Five things to know about Monday's School Committee Meeting.
"Crooked Arrows," the first mainstream lacrosse movie in America, will be filmed at various locations throughout the North Shore, including St. John's Preparatory School.
The option of Catholic elementary schooling may be on decline, but for high school the enrollment has remained consistent in the last 10 years.
According to Superintendent Lisa Dana the District Climate Survey showed "strong support for public schools but low turnout from non-parents."
DanversCARES announced three freshmen from Danvers High School winners of the spring poster contest at their June meeting.
"They're amazing people. I feel honored to have worked with them" said Beth Applebaum, of her students at Danvers High School.
In honor of Danvers Public Schools official break for summer recess, here is a look at some of the biggest events from the 2010-2011 school year.
Recent retiree Jacqui DeLorenzo helped students at North Shore Community College go after their dreams for 38 years, advice she says she received when she was a student there.
On June 21 Thorpe Elementary School raised over $1,110 and voted on the best pizza establishments in town.
The annual NSCC Employee Recognition Breakfast, held recently at Spinelli’s Function Facility in Lynnfield honored both recent retirees and staff and faculty with years of service.
Parents, family, and friends packed Deering Stadium to witness the commencement ceremonies for the DHS class of 2011 on June 13.
Danvers High graduates spoke on their favorite high school memories, and what they'll miss the most about DHS.
Honda North of Danvers partnered with North Shore Community College for a scholarship benefiting students enrolled in the college's business administration program.
$90,000 in scholarships was awarded to 30 students at the Danversport Yacht Club on Thursday June 9.
School and town officials met on Friday June 10 for a meeting and tour of the Danvers High School renovation project.
Over $190,000 was awarded to soon-to-be graduates of Danvers High School at the annual Senior Awards Night held on June 9 at Holten-Richmond Middle School.
Danvers High students were invited to the 2nd Annual Statewide Biotechnology Job Shadow Day among 17 other public high schools participating.
Thirty Spanish exchange students are arriving on the North Shore this month to learn about American culture and homelife.
Ten Danvers High students recently competed at the State House in a financial literacy program in the format of a quiz show. The Common Cents program, sponsored by local banks, seeks to equip students with basics of managing finances.
Danvers High student Kelsey O'Brien was the grand prize winner in The Village Automotive Groups Keys to Success program.
The rain stayed away for commencement exercises at St. John’s Prep on Sunday. The 332 graduates of the Class of 2011 dedicated their matriculation to the Class of 1961, which was in attendance, donning straw hats.
The School Committee weighed in Monday night on the news that Susan Ambrozavitch was a finalist for a superintendent’s job in Amesbury. The board shared mixed feelings over what that means for Danvers now if she does get the job.
Susan Ambrozavitch, the assistant superintendent of the Danvers Public Schools and principal of Danvers High School, is a finalist for the superintendent’s job in Amesbury.
Parents and residents who may not have children in the district are invited to participate in a survey, looking at district wide issues.
The Thorpe School Parent Advisory Council brought in more than $7,200 in their recent auction to benefit student programs at the school.
Danvers is hosting the second annual North Shore Teacher Recruitment Fair April 27 at the Holten-Richmond Middle School from 4-7 p.m.
Seventh- and eighth-graders at Holten-Richmond Middle School created 18 life-size sculptures of their favorite Disney Pixar characters from the Toy Story films. The models are now on display through the end of April at the Liberty Tree Mall.
Thorpe School first-grader Emma Gomes recently took home an honorable mention in the annual bookmark contest sponsored by the Mass. School Library Association.
A local charitable foundation for the Danvers Public Schools is asking the community to try and come up with $500,000 to pay for technology needs in the high school renovation project.
Teachers do not weigh as heavily in the top of the high-earners’ list on the town payroll, but there are a number of senior teachers earning just as much or more than school principals.
The School Committee unanimously approved the proposed 2012 school budget Monday night, leaving intact job cuts, fee hikes and other reductions to achieve a balanced budget plan for the new school year.
Highlands Elementary youngsters learn the fine art of book publishing.
The four newest members of the Hall of Honor have contributed many years to community service and the Danvers Public Schools
Last week, Danvers sixth-graders hosted “Boutique for Hospice,” a craft fair to support hospice care on the North Shore.
Danvers Public Schools students will be released early on Wednesday for a staff professional development day.
As seasons wind down, high school sports teams have a light schedule. Featured matchup is St. John's Prep basketball game against Central Catholic on Wednesday.
Annual Holten-Richmond Spelling Bee sees back-and-forth drama.
Mid-year budget report shows $500,000 shortfall this year; million-dollar shortfall possible in 2012.
The stormy weather and hazardous driving conditions today have caused some events in town to be postponed for the evening.
St. John's Prep school counselor Nancy Sacco will receive special recognition from the school for her efforts on equity and social justice Tuesday night during the Prep's annual Martin Luther King Dinner.