Kindergarten Class Learns about Community Helpers

By Stephanie Peters
Kindergarten Class Learns about Community Helpers

    Kindergarteners are learning about Community Helpers. Lesley Clark and Tugboat taught us about what veterinarians do and how to give a dog a check-up. The class also walked over to see Michaela Hoover at the Andover Town Library. We learned about what a librarian does, listened to a story, and took a tour […]

AE/MS Music Program Makes A Comeback with Band and Chorus

Second-place award won for Trills and Thrills

By Lylah McDaniel
AE/MS Music Program Makes A Comeback with Band and Chorus

Music programs can help kids learn to collaborate, gain self-esteem, make quality work, and have determination. Mikayla Colburn is the Andover Elementary/Middle School music teacher for all grades K–8. She also runs Chorus and Band programs that let kids experience all the different ways to use music, from singing to playing instruments.  She wants her […]

Environmental Camp Continues to be an Opportunity at AE/MS

Eighth grade students attended "Nature's Classroom"

By Kasey Schoch
Environmental Camp Continues to be an Opportunity at AE/MS

Once again, the Eighth Grade class at AE/MS was given an opportunity to attend Nature’s Classroom in Massachusetts. From September 18-22, students experienced a fully immersive and highly engaging environmental education program (coupled with a strong team-building and character development component) that makes Nature’s Classroom a very meaningful and powerful experience for students. Last year […]

AE/MS Band Students Learn About Instruments Available for Use

Donations needed for instrument scholarships

By Kasey Schoch
AE/MS Band Students Learn About Instruments Available for Use

Article Text: Supporting a student will help them develop a multitude of skills that will not only help them with music but in life as a whole. From learning goal setting to teamwork, raising self-esteem, to gaining a sense of hard work, dedication, and perseverance and so much more! $350 for a full scholarship; $175 […]

Principal Dobe Shares News of Preparations for School Year

Tentative date for fall Open House

By Dennis Dobe, Principal, AE/MS

Greetings from your friends at the Andover Elementary/Middle School! It has definitely been getting cooler at night, and that can mean only one thing: it is Back to School time! We have had another busy and productive summer here at AE/MS, with substantial progress made on a number of facility projects, new hires, professional development […]