Andover High School News & Events

February 1, 2025

Art - Cayden Gilbert

Business - Iris Gruber

English - Jaxon Knutson

ESL - An Do

FACS - Grant Johnson

Health - Libby McNabb

Math - Jason Rice

Music - Emmet Olson

Phy Ed - Boden Reichel

Reading - Emmanuel Ramos

Science - Chuefeng Xiong

Social Studies - Zackery Uecker

Support Services - Cash Forman

Tech Ed - Jake Uidenich

Vocational - Riley Othoudt-Cloutier

World Language - Brooklynn Fitzl

Jefferson Award - Jordan Vang

• February 3-7: Snow Days Week
• February 5: College Athletic Celebration (AUD) 7:00 AM
• February 8: Snowdaze Dance (GYM) 7:00-10:00 PM
• February 17: No School; Presidents' Day
• February 18: No School; Staff Development
• February 19: Tri 3 Parking Permits Opens for Seniors 7:00 AM
• February 20: Tri 3 Parking Permits Opens for Juniors 7:00 AM
• February 21: Tri 3 Parking Permits Opens for Sophomores 7:00 AM
• February 24: Orchestra Winter Concert (AUD) 7:00 PM
• February 27: Choir Winter Concert (AUD) 7:00 PM
• March 3: Band Winter Concert (AUD) 7:00 PM
• March 4: Parking Permit Distribution During Lunches (CAF)
• March 6: End of Tri 2
• March 7: No School; Grading Day

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.

Monday, February 3rd:

• Spirit Day - Monochrome Monday
• Late Start Monday; all 1st hour classes start at 8:30 AM.

Tuesday, February 4th:

• Spirit Day - Skiers vs Surfers (winter wear vs. tropical clothes)
• We will be having our Pepfest this day instead of our normal Friday due to many students being out for various activities and events at the end of the week. The Pepfest will start at 7:40 AM in the gym with all 1st hour classes starting at 8:30 AM.

Wednesday, February 5th:

• Spirit Day - Glinda vs Elphaba (from Wicked...wear pink vs green)

Thursday, February 6th:

• Spirit Day - Twin Day

Friday, February 7th:

• Spirit Day - NY Fashion Week (dress your best)

Saturday, February 8th:

• Snowdaze Dance: Night in New York from 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Attention Seniors! Are you planning to play a sport in college? If so, please communicate to your coach to make sure we can recognize you at the College Athletic Celebration. This will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:00 AM in the Auditorium. Please email Deanna Palmer in the Activities Office if you have any questions.

• Buying Your Ticket: We hope to see you at the Snowdaze Dance Night in New York on Saturday, February 8th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM in the Andover HS Main Gym. Ticket sales started on Monday, January 27th. Tickets can be purchased online only in your ParentVue or StudentVue account through SchoolPay for $20. Tickets will be available for purchase until 8:30 PM on the day of the dance. There is no entrance after 8:30 PM, regardless of whether they have already purchased tickets.
• Guest Forms: Students are able to bring a guest to the Snowdaze Dance. Guests must be another student in grades 9-12. There are guest forms located in the Main Office and Attendance Office. You can also download and fill out the guest form in advance. All guest forms need to be completed and turned in to the attendance office by Wednesday, February 5th.

The Andover HS Snowdaze Dance will be held on Saturday, February 8th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM in the Gym. We are in need of adult volunteers to help cover various stations during the dance. Please sign up at Snowdaze Dance 2025 Volunteers for the shift and station that works best for you.

Adult volunteers must be 18 yrs or older, a nonstudent, and have a current Andover HS volunteer application and background check on file. You can register online to be a volunteer at Andover HS Volunteer Online Registration. Please contact Tina Huston at tina.huston@ahschools.us with any questions.

Trimester 3 parking permits will go on sale Wednesday, February 19th for Seniors, Thursday, February 20th for Juniors and Friday, February 21st for Sophomores. Please access School Pay through ParentVue to purchase a permit. The window to purchase permits will open at 7:00 AM on each day. Trimester 3 permit distribution will be on Tuesday, March 4th in the cafeteria during lunches. For questions you can contact Emily Fonder at emily.fonder@ahschools.us.

Online registration for our Spring Sports will open on Monday, February 10th. To register and view more information, please go to the registration website. If you have any questions, you can email Deanna Palmer at deanna.palmer@ahschools.us
Listed below are the start dates for the Spring Sports:

• Monday, February 24th - Adapted Bowling
• Monday, March 10th - Adapted Softball, Softball, Boys Track and Girls Track
• Monday, March 17th - Baseball, Boys Volleyball, Boys Golf and Girls Golf
• Monday, March 24th - Boys Tennis
• Monday, March 31st - Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse

As we begin planning for the 3rd trimester, we ask that students review their trimester 3 schedule to be sure they are in the correct classes. All change requests must be completed by Friday, February 28th. After February 28th, changes will only be made for errors or extenuating circumstances. Thanks for your understanding.

Looking for some ideas on how to finish the year strong? Here is an article with some practice tips to get to graduation and end high school on a high note: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/how-to-fight-senioritis-and-get-to-graduation

Did you fail a required class? Are you behind in credits for graduation? If you have questions about making up credit for graduation, please contact your Counselor to get back on track with credits.

With school, sports, and activities in full swing, it's common for students to experience stress. You may feel like you are being pulled in many different directions to perform at your best. Recognizing symptoms of stress may help identify the things in your life that are causing them. Visit this site to identify symptoms of stress and connect you with resources to manage stress.

Click on the below pdf for more information from Anoka-Ramsey Community College on PSEO Spring Updates. Some of the updates include opportunities to visit campus, registration reminders and enrollment information.

This month is dedicated to recognizing the value and success of CTE programs across the nation, including those in Minnesota. CTE, or career and technical education, is a form of education that prepares students directly for high-paying, in-demand careers. This can take many forms, including classroom and certification programs, as well as hands-on work-based training outside of school. We have many exciting CTE career days planned. More information can be found below on these trips by clicking on the calendar of events.

• Click here to schedule an appointment.

• Our Career Center website is full of great resources. Find that site here.

• Andover High School Career Center Events Calendar

You can also follow me on X (formerly Twitter) and now on Instagram @CoachFeigum.

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Is your student looking for a way to get involved at Andover High School? The Andover Leo Club is a student-led volunteer group dedicated to responding to community needs through service. The club meets every other Thursday after school at 2:30 PM and welcomes new members at any time! For more information, please join the Leo Club Google Classroom. For meeting dates, please click here. Our next meeting will be on February 6th at 2:30 PM in the north cafeteria. We will be putting together pet kits for the Street Dog Coalition.

At our January 23rd Leo Club meeting, we made tie blankets for Hope4Youth. We also had the privilege of watching the documentary The Invisible Class.

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 on select late start Mondays. These projects will take place right at school, and participating students will earn 1 service hour per session. Click here to view the Tri 2 schedule.

At this week’s Drop in for Service, we wrote uplifting notes to attach to suckers. The suckers will be handed out for free during lunches on February 5th.

Join us at our next Drop in for Service on February 3rd, where we’ll be making Valentines to send to the organization Gifts for Seniors.

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 December, we want to recognize and celebrate Jordan Vang. Jordan is a dedicated member of the Leo Club. His commitment to service is evident through his perfect attendance at every club meeting this year and his active participation in Drop in for Service sessions. Jordan comes to meetings ready to contribute his time and effort, always ready to make a positive impact on the community.

Is your Booster Club, PTO, or Nonprofit looking for new fundraising ideas? You are invited to a FREE open-house event on Thursday, February 6, 4:00-7:00 PM. Connect with local business vendors regarding their fundraising programs and opportunities. Vendors will have samples to try and information to hand out. Let us know you are attending by Pre-registering at: 2025 Fundraising Vendor Fair Attendee.

We are updating our Andover HS Booster Club Directory and need your help in updating club contact information. Please use the following link to complete a quick online Google form to update Booster Club information: Andover HS Booster Club Directory Update Form.

Volunteering at an Andover HS event or activity is a great way to stay connected to school happenings and meet other volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Andover HS, please complete a 2024-2025 Volunteer Application and Criminal History Release Form (CRHR) here: Andover HS Volunteer Online Registration.

If you have any questions regarding these events or about volunteering at Andover HS, please contact Volunteer Services Coordinator, Tina Huston at tina.huston@ahschools.us.

The AAPI Leadership Club at Andover High School was founded to celebrate cultural heritage and promote inclusivity. Recently, the club hosted an Asian lantern-making event in honor of the Asian Lunar New Year, bringing together students and teachers in a vibrant celebration of tradition and creativity.

Red lanterns, a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many Asian cultures, are commonly displayed during the New Year to bring fortune to families. During the event, participants had the opportunity to craft their own lanterns from scratch, creating vibrant, handmade decorations that they proudly took home. More than just an art activity, the event fostered cultural appreciation, strengthened community bonds, and highlighted the importance of representation and shared traditions.

Give Kids a Smile is a charitable outreach program for low-income children in need of dental care. If your family could benefit from this program please utilize the Give Kids A Smile 2025 Link. This program will be offered February 7-8th. Appointment times will fill up quickly.

Constance Free Church is offering spring break meal support to families living in the Andover attendance area. If you or your family is experiencing food insecurity and could benefit from food support over Spring Break please utilize this LINK to sign up. The link will no longer be active after February 26th at 6:00 PM.