Andover Schools Announce Over $1 Million Budget Deficit

The superintendent attributed the deficit to unanticipated special education placement costs and special education transportation costs.

No Andover School Start Time Changes For 2020-2021 School Year

The Andover School Committee agreed at their Feb. 6 meeting that they would not be making changes to school start times before next year.

Andover 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Opens Monday

This will be the first year of free, full-day kindergarten in Andover.

AHS '15 Gabe Hernandez Seriously Injured In Crash Monday

Hernandez was taken to a Burlington hospital and listed in critical condition, Monday night.

APS Spokeswoman: No Citation For Nurse-To-Student Ratio

District spokeswoman Nicole Kieser said the state recommended a review, contrary to the Boston 25 report that the district was "cited."

Phillips Named The Best School In Massachusetts: Niche

Niche has compiled what it says are the top 100 schools in Massachusetts, which includes both private and public schools.

Andover School Start Times Parent Advisory Council Appointed

The 13 community delegates were appointed to provide feedback to the start times working group.

South School Principal Taking Medical Leave, Amid Labor Strife

Tracey Crowley will be taking an extended medical leave of absence, Superintendent Sheldon Berman said in a message to the school community.

State Gives Andover Schools Positive Review After December Visit

The state reviews district compliance with state and federal regulations on special education, civil rights and English language learning.

Judge Allows South School Investigation To Continue

Superior Court Judge David Deakin denied a request by the Andover teachers union for an injunction to stop a hostile work investigation.

Fire Trucks, Balloons, School Protests, Debates: Andover's 2019

2019 was a big year for Andover schools, and let's not forget the too-tall fire truck. Here's a look at the year's biggest stories.

Full-Day Kindergarten To Be Free In Andover Starting Next Year

The lost revenue will be offset by increased state funding, according to district officials.

Union, Supporters Rally At South School Against Investigation

The union says the ongoing "hostile work environment" investigation at South Elementary School is an attempt to chill union participation.

Andover School Committee To Vote On Free All-Day Kindergarten

After a discussion last week at the Tri-Board Meeting, the school committee is ready to move forward Thursday.

Andover School District Responds To Teachers Union Letter

Superintendent Sheldon Berman disputed the AEA letter which called the hostile workplace investigation 'unlawful.'

Andover Teachers Union To Rally Tuesday At South Elementary

The district said it's investigating a "hostile work environment" at the school; the union says it's an attempt to 'chill' union work.

Applications Open For School Start Times Parent Advisory Group

The group will meet on alternating Tuesday evenings, beginning Jan. 14, 2020.

State Again Denies Funding For High School Building Project

The superintendent announced the MSBA's decision at the Thursday school committee meeting.

No Delay Yet For Andover School Start Time Changes

Committee member Paul Murphy moved to delay any changes until the 2021-2022 school year, but he received no second.

Phillips Andover Hires Grinnell President As New Head Of School

Dr. Raynard S. Kington will begin in summer 2020, replacing John G. Palfrey, who stepped down in summer 2019.

Andover Middle Schoolers Manage To Go A Day Without Their Phones

Students at Wood Hill Middle School are "disconnecting to reconnect" one Friday per month.

Six Andover High School Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent

The six students in five different sports were honored at a ceremony Wednesday.

Start Times Study: Buses, Private Schools Major Constraints

According to the study by Edulog, at least five additional buses are needed to prevent pickups before 7 a.m.

No End In Sight For Andover Schools Start Times Process

Committee members gave updates on the process at Tuesday's meeting but weren't sure the transportation study would even be ready Nov. 21.

Start Times Transportation Study Not Ready For Tuesday Meeting

The school committee was supposed to hear the results of the study and begin examining costed start time options at Tuesday's meeting.

School Committee Chair: 'I Do Not See' 6:30 Pickups Happening

Committee Chair Joel Blumstein said at the Oct. 24 meeting that he expects better start time options than the no-cost "wide extremes."

The Menace Of Bullying: What Andover Parents Are Saying

A Patch survey shows broad concern about the extent of bullying in schools and frustration that school policies don't fully address it.

'Say WHOA To Bullying' Brings Mini Horses To Elementary Schools

An Andover-based therapy horse organization brought the national anti-bullying campaign to Andover and Woburn.

Andover High Students Protest, Petition Over Fight Fallout

Students protested before classes with school cooperation this time, following unauthorized protests and rock-painting earlier in the week.

Parents To School Committee: Don't Change Elementary Start Times

Public forum commenters said they get the need for adolescent sleep, but they felt the elementary school changes are too drastic.

Andover High Students Paint Rock, Walk Out In Fallout Of Fight

Students face potential discipline for walking out and painting the rock without permission, according to an email from the principal.

Start Times Debate Heats Up Ahead Of School Committee Forum

School Committee Chair Joel Blumstein said they hope to make a decision on start times by the end of November.

Bullying In Andover: Share Your Stories With Patch

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Andover Public Schools.

Andover High Principal: Drug Sweeps 'May Occur At Any Time'

Principal Conrad wrote to parents that the school, working with police and prosecutors, "may conduct random canine searches when warranted."

Lawrence High School Locked Down, Dismissed Following Threat

The internet threat came the same day as a major gas leak forced 150 homes and businesses to evacuate in Lawrence.

Andover School Officials Seeing 'Alarming' Number Of Vape Pens

A day after Gov. Baker banned their sale in Massachusetts, Andover officials warned parents about electronic cigarettes.

MCAS Results: Andover Schools Beat State Targets

Andover students met and exceeded expectations at levels far above the state averages.

Andover High School Evacuated After Unexpected Fire Alarm

The evacuation prompted the school to change its schedule, but other details were not immediately available.

12 Phillips Seniors Are National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.

Special Olympic Recognizes Andover High School

The school was one of 16 in Massachusetts named a Unified Champion School.