

The West 411
Everything you need to know but your child won't tell you...
AYS Update
Please check out the new AYS 2025 Winter Booklet as well as the highlighted upcoming opportunities.
- AYS 2025 Winter Booklet: https://andoverma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15963/Winter-2025-Booklet-
- *NEW* Speech and Debate (free): https://andoverma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30550
- * Deadline to register is coming up- program starting 2/5/2025
- Summer program registration: https://andoverma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30542
All opportunities are available to middle school students, though the booklet will also feature additional programming for high school students. We are offering a discounted membership rate of $175 (down from $300) for access through the remainder of the school year. Additionally, registration is now open for our Summer Programming.
Author Visit - March 5th
Hello West Middle families! Andover Public Schools are very excited to host graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang as part of the Cummings Grant. Your 7th and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to listen to him speak at the Collins Center on March 5th.
We have, once again, partnered with the Andover Bookstore to order Gene Luen Yang's books. If your student would like to have Gene Luen Yang personally sign a copy of one of his books, please place your order by February 7th to ensure that your copy arrives in time for his visit.
You can now order your book(s) online at the link here: https://andoverbookstore.com/school-orders/.
Upcoming Dates
- 2/3 - NAEP Assessment
- 2/6 - Budget Discussion w/ Dr. Parvey and Mr. Taverna
- 2/10-2-14 - Spirit Week
- 2/11 - Curriculum Night at AHS
- 2/17-2/21 - Winter Break
- 2/24-2/28 - Book Fair
- 3/5 - Author Visit
AHS Curriculum Night
Join AHS staff for Curriculum Night, a special event for 8th-grade caregivers! We are excited to invite you to an informative evening where Program Coordinators will share an overview of the courses and academic opportunities available at Andover High School. Don't miss this chance to learn more and prepare for your student's transition to high school!
Kindly RSVP by February 7th