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
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
Thursday, April 16th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Mass MoCA
Live performances by local student groups
Exhibition on view April 17 - 26, 11am - 5pm
Featuring the art of 50 Drury Artists to be announced Monday, April 13th and a 3 song performance by members of the Drury Rock Band.
Juried by art students of Mr. Strack and Hartlage's Semester 2 courses. Semester 2 art students' top three favorite pieces were:
1. Keira Martin's "Untitled" Painting
2. Ian Brule's "Jar Jar Jar" Ceramic Lidded Object
3. Ella Morgan's Collaged "Self-Portrait."
Special shoutout to Drury students, Anna Bond, for creating the painting of the MoCA Clocktower center image featured in the traditionally analogue printed posters for the event, and Cleo Welch, who mixed the colors used in the printed poster. Anna is currently enrolled in a new artist mentorship program at MASS MoCA, working with professional artists, and Cleo is interning at the Gary Lichtenstein Editions on the Mass MoCA campus. Both students are experiencing the incredible gift of learning directly from and working with professional career artists.
Mr. Strack's Ceramics students installed their own show on Tuesday, April 14th -- a unique opportunity to learn how exhibitions come to life from behind the scenes.
Days may vary depending on the work taking place, so please arrive at your bus stop at your regular time and be patient with our buses - in the morning, the afternoon, and if your child attends any of the after-school programs.
If you pick up or drop off students at school, please allow extra time for your commute. We appreciate your patience!
Join our next SEPAC meeting!
Date: Wednesday, 4/15
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Brayton Elementary School or via Zoom: https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/88947877342
During our meeting, we will:
1. Vote on bylaws
2. Nominate and vote on officers
3. Discuss a plan for our next meeting
If you're noticing changes in your child—anxiety, trouble focusing, difficulty getting to school—it's okay to ask for help. And you can get it within days.
Through our partnership with Cartwheel, our families can access:
✨ Individual therapy for students
✨ Parent guidance sessions (support for YOU as you navigate how to help your child)
✨ Appointments within days, not months
✨ Virtual sessions that fit your schedule
✨ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most insurance plans
Learn more: cartwheel.org/families
Interested in joining North Adams Public Schools? We're accepting applications from families living in Massachusetts but outside of North Adams!
📌 Key Dates: • Application Deadline: June 1st • Admission Decisions: by July 1st • Enrollment Agreement Due: July 15th
👉 Apply today at the Superintendent's Office (10 Main St., 2nd Floor) or contact Bobbi Tassone at btassone@napsk12.org
Learn more about our application process on our website! ✨
https://www.napsk12.org/page/school-choice-program
Date: Wednesday, 4/15
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Brayton Elementary School or via Zoom: https://napsk12.zoom.us/j/88947877342
During our meeting, we will:
1. Vote on bylaws
2. Nominate and vote on officers
3. Discuss a plan for our next meeting
Parents and caregivers: If your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time staying focused, or could benefit from extra support, Cartwheel is here to help.
Through our partnership with Cartwheel, North Adams students and families have access to:
🧠 Licensed therapists and psychiatrists—no waitlist
🖥️ Virtual appointments available 3pm-8pm Mon-Fri and some weekend hours, whenever works best for your family
🫶 Family guidance and parent support—because you don't have to navigate this alone
🗣️ Care available in English, Spanish, and other languages
✅ Free for families with MassHealth; in-network with many insurance plans
We're here when you need us. Learn more and get started: cartwheel.org/district/north-adams
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Hosted by MCLA
April 6th at 5 PM
Church Street Center
See flyer for details
