Andover High School News & Events

January 2, 2025

Art - Leo Towle

Business - Jack Orvis

ESL - Aaron Misoi

FACS - Nathan Hermanson

Health - Sarah Kurschner

Math - Julia Strobel

Music - Gabriel Beaupre

Phy Ed - Meghan Ince

Reading - Chase Foy

Science - Emily Jorgensen

Social Studies - Jack Stagman

Support Services - Lindsey Toepper

Tech Ed -Zachary Groess

Vocational - Jacob Weaver

World Language - Wyatt Larson

Jefferson Award - Abigail Honer

• January 6: Senior Panorama Photo 10:20 AM (GYM)
• January 6: Registration Materials Distributed in Advisory
• January 8: Maximizing High School Event 5:30-7:45 PM
• January 11: Marathon Concert Fundraiser 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (AUD)
• January 16: Registration for the 2025/2026 School Year Closes
• January 16: Tri 2 Conferences 2:50-8:30 PM
• January 20: No School; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 24: One Act Performance 7:00 PM (AUD)
• February 3-7: Snow Days Week

Trimester 2 Late Start Dates are listed here.

You can also view a District Calendar here.

Husky House Tutoring Center Dates and hours are listed here.

Our first ever “Maximizing High School” event will focus on different ways students can make the most out of their time at Andover. This event will be taking place on Wednesday, January 8th from 5:30-7:45 PM. Students and families will have the opportunity to attend sessions on Advanced Placement courses offered, PSEO, course planning for registration, College Now, hear from an alumni panel and attend a College/Career Fair.

A draft schedule of the event can be found here.

For all other college and career center updates, click here.

The process to schedule a time to meet with your student’s teacher is the same utilizing MyConferenceTime starting today, Monday, January 6th. You have the option of meeting in person or virtually with the link that is provided in the confirmation email you receive after you sign up. Please SAVE the confirmation e-mail you receive. It will be the only communication that contains the link to meet with the teacher virtually. All parent-teacher conferences are scheduled using this website and there are no drop-in conferences. Staff are always available through email for any questions for concerns you may have at any time. If you have any questions, please call 763-506-8402.

We will be hosting an 8th Grade Welcome along with conferences on Thursday, January 16th starting at 6:00 PM. This will give students a chance to meet our staff and ask any questions about the registration process.

• 6:00-6:30: Welcome presentation in the Auditorium
• 6:30-8:00: Course Exploration

Music enthusiasts, grab your calendars and mark the date for a toe-tapping, soul-soothing, and downright magical event! The Andover High School Marathon Music Concert is here to dazzle your ears and lift your spirits. This six-hour spectacular features every single one of our talented music ensembles—from the harmonizing choirs to the thunderous percussionists and sparkling strings—showcasing the dedication and artistry of our incredible students.

Date: January 6th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Andover High School Auditorium

Tickets are $10 at the door ($5 for seniors and children under 19). All proceeds support our music program. Performance Times: Specific performance schedules will be emailed out by your student's respective music teacher, so keep an eye on your inbox for details.

And don't worry, you won't go hungry during this marathon of melodies—delicious concessions will be available for purchase to keep you fueled and clapping along!
Don’t miss this harmonious journey through sound. Bring your friends, your family, and your enthusiasm for a day to remember!

Attention Seniors! We will be taking our Senior Panorama Photo on Monday, January 6th from

10:20 - 10:45 AM in the Main Gym. Please report to your Advisory classroom first. Be on the lookout for an email with the ordering link closer to the photo date.

The Andover Leo's will be holding a Coat Drive on Thursday, January 9th at the boys' basketball games starting at 4:30 PM. Please bring any new or slightly used (no rips, tears, or broken zippers) coats to the game that you would like to donate. The coats will be given to Hope4Youth in order to help fight against homelessness. The Andover Lions will also be there supporting the Leo's and selling 'Care Kits' for one's car for $5. These kits are designed to stay in your car and when you come across someone struggling on the street, you can access your Care Kit which is filled with a bunch of helpful items. A free will donation option will also be available at the games.

January 6 - Kick Off

• Students receive materials and see the grade-specific slideshow in Advisory
• Students will have access to the registration site:
• Copies of materials
• Special Topic information

January 8

• Families can attend the College and Career Planning Event, with PSEO information, to ask
  questions about registration

January 16

• Students will turn in worksheets in during 1st Hour
• Students should have entered their choices using Student Vue by the end of 1st Hour

Is your student looking for a way to get involved at Andover High School? The Andover Leo Club is a student led volunteer group who works to respond to needs within the community by volunteering their time. The group meets every other Thursday after school at 2:30, and welcomes new members anytime! For more information, please join the Leos’ Google Classroom. For meeting dates, please click here. Our next meeting will be on January 9th at 2:30 in the north cafeteria.

Join the Youth Service Google Classroom to see a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities in our community. Questions? Feel free to contact me at tammy.peterson@ahschools.us

In an effort to bring the spirit of service to Andover High School, Youth Service will be hosting a variety of fun and meaningful service projects during select late start Mondays. Service projects will take place right here at school; participating students will receive 1 service hour per session. At our December 16th Drop in for Service, we made cards for Family Pathways’ doorstep delivery recipients. The next Drop in for Service session will be held on January 27th. Click here to see the Tri 2 schedule.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes volunteer hours completed within a calendar year. Any service performed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, is eligible for consideration. To document your hours, simply submit the Verification of Hours form.

The Students in Action Multiplying Good Award for Public Service is a national recognition system honoring community and public volunteerism. Each month we recognize one student who has taken effective action, and created a meaningful impact while improving our community and making the world a better place. For the month of October, we want to recognize and celebrate Abigail Honer. Abigail has volunteered 125 hours at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. She has been a standout volunteer, known for her reliability, friendliness, and eagerness to help and learn new skills. Her dedication to service has earned her the President's Volunteer Service Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Attention Andover HS Booster Clubs! We are updating our Booster Club Directory and need your current contact information. Information from the directory will be used to contact Booster Clubs directly with important district and school information, updates, and events. Please use the following link to complete the Google form to update Booster Club information: Andover HS Booster Club Directory Update Form.

Booster Club members are invited to attend the 2025 FUNDRAISING VENDOR FAIR on Thursday, February 6, 4:00-7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Educational Service Center at 2727 N. Ferry Street. Anoka, door #7. This FREE open-house event is for Booster Clubs, PTOs, and Nonprofits looking to connect with local businesses regarding their fundraising programs. Participants can also attend mini information sessions on nonprofit best practices with expert speakers. Stop in and grab some information. Register here: 2025 Fundraising Vendor Fair Registration

Join the fun! There are many volunteer opportunities that come up throughout the school year at Andover HS. To start your volunteer journey, please complete the Andover HS Volunteer Forms. Completing the online volunteer forms helps keep our students safe while enriching their lives through extracurricular activities. If you have any questions about volunteering at Andover HS, please contact Volunteer Services Coordinator, Tina Huston at tina.huston@ahschools.us.

Minnesota weather is shifting gears, and the Anoka-Hennepin School District has plans in place for when extreme winter weather arrives.

The safety of all students is the first priority when determining if schools should stay open in adverse weather. If a determination is made to close school due to extreme winter weather, the district will alert families in a variety of ways, including:

• Phone, text or email message from AHlert system (for Anoka-Hennepin parents/guardians only).

• District and school websites.

• District and school social media pages (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

• Media outlets including WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX Media, WCCO radio and Star Tribune newspaper.

Those responsible for activities scheduled in schools over the weekend will determine if adverse weather conditions necessitate a cancellation.

Read more about the district’s policies on extreme winter weather at ahschools.us/weather.