We had a wonderful time at our Spring Fling on Friday evening! A huge thank you to our PTO and all of the volunteers who helped organize such a special event for our school community. Despite the rainy weather, the evening was still filled with fun, laughter, and school spirit as families gathered together indoors. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and support that made the event such a success.

This past week also included several exciting learning experiences for our students. Our fifth graders participated in their move-up days at their respective middle schools, while our third graders enjoyed a field trip to the Andover Center for History and Culture.

Looking ahead, we have another busy and exciting week at South School! Kindergarten will be heading to the zoo for their field trip, fourth grade will take part in their annual kickball game, and families are invited to attend the fifth grade Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Concert on Wednesday evening. On Friday, our fourth and fifth graders will participate in the annual Track Meet at Andover High School. Spectators are welcome, and we look forward to cheering on our students!

Warmly,

Brenda Lee, Principal

Olivia Goodrich, Assistant Principal

Congratulations to our Math Olympiad team! South was recognized as a high-achieving school, and Ryan Jin scored a perfect score on the assessment. We want to thank Mr. Eracar for his involvement in running the program for the past six years! We also want to thank Mr. Jin for helping for the past couple of years as well.

As we complete our first year with Arts & Letters, our new elementary English Language Arts curriculum, your voice matters! This short survey is designed to gather your thoughts and experiences as a parent or guardian — from how your child has engaged with the material to any changes you've noticed in their reading and writing. Your honest feedback will help us continue to support every learner and make informed decisions going forward. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for being a partner in your child's education!

Click here for Arts & Letters Parent & Guardian Survey

We will send out our lists for next year this summer; however, if you would like to get a head start and buy the supplies as one package, check out below!

As we look ahead to warmer weather, our school library is planning for the end of the school year and the summer months even while Mrs. T-K continues sharing her love of reading with students, as well as teaching library and research skills. Library classes continue to learn, to love books, and to share our literature and research projects with one another right up until the final day of school!

We ask that library books and other materials be returned to the library to prepare for the summer and for the new school year by Friday, June 5, 2026.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. T-K, South School Library Teacher, Julianne Toomey-Kautz, at julianne.toomeykautz@andoverma.us

All students are able to receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch daily during the 2026-2026 school year. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria from 8:45 - 9:00 and does not need to be ordered ahead of time.

Lunches will need be preordered. It is very important that our cafeteria has an accurate lunch count each day. Please review with your children each morning what you have ordered for them.

Please click below for the monthly menu and more information about Andover's Nutrition Program including how to sign up.

June Dates:

• Mon., June 1st - K Field Trip - Zoo New England
• Tues., June 2nd - Grade 4 Kickball Tournament - 1:00pm - 3:20pm
• Wed., June 3rd - Band Orchestra Chorus Concert - 6:30pm
• Fri., June 5th - High Five Friday with Andover PD
• Fri., June 5th - 4th and 5th Grade Track Meet - 9:45am - 1:30pm
• Mon., June 8th - Special Olympics - 9:45am - 12:00pm
• Mon., June 8th - Grade 3 field trip - Camp Otter - 9:15am - 2:00pm
• Mon., June 8th - Grade 4 field trip - Pomps Pond - 11:15am -
• Tues., June 9th - Grade 3 Outdoor Classroom
• Tues., June 10th - Grade 3 Outdoor Classroom
• Tues., June 10th - K Field Day - 9:00am - 11:00am
• Tues., June 10th - Grade 2 Field Day - 9:00am - 11:30am
• Thurs., June 11th - Grade 3 Outdoor Classroom
• Thurs., June 11th - Grade 5 Survivor Day
• Thurs., June 11th - Grade 1 Field Day - 10:00am - 11:30am
• Fri., June 12th - Grade 3 Field Day - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• Mon., June 15th - Grade 5 Celebration of Learning - 9:45am
• Wed., June 17th - Last day of school (1/2 day - 12:15pm dismissal)

Also, as a reminder, CORI Forms need to be filled out every school year to volunteer and participate in school activities, such as chaperoning a field trip. If you would like to fill it out at home before coming over, here is the link to print the form: CORI FORM

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Email: brenda.lee@andoverma.us
Website: https://www.aps1.net/405/South-Elementary-School
Location: 55 Woburn Street, Andover, MA, USA
Phone: 978-247-9800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southschoolaps