Danvers Public Schools 1:1 Device Program & Connected and Online Program

One-to-One Device Program

For the 2026-2027 school year, we are updating our districtwide one-to-one program and these changes, based on staff and family feedback regarding technology use, will be implemented:

Grades K – 2: Our youngest students will no longer be part of the one-to-one program, and devices will no longer be assigned to each student. Each classroom will have a small set of devices to supplement lessons as needed. 

Grades 3 – 5: Students in these grades will be assigned a device, but it will remain at school. 

Grades 6 – 8: Grade 6 devices will continue to remain in their homeroom cart. Grade 7 will implement carts in the 2026-2027 school year. Grade 8 will implement carts during the 2027-2028 school year. 

Grade 9: The Class of 2030 will begin a new MacBook Neo Lease to Own Program. Families will make annual payments across four years and keep the device when paid in full by graduation. If a family feels they are unable to participate in the program due to a hardship, an alternative device plan will be provided. 

Grades 10 – 12: The one-to-one Chromebook program will remain in place. However, if families would like to opt-in to the MacBook Neo Lease to Own Program, they will have the opportunity in the registration window, but still need to pay in full by graduation.  

Connected and Online Program

Danvers Public Schools is excited to announce that we have received funding through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s Connected and Online Program. Through this grant, a limited supply of home devices is available for district families in need.

Eligibility & Request Process: If your family qualifies for a district fee waiver and needs a device for home use, please fill out this request form.

Important Details:

• Supply Limit: Devices are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Household Limit: Limited to one device per household.
• Unenrollment Policy: If your student unenrolls from Danvers Public Schools, the Chromebook must be returned to the district.

Questions?

Please contact us at studentdeviceprogram@danvers.org.