Teach a space alien to make PB&J
Once again, the second graders in Ms. Hildebrand’s class at AE/MS learned the hard way that writing good, clear directions for a space alien to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is not as easy as it seems. Here are the directions they came up with, in case you ever encounter an alien who’s looking […]
10-week program aims to prevent drug abuse
With the assistance of Lieutenant Stephanie Clough from the Franklin Police Department, AE/MS has brought DARE back to our community. DARE stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. This is a 10-week program that will be taught annually to the fifth grade class. This year’s DARE program began on March 17. The curriculum is being taught […]
Donate through year-end to fight childhood cancer
Coach Fairall takes a year off to recover
The school year seems to be flying by, which means we are already gearing up for a new track season. The season began with our first practices in March. Grades five through eight will be representing the school at several meets this season. The team is 34 members strong. It should be an exciting year once […]
Plan to complete Common Core testing by spring break
The traditional days of coloring in circles with Number Two pencils have come to an end, as the students of the Andover School District have been introduced to a new type of standardized assessment. This spring, schools throughout the state are utilizing the New Hampshire Smarter Balanced Online Testing System, a computer-based format for evaluating […]
Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 6
Pump up those tires, dust off those helmets, and get ready to ride for Bike to School Day. Join the fun and festivities as everyone rides in to school on Wednesday, May 6. It is always such fun and a great way to start the day! We encourage parents to bike with their children on […]
Community welcome in 5K on May 23
Proctor Academy’s Wellness Team will host its third annual 5K Trail Run and Wellness Walk on Saturday, May 23, at Proctor’s Farrell Field House. On-site registration begins at 8 AM followed by a free children’s fun run at 8:45 AM. Free t-shirts are available to the first 200 entrants. The course is a 3.1-mile scenic […]
Community welcome at two presentations
Each year, the Proctor community celebrates Earth Day by taking a break from normal classes and hosting workshops with guest speakers. This year, Proctor welcomes Tyler Fish to speak to the community on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 PM about his unassisted trek on skis to the North Pole. On Thursday, a full day of […]