The schools in Danvers opened their doors for the first day of the academic school year, Wednesday September 7. Contributor Bob Roche went over to Riverside Elementary School to catch the kids and their parents as they made their way to school. Check here for complete back-to-school coverage. If you have a first day of school photo you'd like to include, add it to our image gallery, or e-mail molly.buccini@patch.com
Sure to please students and parents alike, Principal Susan Ambrozavitch has enthusiastically shared several new initiatives underway this year at Danvers High School. Progress on the high school renovation project of the North and South Cores continues and students will attend school at the Dunn Wing until the Friday prior to April vacation. This year 300 freshman will be included in the total enrollment of 1100 students. “Students will be asked to take their books home and upon return from vacation, our move back --including students, the central office, administration and all -- will be …
Throughout the month of August we covered all things back-to-school. Here is our complete guide: References: Phone Numbers You Need For the New School Year Back To School: Danvers Public Schools Opening Schedule Back To School Preparation: VIDEOS: Back To School Preparation Danvers Officials Tour Summer Maintenance Projects In Town's Public Schools High School Starts Academic Year With A Bang Two New Certificate Programs Debut at NSCC This Fall Moms Council Discussions: Moms Council: The Lunch Box Moms Council Talks The FIRST First Day of School Mom Council Talks Back To School Preseason …
Before school begins this Wednesday, we're providing readers with a breakdown of each school's contact information for an easy way to get in touch without having to surf the web. Danvers High School Principal: Susan Ambrozavitch 978-777-4539 ext. 2436 Office: 978-777-8925 Nurse's Office: 978-774-8925, ext. 2256/2478 Food Services: 978-777-8925 School Social Worker: 978-777-8928 Psychologist: 978 774-6112 ext. 2234 Holten-Richmond Middle School Principal: Michael Cali Nurse's Office: 978-774-8590 ext. 3052/3053 Office: 978-774-8590 Food Services: 978-777-8925 School Guidance: 978-774-8590 …
After dropping out of nursery school and successfully thwarting all efforts to get me to go to kindergarten, I was sure that avoiding first grade would be a piece of cake. Boy, was I ever wrong. There was no amount of foot-dragging, lollygagging, bellyaching, or pitiful wailing that would stop my mother from unceremoniously plopping my six-year-old butt into a small wooden chair at a desk in Room 1 at the Great Oak School. However, that didn’t mean I had to like it. My teacher was Mrs. Spain. I later learned that she had previously only taught high school, and that she was as unprepared for …
Welcome to Photo of the Day, a column featuring images from Danvers that caught our attention. Have a great shot you'd like to send our way? E-mail submissions to molly.buccini@patch.com Today's photos, by photographer Bob Roche are of Danvers High School's Girls Soccer team and their preseason match up with Masconomet at Gates Field this week. The DHS girls first regular season game will be on September 6, against Beverly.
Ahhh, the end is near. Of summer vacation, that is. Gone are the lazy days of summer reading, pool parties and beach balls-soon to be replaced by leaf-peeping, hay rides and pumpkin carving. And of course, back to school... While many parents agree that getting back into a routine is key for their kids returning to school, many are as reluctant to give up their summer break as their pint-sized counterparts. Danvers Patch caught up with some moms and kids out enjoying the last moments of ultimate freedom at Endicott Park to find out how they're doing with their back to school preparations…
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, town officials including Town Manager Wayne Marquis, Superintendent Lisa Dana, and Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Dan Bennett, attended a two-hour tour of the maintenance projects that took place over the summer. Led by Town Director of Operations Bob Lee, DPW Director David Lane, and Sr. Custodian Maintenance Foreman Bruce Esty, the tour began at the Dunn Wing of Danvers High School, and made its way to Thorpe and Highlands Elementary before concluding at Holten-Richmond Middle School. According to Lee, each year there is annual preventative maintenance that …
Welcome to Moms Talk Q&A. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Question: "Does your children receive school lunch, or do you pack their lunch? If you pack their lunch, do you have any tricks for helping your child to eat healthy lunch foods during the …
The following information is courtesy of Danvers Public Schools: The 2011-2012 school year will begin on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Monday, September 13th will be the first day of class for pre-school children. The pre-school classes are located at the Riverside School. On September 7, 8 and 9, it will be early release days, with the start of year activities for teachers being conducted in each building. Early Release Times: High School 12:45 p.m. Middle School 12:45 p.m. Elementary 1:15 p.m. Effective September 13, 2010 the following school hours will …
Welcome to Moms Talk Q&A. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Question: "Do you think the first day of kindergarten is harder for the child or the parents? How can you make the transition easier for both yourself and your child when the big day comes (…
Danvers Falcons kicked off the fall football season practice for approximately 50 hopefuls in the early morning of Aug. 22. Varsity Football Schedule Date Opponent Time 9/9 @ Winthrop 7 p.m. 9/16 @ Peabody 7 p.m. 9/23 Pentucket 7 p.m. 9/30 Saugus 7 p.m. 10/6 Lynnfield 7 p.m. 10/14 Triton 7 p.m. 10/21 Beverly 7 p.m. 10/29 @ Swampscott 1 p.m. 11/4 Marblehead 7 p.m. 11/11 Salem 7 p.m. 11/24 @ Gloucester 10 a.m. J.V. Football Schedule Date Opponent Time 9/10 Winthrop 9:30 a.m. 9/17 Peabody 9:30 a.m. 9/24 @ Pentucket 9:30 a.m. 10/1 Saugus 9:30 a.m. 10/10 @ Lynnfield 10 a.m. 10/15 @ Triton 9:30 a.…
As the new school year approaches and our senior graduates head off to colleges and universities, we know the thought of homesickness came be overwhelming. So, we're offering our Danvers students away from home the chance to stay up-to-date on everything happening in town. Like us on Facebook. From there you'll be able to see familiar faces from home, chat about different events taking place, and voice your opinion on our weekly polls. Download our i-Phone App. Whether you're in class, studying on the quad, or relaxing in your dorm room- you can reach us! Are you doing something cool at …
Welcome to Moms Talk Q&A. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children. Question: "As a parent, what do you dread the most and what do you look forward to the most about the start of a new school year? Do you find that the kids are usually excited or are they …
