Proctor’s Class of 2024 Pursues Passions at Next Level

Follow students' careers in college and beyond

By Scott Allenby
Proctor’s Class of 2024 Pursues Passions at Next Level

Andover – Each year approximately 20% of the Proctor Academy’s graduating class goes on to compete in collegiate athletics or pursue an arts degree in college. The Class of 2024 has contributed significantly to Proctor’s afternoon programs and arts over the past four years. Be sure to take note of the names below and follow […]

Proctor Welcomes New Students and Faculty/Staff for ’24/’25 School Year

Students start arriving on September 1

By Scott Allenby

As we flip the calendar to August, preparations for the 2024-2025 school year at Proctor Academy are well underway. The first students will arrive on campus September 1, and in total 393 students will attend Proctor this year, including 117 new students. Among those new students are 65 ninth graders, including nine Andover students. Over […]

Gretchen Hildebrand Thanks Everyone for 47 Enjoyable Years at AE/MS

Thanks wife/partner, Kathy Halliday Hildebrand, for support

By Gretchen Hildebrand

Thank you For 47 years I have loved being part of the AE/MS community. I want to extend my gratitude to everyone working in the school, who made the journey so enjoyable – especially those who no longer can hear my praise – Judy Rayno, George Corson, John Seymour, Roger Pellerin, Bill Jenkins, Helen Poblenz, […]

Proctor Academy Bids Farewell to Six Long-time Employees

"Working at Proctor is a lifestyle, not a job"

By Scott Allenby
Proctor Academy Bids Farewell to Six Long-time Employees

Working at Proctor is a lifestyle, not a job. This year, we have six employees with more than 250 years of service to Proctor retiring. They have shaped countless lives and have shaped the culture of this school we all love. As we bid farewell to this year’s group of retiring educators, we know their […]

Proctor Academy Celebrates its 176th Commencement

Class of '24 saw 94 students graduate

By Scott Allenby
Proctor Academy Celebrates its 176th Commencement

Perfect weather, a well-orchestrated weekend of activities, and a commencement ceremony that was a splendid mix of happy, emotional, funny, and serious surrounded the 94 graduates of the Class of 2024 as we celebrated their class alongside family, friends, alumni, and guests. Stewarding a community like Proctor is never the task of an individual, but […]

Annie MacKenzie New Assistant Head of School at Proctor

Alisa Barnard steps into new role

By Scott Allenby

Proctor’s Interim Head of School Steve Wilkins has announced that Annie MacKenzie, P’22, ‘24 has been appointed Proctor Academy’s Assistant Head of School. Annie steps into this role as a 25-year independent school veteran with extensive experience supporting young people through her work on Proctor’s Deans Team, in the Learning Skills Department, as an advisor, […]

ANDOVER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

4/2/2024 - 5:30 PM

Press release

ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER: The ASB meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Catherine Masterson, Assistant Superintendent. Board Present: Dan Newton, Steve Chella, Kayla Chandler, Lisa Burbach, Katie Caron. Administration Present: Catherine Masterson, Dennis Dobe, Kathleen Boucher, Hilary Denoncourt, Beth Page, Dennis Audet Public Present: Donna Crisp Duclos 2. ELECTION OF […]

AE/MS Principal Dennis Dobe Sails Into Retirement; Kelly George Takes the Helm

Mr. Dobe led AE/MS through difficult COVID-19

By Jennifer Bent
AE/MS Principal Dennis Dobe Sails Into Retirement; Kelly George Takes the Helm

After three years at AE/MS, Principal Dobe will be retiring. Mr. Dobe navigated our school community through some pandemic induced rough waters, and through it all, he always remained positive and kind. As Mr. Dobe embarks on this new chapter in his life, the AE/MS school community wishes him a retirement filled with sailing adventures […]