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 4 schedule.
Staff Appreciation Week
This week is Staff Appreciation Week, so I want to begin this evening by thanking the 260 staff members at Andover High School for everything they do each day to make our school such an incredible place for our students to learn and grow.
Advanced Placement Exams: Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 15
Advanced Placement (AP) exams begin tomorrow, Monday, May 4, and continue through next Friday, May 15. All students taking AP exams should get a good night’s sleep and arrive at school by 7:30 am for morning exams and 11:30 am for afternoon exams. Students may only drive to school on AP exam days if they have a valid parking permit. Students are excused from class attendance on days that they have AP exams, but they will need to coordinate with their teachers to make up missed assignments.
Early Release Day: Wednesday, May 6
This Wednesday, May 6, is an early release day. We will be following a modified Day 8 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.
Junior Prom Success
Our Junior Prom yesterday evening was outstanding! I truly appreciate the support of students and families in working together to ensure a fun and safe event. Special thanks to our Junior Class Sponsors, Ms. Michelle Chachus and Mr. Nick Rand, for all of their hard work to coordinate the event!
Virtual Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting: Wednesday, May 6
Our Senior Class Sponsors, Mr. Scott Armstrong and Ms. Holly Breen, will be hosting a virtual senior parent/guardian meeting this Wednesday, May 6, at 6:30 pm via Zoom webinar. The purpose of the meeting is to review all of the important dates and activities for seniors during their last month of high school. Please use this link to attend on Wednesday evening: https://zoom.us/j/98537000949. The meeting will be recorded for anyone not able to attend.
Spring Play: Thursday, May 7; Friday, May 8; and Saturday, May 9
Our Theatre Arts Program will be performing Small Mouth Sounds at 7:00 pm this Thursday, May 7; Friday, May 8; and Saturday, May 9. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for non-AHS students and seniors, and $5 for AHS students. A special offer is available on Thursday, where all students and seniors can attend for only $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.andovertheatrearts.com.
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Seeking Donations for Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) will be hosting a staff appreciation luncheon this Wednesday, May 6, for all staff at AHS. While the lunch will be catered, the PAC is seeking donations of additional items. For more information, and to sign up to donate, please visit the PAC Staff Appreciation Luncheon Sign-up. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and on behalf of the entire staff, please know how much this event is appreciated!
Senior Safari: Deadline to Register Extended to Wednesday, May 6
Senior Safari is a substance-free, all-night graduation party that is sponsored by parents and takes place in the field house on the night of Monday, June 1, after our graduation ceremony. The cost is $60 per senior, including a t-shirt, and the deadline to register has been extended to this Wednesday, May 6. Requests for financial assistance can be e-mailed to Ms. Aixa de Kelley, Director of Guidance, at aixa.hilariodekelley@andoverma.us. For more details on the event, and to register, please visit the Senior Safari 2026 Website.
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Presentation: Tuesday, May 12
The Andover Special Education Parent Advisory Council is sponsoring a virtual meeting on Inclusive Post-Secondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:00 pm. All students and families are welcome, and registration is required in advance. For more information, and to register, please visit this overview.
Senior Showcase: Wednesday, May 13
Our annual Senior Showcase will be next Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the AHS Library. All members of the community are invited to come and see outstanding student work from our Capstone Program and more. Admission is free.
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!