Just a reminder...school is starting soon! The first day of school for students in kindergarten through grade eight, and new students transferring to Drury, is Tuesday, September 7th. The fist day of school for returning students in grades nine through twelve is Wednesday, September 8th. The first day of school for PreK students is Tuesday, September 14th. Updated bus routes for the 2021-2022 school year will be posted on Thursday, September 2nd.
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
Habitat for Humanity:
Back to School Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 31st, 5-6 pm
Greylock Elementary School Playground
Free and open to all NAPS PreK - 1st Grade Families
Ice cream and fun activities
Free take home activity kit
Sponsored by Child Care of the Berkshires, United Way, and North Adams Public Schools
Upcoming 4-H event:
Please join us for our upcoming family forum on back-to-school tomorrow:
Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 am
Family Forum: School Opening
https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/99113676886
Upcoming programming from the Berkshire Family YMCA.
BCAC and its collaborating organizations have opened registration for their Operation Warm Coat program. The program provides a free, new winter coat for children ages 1-12 who live in Williamstown, North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams, Savoy, Cheshire and Florida.
Pre-registration is required! Registration closes on 8/27. Please contact BCAC at 413-663-3014 to register as soon as possible.
Please see information on the August 20th Food Bank...Please click here to view the current Berkshire County Food Distribution and Meal Sites:
https://5il.co/xh3c
Food Bank Fridays! In the Brien Center parking lot on August 20th, American Legion Drive, from 10:00-11:00 to distribute fresh fruits, vegetables, and grocery items. The truck from the Food Bank of Western MA delivers supplies for 225 households. There are no eligibility requirements. All are welcome!
Please click here to view Superintendent Malkas's August 2021, Prevention Guidance for 2021-2022 , presentation: https://5il.co/xfie
Additional Family Center Events:
Upcoming Family Center August Events:
Please see the face coverings policy as adopted by the North Adams School Committee on August 16, 2021: https://5il.co/xcad
For more back-to-school information, please join us for the upcoming family forums: Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 pm Family Forum: School Opening https://napsk12.zoom.us/webinar/91855307220 Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 am Family Forum: School Opening https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/99113676886
Upcoming family forums on back-to-school, please join us:
Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 pm
Family Forum: School Opening
https://napsk12.zoom.us/webinar/91855307220
Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 am
Family Forum: School Opening
https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/99113676886
Adult Education Program: Enroll now for fall classes!
Family Info Session: Creating Success in School and Beyond
https://mailchi.mp/724ab0d2d7ec/help-support-your-students-social-emotional-learning?e=58b8f5e99f
The Northern Berkshire Adult Education Program is currently enrolling for fall classes! We offer free preparation classes for the HISET test for individuals interested in obtaining their Massachusetts Alternative High School Credential. We also offer instruction in basic academic skills, college and career readiness and employment readiness.
All applicants must be at least 16 years of age, and those under 18 years of age, must be officially withdrawn from high school. For additional information you can schedule an appointment by calling program director Annie Pecor at 413-412-1118 or by emailing her at apecor@napsk12.org.
Upcoming nbCC youth and teen events!
August 11th & August 12th: NB-Spirit Forum
