For more information:
Emily Schiavoni
Family & Community Outreach Coordinator
(413) 412-1106
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST PRE-K APPLICATION, KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, AND SCREENINGS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026–2027
North Adams Public Schools will host in-person PreK application, Kindergarten registration, and screenings for both grades in preparation for the 2026–2027 school year. Children applying for the PreK program must be 3 or 4 years of age by August 31st, 2026 and reside in the City of North Adams. Children registering for Kindergarten enrollment must be 5 years of age by August 31st, 2026.
Parents/guardians must make an appointment for each child applying/registering: no walk-ins will be accommodated.
Parents/guardians must bring each child applying/registering to the appointment.
Kindergarten Registration & Screening Dates:
Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd and 24th, 2026
PreK Application & Screening Dates:
Wednesday and Thursday, March 25th and 26th, 2026
All screenings will take place at Brayton Elementary School, located at 20 Brayton Hill Terrace, North Adams, between the hours of 9 AM and 2 PM. To schedule an appointment, please call Carrie Silva at the North Adams Public Schools Central Office at (413) 776-1673.
After scheduling an appointment, a link to the registration process will be sent directly to families to upload required documents before the date of their scheduled screening appointment. Those who do not complete registration online must bring the required documents to their appointment.
PreK students currently enrolled in North Adams Public Schools do not need to apply again. Current Kindergarten students enrolled in North Adams Public Schools do not need to re-enroll.
Additional Information:
Parents/guardians not able to upload documents ahead of their appointment through online registration should be prepared to bring all of the following documents to their appointment:
Child's official, government-issued birth certificate (not a hospital birth record)
Child's current physical exam and immunization records, signed by their doctor (must be from within the last 13 months)
Any additional medical records you think we may need (ie. asthma, food allergies)
Proof of residency (must have all of these 3 items)
1. Valid driver's license or photo ID (passports are also acceptable)
2. Copy of utility bill (electric, heat, cable, water, etc.) dated within the last 60 days
3. One of the following: Recent mortgage statement, copy of lease/rental agreement, or letter from housing office
If applicable, please bring any legal/court documentation (i.e. sole custody, legal guardianship, name changes, adoption, DCF paperwork, etc.)
For enrollment questions or concerns, please contact Carrie Silva at 413-776-1673 or email at csilva@napsk12.org.
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