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 […]

EAVP Thanks Everyone Responsible for Another Successful 5K Fundraiser

: Proceeds to fund improvements on playground

By Stephanie D'Amour
EAVP Thanks Everyone Responsible for Another Successful 5K Fundraiser

East Andover Village Preschool 5K Fundraising event was a success! Thank you to everyone who came to participate in the race. We had a wonderful turnout of all ages! A big thank you to our volunteers who helped make this event run smoothly. The East Andover Fire Department was a big help along with EAVP […]

Proctor’s Spring Sports Teams are in Full Swing

By Scott Allenby
Proctor’s Spring Sports Teams are in Full Swing

Proctor Academy’s spring sports teams are in full swing. All games are open to the public, and while schedules may continue to evolve given rain dates and cancellations, the Proctor community is hoping to see plenty of fans at games and matches during the month of May. Varsity Baseball May 1 vs Holderness School 2:30 […]

Proctor Academy Hits Enrollment Numbers for Next Year

Increase in Day Student spots

By Scott Allenby
Proctor Academy Hits Enrollment Numbers for Next Year

Throughout the months of February, March, and April, Proctor Academy’s Admissions Team processed applications, hosted three Accepted Student Days, and solidified enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. While many small colleges and independent schools in the region have seen dips in enrollment, Proctor has seen the opposite trend as its acceptance rate dropped from 50% […]

Proctor Opens Spring Performance and Art Shows to Public

Theatre productions May 11 and 12; Art show May 17

By Scott Allenby
Proctor Opens Spring Performance and Art Shows to Public

Proctor Academy’s Performing Arts Department will produce two spring theater productions: a one-night cabaret act on May 3rd, and a performance of Clue on May 11 and 12 in the Norris Family Theater. Both shows will begin at 7 PM and are open to the public and free tickets will be available for reservation on […]

The Diary of Anne Frank at the Newport Opera House

Award-winning show to be performed in Newport on April 27 and 28

Press release

 Newport, NH: Mount Royal Academy’s Knights Theater, in partnership with the Newport Opera House Association, will be performing the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning show, The Diary of Anne Frank by Goodrich and Hackett, adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, on Saturday, April 27, at 7 PM and Sunday, April28 at 2 PM. Doors will open […]

Proctor Sees Benefits of Strong Adolescent/Parent Relationship

Balance between dependence and interdependence

By Scott Allenby
Proctor Sees Benefits of Strong Adolescent/Parent Relationship

As educators, we at Proctor see real value in students learning to live and learn independently from their parents, as they navigate roommate conflict, independence around meals, homework, and laundry, and academic work. In fact, up until a few years ago we would kick off our new parent orientation with images and explanations of different […]