Andover High School News & Events

September 1, 2024

• September 2: Labor Day; District Closed - No School
• September 3: Freshman Orientation Day
• September 4: First Day of School Grades 10-12
• September 12: Picture Retakes (IMC)
• September 16: First Late Start Schedule Day, Class starts at 8:30 AM
• September 30 - October 4: Homecoming Week
• October 3: Picture Retakes (IMC)
• October 7: Academic Lettering Ceremony (AUD) 7:00 PM
• October 9: PSAT for 11th Graders
• October 10: Last Chance Senior Photo During Lunches (IMC)

Trimester 1 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, 9/2: Labor Day - District Closed
Tuesday, 9/3: 1st Day of School for 9th Grade Only - Freshman Orientation Schedule

Wednesday, 9/4: All Grades Return to School - Assembly Schedule with Pep Fest

• Pep Fest @ 7:40 am
• 1st Hour Starts @ 8:30 am
• Student Parking Permit distribution during lunches in the Cafeteria

Thursday, 9/5: Assembly Schedule with Advisory

• Advisory @ 7:40 am
• 1st Hour Starts @ 8:30 am
• Student Parking Permit distribution during lunches in the Cafeteria

Friday, 9/6: Assembly Schedule with Advisory

• Advisory @ 7:40 am
• 1st Hour @ 8:30 am

24-Hour Attendance Line:

763-506-8406

Health Services Office:

763-506-8504 or 763-506-8404

Students are expected to be in school in attendance for all 5 periods every day unless a parent/guardian submits an approved absence. This includes our closed campus for lunches.

Absences/Early Dismissals:

• A parent/guardian should use the ParentVue app to report an absence or early dismissal before 7:30 AM. Absences and early dismissals can also be reported to our 24-hour attendance line at 763-506-8406.
• Andover High School uses an automated calling system to notify parents/guardians of their student's absence(s). If we do not receive prior notification from a parent/guardian about an absence, our automated calling system will contact you for more information.

All doors, with the exception of Door 1, will lock at 7:40 AM when school begins. Any students coming to school after this time will need to enter the building using Door 1. This is to further ensure the safety and security of our building and to help better monitor the flow of people coming into the building.

After 7:40 AM, all students entering the building will be required to check in with their student ID or StudentVue at the greeter desk located just inside of Door 1.

Any parents/guardians entering the building will still follow the ID scan procedures and will need to get a printed ID sticker from the greeter desk.

Parking permits for the 2024-2025 school year are live for purchasing with a limited quantity remaining. Please access SchoolPay to purchase a permit if needed. For those of you that have purchased a permit, they will be available for pickup during lunches in the Cafeteria on Wednesday, September 4th or Thursday, September 5th.

Below is a map showing the flow of traffic as well as the student parking area with permit for the 2024-2025 school year.

Now is the time to order your 2024 - 2025 Yearbook! You can view details and ordering information

through the Jostens website here.

Order before Friday, September 20th to save $5.

Calling all Senior Parents! To submit your Ad for Grad (baby pictures/Senior recognition ad) to the yearbook, please go to the Jostens website to place your ad. The deadline to complete this is November 1st.

New this school year, Anoka-Hennepin Schools has partnered with GoFan for mobile ticketing for athletic events at all five traditional high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids). Fans can purchase tickets online through their respective school’s GoFan page, the GoFan App or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay.

The new ticketing partner allows both schools and visitors a more efficient, professional ticketing experience. Buying tickets online allows fans to access and share tickets easily by email or text without standing in line. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online prior to reaching the facility, however credit card payments will be accepted on site.

Learn more about online ticketing.

Pricing:

• Adult (18-59) tickets for athletic events are $10 and students (K-12) are $5.

• Adults 60 and older receive free admission to regular season events. Please be aware that this does not apply to section or state tournament events.

Welcome Back!!
Please review your schedules carefully and be sure you have all of your required courses. Missing classes in schedules, will need to be filled. If you notice errors, please connect with your counselor to get your schedule adjusted.

The deadline for trimester 1 elective changes was August 26. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. *Please note, we will not be available to answer emails or phone calls over the Labor Day Weekend.

Connect with your Counselor- https://www.ahschools.us/domain/7105.

Welcome Back Andover Students and Families!

Here. We. Go. For those of you who are not new to Andover High School, you might remember these updates from previous years.

The 2024-2025 school year is off and running! These newsletters/updates come from the Andover High School College and Career Center. This resource is here for students and families to help guide all things “life after high school”. The primary mission of the Career and College Specialist (CCS) is to professionally educate and effectively assist students as they navigate through high school and transition into their college and career experience. I look forward to being a built-in support for each student and family as we work together to meet your needs.

Please view the full Career Center Helpful Links and Newsletter.

All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2024-25 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year.

The enrollment window for the 2024-25 school year begins August 1st.

Although school meals are still free, your family may still qualify for other educational benefits. If your family needs access to educational benefits available to your student, an application can be completed by visiting ahschools.us/freereduced.

Anoka-Hennepin asks that all families complete an online application to provide additional school funding to support all students in the district. By filling out this application, your school can earn funding and you can save money.

Educational benefits include:

• Athletics fees: Eligible students may qualify for fees to be waived or reduced.

• SAT, ACT, AP Fees: Students may be eligible for discounted fees for academic tests and some lab fees.

• Other high school activities: Students may qualify for discounts on speech, debate, theater, band and others.

• Additional benefits and cost savings: Chromebook device protection, Comcast Internet Essentials discount, Amazon Prime membership discounts, discounted bus fares with Metro Transit, Xcel Energy account assistance, discounts at museums and theaters.

Only one application is needed per household. Please contact the child nutrition department with any questions or assistance at 763-506-1240 or staff.CnpEnrollment@ahschools.us.

Free school meals program information

Every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the 2024-25 school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast meal and one lunch meal for every student daily, however the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items.

Resources

• Educational benefits flyer [English]

• Educational benefits flyer [Spanish]

• Educational benefits informational video