Over the past year, Andover Public Schools has completed a comprehensive K–8 Literacy Audit and English Language Arts Curriculum Review. Guided by the Implement Massachusetts framework from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the APS Literacy Vision, a dedicated team of K–8 educators engaged in an extensive yearlong process of professional learning and program evaluation.
In early May, APS teachers who piloted the programs in elementary and middle school classrooms, along with administrators, selected as their preferred ELA curriculum:
APS Office of Teaching and Learning will host aLet's Talk!onTuesday, May 20, 2025from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the School Committee Room (30 Whittier Court - 2nd floor) to share information about the curriculum resources with APS families, staff and the community. We invite all in the community to join and ask questions!
Attention 8th graders - are you interested in being in show choir at Andover High School next year? We are looking forsingers,dancers, andtech crew. Auditions are May 22and 23 at the high school.
What is show choir? Show choir is a performing group which sings a variety of styles of music while executing complex choreography. There are elements of acting and storytelling as well. Andover High has three show choirs: Nothin’ But Treble, Back to BASS-ics and From Start to Finish. We perform and compete locally as well as nationally. Show choir travels and performs with a live band (Sound Machine) and is supported by a Tech Crew who work with lighting, set pieces, props and other technical aspects of the show.
Teacher Appreciation is in full swing! The staff loved the Farmer's Market and Build-Your-Own Bouquets this past Wednesday. We are spoiling our favorites every Wednesday for the month of May instead of limiting celebrations to just one week. The PAC needs help from the school community for these expressions of gratitude to be a huge success!
CLICK HERE to view many opportunities to contribute. Some fresh items will need to be delivered at different times of the month so please note the dates and times you are signing up for. Your family's contribution is greatly appreciated!
Thank you, WMS PAC
It is a hectic time of year and dismissals are on the rise. We completely understand that this time of year is busy with doctors appointments, private school visits and other obligations.
Please remember to send your student in with a note if they will be dismissed early; it helps us facilitate a smooth dismissal and avoid making you late to your appointment.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our amazing front office staff.
Our school calendar is up-to-date with all of our end of school year events. You can access our calendar through the button below:
Our kitchen renovation starts on Monday, May 5th. While the project is underway, we will be making the following changes to our daily routine:
Morning drop-off traffic will remain the same
Students will enter the building through the gym doors
Students can be inside for breakfast or the library
The auditorium will be available on poor weather days
Students will have breakfast and lunch in the gym
Cafeteria tables will be set up in the gym
Outdoor seating is available for nice weather days
Food will be brought in from AHS (hot options will be available)
PE will hold classes outdoors as much as possible
We have backup spaces in the event of poor weather days
512-5/30 - MAP Benchmark Window
5/20 - Let's Talk! K-8 Literacy Curriculum
5/26 - Memorial Day (No School)
6/13 - Last day of school & 8th grade graduation
Shawsheen Alumni
Shawsheen Preschool staff will welcome alumni for a special evening of tours. This will be a chance for former students and families to take one last look through the building and classrooms before Shawsheen Preschool begins the move to Beacon Street.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 05:00 PM
Shawsheen School, Magnolia Avenue, Andover, MA, USA
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