Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message. Tomorrow, Monday, October 20, will be a Day 3.
Fall Concert: Wednesday, October 22
Our band, chorus, and orchestra will be hosting their fall concert this Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 pm in the Collins Center. Admission is free, and all members of the community are invited to see this outstanding showcase of our students’ talent and hard work!
Success of Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming Dance last night was outstanding, and I especially want to thank all of the staff who gave up their Saturday evening to make the event possible: Mr. Scott Armstrong, Ms. Holly Breen, Ms. Michelle Chachus, Ms. Aixa de Kelley, Ms. Betsey Desfosse, Mr. Jeremy Hall, Ms. Daphne Jones, Mr. Cole Hauser, Mr. John Jannetti, Ms. Keara Loughlin, Ms. Kathy Papadopoulos, Mr. Nick Rand, Ms. Kara Routier, and Ms. Mary Testa.
PSAT: Wednesday, October 29
The PSAT is next Wednesday, October 29. Students who signed up will take the test in the morning and will finish around 11:30 am. They will then attend their final two classes of the day. For more details on the test, including the structure and practice opportunities, please visit the College Board PSAT Information website.
Golden Warrior Marching Band Booster Association Fundraiser at Otto Pizza: Tuesday, October 21
Our Golden Warrior Marching Band Booster Association will be sponsoring a fundraiser at Otto Pizza in Andover all day this Tuesday, October 21, including dine-in, take-out, delivery, and gift cards. No code or coupons are necessary.
Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy Interest Form Due Friday, November 7
The Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in English (as measured by a score of proficient or higher on the English 10 MCAS) and at least one other language (spoken at home and/or formally studied). Students in grades 11 and 12 who are currently studying a language in an advanced-level course at AHS, and students in grades 11 and 12 who speak a second language at home, can complete the Seal of Biliteracy Testing Interest Form, no later than Friday, November 7, to sign up to take an assessment in the language other than English. The test will be administered over the course of 4 H-block directed study periods in December. Please note that all students taking AP world language classes will be signed up automatically.
Yearbook Picture Retakes: Thursday, November 6
Our Yearbook Picture Retake Day will be Thursday, November 6. Retake day is for new students, transfer students, anyone who may have missed the initial picture day, and anyone who was unhappy with their original picture. If a student chooses to retake their picture, please have them return the original picture package to the photographer on picture day, and it will be replaced at no cost. Picture proofs from the retake day will be delivered in early December, and ordering instructions will be included, if interested.
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!