Make-up PreK Program Application & Screening

PRESS CONTACT
Emily Schiavoni
Family & Community Outreach Coordinator
North Adams Public Schools 
eschiavoni@napsk12.org

MEDIA ADVISORY

NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST MAKE-UP PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS/REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 

On Thursday June 6th, North Adams Public Schools will host in-person PreK and kindergarten screenings and registration, in preparation for enrollment in the 2024-2025 school year. This make-up day is open to families seeking to enroll children in either PreK or kindergarten and were unable to attend the earlier March PreK/Kindergarten screening dates. 

All screenings will be held at the Welcome Center at Brayton Elementary School, located at 20 Brayton Hill Terrace, between 9AM and 12PM by appointment only. No walk-in appointments can be accomodated. To schedule an appointment, please call Carrie Silva at the North Adams Public Schools Central Office at (413) 776-1673.

To apply to enroll in PreK, children residing in the City of North Adams must be 3 or 4 years of age by August 31, 2024.  Children enrolling in kindergarten must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2024. PreK students currently enrolled in North Adams Public Schools do not need to register for kindergarten.

Additional Information:

Parents/guardians should be prepared to bring all of the following to their appointment:

  • Your child

  • Child's birth certificate

  • Child's current physical exam/immunization record, signed by their doctor (must be from within the last 13 months)

  • Any additional medical records you think we may need (ie. evaluations for 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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 NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST MAKE-UP PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS/REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR