performance by members of the Drury Rock Band.
Juried by art students of Mr. Strack and Hartlage's Semester 2 courses. Semester 2 art students' top three favorite pieces were:
1. Keira Martin's "Untitled" Painting
2. Ian Brule's "Jar Jar Jar" Ceramic Lidded Object
3. Ella Morgan's Collaged "Self-Portrait."
Special shoutout to Drury students, Anna Bond, for creating the painting of the MoCA Clocktower center image featured in the traditionally analogue printed posters for the event, and Cleo Welch, who mixed the colors used in the printed poster. Anna is currently enrolled in a new artist mentorship program at MASS MoCA, working with professional artists, and Cleo is interning at the Gary Lichtenstein Editions on the Mass MoCA campus. Both students are experiencing the incredible gift of learning directly from and working with professional career artists.
Mr. Strack's Ceramics students installed their own show on Tuesday, April 14th -- a unique opportunity to learn how exhibitions come to life from behind the scenes.
Thursday, April 16th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Mass MoCA
Live performances by local student groups
Exhibition on view April 17 - 26, 11am - 5pm
Featuring the art of 50 Drury Artists to be announced Monday, April 13th and a 3 song performance by members of the Drury Rock Band.
Juried by art students of Mr. Strack and Hartlage's Semester 2 courses. Semester 2 art students' top three favorite pieces were:
1. Keira Martin's "Untitled" Painting
2. Ian Brule's "Jar Jar Jar" Ceramic Lidded Object
3. Ella Morgan's Collaged "Self-Portrait."
Special shoutout to Drury students, Anna Bond, for creating the painting of the MoCA Clocktower center image featured in the traditionally analogue printed posters for the event, and Cleo Welch, who mixed the colors used in the printed poster. Anna is currently enrolled in a new artist mentorship program at MASS MoCA, working with professional artists, and Cleo is interning at the Gary Lichtenstein Editions on the Mass MoCA campus. Both students are experiencing the incredible gift of learning directly from and working with professional career artists.
Mr. Strack's Ceramics students installed their own show on Tuesday, April 14th -- a unique opportunity to learn how exhibitions come to life from behind the scenes.
MASS MoCA is offering some great programming during April Break. Details here: https://massmoca.org/event/school-break-kidspace-workshops-april-2026/
As construction on West Main Street begins, families should expect delays through the end of the school year.
Days may vary depending on the work taking place, so please arrive at your bus stop at your regular time and be patient with our buses - in the morning, the afternoon, and if your child attends any of the after-school programs.
If you pick up or drop off students at school, please allow extra time for your commute. We appreciate your patience!
Days may vary depending on the work taking place, so please arrive at your bus stop at your regular time and be patient with our buses - in the morning, the afternoon, and if your child attends any of the after-school programs.
If you pick up or drop off students at school, please allow extra time for your commute. We appreciate your patience!
Reminder!
Join our next SEPAC meeting!
Date: Wednesday, 4/15
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Brayton Elementary School or via Zoom: https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/88947877342
During our meeting, we will:
1. Vote on bylaws
2. Nominate and vote on officers
3. Discuss a plan for our next meeting
Join our next SEPAC meeting!
Date: Wednesday, 4/15
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Brayton Elementary School or via Zoom: https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/88947877342
During our meeting, we will:
1. Vote on bylaws
2. Nominate and vote on officers
3. Discuss a plan for our next meeting
Parents and caregivers: You don't have to figure it out alone.
If you're noticing changes in your child—anxiety, trouble focusing, difficulty getting to school—it's okay to ask for help. And you can get it within days.
Through our partnership with Cartwheel, our families can access:
✨ Individual therapy for students
✨ Parent guidance sessions (support for YOU as you navigate how to help your child)
✨ Appointments within days, not months
✨ Virtual sessions that fit your schedule
✨ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most insurance plans
Learn more: cartwheel.org/families
If you're noticing changes in your child—anxiety, trouble focusing, difficulty getting to school—it's okay to ask for help. And you can get it within days.
Through our partnership with Cartwheel, our families can access:
✨ Individual therapy for students
✨ Parent guidance sessions (support for YOU as you navigate how to help your child)
✨ Appointments within days, not months
✨ Virtual sessions that fit your schedule
✨ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most insurance plans
Learn more: cartwheel.org/families
📢 School Choice Applications Are Open!
Interested in joining North Adams Public Schools? We're accepting applications from families living in Massachusetts but outside of North Adams!
📌 Key Dates: • Application Deadline: June 1st • Admission Decisions: by July 1st • Enrollment Agreement Due: July 15th
👉 Apply today at the Superintendent's Office (10 Main St., 2nd Floor) or contact Bobbi Tassone at btassone@napsk12.org
Learn more about our application process on our website! ✨
https://www.napsk12.org/page/school-choice-program
Interested in joining North Adams Public Schools? We're accepting applications from families living in Massachusetts but outside of North Adams!
📌 Key Dates: • Application Deadline: June 1st • Admission Decisions: by July 1st • Enrollment Agreement Due: July 15th
👉 Apply today at the Superintendent's Office (10 Main St., 2nd Floor) or contact Bobbi Tassone at btassone@napsk12.org
Learn more about our application process on our website! ✨
https://www.napsk12.org/page/school-choice-program
Join our next SEPAC meeting!
Date: Wednesday, 4/15
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Brayton Elementary School or via Zoom: https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/88947877342
During our meeting, we will:
1. Vote on bylaws
2. Nominate and vote on officers
3. Discuss a plan for our next meeting
Date: Wednesday, 4/15
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Brayton Elementary School or via Zoom: https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/88947877342
During our meeting, we will:
1. Vote on bylaws
2. Nominate and vote on officers
3. Discuss a plan for our next meeting
Who's going tomorrow night?
Glow Dance!
Friday, April 10th
6 PM - 8 PM
Colegrove Park Elementary School
Free entry!
DJ Ash, glow sticks, drinks, and snacks!
Presented by Strong Communities
Glow Dance!
Friday, April 10th
6 PM - 8 PM
Colegrove Park Elementary School
Free entry!
DJ Ash, glow sticks, drinks, and snacks!
Presented by Strong Communities
Located at Sheep Hill Nature Preserve and Rural Lands’ headquarters, our biennial festival celebrates New England settler heritage with time-honored crafts, local artisans, farm animals, and a focus on the region’s historic fleece and fiber industry. Fred DePaul will spin delightful stories and demonstrate traditional tools to shear sheep, while border collies from Littlebrook Farm herd sheep in complex maneuvers in the meadow. The Green Mountain Weavers and Spinners Guild will demonstrate carding, spinning, and weaving throughout the day. Meet the sheep in the barnyard. Other artists, and crafts-people will join us in celebrating the best of the Berkshires, with grilled sandwiches from Cricket Creek Farm and savory and sweet pies from Chickadee Catering. This promises to be a fun-filled event with participatory crafts, demonstrations, and toe-tapping music. Suggested donation at the gate. For more information about the festival and Rural Lands, visit https://rurallands.org/. Direct inquiries to Micah Manary programs@rurallands.org or (413) 458-2494.
The annual AYJ Fund "Once Upon A Dream" children's event will be held on April 12th in the Drury High School gym starting at 12:00. Event details can be found on the flyer.
