AE/MS Students and Staff Show Off Student-Designed Earth Day Shirt
By Courtney Minnehan
Second Graders Present Earth Change Research to Younger Students
By Gretchen Hildebrande
National Butterfly Project Takes Flight in Andover Through Eighth Graders
Honors children lost during the Holocaust
By Kasey Schoch
For the fourth year now, eighth graders at AE/MS have been taking part in a national project called “The Butterfly Project.” Schools and museums all over the world create beautifully uplifting butterflies in honor of the the children lost during The Holocaust. “More than 75 years after the young Czech poet Pavel Friedmann famously penned […]
Student Assistant Program Helps Middle-Schoolers Find Success
Builds self-esteem and empathy
By Jen Bent
The sixth and seventh graders at AE/MS have benefited from a Student Assistant Program (SAP) lead by Megan Hanrahan. SAP is a school-based, evidence-informed framework for prevention, early intervention, referral, and support for students with needs that may prevent them from fully benefiting from their educational experience. The program has covered topics including emotional intelligence, […]
Enigmas of Endearing Spirits by Caden Heath
AE/MS teacher Jen Bent sent in this poem about love and hope written by eighth grader Caden Heath. Enigmas of Endearing Spirits Caden Heath Over thou grave was dug. Buried to neck in deceit and dirt. And at last thy tomb was shut. A rope was thrown into the chasm. Broken man of dark and […]
A Haiku from Audrey Leith
Essay Winners Choose Favorite Charity to Receive Prize Money
"Rewarding and empowering" experience for students
By Jennifer Bent
Sixth Through Eighth Grade Students Attend Surprise Spring Fling Dance
First dance in two years due to pandemic
By Kasey Schoch
The one thing sixth through eighth grade students have been asking for over the last two years is a dance. It is something that they have always looked forward to and typically happens four or five times each academic year. Students were able to attend an outdoor movie night back in October, but the possibility […]
Twins Pair Up for AE/MS Spirit Week Twin Day
By Kasey Schoch
Spring Book Fair and Art Show are Back at AE/MS
April 18 to April 22; Family Night April 21
By Kasey Schoch
Come celebrate reading! The Andover Elementary/Middle School will be having its Spring Book Fair from Monday, April 18, through Friday, April 22. The book fair is a wonderful way to help children get excited about summer reading. On Family Night on Thursday, April 21, the book fair will have extended hours. It will be a […]