Andover Public Schools

08/26/2026

🍎✨ The countdown is on... just one week until our students return! ✨🍎

Our schools and staff have been busy preparing for an amazing year ahead.

This week, we welcomed our newest educators at New Teacher Orientation, introduced the APS Class of 2030 to their new school community, and continued preparing our buildings and classrooms for students' arrival.

We're also excited about the safety upgrades completed at West & Doherty middle schools this summer, helping create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for learning.

We can't wait to welcome back students on September 2 for a year filled with learning, connection, and new opportunities! 📚🎉🍎

08/19/2026

🍎Updated: Wednesday, August 19th🍎

APS Elementary & Preschool School families,
We would like to share an update regarding preschool and elementary classroom teacher assignments.

As noted in our message last week, the town and schools have been experiencing internet connectivity issues that have affected several of our services. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to fully restore our systems.

Principals will share instructions with families tomorrow morning, Thursday, August 20, for accessing preschool and elementary classroom teacher assignments. Please note that classroom assignments will not be available until families receive this information directly from their school.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

08/18/2026

In June, we had two of our favorite employees officially retire from the APS school nutrition department!


Congratulations to Ann, South Elementary’s Kitchen Lead, and Brian, HS Pizza Extraordinaire! You will be missed this fall as we begin school year 26/27!

We miss you already!

08/14/2026

Updated on Friday 11AM: The Town of Andover, MA and APS continue to experience disruptions affecting internet and email services. Andover's IT department is actively working to restore service as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as these efforts continue.

08/14/2026

APS Elementary School families, we would like to share an update on elementary classroom teacher assignments, which were anticipated to be released tomorrow, Friday, August 14th. The town and schools have been experiencing internet connectivity issues today, which are affecting several of our services.

Our IT team is actively working to restore service as quickly as possible. As such, elementary classroom teacher assignments will be distributed early next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/13/2026

The Town of Andover, MA and Andover Public Schools are experiencing internet connectivity issues this Thursday morning, which are affecting many of our services.

Our IT team is actively working to restore service as quickly as possible. We will share updates as more information becomes available. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work toward a resolution.

08/07/2026

UPDATE: the area is now clear and open 

Please avoid the area of Essex Street, Pearson Street, and Railroad Street due to an ongoing police investigation. 

08/07/2026

🍎👏APS is pleased to welcome our new Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration! 👏🍎

07/30/2026

One week from today!

APS is hosting its annual Job Fair Open House on Thursday, August 6th! We'd love to have you join us - open employment opportunities can be viewed on our website: https://www.aps1.net/o/aps/page/employment-opportunities

07/22/2026

West El and Shawsheen Preschool families take note of new lane patterns at Beacon St., Lowell St., and Shawsheen Road!

NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN on Beacon Street at Lowell Street and Shawsheen Road!!!

Starting Thursday morning, July 23, the lane configuration on Beacon St will be changed to "Left Lane Must Turn Left" at Lowell Street. The right lane will be used to continue straight onto Shawsheen Road or to turn right onto Lowell Street towards I-93.

Thank you!