Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message. Tomorrow, Monday, September 29, is a Day 6.
College Financing Seminar: Monday, September 29
The Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) is sponsoring a college financing seminar tomorrow, Monday, September 29, at 6:30 pm in the Collins Center. While the focus is on seniors, all students and families are welcome to attend.
Show Choir Broadway Cabaret: Tuesday, September 30
Our Show Choir is hosting its Annual Broadway Cabaret this Tuesday, September 30, at 7:00 pm in the Collins Center. There will be songs from old and new Broadway musicals throughout the evening, and all members of the community are invited. Tickets are $5 for students, $12 for adults, and $8 for senior citizens, and they can be purchased online in advance or at the door.
Open House Night: Wednesday, October 8
Our 2025 Open House Night is next Wednesday, October 8. There will be an optional school-wide welcome in the Collins Center at 6:00 pm, and then you will have an opportunity to visit each of your student’s classes beginning at 6:20 pm. The program will conclude by 8:30 pm. Please carpool if at all possible, as parking will be challenging.
Yellow Tulip Project Activities in Advisory During October
All students are scheduled to participate in activities related to the Yellow Tulip Project during the month of October. The core mission of the Yellow Tulip Project is to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health and to remind people that there is help and hope. This Thursday, October 2, students in grade 9 will learn more about the project through a video created by AHS students and then write a hope they have on a paper yellow tulip. Mental health professionals in our school are coordinating this work and are available to support students while participating, and at any time while they are at school. If you would like to opt out your student from participating in activities related to the Yellow Tulip Project, please e-mail Ms. Mary Testa, Counselor, at mary.testa@andoverma.us no later than this Wednesday.
Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 18
Our Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the foyer and cafeteria at the school. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance through e-Funds. We expect the event to sell out, so we encourage families to purchase tickets early!
Grade 9 Class Board: Applications Due Tuesday, October 7
Each grade level has a class board that plans activities for the class. All 9th graders are invited to apply for their class board through the Class of 2029 Board Application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 7.
Homework Club
This year we are offering a Homework Club most days from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Any student is welcome to stay after school in the library on designated days to work on homework or study for upcoming assessments. This week the library will be open for Homework Club from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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!