Andover Public Schools Exam Information

'We are fortunate that they offered testing options that will give our students time to prepare for their exam.'

Candidate Profile: Tracey Spruce For Andover School Committee

Tracey Spruce is one of two candidates, both incumbents, who filed to run for two seats on the School Committee.

Middle School Learning Model Switch Requests Now Open In Andover Public School

For APS middle school hybrid/remote switch requests, the deadline is Monday, March 8.

Four In-Person Days For Andover K-1 Students To Begin March 8

The School Committee approved Thursday a plan to bring the district's youngest students to school in person every day but Wednesday.

MA Teachers Balk At Return To In-Person Learning: Patch PM

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Proposed Return To Andover Public School Update

The draft plan is subject to School Committee review and approval at their next meeting on Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Andover Superintendent Proposes 4 Days In Person For K-1 Students

If they get School Committee approval, officials hope to make the change beginning March 8.

‘Ray Of Sunshine’: Andover Mourns Death Of Elementary School Teacher Tia Pittounicos

“She loved working as a teacher and her dedication, enthusiasm and positivity radiated throughout the building,” Superintendent Bach wrote.

Community Raises $30K For Andover Teacher Memorial Scholarship

Tia Pittounicos, a third-grade teacher at Bancroft Elementary, died on Feb. 4 after a short illness.

Andover Public School's Interim Superintendent's Response To Community Letter For February 4, 2021

Implementing small increases for in-student learning in schools, according to each school’s capacity.

Andover Superintendent: 'Working Towards Late April' Full Return

Claudia Bach wrote again after a Monday message prompted concern from parents who wanted a target date for more in-person learning.

Interim Superintendent Community Letter From Andover Public School For February 1, 2021

'This is an important topic for our parents, and of course for students and teachers.'

Andover Superintendent: No Full Return Until Herd Immunity

The superintendent set out stages of in-person learning, prompting complaints from parents who want a target date set for return.

Kindergarten Registration In Andover Public Schools For 2021-2022

On-Line Registration to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year begins on February 1, 2021 through February 28, 2021.

Aid To Andover Schools To Increase 1% Under Baker Budget Proposal

The district would get the minimum increase, $30 per student, as part of the new Student Opportunity Act funding formula.

School Committee Asks State For Help Returning To Full In-Person

The district needs help addressing spacing, staff and transportation issues, according to the letter.

Andover Public School Shares Tentative MCAS Testing For Grades 3-8

Tentative Testing Windows for Grades 3-8.

Public Meetings For School Superintendent Selection Begin

The School Committee is seeking the public's input on what characteristics they would like to see in a new superintendent.

Historic Events At The U.S Capitol In Andover Public Schools

Finally, as 'we celebrate MLK Day, let us remember what he taught us: 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.''

Half Day Schedule For AHS Students January 14 And 15 In Andover Public School

'AHS teachers will be available for remote office hours from 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM for our students.'

Claudia Bach On Her Goals As Andover's Interim Superintendent

Bach, who was Andover's superintendent from 1998 to 2010, initially resisted calls for her to apply for interim superintendent, she said.

Interim Andover Superintendent Claudia Bach Takes Office

Bach, a former district superintendent, is expected to serve for about six months while the School Committee finds a permanent replacement.

Andover School Committee Reaches Agreement With Claudia Bach

Dr. Bach returns to APS as interim superintendent on January 1, 2021.

Andover Schools Pick Claudia Bach As Interim Superintendent

Bach, a former Andover superintendent, will serve from Jan. to June, when the School Committee plans to have a new superintendent in place.

Andover Public School Moves To Remote Learning Beginning December 21

'Some students participating in cohort C may continue to attend in-person learning.'

Statement From Andover's Director Of Public Health On Decision Regarding Remote Learning

'According to the district’s dashboard, as of yesterday there are 47 active cases among district students and staff.'

Andover Public Schools To Go Remote To Close Out 2020

All students will go remote Monday and the full hybrid schedule will not resume until at least Jan. 11.

Merrimack Valley Unions Vote No Confidence In MA Education Chief

A number of Merrimack Valley unions joined a vote against DESE Commissioner Riley for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Andover Seeks Public Input On Superintendent Search

The survey asks community members which candidate they prefer for the district's interim superintendent.

How Snow Days Will Work At Andover Schools Amid Pandemic

With online school in place, that's likely Step 1 for schools. But there's still a scenario in which school is canceled altogether.

Community Survey For Interim Superintendent Candidates Of Andover Public Schools

All responses will be anonymous. This survey will close on December 16 at 5PM.

Andover Public Schools Publish 2020-21 School Calendar Updates

Wednesdays are a remote learning day for all students in the district.

Andover Schools Pick 2 Interim Superintendent Finalists

The School Committee will publicly interview the two picks, Claudia Bach and Kathleen Alward Smith, on Thursday.

Flu Vaccination Requirements For All Andover Public Schools' Students

'Proof of flu vaccination is due to your child’s school nurse by December 31, 2020.'

Andover Superintendent Prepares To Hand Off District Mid-Pandemic

Sheldon Berman is leaving in December after five contentious years running the district. He spoke to Patch about his time in Andover.

Request For Learning Model Changes - Andover Middle School

The district will communicate decisions on switch requests and start dates directly to parents by/before December 11.

Applications Open For Learning Model Switches At Andover Schools

As of Friday, Andover Public Schools had 26 active coronavirus cases, according to the district dashboard.

Request For Learning Model Changes At Andover Public Schools

Shawsheen Preschool families may request a change in learning models beginning December 4.

Coronavirus Updates And Thanksgiving Travel From Andover Public Schools

'We hope our middle and elementary schools can remain open for in-person hybrid learning for the foreseeable future.'

Andover High School Moves To Remote Learning

'In order to perform contact tracing, we dismissed students and staff from the building early.'