Dear NAPS Community,
We’re excited to announce Start With Hello Week 2025 at North Adams Public Schools! This special week is all about creating a welcoming community through connection, kindness, and inclusion — empowering all learners to reach out and make new friends.
Here’s the fun and meaningful weekly calendar:
Monday, Oct. 20 – Hey Day!
Dress Up: Wear your favorite shirt
Act of Kindness: Say hi to someone new!
Daily Ice Breaker: Say hi to someone with the same favorite animal as you
Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Let’s Reach Out & Connect
Dress Up: Wear your school colors
Act of Kindness: Make up a new handshake with someone!
Daily Ice Breaker: Say hi to someone with the same birthday month as you
Wednesday, Oct. 22 – Let Kindness Shine
Dress Up: Wear neon, shiny, or brightly-colored clothing
Act of Kindness: Compliment day — give one, get one!
Daily Ice Breaker: Say hi to someone who goes by a nickname
Thursday, Oct. 23 – Nobody Eats Alone
Dress Up: Wear pink for compassion and care
Act of Kindness: Eat with a new friend!
Daily Ice Breaker: Say hi to someone whose favorite season is different than yours
Friday, Oct. 24 – Celebrate Kindness
Dress Up: Wear yellow or green—the colors of inclusion
Act of Kindness: Community Welcome Day!
Daily Ice Breaker: Say hi to someone who likes to dance
We encourage everyone to participate. Let’s make this week one full of smiles, new friendships, and kindness!
Thank you for being part of North Adams Public Schools community!