Dover Public Schools announce events and important dates for new school year

Jean Briggs Badger, Superintendent of Schools, announced events and activities surrounding the opening of Dover's public schools for the 2012–2013 school year.

School and room assignment cards have been mailed to all elementary and middle school students enrolled in Dover public schools. Those students eligible to ride a bus will find a bus pass attached to the assignment card. To be eligible to ride the bus, elementary students and fifth graders must live a mile or more from school, middle school students, except fifth grade students, must live at least one and one-half miles from school, and high school students must live at least two miles from the school.

Bus schedule information is available at the schools, at the office of the Superintendent, or by calling First Student at 742-5984. Complete bus schedules are posted at www.dover.k12.nh.us, “Information for Parents,” and will be published in Foster's prior to the opening of schools. Parents of students who receive special busing within Dover should call the bus company, The Provider, at 1-800-660-9664, with any questions. Parents with questions regarding other special busing arrangements should call the Special Education office at 516-6722.

New Hampshire law states that no student may be admitted to public schools unless proof of immunization has been presented prior to entrance. Parents of new students should be prepared to present a copy of immunization records before the opening day of school.

Last day for Dover public schools is Monday, June 18

The school year for elementary and middle school students will officially end on Monday, June 18, 2012. Dover Middle School will end at 11:45 a.m., while elementary classes will end at 12:45 p.m. The morning preschool will be dismissed at the normal time and there will be no p.m. preschool.

The school year at Dover High School will officially end on Monday, June 18, 2012 with makeup exams scheduled from 7:40 a.m. to 12 p.m.

On June 14, 15 and 18, students will return home on their regular bus runs leaving Dover High School at 12:15 p.m. There is no bus run at 2:30 p.m. on any exam day.

The snack bar will be open in the high school, and the cafeterias will be serving meals in the elementary and middle schools.

The last day for teachers and all support personnel in the Dover Schools – Monday, June 18, 2012 – will be a regular work day.

Summer Office Hours are:

All schools: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, June 19;
Central office: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Tuesday, June 19.

Regular office hours will resume on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012.

Student registration is by appointment only. Please contact your school office for registration:

Garrison School, 516-6752; Horne Street School, 516-6756; Woodman Park School, 516-6700; Dover Middle School, 516-7200; Dover High School, 516-6900.

Last day for Dover public schools is Monday, June 18

The school year for elementary and middle school students will officially end on Monday, June 18, 2012. Dover Middle School will end at 11:45 a.m., while elementary classes will end at 12:45 p.m. The morning preschool will be dismissed at the normal time and there will be no p.m. preschool.

The school year at Dover High School will officially end on Monday, June 18, 2012 with makeup exams scheduled from 7:40 a.m. to 12 p.m.

On June 14, 15 and 18, students will return home on their regular bus runs leaving Dover High School at 12:15 p.m. There is no bus run at 2:30 p.m. on any exam day.

The snack bar will be open in the high school, and the cafeterias will be serving meals in the elementary and middle schools.

The last day for teachers and all support personnel in the Dover Schools – Monday, June 18, 2012 – will be a regular work day.

Summer Office Hours are:

All schools: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, June 19;
Central office: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Tuesday, June 19.

Regular office hours will resume on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012.

Student registration is by appointment only. Please contact your school office for registration:

Garrison School, 516-6752; Horne Street School, 516-6756; Woodman Park School, 516-6700; Dover Middle School, 516-7200; Dover High School, 516-6900.

22nd Annual Dover School District K-12 Art Exhibition

Displaying and exhibiting art is the culminating feature of the artistic process. The premise for this yearlong exhibition is to showcase the numerous talents, creativity and meaningful learning that occurs within the Dover School District Fine Arts Curriculum and throughout its programs at each school and grade level. At the heart of this exhibit is a diversity of expressions, concepts, themes and inquiries that directly contributes to the cultural richness of each school and the community at large. The opportunity to exhibit K-12 students’ artwork allows the entire community to engage in a visual and aesthetic experience that will evoke attention, appreciation and value for the fine arts.

The District K-12 Art Exhibit is held at the Superintendent’s Office on the 4th floor of the McConnell Center.

The exhibit rotates the artwork of Students and Art Educators from each school over a 7-week period.

The Dover School District Art Exhibition is free for public viewing during regular business hours, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday.