Milham Planetarium Shows
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
shows at 6 pm and 7 pm, approx. 45 minutes long
Hopkins Observatory, 829 Main Street, Williamstown 01267
"Launching into STEM Week - A Planetarium show"
The show will cover all that the night sky has to offer, from mythology to astrophysics. Your guide is a Williams College student studying Astrophysics.
Please RSVP https://tinyurl.com/StarShowOct2025 to reserve seats.
Hopkins Memorial Forest
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm
Hopkins Forest Rosenberg Center, 271 NW Hill Road, Williamstown 01267
"STEM in Hopkins Memorial Forest - Salamanders, Goldenrod, and Weather Stations, Oh My!"
Join Elise Leduc-Fleming, the HMF Manager, for an inside look at the flora, fauna and research in the forest. Participants will explore the forest for signs of animals of all sizes, delve into the world of plants by investigating a long-term pollinator experiment, and learn about the long term weather stations and stream data collection that happen in the forest.
STEAM Challenge Night
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Berkshire Innovation Center, 45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield MA
Flying Cloud Institute is hosting an evening of hands-on science, art and engineering challenges.
Free for all youth in Grades K-8 and their families.
From Oct. 20–24, let’s celebrate kindness, connection, and inclusion with daily dress-up themes and fun acts of kindness:
👕 Mon: Wear your favorite shirt + say hi to someone new
🎨 Tue: Rock your school colors + create a new handshake
✨ Wed: Bright neon day + give and get compliments
💗 Thu: Wear pink + eat with a new friend
💛💚 Fri: Yellow & green for inclusion + Community Welcome Day
Let’s make new friends and spread kindness all week long!
Superintendent Tim Callahan invites NAPS families, students, teachers, staff, community partner representatives, and North Adams residents to take our quick 5-10 minute survey (16 questions). The survey will allow you to share your thoughts on our schools and the new Code of Conduct, Character, and Support as part of his Superintendent Entry Plan. Your responses are confidential and will help shape our future improvements!
🗓️ Deadline: Monday, October 27th
👉 Fill it out here: www.napsk12.org/improvementsurvey
Thank you for your participation!
Youth Center Inc, Winter Fun Weeks at the North Adams Rec Center (December 22 - 26 and December 29 - January2).
See Flyer for details and registration information.
Family Night: After Hours at MASS MoCA is coming on Thursday, October 16th!
Families with children of all ages are invited to Family Night at MASS MoCA on Thursday, October 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. This free event will feature after-hours access to select exhibitions in the museum, performances, artmaking, food, giveaways, and fun!
Free; RSVPs encouraged but not required.
Exhibits on view will include Vincent Valdez, Sol LeWitt, Carly Glovinski, Jeffrey Gibson, and Spencer Finch. Read more about the artists and preview their work here: https://massmoca.org/exhibitions/
Performances and Activities Include:
+ Museum of Mysteries Quest - There are so many curious artworks at MASS MoCA! Join us on a quest to explore, discover clues, and uncover the mysteries in our galleries. Work together as a family to solve at least half of the mysteries and receive your own art kit!
+ Live Jazz Music Presented by BAAMS - The Berkshires’ Academy for Advanced Musical Studies presents a special night of world-class jazz featuring four extraordinary musicians, each bringing decades of experience, artistry, and heart to the stage — brought to you by the faculty from North Adams-based BAAMS. Experience a performance where virtuosity meets soul, tradition meets innovation, and every note tells a story. Special young musician guests from among BAAMS’ students will also be invited to sit in during the evening.
+ Face Painting - Offered by Hannah True & Western Mass Face Painting by Emily Gwynn
+ Artmaking - Individual and collaborative artmaking projects offered in two locations.
More details and link to RSVP at https://massmoca.org/event/family-night-after-hours/
Next 1/2 Day: October 9th
Time: 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Brayton & Colegrove Elementary Schools
What’s Included:
Active Play: Outdoor and gym games plus fitness fun
Creative Arts: Hands-on crafts and projects
Science & Discovery: Experiments and exploration
Friendship & Fun: Teamwork and group play
Fee: $5 per half-day session
Upcoming Dates (Register Early – Spots are limited):
2025: October 23rd, November 6th
2026: January 15th, March 5th, March 19th
To register or for more information, please call 413-499-7650 ext. 246 or email tdean@bfymca.org. You can also scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/4pfszt9.
NAPS and Y half day at Colegrove flyer.pdf
📢 We're HIRING Teaching Assistants! Join North Adams Public Schools and empower all learners! 🌟
✨ Multiple positions available, including Kindergarten! ✨ Enjoy leave and sick day accrual ✨ School-day hours with a school-year calendar ✨ Health insurance & retirement plan benefits ✨ Union membership and collective bargaining eligible
Ready to make a difference?
1️⃣ Review the job description: www.napsk12.org/HumanResources
2️⃣ Fill out the easy application form: napsk12.org/apply
3️⃣ Email your application to cvolff@napsk12.org
Scan the flyer QR code to apply now! Let's work together to support our students' success! 💙📚
🎪 Exciting News, NAPS Families! 🎪
The Mill Town Circus is coming to town, and we’re thrilled to offer a special raffle just for YOU! MountainOne has sponsored 25 tickets for lucky NAPS families to attend for FREE.
Want a chance to win? Simply comment below with your student’s favorite thing about school by noon on Friday, 9/26 to be entered into the drawing.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for some circus fun! 🎟️✨
Our amazing teachers dove into sessions on social-emotional learning, refreshed math curriculum strategies, explored arts and reading fluency integration, deepened their understanding of adolescent literacy, and so much more. Together, they’re building brighter futures for every student—one learning experience at a time!
You can find more artwork from our Drury High School visual art students on Drury's Artsonia page: https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=31989
We're looking for motivated individuals to make a difference across all our schools! If you’re passionate about supporting students and want to be part of an empowering community, we have openings for:
Bus Monitors
Van Drivers
Substitute Teachers
Speech and Language Pathologist
Ready to apply?
1️⃣ Review job descriptions at www.napsk12.org/HumanResources
2️⃣ Fill out the easy application form at napsk12.org/apply
3️⃣ Email your application to cvolff@napsk12.org
4️⃣ Complete hiring steps and start your rewarding career!
Learn more and join us in empowering all learners! 🌟
Students from Brayton Elementary and Colegrove Park Elementary enjoyed a healthy, fun walk to school today. A special thank you to NAFD and NAPD for supporting our event. It’s inspiring to see our community come together to promote fitness, friendship, and fresh air before class even starts!
Check out these great photos of our walkers making their way safely and happily to school. Let’s keep the momentum going for more active mornings! 🌞👟
Flu Vaccine Clinic
Friday, Oct. 3rd
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Brayton Elementary School cafeteria at 20 Brayton Hill Terrace, North Adams, MA
Nurses will follow the appointment schedule as best as possible, but walk-ins are welcome as supplies allow. Remember to wear short sleeves for a quick and easy vaccination.
Please pre-register here: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/berkshiresite=brayton-elementary-school
Or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Find all clinic locations at GetVaccinatedBerkshires.org.
