Doherty PAC, Andover, MA

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...

02/03/2026

Doherty PAC will be welcoming superintendent Dr. Parvey to a special meeting tonight (2/3) at 7PM in the Media Center to review the budget and answer any questions families may have. Bancroft families are welcome to join us as well!

02/02/2026

Sweeten your Valentine’s Day, support the school, and shop local — all in one bite! Click the link to reserve your Valentine's candy today! Orders must be placed no later than 2/7. tinyurl.com/48yjyxy6

01/20/2026

Chris Romulo aka CROM visited Doherty today, leading two separate PAC-sponsored assemblies: one tailored for 7th and 8th-grade students, and another specifically for the 6th grade. Addressing everything from self-doubt to peer pressure, Mr. Romulo equipped students with the tools to stay true to themselves while remaining kind and respectful to those around them. This assembly is thanks to your generous PAC donations!

12/13/2025

For three festive days in December, we’re opening our Holiday Shop, the perfect place for students to snag great gifts at discounted prices for friends and family! There’s truly something for everyone: 📚 books • 🎲 games • 🍳 kitchen goodies • 🧩 puzzles • ☕ mugs • 💍 jewelry • 🏀 sporting goods • 🎨 crafts • and so much more!

Find us outside the cafeteria during lunch Tuesday (12/16) – Thursday (12/18). We accept cash, debit cards (must be in the student’s name), and Apple Pay. No holds — first come, first served! Stop by, shop smart, and check some holiday gifting off your list!

11/14/2025

The real diehards were out today for the last Walk & Talk of the season 🥶. We'll be hibernating for the next few months, but don't worry, the W&Ts will be back in the spring once things warm up! Thanks to all who have joined us this year, we can't wait to get back out there.

11/13/2025

Tomorrow is our last Walk & Talk of the season, don't miss out! Sign up here to let us know you're coming (tinyurl.com/4zcz9j9z) then meet us in front of Ultimate Perk Friday morning at 9:30AM. Don't worry, we'll be back in the spring once things thaw out.