West Elementary & Shawsheen Preschool Building Project

09/12/2025

06/18/2025

Dear West Elementary and Shawsheen Preschool staff, families, and neighbors, As we reach the...

04/03/2025

Saturday construction work at West Elementary/Shawsheen Preschool Athletic Fields

The final phase of work for the new West Elementary and Shawsheen Preschool project is underway to create new athletic fields in the space of the former building. Limited outdoor site work and supporting activities have been performed this winter during times of favorable weather.

The remaining athletic field construction work is dependent on weather conditions and has been impacted by winter temperatures and spring rains. To avoid schedule delays and ensure the fields will be ready for the next school year, there may be limited work performed on Saturdays through late Spring.

Work activities will be located within the fenced construction area on Beacon Street with minimal sound generation and will be planned around the weather forecast. Work will be performed from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select Saturdays, as needed. West Elementary parking areas, driveways, and playgrounds will not be impacted and will remain open and accessible during Saturday construction work. For any questions, please call 617-478-3300 or email Gilbane Building Company at [email protected]

12/19/2024

What a great job by the West El Student Council!

The West Elementary School Student Council worked with Assistant Principal Mary-Frances Tintle and Student Council advisors Ms. Knox and Ms. Mohammed to develop a safety video for our new play areas.

In consultation with the Physical Education team and our physical therapist, rules for safe play were established and our students took the lead in educating our greater community.

Thank you West El student council!

10/07/2024

West Elementary and Shawsheen Building Committee members will welcome the community for brief tours on Saturday, October 19th. All in the community are invited to attend. These tours will begin ay 9 a.m. and leave every 15 minutes until approximately 10:15 a.m. We encourage you to join to see this beautiful educational facility.

09/29/2024

A big thank you to Andover TV for capturing the legacy of West Elementary School over the past few years! This video showcases the history of the old building and the celebration surrounding the new one. Through conversations with staff, students, and families, the film highlights what makes West El so special.

08/23/2024

It's so exciting to see the uptick in activity at West El & Shawsheen as we prepare to welcome West El students to the new building!

Check out the recording of the virtual forum held on August 21st, which provides an update on what happened over the summer and what to expect in the coming weeks!

08/09/2024

We are getting closer every day to welcoming students, families and staff to the new building! We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us on September 20th at our ribbon cutting celebration.

The Andover community is welcome to join the Andover Public Schools and the Town of Andover for the West Elementary and Shawsheen...

08/06/2024

Construction at the West Elementary and Shawsheen Preschool building is almost complete and will open for West Elementary students and staff for the 2024-25 school year! The West Elementary and Shawsheen Preschool Building Committee invites the community to a virtual public forum on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Construction at the West Elementary and Shawsheen Preschool building is almost complete and will open for West Elementary students and...

05/29/2024

Join us for a virtual Community Forum on June 12th at 6:30 p.m to hear updates on the project as we near completion of the new building! Hear from the West El & Shawsheen Committee on what to expect over the summer!

Construction at the West Elementary and Shawsheen Preschool building is almost complete and will open for West Elementary students and...