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Back To School 2012

Monday, August 6, 2012

Inside the New Danvers High School [PHOTOS]

The $71 million Danvers High School project is on schedule and under budget, DPW director David Lane told selectmen last week.

When Danvers high school students return to Cabot Road on Sept. 5, they'll be entering the newly renovated Danvers High School.   Danvers Public Works director David Lane last week updated the Board of Selectmen on the work being done over the summer by DPW employees, school personnel and Bacon Construction.  The front and west parking lots have been paved, classrooms have been cleaned, and the HVAC system is being balanced to provide proper airflow. Auditorium seats have been installed and the woodwork on the walls is nearing completion.  The most significant issue, Lane said, has been the new bleachers not being compatible with the Field House floor.  "Unfortunately, when the bleachers were installed it quickly became apparent that they …

Dawn Kulakowski

9:30 am on Monday, August 6, 2012

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Danvers School Bus Registration Starts Monday

Make sure your kids get a seat on the bus.

Danvers Public Schools will hold their 2012-2013 school-year bus registration next week at Holten-Richmond Middle School.  All students who ride the bus must be registered before school starts.  For Danvers High School and Holten-Richmond students, if students do not have a pass, they will not be able to ride.  Bus Registration Schedule Bus Fees: Please contact Julie O’Brien at 978-774-4800 ex. 2219 with any questions.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

When Does Danvers Go Back to School?

August means back-to-school talk.

When the first of August rolls around, back to school pops into the brain. For some it's a dreadful thought, but for others it's exciting.  So, the biggest question is: when does Danvers go back to school? School opens for Kindergarten through Grade 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 5, according to the Danvers Public Schools calendar.  On Monday, Sept. 10, pre-school classes begin.  Check out more Back to School articles here. 

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Danvers Public Schools Announce Job Openings

A look at Danvers Public School job openings for 2012-2013.

Danvers Public Schools has posted the following job openings for the 2012-2013 school year. The school system job openings include a school psychologist, high school English and music teacher, high school coaching positions, and teachers aides. Positions are available at the high school, middle, and elementary schools.  Click each link to check out the job descriptions and application information:  Check back throughout the month for more Back to School 2012 Coverage. 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Operation Homefront to Collect School Supplies for Military Children

Operation Homefront, the national non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, has announced its annual Back-to-School Brigade program to collect school supplies for military kids.

Operation Homefront, and its organizations and volunteers, across the nation will begin collecting donated school supplies, along with monetary donations, that they will distribute to the children of service members at the beginning of the school year in the fall. This year marks the sixth annual campaign by Operation Homefront to give the children of military families the opportunity to start school with all the supplies they need to be successful. Anyone interested in helping military kids can log on to Operation Home Front or Operation Home Front Facebook to learn more about how to volunteer or make a donation. “Military families, especially those in the lower and mid-grade enlisted ranks, can see a real money crunch at back-to-school …

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