Andover High School News & Events
March 1, 2024
February - Student of the Month
Art - Jazmine Holen
Business - Namine DeRego
English - Stephon Norwood
ESL - Josef Dzyubanyuk
FACS - Cooper Johannsen
Health - Isabelle Grimes
Math - Darla Valcy
Music - Helena Kritzler
Phy Ed - Alana Clark
Reading - Lilly Monyou
Science - Jacob Moravitz
Social Studies - Grace Swanson
Support Services - Riley Othoudt-Cloutier
Industrial Tech - Nicholas Muniz
Vocational - Isabelle Sturgeon
World Language - Ella Olson
Jefferson Award - Amy Ogwang
Important Dates
- March 4: No Late Start; Classes begin at 7:40 AM
- March 5: No School; Staff Development
- March 8: End of Tri 2
- March 11-15: No School; Spring Break
- March 18: No School; Staff Planning
- March 19: Tri 3 Begins
- March 25: Spring Choir Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
- March 29: No School; Staff Development
Trimester 3 Late Start Dates are listed here.
You can also view a District Calendar here.
Husky House Tutoring Center Dates and hours are listed here.
Relax and Recharge this Spring Break
As we get ready to head into Spring Break, use this time to take care of yourself. Relax, recharge, and disconnect from school for a few days so that you are ready to finish out trimester 3 and the rest of the school year on a high note. School breaks can bring forth all sorts of emotions for students. If you are concerned, anxious, or in need of support, the following video has some helpful resources for you:
Trimester 3 starts when we come back on Tuesday, March 19th. Go Huskies!
Tim Feine
Principal
Andover High School
763-506-8401
Girls' Hockey 4th Place Finish at State!
2024 Athena Award Winner - Morgan Miller
Congratulations to Morgan Miller on being voted as our 2024 Athena Award winner! This annual award goes to 1 female Senior in each high school for excellence in Athletics.
Morgan has excelled in Volleyball and Basketball and plans to attend Clemson University next year and play Basketball.
Boys' Swim & Dive Headed to State!
Wrestlers Headed to State!
Diving Coach of the Year!
Congratulations to dive coach Jody Cullen on being named Section 7AA Diving Coach of the Year!
Spring Choir Concert
Looking to attend the upcoming Spring Choir Concert? You can purchase tickets ahead of time! Approximately one week before the concert, you will be able to purchase tickets in advance from our Online Ticketing Page. You can view our Online Ticket Sales Page at any time.
- The Choir Concert is being held on Monday, March 25th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.
AVID Students Visit Feed My Starving Children
Our AVID students worked together at Feed My Starving Children on February 23rd for a group youth service project. They helped pack 123 boxes, which is 26,568 meals. The students really enjoyed their time giving back.
Seniors: Last Call for Community Scholarship Application!
The Andover High School Community Scholarship application is now live! Students received an email February 12 with the application link. All seniors are encouraged to apply. For these scholarships, students complete one application in order to be eligible. All students must apply by March 6th.
For more information, use the link below:
Andover High School Community Scholarships
For more information on other scholarships that are currently available, please see Mr. Feigum's Career Center Newsletter below in the College and Career Center Updates.
2024 Spring Strength Training
Spring Sports Registration
Online registration for our Spring Sports opened on Monday, February 12th. 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, March 11th - Adapted Softball, Softball, Boys Track and Girls Track
- Monday, March 18th - Baseball, Boys Golf and Girls Golf
- Monday, March 25th - Boys Tennis
- Monday, April 1st - Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse
Counseling Office Information
Summer School: June 17th - June 28th with No School on June 19th
** Session is determined by attendance area for bussing**
The form, flyers, opt-ins and detailed information will come out the first week of tri 3.
Trimester 3 Schedule Change Policy:
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 March 8. After March 8, changes will only be made for errors or extenuating circumstances. Thanks for your understanding.
College and Career Center Updates
If you have never visited the Career Center, make a point to stop in. We have great resources for all students.
For more information, please view the full Career Center Helpful Links and Newsletter.
News from the Youth Service Coordinator
The Andover Leos
Is your student looking for a way to get involved at Andover High School? The Andover Leo Club is a student-led volunteer group that 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 and additional information, please click here.
Leo Club Projects
As part of the Leo Club’s work to address isolation and loneliness with senior citizens, they will be volunteering at Arbor Oaks Senior Living twice a month. Yesterday, students had fun teaching the residents some dance moves!
DROP in for Service!
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. Click here for details on third trimester dates, times, and room location. At the last Drop In for Service, students completed alphabet flashcards for Love Letters for Literacy.
School Wide Awareness Campaign to Educate Peers About Isolation and Loneliness
February 28th - The Leo club went to Andover Elementary to read the book, Last Stop on Market Street to third grade students. This book highlights the importance of intergenerational relationships, and the unique perspectives older adults hold. After reading the book, the Leos helped the students create cards for residents at Arbor Oaks Senior Living.
February 29th - Educational lunchroom Kahoot with statistics and information from the U.S. Surgeon General’s report on Isolation and Loneliness.
March 1st - Students were encouraged to send a kind/uplifting text to a family member.
Is your student looking for volunteer hours?
Join the Youth Service Google Classroom to access a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities in our community. If your student is curious about the number of service hours they've completed during high school, a transcript of all hours (completed and submitted) can be sent to them. For any inquiries or to request a transcript, feel free to contact Tammy Peterson at tammy.peterson@ahschools.us.
Jefferson Award Winner for February - Amy Ogwang
The Students in Action Multiplying Good Award for Public Service is a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public volunteerism. Each month, we recognize one student who has taken effective action and created a meaningful impact in our community. For the month of February, we want to recognize and celebrate Amy Ogwang. In 2023 alone, Amy dedicated an impressive 264 hours to various volunteer initiatives, earning her the prestigious Gold Level President's Award. Amy's unwavering dedication to community volunteerism is not only commendable but serves as an inspiration to her peers.
News from the Volunteer Coordinator
Looking for Adult Volunteer Opportunities at Andover High School?
From athletics to clubs, field trips to dances, our Andover HS adult volunteers have already put in over 9,000 volunteer hours this school year! Volunteering at an event or activity is a great way to stay connected to what is happening at Andover HS.
If you would like to become an Andover HS volunteer, please complete the 2023-2024 Andover HS Volunteer Forms. If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities at Andover HS, please contact Volunteer Service Coordinator, Tina Huston at tina.huston@ahschools.us.
Thank you STEM Fair Volunteers!
The Anoka-Hennepin School District held its Annual STEM Fair at Anoka High School on Saturday, February 10, 2024. There were over 150 volunteer judges from around the district. Thank you to our volunteers for participating and making this big event run smoothly. We could not have done it without you!
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