Drury High School - We Hold the Western Gateway

Our amazing North Adams teachers participated in collaborative professional development sessions on Thursday afternoon, delving into topics like mathematics instructional practices, self-regulated strategy development in writing, school improvement planning, social-emotional learning, and more! The teachers in our district are incredibly reflective and continually work to hone their teaching practices and improve student outcomes.

Upcoming programming from the Family Center

Today North Adams Public Schools is taking the show on the road! We're currently tabling at UMASS Amherst in hopes of gaining interest in some of our open positions.

Don't forget!!! Now's the time to register your student for Kindergarten and apply for PreK for the 2024-2025 school year! See our flyers for details including screening information. Contact us today! Questions? Email us at familysupports@napsk12.org

Till 3/26/24 Dinner and talk back featuring co-writer and producer Keith Beauchamp See flyer for details

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Have Hope Recovery Center on 3/22. See flyer for details.

College and Your Mental Health A webinar panel presentation for students and parents/caregivers about balancing the transition to college life while living with a mental health condition. The agenda and registration info is available here: http://namicentralmiddlesex.org/.../college-and-your.... The annual College and Your Mental Health program prepares students and parents for transition and success in a college environment for those living with a mental health condition. The panel includes a student currently balancing college life and mental health challenges and administrators from Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, and Boston University. Students, parents/caregivers, and high school counselors are invited to join our webinar—where your identity is private—on Monday, March 18th, 7:00–8:30 pm. Topics include: Mental health-friendly signs to look for when applying to colleges Disclosing a diagnosis Life skills to master before the 1st term Family communication plans Privacy laws surrounding adult students Communicating with the support services office Types of support on campus Organizing telehealth appointments Managing a daily college schedule Planning self care options Thinking about living arrangements Alternate paths to a degree Coping with a medical leave

Drury High School has a shiny new look! We recently installed a new mural proudly displaying the Portrait of a Graduate competencies and our focus on Early College. Find out more about our Early College program in collaboration with MCLA here: www.napsk12.org/EarlyCollege

MCLA Student Government to Hold 46th Annual Sam Gomez Road Race See flyer for details!

Baby Bonanza See flyer for details

Massachusetts State SNAP Supplement The Department of Transitional Assistance is pleased to announce the launch of the new State SNAP Supplement effective February 14th, 2024. This supplement will help lawfully-present immigrants who are living in Massachusetts buy food. People who do not qualify for federal SNAP benefits may qualify for this. Starting February 14, many individuals and families will begin receiving the State SNAP Supplement. If a person applied for SNAP before December 4 and was denied, they should reapply. If a person applied for SNAP after December 4, they do not need to reapply, even if they were denied. If a person newly applies, DTA will contact them to process their application The department has also set up a web page with FAQ and helpful information: mass.gov/statesnap For more information about SNAP and to apply: https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps

Berkshire Food and Meal Site listing (2/26/24): https://5il.co/2fipp SNAP materials: https://5il.co/2fipo https://5il.co/2fipn WIC materials: https://5il.co/2fipm Please note the following additions and/or corrections to the Berkshire Food and Meal Sit list: Under North County Food Pantries: Cheshire Food Pantry Under North County Meal Sites: Berkshire Food Project

Upcoming programming at Roots Teen Center

Register your child for Kindergarten today! Must be 5 years old by August 31st, 2024. Contact us at 413-776-1458 or email familysupports@napsk12.org today!

PreK applications for next year are still available for our FREE PreK program. Any child living in North Adams who turns 3 or 4 by August 31st, 2024 is eligible. Contact us at 413-776-1458 or email familysupports@napsk12.org today!

Parents' Cafe hosted by nbCC See flyer for details

Full Moon Owl Prowl at Sheep Hill! See flyer for details.

NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST PRE-K APPLICATION, KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, AND SCREENINGS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025 North Adams Public Schools will host in-person PreK application, Kindergarten registration, and screenings for both grades in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year. PreK children must be 3 or 4 years of age by August 31, 2024. Kindergarten children must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2024. PreK students currently enrolled in North Adams Public Schools do not need to register. Parents/guardians must make an appointment for each application/registration: no walk-ins will be accommodated. All screenings will take place at the North Adams Armory located at 206 Ashland Street, North Adams between the hours of 9AM and 2PM. To schedule an appointment, please call Carrie Silva at the North Adams Public Schools Central Office at (413) 776-1673. PreK Application & Screening Dates: March 25th and 26th, 2024 Kindergarten Registration & Screening Dates: March 27th and 28th, 2024 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. 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.

NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO HOST PRE-K APPLICATION, KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, AND SCREENINGS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025 North Adams Public Schools will host in-person PreK application, Kindergarten registration, and screenings for both grades in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year. PreK children must be 3 or 4 years of age by August 31, 2024. Kindergarten children must be 5 years of age by August 31, 2024. PreK students currently enrolled in North Adams Public Schools do not need to register. Parents/guardians must make an appointment for each application/registration: no walk-ins will be accommodated. All screenings will take place at the North Adams Armory located at 206 Ashland Street, North Adams between the hours of 9AM and 2PM. To schedule an appointment, please call Carrie Silva at the North Adams Public Schools Central Office at (413) 776-1673. PreK Application & Screening Dates: March 25th and 26th, 2024 Kindergarten Registration & Screening Dates: March 27th and 28th, 2024 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. 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.

Assistant Superintendent Tim Callahan and Drury Students Jacinta Felix and Madison Saunders presented the district’s Portrait of a Graduate work at the county-wide Berk12 Convening on Thursday at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. Dr. Callahan emphasized the need to rethink how learning is prioritized within our Berkshire County Schools to meet the needs of students, employers, colleges, and the community. He called upon attendees to take action to make sure our teachers and students across the county are allowed to focus on what matters most rather than being pressured to race through hundreds of content standards for an ever-increasing slate of standardized tests. Jacinta and Madison talked about their positive experiences at Drury High School, the freedom they feel to forge their own pathways through the Early College Program, the community building they experience during CREW advisory periods, and the benefit of interventions and support they receive during Flex block each day. The county-wide Portrait of a Graduate emphasizes six core competencies that prepare students for life after high school, and our Drury student representatives exemplified those competencies in their presentation and in their leadership within the school.