Join us at the museum for MASS MoCA Family Night!
Thursday, November 12th
5:30–7:30 PM
Free for all NAPS students, families, staff, and faculty
RSVPs encouraged but not required. You can RSVP here: https://massmoca.org/event/family-night/
Families with children of all ages are invited to Family Night at MASS MoCA. This free event will feature after-hours access to select exhibitions in the museum, live performances, art-making, face painting, a Museum of Mysteries Quest, food, giveaways, and fun.
Performances and Activities Include:
Participatory Poetry Activation by The Mastheads
Pop-up Dance Performances by the faculty of Creative Soul
Face Painting – Offered for free by Hannah True & Western Mass Face Painting by Emily Gwynn.
Art-making – Individual and collaborative art-making projects in Kidspace.
Live Jazz Music Presented by BAAMS – the Berkshires’ Academy for Advanced Musical Studies presents a special night of world-class jazz featuring five extraordinary musicians, each bringing decades of experience, artistry, and heart to the stage. Special young musician guests from among BAAMS’ students will also be invited to sit in during the evening.
Museum of Mysteries Quest – Explore, discover clues, and uncover the mysteries in MASS MoCA’s galleries. Work together as a family to solve the mysteries and receive your own artist kit!
🎨📚 Calling all Brayton Elementary families! 📚🎨
Join us for Design a Book Bag, a Title I Family Night, on Thursday, November 19th from 5–6:30 PM in the Brayton Cafeteria!
Turn a plain bag into a work of art to carry your books. Bring your creativity, and take home books to keep! ✨
Come make something fun together as a family. We can’t wait to see you there!
Drop-In Art Club is back at the UNO Community Center, and it’s FREE!
📅 Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 UNO Community Center, 157 River St., North Adams, MA
Curated by The Clark Art Institute, this weekly program is designed for youth ages 8–19 as a safe, welcoming space to explore creativity through hands-on projects. Think clay sculpture, origami, collage, self-portraits, and more, often inspired by current exhibitions at the museums.
✏️ Snacks and supplies are provided. Just show up and create!
A quick note: an adult must accompany children under 8, and program facilitators are not responsible for childcare.
📞 Questions? Call 413-663-7588 or email gglasier@nbccoalition.org or obrandwein@clarkart.edu
Presented by The Clark and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition.
North Adams Public Schools is looking for a caring, dedicated educator to join the team at Colegrove Park Elementary School. Due to a retirement, we have an immediate opening!
Why join us?
✨ A collaborative, supportive teaching environment
✨ A strong focus on family partnership
✨ Health insurance and a retirement plan
✨ Leave and sick day accrual
✨ Union and collective bargaining eligible
How to apply:
1️⃣ Review the job description at napsk12.org/HumanResources and complete the easy application at napsk12.org/apply
2️⃣ Email your application to cvolff@napsk12.org
3️⃣ Complete hiring instructions and start work!
📲 You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.
Know a great teacher who would be a perfect fit? Tag them or share this post! 💙
Ready to lead the team that keeps our schools safe, clean, and welcoming? We’re looking for a hands-on leader to oversee maintenance, custodial operations, grounds, and special projects across the district.
Why join us:
✅ Accessible entry with a competitive salary ($75,000 to $85,000)
✅ Opportunity to manage and build a team
✅ Leave and sick day accrual
✅ Health insurance and retirement plan
How to apply:
1️⃣ Review the job description at napsk12.org/HumanResources and complete the application at napsk12.org/apply
2️⃣ Email your application to cvolff@napsk12.org
3️⃣ Complete hiring instructions and start work!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag or share this post with them! 👇
Drury art teacher Amanda Hartlage nominated Anna for excellence in visual artmaking, her dedication to her personal growth as an artist, and her experience in the MASS MoCA Teen Artist Mentorship Program.
Congratulations, Anna, on this incredible achievement!
A new resource to our community! See flyer for details.
To help clients activate their card and spread the word, DTA has created a handout and poster in multiple languages and frequently asked questions (FAQ).
http://mass.gov/info-details/ebt-chiptap-frequently-asked-questions-faq#i-work-with-dta-clients--how-can-i-help:~:text=tap%20EBT%20card.-,I%20work%20with%20DTA%20clients%20%E2%80%93%20how%20can%20I%20help%3F,-If%20you%20work
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ebt-chiptap-frequently-asked-questions-faq
🎃📣 10/28 DPAC Band Halloween Concert Update:
Due to circumstances outside the band’s control, the DPAC Halloween Concert scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, October 28th, is unfortunately postponed.
We will be rescheduling this concert for another date in the future.
PJ Night is back at Berkshire Museum! 🔦📚 Our friends at the museum are holding their annual PJ Night on November 13th at 5:30 PM! Experience an evening of reading as they once again transform their galleries into mini reading centers with guest readers from across the Berkshire community. More information at https://berkshiremuseum.org/events-exhibits/pj-night/
As dean of students and specialized programs coordinator at Drury High School, Emily has spent six years making students feel safe, supported, and welcome. They call her their “school mom,” and it’s easy to see why. Thank you, Emily! 💙
📖 Read more: https://www.iberkshires.com/story/84271/Teacher-of-the-Month-Emily-Moulton.html
Co-ed, ages 5–9
📅 Saturdays, 9–10 AM
🗓️ Nov 14 – early March 2027
💵 $50 for the full season
Players should come fully dressed in hockey gear, including a neck guard.
👉 Register now at NBYHL.com
Thanks to a new two-year grant from the W.L.S. Spencer Foundation and a partnership with the Clark, the UNO Drop-in Art Club is expanding from a summer program into a 50-week offering!
📅 When: Every Wednesday, 3–5 p.m.
📍 Where: UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
Every week, kids can create art inspired by the Clark’s exhibits. Snacks and materials are provided free of charge. The program has already kicked off, so come on by anytime!
🚌 The grant also provides free transportation to and from the Clark’s First Sundays Free program and Annual Community Day.
Please note: children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.
See the attached flyer for more details!
🎓 Student voices leading the way! 🎓
Today, our Drury Portrait of a Graduate student leaders visited Abbott Memorial School on Florida Mountain to kick off a big conversation: What does it take to be an “ideal learner?”
Together, students explored the Berkshire Portrait of a Graduate competencies, the skills and mindsets we hope every graduate carries into college, career, and life:
🗣️ Communicator
🌍 Global Citizen
🧭 Prepared Individual
📚 Lifelong Learner
💡 Critical Thinker
🤝 Responsible Person
Our Drury students loved working alongside Florida Mountain students, and next week they’ll reunite to host the Student Voice Summit! 🙌
At the Summit, students will share what makes learning meaningful to them and what they envision for their futures. 🌟
Yesterday, our amazing teachers spent time growing their skills through professional development. We’re so proud of the dedication our staff shows, not just in the classroom, but in their commitment to being lifelong learners themselves.
When our teachers grow, our students grow too! 🌱
Today, our Drury Portrait of a Graduate student leaders visited Clarksburg grades 6-8 to preview the upcoming Student Voice Summit and ask Clarksburg students a big question: What makes an “ideal learner”?
Our Drury students loved working alongside their Clarksburg peers, and in just a couple of weeks, they’ll reunite to host the Student Voice Summit for grades 6-8! 🙌
At the Summit, students will share their ideas about what makes learning meaningful to them and what they envision for their own futures. 🌟
We can’t wait to hear what they have to say!
Thank you!
Spotted here: two of our bravest crew members emerging from the station (okay, it's a tent, but the helmets are 100% real in spirit).
They've been hard at work learning to stop, drop, and roll, test the smoke alarm, and stay low and go when it's time to get out.
Meet Mack Colvin, Gateway's Digital Navigator, who offers free, one-on-one tech support that is simple, accessible, and judgement-free. No experience needed. All skill levels welcome!
Whether you use an iPhone, tablet, smartwatch, smart TV, or computer, Mack can help you feel confident with:
📧 Setting up and using email
🔑 Resetting passwords
⚙️ Changing device settings
🖨️ Printing a document
📱 Installing and using apps
🚫 Identifying spam calls and emails
🩺 Accessing telehealth
📝 Applying for jobs or benefits
📶 Connecting to the internet
🎬 Streaming entertainment
...and more!
How to get help:
Stop in or call to set up an appointment at the North Adams office, or visit Mack at one of the partner drop-in sites. Drop-in hours and appointments are both available.
📍 69 Union Street, North Adams
📞 (413) 741-0618
📧 mackenzie.colvin@gatewaymedia.org
🔗 gatewaymedia.org/digital-navigation
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Provided at no cost by Gateway Collaborative Media through the Alliance for Digital Equity and Massachusetts Broadband Institute.