Channel 9 Weatherman Visits AE/MS Kindergarten

Kevin Skarupa features his visit on the Channel 9 news

By Laura Witt, AE/MS kindergarten teacher
Channel 9 Weatherman Visits AE/MS Kindergarten

In January, our kindergarten students learned all about weather. We talked about different types of weather that we experience in New Hampshire and less common weather such as tornadoes and hurricanes. The students learned about the atmosphere and the water cycle. They learned about the different ways that weather is predicted and the instruments used. […]

AE/MS Kindergarten Celebrates 100th Day of School

It's not time for first grade ... yet!

By Laura Witt, AE/MS kindergarten teacher
AE/MS Kindergarten Celebrates 100th Day of School

The kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school on February 11. They were very excited for the day to arrive! Some were confused and thought they would then be going to first grade, so it was explained that there are actually 180 days of school. We started our day by making crowns with 100 […]

Community Enjoys Hundreds of Hours on Proctor’s Ice Rink

Kearsarge Youth Hockey, AE/MS, and Sunday skating

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy

In addition to housing Proctor Academy’s four hockey teams and their practices and games, the Teddy Maloney ’88 Hockey Rink is a hive of activity for local skaters as well. With more than hundreds of hours of ice time rented out this winter, many members of the local community have been able to spend time […]

Six Proctor Students Head to AE/MS for Project Period

First-hand look at elementary education

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
Six Proctor Students Head to AE/MS for Project Period

Each year, Proctor Academy runs a five-day, experiential learning intensive program called Project Period. Over 30 faculty-sponsored groups of students will spend four days living and learning together from March 25 through 29. Projects range from dog-sledding in northern Maine to learning about acting and dance in New York City. Other groups are learning about entrepreneurship and […]

St. Baldrick Event Shaves Heads, Fights Cancer

Donations fund childhood cancer research

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy

On Saturday, March 28, from 3 to 5 PM in Proctor’s Farrell Field House, Proctor will host its second annual St. Baldrick’s Day event. Like last year’s event that raised over $30,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, this year’s event is being organized by a group of Proctor students during Proctor’s four-day Project Period. Faculty leaders Chris […]

Proctor Hosts Special Olympics Play Days

Connects with special-needs kids age two through eight

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy

Beginning this spring, a group of Proctor students led by Burke Hildner ’16 will be hosting Special Olympics play days for local families with children aged two through eight who have special needs. More than a dozen Proctor students have received training by Special Olympics and are eager to use Proctor’s facilities to connect with the […]

Andover Students Earn Sports Honors at Proctor

Kevin Barry, Keith Davis, and Kelsey Allen honored

By Scott Allenby, Proctor Academy
Andover Students Earn Sports Honors at Proctor

Proctor’s winter athletic season has come to a close after four months of fierce competition on the courts, in the ice rink, and on the ski trails. Three Andover students were honored by their teams for their outstanding contributions to Proctor athletics this term. Kevin Barry ’17 was voted “Mr. Hustle” by the JV boys […]

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