🍓 FREE MEALS DON'T END WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT! 🍓
North Adams Public Schools is once again serving up FREE meals for kids and teens all summer long!
📅 Tuesday, June 30 – Friday, August 21
Any child or teen 18 and under can get a free meal — no registration or ID required!
📍 Where to find us:
Mon–Fri: Lunch Pickup & Next-Day Breakfast
Windsor Lake — 11:30–11:50
North Adams Splash Park — 12:00–12:20
Tues & Fri | Multi-Day Meal Pickups (Breakfast & Lunch)
🏘️ Greylock Valley Apartments — 11:30–11:45
🏫 Brayton Elementary School — 11:30–12:00
🏘️ Mohawk Forest Apartments — 12:00–12:15
🏫 Colegrove Park Elementary School — 12:00–12:30
🏘️ Wheel Estates — 12:30–12:45
✅ Meals are first come, first served
✅ Kids should be present to pick up their own meals (a parent/guardian may pick up on their behalf)
✅ No registration or I.D. required
🔗 Find a meal site near you: projectbread.org/summereats
Let's make sure every kid in North Adams has full bellies all summer!
North Adams Public Schools is once again serving up FREE meals for kids and teens all summer long!
📅 Tuesday, June 30 – Friday, August 21
Any child or teen 18 and under can get a free meal — no registration or ID required!
📍 Where to find us:
Mon–Fri: Lunch Pickup & Next-Day Breakfast
Windsor Lake — 11:30–11:50
North Adams Splash Park — 12:00–12:20
Tues & Fri | Multi-Day Meal Pickups (Breakfast & Lunch)
🏘️ Greylock Valley Apartments — 11:30–11:45
🏫 Brayton Elementary School — 11:30–12:00
🏘️ Mohawk Forest Apartments — 12:00–12:15
🏫 Colegrove Park Elementary School — 12:00–12:30
🏘️ Wheel Estates — 12:30–12:45
✅ Meals are first come, first served
✅ Kids should be present to pick up their own meals (a parent/guardian may pick up on their behalf)
✅ No registration or I.D. required
🔗 Find a meal site near you: projectbread.org/summereats
Let's make sure every kid in North Adams has full bellies all summer!
Recently, our farm program participants made their own wood-fired oven pizza and reviewed it like true critics. A few reviews from our students:
"It was GOATEDDDDDDD!"
"I made a cute heart-shaped pizza... because I was feeling lovely."
"Five stars."
10/10, no notes. 🍕💚
"It was GOATEDDDDDDD!"
"I made a cute heart-shaped pizza... because I was feeling lovely."
"Five stars."
10/10, no notes. 🍕💚
Rocks can tell us about the passage of time — literally. The farm program welcomed Williams College Emeritus Professor David Dethier to the river for a hands-on geology lesson: quartz, granite, geode-cracking, and a 40-million-year-old fossil. Did you know there's marble 400 feet beneath the farm? Neither did we, until this week. 🪨✨
Say hello to next year's shiitake mushrooms! 🍄 This week our Farm Crew learned how to inoculate hardwood logs with shiitake spores from mushroom specialist Michael del Rio of The Farm School. Drilling, spawning, and sealing each hole with wax — science and farming in one afternoon.
Bonus: the group also brought in a 204-lb harvest of cucumbers, squash, and zucchini this week. 🥒
Bonus: the group also brought in a 204-lb harvest of cucumbers, squash, and zucchini this week. 🥒
"A zoodle a day keeps the doctor away!" 🥒 That's a direct quote from one of our students this week — and it kind of sums up the whole group. They try everything, work together, and look out for one another.
Some highlights of our farm program thus far:
inoculating mushroom logs, a visit from a geologist (complete with a 40-million-year-old fossil!), working with architect Vanessa Till Hooper on an outdoor kitchen design project, and getting soaked making pizza in our own wood-fired oven on field day. 🍕
The Cooking Crew fed the whole farm this week! 🥯 On the menu: kohlrabi fries, kale chips, garlic scape pesto, sourdough bagels and pretzels, homemade pasta, and the fan-favorite: butterscotch brownies (the line for seconds said it all 😋).
Every student gets a turn in the kitchen — from farm-fresh snacks to sourdough baking to sweet treats.
Every student gets a turn in the kitchen — from farm-fresh snacks to sourdough baking to sweet treats.
Meet our Building Crew! 🛠️ This summer they're taking on a HUGE project — replacing the old staircase connecting the parking area to the farm. Week one started with filling sand/rock bags from the riverbed (in torrential rain, no less), finishing the changing rooms, and clearing brush to prep the staircase site.
Problem-solving, teamwork, and a little bit of mud. That's the job. 💪
Problem-solving, teamwork, and a little bit of mud. That's the job. 💪
We asked our students: "What's your tip for having a fun day in the rain at the farm?" 🌧️
Their answers say it all:
"Work hard, don't give up."
"Still have fun even though it's raining."
"Power through it."
"Hang out with your friends."
That's the Greenagers spirit. ☔💚
Their answers say it all:
"Work hard, don't give up."
"Still have fun even though it's raining."
"Power through it."
"Hang out with your friends."
That's the Greenagers spirit. ☔💚
Week one in the books! 🚜💚 Our Greenagers spent five days last week at Many Forks Farm building friendships, harvesting in the rain (65 lbs of squash, 120 lbs of kohlrabi!), and writing a community agreement they lived by all week.
Between garden crew, building crew, cooking, river exploration, and bunny care, these kids showed up for each other and for the work — heat, rain, and all. Impressive young people, every one of them. 🐰🌧️🥾
Between garden crew, building crew, cooking, river exploration, and bunny care, these kids showed up for each other and for the work — heat, rain, and all. Impressive young people, every one of them. 🐰🌧️🥾
Back-Packed for Success hosted by nbCC
See flyer for registration information!
Summer Meals Program: Kids and Teens eat FREE all summer long! See flyers for the locations and times starting June 30th and running until August 21st.
The Central Offices of North Adams Public Schools summer hours will be as follows:
June 22nd through August 28th, Central Office will be open to the public from 8:00 to 3:30 Mon-Thurs, and 8:00 to 1:00 on Fri. Appointments are recommended.
Thanks, and enjoy the summer break!
June 22nd through August 28th, Central Office will be open to the public from 8:00 to 3:30 Mon-Thurs, and 8:00 to 1:00 on Fri. Appointments are recommended.
Thanks, and enjoy the summer break!
Not sure if your child needs mental health support? Here’s what care with Cartwheel can look like over the summer:
💬 Teletherapy to maintain progress, build skills, and prepare for the fall
👨👩👧 Parent and caregiver guidance to support routines and communication at home
🫶 Family support to navigate transitions or stressors together
Summer support can help students return to school in the fall feeling more prepared.
Learn more: cartwheelcare.org/families
💬 Teletherapy to maintain progress, build skills, and prepare for the fall
👨👩👧 Parent and caregiver guidance to support routines and communication at home
🫶 Family support to navigate transitions or stressors together
Summer support can help students return to school in the fall feeling more prepared.
Learn more: cartwheelcare.org/families
During the school year, students benefit from structure, access to trusted adults, and consistent peer connection. Over the summer, those supports often shift or fall away.
For students navigating anxiety or big emotions, even short-term support over the summer can make a real difference when the school year starts back up.
Through our partnership with Cartwheel, students and families have access to:
✨ Appointments within days
✨ Virtual sessions that fit summer schedules
✨ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most insurance
Get connected now: cartwheelcare.org/families
For students navigating anxiety or big emotions, even short-term support over the summer can make a real difference when the school year starts back up.
Through our partnership with Cartwheel, students and families have access to:
✨ Appointments within days
✨ Virtual sessions that fit summer schedules
✨ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most insurance
Get connected now: cartwheelcare.org/families
Berkshire Family YMCA - Camp Abenaki Summer Program. See flyer for details.
Good news for families: Mental health support through Cartwheel doesn’t stop when school does.
This summer, students and families in North Adams Public Schools can still access:
🧠 Licensed therapists and psychiatric providers with no waitlists
💻 Virtual appointments with afternoon, evening, and weekend availability
👨👩👧 Parent guidance sessions with practical support for parents and caregivers for everyday challenges
🗣️ Care available in English, Spanish, and other languages
✅ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most insurance
Summer is a great time to get connected to care and help students be ready for fall. Learn more and get started: cartwheelcare.org/families
FREE Wellness Day! May 23rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the North Adams American Legion. (Presented by the North Adams Commission on Disabilities)
The North Adams Public Schools Greenhouse Program will host their Spring Open House on Thursday May 7th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
If your child is struggling, you're not alone.
Many families are navigating similar challenges—anxiety, school avoidance, big emotions. It can feel isolating, but you're part of a community that cares.
That's why mental health support through Cartwheel is here for all of our students and families:
💙 Therapy for your child with a licensed clinician
💙 Parent guidance for YOU—because you need support too
💙 Family therapy when everyone needs to work together
💙 Flexible virtual appointments that fit your schedule
You don't have to navigate this alone. We're here to help.
cartwheel.org/families
Many families are navigating similar challenges—anxiety, school avoidance, big emotions. It can feel isolating, but you're part of a community that cares.
That's why mental health support through Cartwheel is here for all of our students and families:
💙 Therapy for your child with a licensed clinician
💙 Parent guidance for YOU—because you need support too
💙 Family therapy when everyone needs to work together
💙 Flexible virtual appointments that fit your schedule
You don't have to navigate this alone. We're here to help.
cartwheel.org/families
Summer Girls Basketball Clinics for ages 6-15 . August 3-6 at Williams College (Chandler Gym). See flyer for registration details.
