Doherty Family Update 6.1.2025

• 6/3 – Principals Coffee – for incoming 6th grade parents – 9am-10am – Library
• 6/10 Tuesday- Field Day
• Wednesday 6/11 - 8th Grade Field Trip - Canobie Lake - 9:00 - 2:00
• Thursday 6/12 - 6th Grade Field Trip - Bradford Swim - 9:00 - 2:00
• Thursday 6/12 - 7th Grade Field Trip - Canobie Lake - 9:00 - 2:00
• Thursday 6/12 - 8th Grade Dance - Cafeteria - 6:30 - 8:00
• 6/13 – 8th Grade Farewell Ceremony – 8:30am - Doherty Auditorium

• Last Day of School: 6/13/25 - Half day for students

• Monday’s theme will be to dress as your favorite character from a series, book, or movie.
• Tuesday, is going to be blue out; dress in your best blue and blue Andover clothes!
• Wednesday is going to be sports day; wear your jerseys and sports clothes!
• Thursday will be country vs. country club day; dress western or fancy.
• And finally, Friday will be rhyme without a reason; dress with others in outfits that aren’t connected, but rhyme!

Doherty Middle School recently hosted a fantastic open house, providing a warm welcome to all rising 6th-grade students and their families, as well as current students and families. The event was a resounding success, offering both current and prospective members of the school community a wonderful opportunity to experience an exhibition of student work.

Attendees were able to explore the vibrant learning environment at Doherty Middle School and witness firsthand the impressive talents and achievements of its students. The evening was described as a truly wonderful experience, made possible by the collective efforts of everyone involved. The school community expressed immense excitement and is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming academic year.

On Wednesday, May 28th, Doherty Middle School welcomed rising 6th-grade students for a special Step-Up Day. The visiting students were greeted by Doherty's WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Leaders. These 8th-grade WEB Leaders played a key role in the day, answering student questions and guiding tours of the school. Special thank you goes out to all our WEB Leaders, Ms. Shannon Murphy- WEB teacher, & Ms. Molly Creamer- Guidance Counselor

Four current 6th-grade students from Doherty Middle School went back to their former elementary school, South School. The 6th graders shared their personal insights and experiences about the transition to middle school. They covered a wide range of topics, from navigating the new building layouts and using lockers to adapting to different teaching styles, managing more homework, and making new friends. This visit provides the 5th graders with an invaluable opportunity to ask candid questions about their upcoming move, receiving practical advice and reassurance directly from those who have recently experienced it, helping to alleviate anxieties and build excitement for the next chapter in their academic lives.

When students dissect a frog, they get to see firsthand how all the parts of a living creature fit together. It's like taking apart a machine to understand how it works, but with a real animal.

They can actually touch and see organs. This helps them understand how these organs work together in different body systems, such as how blood moves through the body (circulatory system) or how food is digested (digestive system).

Looking at a diagram or a model is helpful, but it's not the same as seeing the real thing. Dissecting a frog allows students to collect their own evidence about how an animal is put together. They can figure out how different parts are connected and how their shapes give clues about what they do. This hands-on experience helps them build a much deeper understanding of how living things function, far beyond what they could learn from just looking at pictures.

As we head into the final weeks of 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. While we know the end of the year can be a busy time, consistent access to their devices is still essential for their learning in the classroom.

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.

See these fliers from the Robb Center – there are some great volunteer/service opportunities for the summer for students ages 13 and up.

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.

To be completed if your student will participate in after school Extracurricular clubs. Click here for the form. The form is also available on our website.

Completed form can be dropped off at the Main Office.

List of Clubs and Activities can be found on our website under INFORMATION and RESOURCES