🎨✨ What an incredible turnout for our 5th & 6th Grade Art Show at the North Adams Public Library this weekend!
The Youth Services area was filled with color, creativity, and community as families, friends, and library visitors came to admire the amazing work our young artists created throughout the year. From mosaics to comic strips, every piece reflected the talent and imagination of our 5th and 6th grade students.
Swipe through to see some highlights from the show — student artwork, proud artists posing with their pieces, and families enjoying the exhibit together. 🖼️👨👩👧👦
A big thank you to the North Adams Public Library for hosting us, and to everyone who came out to support our students! The exhibit is still on view through Wednesday, May 7th — don’t miss it! 📍74 Church St, 2nd Floor.
Upcoming Camp Abenaki sign-up information. See flyer for details!
UMass 4-H Career Exploration Series
Geared for middle/high school age youth, open to ALL.
Cost: FREE
Next Presenter:
Allister Jones, 2D Animator
May 14, 2025, 7-8 PM Eastern Time
Animation is used in movies, TV shows, video games, and media - So what's it like to be an animator?
Come find out! Ask Animator Allister Jones what questions you have and find out if this might be a good career for you.
To Register: https://bit.ly/4-HCES5-14-25
🎨 As part of the North Adams Public Schools experience, all of our students in grades K-6 get to visit a world-class art museum every year! From the cutting-edge contemporary art at Mass MoCA to the timeless masterpieces at the Clark Art Institute, they engage with art in all types to deepen their critical thinking, communication, writing, and social-emotional skills. These visits spark thoughtful conversations, hands-on art making, and a deeper appreciation for the arts. 🖼️✨
The Greenhouse Program announces it's Spring Open House and regular store hours. See flyer for details.
NOTICE: Per district policy, North Adams Public Schools Special Education
Student Records will be destroyed 7 years from the date students graduate, age out,
drop out, or move out of the district. Records from the 2017-2018 school year will
be destroyed after June 30, 2025. Students or parents interested in obtaining the
records should call Student Support Services at 413-776-1670, option 3, 4, or 5 no
later than June 25, 2025. Two days advanced notice for pickup of records is
appreciated.
💙 Mother’s & Father’s Day Events at Gillette Stadium 💙
Hosted by Empower, a nonprofit supporting kids & young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent.
Mother's & Father's Day can be tough, so Empower is creating a space to connect, reflect, and find relief from grief through fun, community, and healing.
🎉 Activities, games, food & surprise guests
📍 Gillette Stadium
🎈 Open to youth & young adults (ages up to 24) who’ve lost a parent
🎟️ FREE to attend
📅 Mother’s Day Event
🗓️ Sunday, May 11 | ⏰ 11am–4pm
📅 Father’s Day Event
🗓️ Sunday, June 8 | ⏰ 11am–4pm
📲 RSVP now at weareempower.org
(Youth 14+ can register themselves; caregivers should register younger kids.)
Have questions?
📧 sam@weareempower.org
📞 419-290-3651
Tell the City of North Adams what new businesses, activities and changes you’d like to see by taking this brief survey at https://www.discovernorthadams.com/survey
The AYJ Fund is holding their annual Once Upon A Dream Children's Concert, May 17th. See flyer for details.
Youth Leadership Camp sign-up announcement.
April break programming at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Berkshire Family YMCA is hosting "Healthy Kids Day" on Saturday April 19th from 12 - 2 pm at the MCLA Church Street Center, 265 Church St, North Adams. This event is FREE and they will have information about upcoming summer programs as well. See flyer for more details.
Upcoming Family Center programming
📢 MCAS Season is Here! 🎓✏️
It’s that time of year again—MCAS testing has begun!
💡 Stay prepared with these quick tips! 🌟
🎉 It’s Official! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that Dr. Tim Callahan has officially signed his contract to become the next Superintendent of North Adams Public Schools! ✍️📄
Dr. Callahan’s dedication to our students, staff, and community has been evident in his leadership, and we look forward to the future under his guidance.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Callahan on this milestone! 👏🎊
We are excited to share that Williams College will be holding two Special Olympics spring programs - a swim clinic (held for 3 weeks in April, two Sundays and one Saturday) and a one-day track event on Saturday, May 4th. Swim is limited to 10 athletes, registration is on a first-come, first serve basis. Both programs are for athletes ages 6 to 18.
The track event is limited to 20 athletes and also on a first-come, first serve basis.
Here are the registration pages and full details with the dates and times:
Swim Registration: https://www.specialolympicsma.org/program/2025-williams-college-spring-swim-program
Track Registration: https://www.specialolympicsma.org/program/2025-williams-college-spring-track-and-field-event
📚✨ Last week, some of our faculty and District Literacy Coordinator attended the Massachusetts Reading Association's 54th Annual Conference! The theme, Literacy & Language: Words Empower, Inspire, and Transform, set the stage for an inspiring few days of professional growth.
At the conference, educators engaged in insightful workshops, explored the latest literacy research, and gained practical strategies to bring back to their classrooms. They connected with literacy leaders and discovered new ways to support diverse learners.
We’re excited to implement what we’ve learned and continue empowering our students through the power of literacy! 📖✨
A message from mass.gov:
Massachusetts Child and Family Tax Credit: With the Massachusetts Child and Family Tax Credit (https://tinyurl.com/y7feawde), families may be eligible for $440 for each child under age 13, dependents who are age 65+ or have a disability, or a spouse who needs care. Families do not need to have earned income in 2024 or have a Social Security number to qualify. There is no income cap or limit to the number of dependents. This does not impact public benefits. FindYourFunds has outreach materials available in 11 languages to encourage families to file taxes this year. Learn more and find free tax help at findyourfunds.org/dese: (https://tinyurl.com/yhzkpyuf)
Summer programming at Sheep Hill! See flyer for details.
The April 9, presenter for the UMass 4-H Career Exploration Series is a Food Scientist!
Amanda Kinchla will present on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 7 to 8 PM (Eastern Time).
To register for the presentation, go to https://tinyurl.com/4-HCES4-9-25
This is a free program
This program is geared towards middle and high-school-age youth, but all are welcome
Registration is required
If you, or some young person you know, have a specific career interest, let me know at adiaz@umass.edu