🍁 Fall Foliage Children's Fair & Children's Parade 🍁
70 Years in Motion: Time Traveling Through Northern Berkshire
Join us for a day of family fun celebrating 70 years of community!
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Noel Field Athletic Complex
Schedule:
🎈 10:00–10:30 — Children's Parade
🎪 10:30–1:00 — Children's Fair
🏃 12:00 Noon — Children's Races (registration/check-in starts at 10:00 AM)
✨ FREE admission • Music • Food • Games • Entertainment • Giveaways • Awards & prizes
👦👧 Children's races for ages 3 & under through age 11 — 5 divisions!
🏘️ Booths hosted by local community organizations
☔ Rain location: North Adams Armory, Ashland Street
Presented by Northern Berkshire United Way, Youth Center Inc., Berkshire Community Action Council, Child Care of the Berkshires, and the City of North Adams.
The program is open to anyone age 16 or older who is seeking a GED and/or looking to build their English language skills. All classes are free of charge.
Adult Education Classes: Classes will be held at The Armory, with morning, afternoon, and evening sections available to accommodate a variety of schedules.
ESOL Classes: ESOL classes will offer morning and evening options, available both on Zoom and in person at the Williamstown Youth Center.
Whether learners are working toward a GED or building confidence in English, this program provides flexible scheduling and multiple formats to fit different needs and availability.
How to Enroll: Interested individuals can enroll by calling 413-412-1118 or emailing adulted@napsk12.org.
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!
Back-Packed for Success hosted by nbCC
See flyer for registration information!
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!
💬 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
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
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
Did you miss the March screening dates? No worries! 🎒
We're hosting a make-up screening & registration day for the 2026–2027 school year on:
📅 Thursday, June 4th
📍 Brayton Elementary School, 20 Brayton Hill Terrace
🕘 9 AM – 2 PM
Open to families enrolling children in PreK or Kindergarten who missed the earlier dates.
👉 To schedule an appointment, call Carrie Silva at (413) 776-1673.
After scheduling, you'll receive an email to begin pre-registering.
Current PreK and Kindergarten students already enrolled in NAPS do not need to re-register.
For questions, contact Carrie Silva at 📧 csilva@napsk12.org or ☎️ 413-776-1673.
I wanted to get my child support, but...
❌ ...the waitlist was 3 months long
❌ ...I couldn't afford it
❌ ...the appointments were only during school or work hours
❌ ...I couldn't find a therapist who speaks our language
We hear you. These barriers are real—and they shouldn't stand between your child and support.
That's why we partnered with Cartwheel:
✅ Appointments within days, not months
✅ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most private insurance
✅ Virtual sessions from 3pm-8pm and weekends
✅ Care available in Spanish and other languages
Get started: cartwheel.org/families
Sometimes the signs are obvious—but often they're subtle. Here are some things to notice:
😔 Changes in mood that last more than a few days
😴 Different sleep or eating patterns
📚 Grades dropping or losing interest in school
🏠 Avoiding school or making excuses not to go
👥 Pulling away from friends or activities they used to enjoy
😰 Expressing more worry, stress, or sadness than usual
If you're seeing any of these signs, trust your instincts. You know your child best.
Cartwheel is here to help—with licensed therapists and psychiatrists available within days. Completely free for families with Medicaid, in-network with most private insurance plans.
Raise your hand for support: cartwheel.org/families
