Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message.
School Closed: Monday, May 26
Please remember that Andover High School is closed tomorrow, Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. We remember and honor those who gave their lives for our country.
Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 9-11 Needed for Senior Safari
Senior Safari is an important community event that ensures the safety of our seniors the night after graduation. In order to make the event successful, it takes parent/guardian volunteers from all grade levels. For more information and to sign up to volunteer, please visit the Parent/Guardian Volunteer Sign-up Page. In addition, please note that it is not too late for seniors to sign up to attend.
Ordering Junior Prom Candid Pictures
The photographer at Junior Prom took a number of pictures throughout the evening. The pictures can be viewed and purchased using this link.
Yearbooks Still Available
We have a small number of 2025 yearbooks left. Students who would like to purchase one can bring $100 cash to room 255 before or after school.
Senior Trips to Apex Entertainment and York Beach: Tuesday, May 27 – Wednesday, May 28
Seniors who signed up to attend the trip to Apex Entertainment should plan to meet in front of the school no later than 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 27. Seniors who signed up to attend the trip to York Beach, Maine, should plan to meet in front of the school no later than 8:45 am on Wednesday, May 28. Seniors may not bring any food or drink with them, and seniors may not drive themselves or others to either event.
Senior Scholarship Night: Wednesday, May 28
Our Senior Scholarship Night is this Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 pm in the Collins Center. Seniors and their parents/guardians have received invitations if the seniors will be receiving awards.
Senior Class Dance: Thursday, May 29
The Senior Class Dance is this Thursday, May 29, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Stevens Estate in North Andover. Seniors must arrive no later than 8:00 pm if they are attending, and they will not be allowed to leave prior to 9:30 pm. No outside guests or non-seniors are allowed to attend.
Graduation Ceremony: Monday, June 2
Our Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony is next Monday, June 2, at 5:00 pm at the Tsongas Center at UMass-Lowell. All graduates are required to arrive by 4:00 pm wearing their caps and gowns. No tickets are needed for guests attending the ceremony. Please note that the Tsongas Center has a new bag policy. Only clear bags are allowed, and all bags will be searched upon entry. Finally, traffic is typically very heavy that afternoon, as hundreds of vehicles travel from Andover to Lowell. Graduates and guests are encouraged to leave early to allow plenty of time for parking, screening at entry, and seating.
After-School Activities on Monday, June 2
Due to the graduation ceremony, all after-school activities are cancelled for Monday, June 2. All students will be required to leave the building by 3:00 pm that day.
Physical Science MCAS Testing for Grade 9: Wednesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 5
All students in grade 9 will be participating in Physical Science MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) Testing next Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5, from 8:15 am until approximately 11:00 am each day. While passing the MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement, the assessments provide key data about each student’s progress in mastering grade-level expectations. Therefore, all students in grade 9 are encouraged to put forth their best effort next Wednesday and Thursday.
Global Pathways Scholars Program: Interest Form for Freshmen
Our Global Pathways Scholars Program is a three-year opportunity that includes world language study, immersive experience, service learning, and a Capstone research project. Applications are open to 10th grade students at the beginning of their 10th grade year. 9th graders who may be interested are invited to complete the freshman interest form to learn more.
Second Semester Exams: Tuesday, June 10 – Friday, June 13
Second semester exams begin Tuesday, June 10, and end Friday, June 13. Each morning there will be two 90-minute exam blocks, and students are required to attend these blocks for every class. After the lunch period, each teacher will have availability for academic support, and students will also be able to study in the cafeteria or library. School buses will run on their regular schedules, but students are not required to remain at school after the exam blocks if they have other forms of transportation.
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!
