We wish you and your family a very happy holiday. See you January 5th!

The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute competition designed for students in grade 8 and below. The competition focuses on middle school mathematics topics, including counting and probability, estimation, proportional reasoning, elementary geometry (including the Pythagorean Theorem), spatial visualization, and interpreting graphs and tables. Some of the later questions may touch on beginning algebra topics, such as linear or quadratic functions and coordinate geometry.

The competition is on January 22nd, 2026. Please register by January 5th if your student would like to compete. Link is below 👇

The Town of Andover will be offering a four-session Andover Youth Leadership Academy for students grades 6 through 12. These sessions will run on the following half days:

• January 28th - Police with a tour of the Public Safety Building
• March 11th - Fire with a tour of the Ballardvale Fire Station
• April 8th - Public Works & Facilities with a tour of the Municipal Services Building
• May 6th - General Overview of Town Government with a tour of Town Offices

If your student is interested in local government, this is a great way for them to learn more.

Register here.

Winter has decided to make an early appearance this year! Hopefully there is a reprieve on the horizon. Until then, please make sure that your student comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather. We will still have the option for outdoor recess when it is safe to have students outside. Please make sure your student has the appropriate clothing to be outside.

*Students wearing shorts or short sleeves will not be allowed to go outside *

When dropping off your student at school, please use the front circle. Students should not be dropped off on the side of the building or at the basketball courts.

12/24-1/2 - Holiday Recess

1/10-1/24 - MAP Benchmark Testing

1/22 - AMC 8