Doherty Family Update 11.30.2025
Typical beginning and ending of the day
School opens at 7:50 for breakfast in the cafeteria
8:05 Bell rings - students can access their lockers
Our school day starts promptly at 8:15
Doherty Website- Has all the Information
- Wednesday 12/3 - AHS Warrior visit 8th graders
- Wednesday 12/3 - Early Release Day - 11:30
- Wednesday 12/10 - Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Concert - Auditorium - 7:00
- Wednesday 12/24 - Friday 1/2/26 - Holiday Recess
- Monday 1/5 - Back to School
Design, Build, and Test Cars
Coping Crafts
Design, Build, and Test Cars
The Doherty Student Council is excited to announce a food drive from December 1st to December 18th! This is a friendly competition between Advisories to collect the most non-perishable food items. You can bring cans, pasta, bottled water, protein bars, macaroni and cheese, or any other non-expired items you have. All donations will go to the Bread and Roses food bank in Lawrence to help families in need during the holiday season. Don’t forget to check the Main Foyer Bulletin Board to see how your Advisory is doing in the competition! Let’s work together to make a difference!
Please remind your student(s)
Now that we’ve settled into the school year, we want to share a friendly reminder about student devices.
Students are expected to bring their fully charged computers to school every day. You can really help us with this by reminding your student to charge their computer every night. This simple routine makes a big difference in ensuring they are prepared for class each day.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your student's education.
Middle school students across the district will soon begin developing their own MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) using the tools available through MEFA Pathway. This online platform helps students explore their interests, careers, and learning styles, encouraging them to think about their future goals in a meaningful way.
Starting this November, students will engage with MEFA Pathway during select advisory periods, with lessons spread out throughout the school year. Through these activities, students will practice self-reflection, discover their individual learning styles, and begin their journey into career exploration.
Our goal is to help students better understand themselves as learners and to begin thinking about the many exciting paths that lie ahead.
High School Updates:
CTE High School Update:
Greater Lawrence Technical School and Essex North Shore applications are open! Please note, students should be using their parent or guardian's email account to apply, and there is no teacher recommendation required.
Greater Lawrence Technical School: If your student is interested in applying to GLTS, the application closes February 1st. The application is here:
Essex North Shore Updates:
The Essex North Shore application closes on January 10th, 2026.
If your family would like to learn more about Essex North Shore, you can join a virtual information session for families via zoom on Monday December 1st. They have a 12pm zoom available or a 6pm zoom available. Your family must register prior.
Lottery Process: There is a new policy in Massachusetts for CTE schools and programs. The main change includes a lottery-based admissions process. The Essex North Shore Admissions policy is linked here: The GLTS Admissions Policy is linked here
Andover High School Students homework help after school
Andover High School Students will be here to help Doherty Middle School Students with homework after school, beginning Thursday, December 4. These incredible role models plan to assist students with assignments across a variety of subjects, help strengthen study habits, and offer mentorship in a positive, encouraging environment. We could not be more excited to have these incredible student mentors. If you are interested in your student joining, please fill out this form. Please note: It does not need to be a weekly commitment, students can come when it works best for their family’s schedule.
Your generosity can make a real difference in brightening the holiday season for our families. Thank you for your support of the Doherty community!
Our Lost and Found is overflowing!
Please encourage your student to check the Lost & Found Shelves for any missing items.
Parents/Guardians are also encouraged to stop by to check for items during the school day.
Unclaimed items will be donated this week!
Recognizing the needs of middle school students, the staff members of Doherty Middle School offer a variety of programs to students after the scheduled school day. The following list outlines those programs that are up and running as well as those in the planning process. In addition to these offerings, staff members often provide other informal opportunities for the students.
Mondays:
Anime Club Ms. Physic – Room 221
Board Games Ms. Hudak – Media Center
Dateline Doherty Ms. Angis – Room 222
Tuesdays:
Arts and Crafts Club Ms. Abernathy and Ms. Leyne - Room 123
Make it or Bake It Club Ms. Bergin – Staff Lounge/Kitchen
Thursdays:
Homework Hang Ms. Creamer - Room 138
Math Team Ms. Tyrell - Room 207: Meet #2 November 20 @Wynn Middle School Tewksbury, Parent Pick up at Doherty 5:30 Meet #3 January 15 TBD Meet #4 Feb 26 TBD Meet #5 March 26 TBD Math Team advisor- Elizabeth Tyrell Room 207
Robotics Club Mr. Schack – Room 135 (starts 3rd Quarter)
Student Council Ms. Heintzelman – Room 122
Yearbook Ms. Bakshi – Room 211
