Doherty PAC, Andover, MA

09/02/2026

The halls are officially buzzing again at Doherty! We hope everyone has an amazing first day and a fantastic start to the 2026–2027 school year.

Of course, our incredible staff beat you here. They returned earlier this week, and the PAC was happy to help kick off their year with a welcome-back luncheon, because tackling a brand-new school year is always better on a full stomach. A HUGE thank you to the volunteers who made yesterday’s luncheon possible. We couldn’t do things like this without you!

Here’s to a great first day, a great year, and lots of reasons to make some waves.

06/18/2026

As the school year comes to a close, we invite you to take a look back at all the PAC moments, events, and accomplishments that made the 2025–2026 school year so memorable. Thank you to our volunteers, families, staff, and students for your support, enthusiasm, and partnership. We hope you enjoy this look back at another fantastic year at Doherty!

06/08/2026

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and we want to treat our staff to one last luncheon before we all depart for summer break. We could use your support sending them off in style, click here to help, and thank you! tinyurl.com/ytznh9w8

06/04/2026

End-of-year celebrations are almost here, and we need your help to make them unforgettable! Volunteer for all-grades Field Day on June 11th or help decorate for the 8th grade dance on June 16th. No experience needed, all supplies provided. Click here to sign up: tinyurl.com/pwc23bm9 *All volunteers must have a current school-year CORI on file.*

05/15/2026

This weekend, every page you turn helps support BOTH our amazing local bookstore and Doherty students! From May 15–17, shop online at bookshop.org/shop/andoverbookstore and 15% of your purchase comes back to Doherty PAC, just by buying books you already want to read! Stock up on summer reads, gifts, cookbooks, kids’ books, thrillers, beach reads, and more while supporting local businesses and our school community at the same time. Shop local. Support students. Read more books!

05/07/2026

Middle School Bingo Night is coming next Thursday and this is NOT your grandma’s bingo (although she’d probably dominate). Bring the whole family for a night packed with laughs, friendly competition, awesome prizes, and every kind of bingo imaginable! Whether you’re in it for the glory, the snacks, or just yelling “BINGO!” at the top of your lungs, this is one night you won’t want to miss. Grab your spot now at the link below!! tinyurl.com/586xa8rv

04/27/2026

Get ready to say grazie mille! Staff Appreciation Week is almost here (5/4 - 5/8), and we're cooking up a fun Italian-themed lunch to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff. To make this feast truly bellissimo, we’re looking for donations of food, drinks, supplies, or monetary contributions. Every little bit helps us create a delicious and memorable day for the people who make our school so special. Click here to help: tinyurl.com/27x84y98

04/09/2026

We need your help on Monday! Parents with a current CORI on file are needed to scoop ice cream at the 6th and 8th grade* lunches on 4/13, the kids' treat after Doherty won the friendly Principal sandwich competition. Click the signup below to help out:

*don't worry, 7th grade gets ice cream, too, we just have enough volunteers to cover that shift!

We are happy to report that Doherty Middle School won the competition for the most popular Principal's sandwich thanks to Principal Perry's superb choice of a chicken sandwich on a buttered brioche bun. Not only does the sandwich make it onto the May lunch menu, but the school earned an ice cream su...