Danvers Delays Vote On Capping Share Of Essex Tech Enrollment

The town meeting article calling to cap the number of Danvers students who could attend the school was suspended indefinitely.

AG's Office Cites 'Toxic Team Culture' In Danvers Hockey Hazing Probe

AG Maura Healey was critical of the district's handling of the 2019-2020 accusations and investigations into racist and homophobic behavior.

Danvers School Resource Officer To Be Reassigned: Report

The Boston Globe reported Sgt. Stephen Baldassare will be reassigned amid hazing accusations within the hockey program he used to coach.

Danvers Superintendent To Retire After Months-Long Medical Leave

Lisa Dana took her medical leave in December after citing the mental "toll" of a hazing investigation and other incidents of hate and bias.

Paula Jones Vows Transparency, Trust In Danvers School Committee Bid

Jones is one of two candidates on the ballot for the annual Danvers town election on May 3.

AG's 'Call To Action' Targets Hate, Bias In MA High School Sports

AG Maura Healey's forum attempted to lay the groundwork to combat the spate of recent acts of hazing and racist behavior across the state.

Danvers Acting Co-Superintendents Extended Through End Of May

Mary Wermers and Keith Taverna will fill the roles as Superintendent Lisa Dana remains out on medical leave.

Essex Tech To Expand Health Services Course Options

A $150K grant will allow the school to add more courses to help day and night students prepare for a career in the health care industry.

Anti-Hazing Sessions At Danvers High School Thursday

The Danvers school community is invited to attend one of the sessions as the district looks for ways to highlight the harms of hazing.

Danvers February Vacation Youth Track Clinic

The youth track clinic will be Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Danvers High School fieldhouse.

Danvers Schools Score Above State Averages In DESE Report Card

There were no accountability determinations for the 2020-2021 school year, but the report cards include enrollment, MCAS scores and more.

Danvers Acting Superintendents Extended At Least 2 More Months

Keith Taverna and Mary Wermers have been splitting the duties for six weeks since Lisa Dana took a medical leave.

Danvers Schools To Go Mask-Optional In 2 Weeks

The Danvers School Committee backed the recommendation of Acting Superintendents Keith Taverna and Mary Wermers to let the mandate expire.

Danvers Schools' Mask Policy Up For Vote Monday Night

With the statewide mask mandate set to expire on Feb. 28, the Danvers School Committee will discuss the district policy at its next meeting.

Essex Tech Nets $350K For Student Safety, Mental Health Programs

The school will implement programs promoting healthy relationships, after-school activities and discussions, and guest speakers.

Danvers Schools Will Opt In To New State Coronavirus Test System

The new system will send home rapid tests for families that sign up for them and eliminate most school contact tracing and "test-and-stay."

Essex Tech Accepts Largest Donation In School History

The school said the donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, gave $340,000 to support student career pathways and improve equipment.

Danvers School Absent Rates Rise Amid Coronavirus Spike

Danvers Superintendents Keith Taverna and Mary Wermers said about 10 percent of staff and 15 percent of students were out after the break.

Danvers Schools To Go With Co-Superintendents For Next 6 Weeks

Assistant Superintendents Keith Taverna and Mary Wermers will share duties while Lisa Dana is out on medical leave.

Danvers Schools Leadership Changes Talk, Possible Vote Scheduled

A "discussion and potential vote" on changes will be held Thursday after the district said Superintendent Lisa Dana took a leave of absence.

Danvers Schools To Hold Adult Anti-Racist Workshops

Parents of elementary school age students are invited to attend the workshops exploring anti-bias and anti-racist works for that age level.

Danvers Police School Patrols Added Amid TikTok Threat

The district said that while the threat is not believed to be credible, it provides a lesson on the dangers of sharing social media posts.

Danvers Student Meetings Set After Swastika Found In Bathroom

A letter to the school community Wednesday said antisemitic graffiti and a swastika was found in a third floor Danvers High bathroom.

Danvers To Open Kindergarten Registration For 2022-23

Registration for children turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2022 will be held Jan. 24 to Jan. 28.

Presidental Scholar Nominee Hails From Essex Tech

The state Board of Education commissioner nominated Essex Tech senior Beck Hermann for the prestigious award.

Danvers Hockey Hazing 'Firestorm' Has Taken Toll: Superintendent

Superintendent Lisa Dana said she's worked to become "more transparent" while acknowledging "the limitations we face due to privacy laws."

St. John's Prep Student Organizes Danvers Blood Drive

With blood shortages critical across the state, Nick Rizos organized the latest in his series of blood drives on the North Shore.

Danvers Schools Strengthens Anti-Defamation League Partnership

Danvers schools also launched a series of Climate, Culture & Transparency sessions following acts of racism and antisemitism in the town.

College Financial Aid Applications In Danvers Area: Compare To MA

See how FAFSA applications changed for Danvers area high schools.

Danvers Middle School Meetings After Yet Another Swastika Found

This was the second case in two weeks of a swastika found in a Holten Richmond Middle School bathroom.

Danvers Hockey Debate Pits Transparency Vs. Privacy: Patch PM

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'Our Community Has Been Traumatized': Danvers School Committee

The School Committee issued a statement Tuesday saying Superintendent Lisa Dana's status "remains unchanged" amid hockey abuse charges.

Sen. Lovely Supports AG Probe Into Danvers Hockey Abuse Charges

The state senator said she looks forward to a "thorough investigation" into accusations of "despicable behavior" within the hockey program.

Danvers School Committee Delays Action Amid Hockey Abuse Probe

The Danvers School Committee met in executive session Monday night to discuss the accusations and Lisa Dana's status as superintendent.

Why So Much Hate In MA Public Schools?: Patch PM

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Danvers School Committee Debates Placing Superintendent On Leave

The School Committee will hold an executive session Monday night to debate a motion to put Superintendent Lisa Dana on administrative leave.

Danvers Middle School Racist Graffiti: 'It Will Not Be Tolerated'

School and town officials said the graffiti and two swastikas were found in the bathroom of the Holten Richmond School.

Passions Soar As Danvers School Committee Talks Hockey Charges

A motion to place Superintendent of Schools Lisa Dana on administrative leave will be considered in an executive session on Nov. 15.

Danvers Schools Defends Response To Hockey Charges: Patch PM

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Superintendent: Schools Took 'Appropriate' Action On Accusations

Superintendent Lisa Dana's statement to Patch said the district investigated and responded to accusations of hazing and racist taunts.