• Tuesday 4/15 - 8th Grade Career Day - AHS - 12:20 - 2:00

• Wednesday 4/16 - 7A Spanish Field Trip - Casablanca - 12:00 - 2:30
• Monday 4/21 - Friday 4/25 - Spring Recess!!
• Wednesday 4/30 - 7B Spanish Field Trip - Casablanca - 12:00 - 2:30

May 1 – Civics (8th grade only)

May 5 & 6 – Math

May 15 & 16 – STE Science Technology Engineering (8th grade only)

Doherty Values Challenge

Congratulations to Ms. Tyrell and Ms. Carlton’s homeroom for winning our March Madness Attendance Challenge!

Our runner up was Ms. Patterson and Ms. Cusack’s homeroom, and they will be receiving a prize as well!

All our students worked hard to be in homeroom on time and we appreciate the teamwork the whole building showed.

Molly Creamer was nominated by Doherty parent RJ Johnson. Mr. Johnson highlighted that Ms. Creamer has been "instrumental in bringing the Doherty community together, creating an environment where students and families feel welcomed and supported." Ms. Creamer is also an "exceptional guide for students, always meeting them where they are and providing the encouragement they need to grow and succeed." He added that Ms. Creamer's positivity, kindness, unwavering commitment to building relationships, and your ability to connect with students and families in a genuine and caring way "make a meaningful impact every day." Ms. Creamer will be recognized at the April 17 school committee meeting.

We had a wonderful visit on Wednesday! A big thank you two of our Sixth-grade students Benjamin and Luke Battles, along with their mom, Sauwai. The family is currently raising a Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) puppy named Coconut. Coconut could not join us Wednesday, but Natasha did!

Sixth-grade students, learned about guide dog training and what it takes for puppies to become guide dogs. The assembly included a presentation, and students also got the chance to meet Natasha!

Natasha was very well mannered and shows us how smart she is by performing some verbal and non verbal commands.

Thank you to the Battles for making this special presentation happen and for all you do in service to others!

Student Council doing a school-wide popcorn fundraiser next week on the 14th through the 18th of April. Flyers containing more information will be distributed in homeroom. Download the Double Good App (you can use the QR codes on the flyer) and enter our school code SMV RHD to start buying popcorn. 50% of all funds will go towards the school to make the events you love possible. Plus the top seller from each grade will win a prize! Remember that this sale is only available for 4 days, so go and get yours while supplies last!

Interested in being a WEB Leader next year? WEB Leader applications are open and due on Wednesday, April 30th. If you choose to apply, join the WEB Leader Application ‘25-26 Schoology course using the code posted on your team’s Schoology page and in the hallways and complete/submit the application. Please see your team leader, Mrs. Carlton in room 234, or Ms. Murphy in room 207 if you have any questions!

WEB is a transition program designed to help 6th graders adjust to life in middle school by creating connections, community, and support from the very first day of school. Selected 8th graders participate in the WEB Leadership Academy training to become WEB Leaders, and then they serve as mentors for 6th graders throughout the entire school year. WEB exists to support a school climate Where Everybody Belongs.

For interested 7th-graders (rising 8th-graders), WEB Leader applications are due Wednesday, April 30th by the end of the school day. If students choose to apply, they must join the WEB Leader Application ‘25-26 Schoology course using the code posted on their team’s Schoology page and around the hallways, and they must complete/submit the application. If students have questions, they can reach out to their team leader, Mrs. Carlton in room 234 (kate.carlton@andoverma.us), or Ms. Murphy in room 207 (shannon.murphy@andoverma.us).

All unclaimed items will be donated or disposed of after April break.

Andover Youth Center is gearing up for a great spring season. Check out their offerings for the advanced debate club as well as their April Break fun day options.

Thank you for your continued support!

• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - The school budget will be presented as part of the total town budget for a vote at the annual town meeting.

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.

What is RULER?

RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

Purpose of Morning Check In:

• Create a unified low-stakes rollout for all three APS Middle Schools
• Begin a student focus on the emotion matters mindset and discussion
• Build student relationships and community

RULER VIDEO and Website

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