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! 🎟️✨
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! 🌞👟
Colegrove Park Elementary School’s park and walk site is now located at MCLA’s Church St. Center at the corner of Church St. and Elmwood Ave. The route will depart at 8 AM.
Brayton Elementary School's route will remain at the Flynn and Dagnoli Funeral Home, and will depart at 8:10 AM.
Hope you see you there!
Join Our Team!
North Adams Public Schools is hiring for several important positions in our school community and we’d love to have you on our team!
🌟 District-wide Openings:
- Clerical Paraprofessional
- Teacher Assistant
- Speech & Language Pathologist
🏫 Brayton Elementary School:
- Kindergarten Teacher
- School Adjustment Counselor
📘 Colegrove Park Elementary School:
- Reading Specialist
- Computer Support Technician
🎓 Drury High School:
- Special Education Teacher
- School Adjustment Counselor
- Grade 7 ELA Teacher
- Behavior Technician
Learn more and apply: www.napsk12.org/HumanResources
4:30 to 5:30 pm - The Friends of NAPL 50th Anniversary Celebration (on the front lawn of the Library)
6:00 pm - An evening with best-selling author, Joyce Maynard (banquet room of Hotel Downstreet)
See flyers for more details.
We couldn’t have done it without you—thank you for being part of our amazing team! We hope you’ll continue to explore opportunities to make a difference in education and your community! 🙌☀️
See flyer for details.
