Doherty Family Update 3.22.2026

Typical beginning and ending of the day

School opens at 7:50 for breakfast in the cafeteria- 🌟Only the Front Door is open at 7:50

8:05 all doors including the back and side of the build are open

8:05 Bell rings - students can access their lockers

Our school day starts promptly at 8:15

Doherty Website- Has all the Information

Monday: Pajama Day

Tuesday: Blackout Day

Wednesday: Rhyme without a Reason (think of words that rhyme and dress up as such, example: fairy and scary)

Thursday: Tropical Day

Friday: Stuffed Animal Day

At this concert, students from all three middle schools combine and share the stage. Your students performed beautifully and were excellently behaved. I am so proud of them!

Alex Duback, Middle And Elementary Strings Teacher

Please CLICK HERE for the link of the performances

NESCS is coming to the Collins Center at Andover High!

New England Show Choir Showdown (NESCS) is the only show choir competition at Andover High School.

On Saturday, March 21st, 17 middle/high school groups will take the stage from 8:30 am until 10 pm. If you enjoy live music and want to see some fabulous singing and dancing, come join us!

This will also be your chance to see Andover High’s own show choirs in a showcase performance.

Tickets can be purchased directly at HERE

Please reach out if you have any questions

sean.walsh@andoverma.us

Andover Public Schools is pleased to announce we will continue to offer acceleration opportunities for students in Mathematics this summer. We realize that all students develop their mathematical abilities at different rates, so offering a variety of entry points remains important to us.

We will be offering an Accelerated Math Program (AMP) Summer Enrichment Program for students who will be entering Grade 8 in 2026. The course will be open to students who wish to be placed in the Accelerated Math Pathway for Grade 8. Consideration will be given to students based on their grades and teacher recommendation.

PLEASE NOTE: AMP Summer Math is not intended for students who are currently in the AMP for Grade 7.

The program will run in person from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day for a total of 16 contact hours over two weeks.

• June 22 - June 25

• June 29 - July 2

The cost of the program is $200. Students interested in participating should register below. Payment information will be sent directly to parents/guardians. The deadline to register is May 1st. There is a ten-student minimum to run program. Need-based scholarships are available; please reach me at paige.crowley@andoverma.us with any questions.

• Sign-up through google form at: AMP Summer Program Sign Up 2026

Thank you,

Paige Crowley

Math Program Coordinator, grades 6-12

Andover Public Schools

Andover Public Schools is pleased to announce we will continue to offer acceleration opportunities for students in Mathematics this summer. We realize that all students develop their mathematical abilities at different rates, so offering a variety of entry points remains important to us. We have outlined the summer mathematics programs that would enable your child to participate should they qualify. We will be offering two in-person summer courses at the high school: Algebra 1 and Geometry. Please note that if your student is currently in the Accelerated Math Program (AMP) they are learning both the Grade 8 and Algebra 1 math content.

See details below:

Math Summer Enrichment 2026

We have many items on our Lost & Found Shelves!

* Please encourage your student to check for any missing items

* Parents/Caregivers are welcome to come in during the school day to check for lost items.

Any unclaimed items will be donated prior to April Vacation!

📅Competition Schedule:

Week 1: March 2-6

Week 2: March 9-13

Week 3: March 16-20

Week 4: March 23-27

🏆Championship Round: March 30-April 3

Each week we are recognizing the advisories in each grade that have the top attendance and updating our March Madness Attendance Challenge

🌟6th Grade: Shields & Vella Advisory

🌟7th Grade: Burke & Crawford Advisory

🌟8th Grade: Longbook & Tyrell Advisory

Our March Madness bracket and our new weekly winners will be announced on Monday morning.

March 31 ELA- Tuesday

April 1 ELA- Wednesday

8th Grade Only: April 30 Science- Thursday

8th Grade Only: May 4 Science- Monday

May 11 Math- Monday

May 12 Math- Tuesday

8th Grade Only: May 18 Civics- Monday

All activities are for all 8th grade students

Questions about the high school process?

* Every Wednesday during eighth-grade lunch, Ms. Creamer will host “open office hours,” for eighth-grade students to stop by and ask questions.

* Parents are also welcome to contact Ms. Creamer with any questions.

* Please feel free to visit the 9th Grade Transition to AHS information Website and feel free to reach out to Ms. Creamer (marymargaret.creamer@andoverma.us) with any questions.

Attention 8th Grade Families!

DOHERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK 2025/2026

Submission Request: 8th Grade Yearbook Collage Page

The firm deadline for photo submissions will be April 1st, 2026

Hello 8th‑grade families,

Thank you for all your support thus far in the course verification process for Andover High School.

Please note that Monday, March 16, was the due date for parents to verify their students' courses. If you have not yet verified your students courses please do so by Monday March 23. For tutorials, please see here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Creamer at marymargaret.creamer@andoverma.us.

If your child will not be attending Andover High School next year and you would like to be removed from future course selection email communications, please click the link below and complete the google survey.

https://forms.gle/ajSz26S7KjuQfm1RA

What: Andover High School will host an AVID Information Night

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026,

Where: Andover High School library.

Who: Eighth-grade students and families who want to learn more about the AVID program and the application process.

How: Application - https://www.aps1.net/o/ahs/page/avid.

Application Due Date: April 10, 2026

More Info: For more information about this excellent program, please visit this site and watch this video.

Homework Help with AHS Students

Andover High School’s Junior Board assist Doherty Middle Schoolers with their homework. If you're interested in attending next week’s session, please RSVP. We'll have food available since the club starts at 3:15 PM. Note any allergies or restrictions on the sign-up sheet. Kindly RSVP to plan the number of HS volunteers.

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.

If you have any questions or need additional information about the high school transition, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our school counselor Ms. Creamer at marymargaret.creamer@andoverma.us. Thank you for your continued support!

We’re excited to offer a wide variety of after-school programs and clubs here at Doherty Middle School! These activities provide students with opportunities to explore new interests, develop skills, and connect with peers in a fun and supportive environment that promotes community.

Please note: A completed permission slip is required for students to participate in any after-school club or program. Be sure to submit the form to ensure your child can join in on the fun!

Dylan Birch Clubs Organizer

Mondays:

Anime Club Ms. Physic – Room 221

Board Games Ms. Hudak – Media Center

Dateline Doherty Ms. Angis – Room 222

Veterinarian Club Ms. Bramante - Room 221 Start Date March 9th

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

Communication with our families is essential to the success and wellness of our students. To assist our families and help them connect with the appropriate staff who is best suited to answer questions, we have updated our “Who We Are” page on our website. The information will guide families to resources on how to reach staff with concerns and how to stay connected to news and events across the district.