Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message. Tomorrow we will follow a Day 6 schedule.
Early Release Day: Wednesday, April 8
This Wednesday, April 8, is an early release day. We will be following a Day 2 schedule with abbreviated class periods. The last class will end at 11:17 am, and then students will have an opportunity to pick up a lunch to go if they would like. Buses will begin to depart at 11:35 am.
Online AHS Spirit Wear Store Extended to Tuesday, April 7
The Online AHS Spirit Wear Store will close this Tuesday, April 7! You have two more days to order t-shirts, shorts, baseball caps, hoodies, Class of 2026 blankets, and more. Items will be available for pickup at Andover High School in early May. All proceeds benefit the Senior Safari event to keep seniors safe on the night after graduation.
Andover Public Schools’ Superintendent Search: Engagement Opportunities
As the Andover School Committee moves forward in the process of selecting a new Superintendent, there are a variety of engagement opportunities this month. All students, staff, parents/caretakers, and residents are encouraged to complete a Superintendent Characteristics Survey by this Friday, April 10, and participate in upcoming focus groups and informal forums. All stakeholders are also invited to apply to join the Applicant Screening Committee. For more information on these engagement opportunities, please visit the Andover School Committee Superintendent Search Website.
Junior Prom Tickets: Online Purchase Option for 3 Days Only!
Our Junior Prom is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Atkinson Country Club in New Hampshire. There are two components to purchasing a ticket – $100 payment and table selection for dinner. Each junior may purchase up to 2 tickets.
For the first time this year, we are providing an option to purchase tickets online using e-Funds for 3 days only – this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Please note that tickets may only be purchased online for current 11th graders and any of their guests who are in 10th grade or 12th grade at AHS. Students who purchase tickets online will need to come to the cafeteria one day after school during the week of April 13 to select the table where they would like to sit for dinner.
All other tickets must be purchased using cash or check after school in the cafeteria during the week of April 13.
Tickets for non-AHS guests may only be purchased after school during the week of April 13, using cash or check, and a completed Junior Prom Guest Form must be submitted at the time of purchase.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Michelle Chachus, one of the Junior Class Advisors, at michelle.chachus@andoverma.us.
National Assistant Principals’ Week: Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10
This week is National Assistant Principals’ Week, so I want to thank Ms. Holly Breen, Ms. Joanna Ganci, Mr. Jeremy Hall and Ms. Alicia Linsey for everything they do for our students, staff and families each day!
Marching Band Coffee Fundraiser Concludes Friday, April 10
Our Golden Warrior Marching Band will be participating in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, next month and is sponsoring a coffee fundraiser to help defray the costs. If you would like to support, please visit the Giving Bean Fundraiser Page.
Computer Science Club Computing Olympiad: Saturday, April 11
Our Computer Science Club is hosting the first-ever Andover High School Computing Olympiad this Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the school library. All students in grades 7-12 in Andover Public Schools are invited to sign up to compete, individually or in small teams, to solve various programming challenges. Lunch will be provided for all participants free of charge. For more information, and to register, please visit the Computing Olympiad Sign-up Form.
Emergency Preparedness Drill in April
All Andover Public Schools participate in emergency preparedness drills using ALICE Procedures multiple times during the school year. Our next unannounced emergency preparedness drill will be occurring this month. Students will be informed that the activity is a drill, and communication will be sent to families after the drill concludes.
Self-Care Drive Through Wednesday, April 15
Our Community Care Club is sponsoring a Self-Care Drive through next Wednesday, April 15. Students are encouraged to drop off socks, toiletries, and other self-care products in the bins in the main lobby.
On-Campus Parking Reminder
Students may only park on campus during school hours if they have an official parking permit displayed in the front of their vehicle (either hanging on the mirror or on the dashboard). Please do not allow your children to drive to school if they do not have an official parking permit, as we do not have any additional spaces.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions or concerns. Thank you for your support of Andover High School, and have a great evening!