🎭✨ On May 22nd, the spotlight was on Mrs. Bryce's 21st Century Afterschool Theater Program as they debuted their original production, The Fairy’s Fault! After months of hard work, these talented students not only performed a hilarious and heartwarming show—they also designed their own sets and costumes! 🎨👗 Colegrove is so proud of their creativity and can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage next! 🌟
Upcoming programming at the Family Center.
Upcoming programming hosted by 4H.
📣 Families! We want to hear from you!
Families, your voice matters. Help us strengthen our schools by sharing your feedback in this quick 5-minute survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NMXYZND
✅ Tell us what we’re doing well
✅ Let us know where we can improve
✅ Complete one survey per student—especially if you have children in different schools
Your input will help guide district decisions and shape the future of our students' education. Thank you! 🙏
Berkshire Museum announces their 2025 Summer Camp program offerings for children in grades PreK - 8.
Visit this link for more information: https://berkshiremuseum.org/camp/
Youth Center, Inc. enrollments for their Summer 2025 programs are still open. See flyers for details and contact information.
River Fest on the Hoosic - Saturday May 31st, 11 am to 2 pm , at the Historic Beaver Mill riverfront, Route 8, North Adams.
A free, family-friendly day celebrating the Hoosic River with free fly fishing & fishing lessons, face painting, hands-on river education and MORE!
🎨✨ What an incredible turnout for our 5th & 6th Grade Art Show at the North Adams Public Library this weekend!
The Youth Services area was filled with color, creativity, and community as families, friends, and library visitors came to admire the amazing work our young artists created throughout the year. From mosaics to comic strips, every piece reflected the talent and imagination of our 5th and 6th grade students.
Swipe through to see some highlights from the show — student artwork, proud artists posing with their pieces, and families enjoying the exhibit together. 🖼️👨👩👧👦
A big thank you to the North Adams Public Library for hosting us, and to everyone who came out to support our students! The exhibit is still on view through Wednesday, May 7th — don’t miss it! 📍74 Church St, 2nd Floor.
Upcoming Camp Abenaki sign-up information. See flyer for details!
UMass 4-H Career Exploration Series
Geared for middle/high school age youth, open to ALL.
Cost: FREE
Next Presenter:
Allister Jones, 2D Animator
May 14, 2025, 7-8 PM Eastern Time
Animation is used in movies, TV shows, video games, and media - So what's it like to be an animator?
Come find out! Ask Animator Allister Jones what questions you have and find out if this might be a good career for you.
To Register: https://bit.ly/4-HCES5-14-25
🎨 As part of the North Adams Public Schools experience, all of our students in grades K-6 get to visit a world-class art museum every year! From the cutting-edge contemporary art at Mass MoCA to the timeless masterpieces at the Clark Art Institute, they engage with art in all types to deepen their critical thinking, communication, writing, and social-emotional skills. These visits spark thoughtful conversations, hands-on art making, and a deeper appreciation for the arts. 🖼️✨
The Greenhouse Program announces it's Spring Open House and regular store hours. See flyer for details.
NOTICE: Per district policy, North Adams Public Schools Special Education
Student Records will be destroyed 7 years from the date students graduate, age out,
drop out, or move out of the district. Records from the 2017-2018 school year will
be destroyed after June 30, 2025. Students or parents interested in obtaining the
records should call Student Support Services at 413-776-1670, option 3, 4, or 5 no
later than June 25, 2025. Two days advanced notice for pickup of records is
appreciated.
💙 Mother’s & Father’s Day Events at Gillette Stadium 💙
Hosted by Empower, a nonprofit supporting kids & young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent.
Mother's & Father's Day can be tough, so Empower is creating a space to connect, reflect, and find relief from grief through fun, community, and healing.
🎉 Activities, games, food & surprise guests
📍 Gillette Stadium
🎈 Open to youth & young adults (ages up to 24) who’ve lost a parent
🎟️ FREE to attend
📅 Mother’s Day Event
🗓️ Sunday, May 11 | ⏰ 11am–4pm
📅 Father’s Day Event
🗓️ Sunday, June 8 | ⏰ 11am–4pm
📲 RSVP now at weareempower.org
(Youth 14+ can register themselves; caregivers should register younger kids.)
Have questions?
📧 sam@weareempower.org
📞 419-290-3651
Tell the City of North Adams what new businesses, activities and changes you’d like to see by taking this brief survey at https://www.discovernorthadams.com/survey
The AYJ Fund is holding their annual Once Upon A Dream Children's Concert, May 17th. See flyer for details.
Youth Leadership Camp sign-up announcement.
April break programming at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Berkshire Family YMCA is hosting "Healthy Kids Day" on Saturday April 19th from 12 - 2 pm at the MCLA Church Street Center, 265 Church St, North Adams. This event is FREE and they will have information about upcoming summer programs as well. See flyer for more details.
Upcoming Family Center programming
