Andover High School News & Events

May 15, 2024

The Wallin Education Partners Scholarship is a four-year scholarship which includes not only financial aid, but robust advising, a wide array of workshops and affinity group gatherings as well as college to career guidance. It is a very competitive, multidimensional application that considers many aspects of a student's high school experience including academic performance, community involvement, extracurriculars, work and family responsibilities, as well as the essays submitted.

Congratulations go out to Andover High Schools Wallin Education Partners scholarship winner Isabelle Bradshaw!

Congratulations to these Seniors as they have qualified for our 3 Year - 3 Sport Athlete Award! They were all in 3 sports per year for at least 3 of their 4 years of high school:

• Luke Dehnicke
• Grace Hellegers
• Jack Jendro
• Gabriel Mueller
• Ayden Shaw
• Lukas Widmark
• Addison Winter

• May 16: Band Spring Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
• May 20: Orchestra Spring Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
• May 22: Choir Pops Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
• May 23-24: Yearbook Distribution (AUD)
• May 27: No School; Memorial Day
• May 30: Chamber Ensemble Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
• May 31: Seniors Last Day
• June 2: Graduation Ceremony 10:00 AM (Mariucci Arena)
• June 6: Last Day of School for Grades 9-11
• June 11: Report Cards Available on ParentVue and StudentVue

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.

Join us for the end of the year concert series as we send off our Seniors! All the events are being held in the Auditorium starting at 7:00 PM:

• The Band Spring Concert is being held on Thursday, May 16th.
• The Orchestra Spring Concert is being held on Monday, May 20th.
• The Choir Spring Concert is being held on Wednesday, May 22nd.

The direct link to purchase tickets to any of our concerts can be found here:

https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/andoverhighschoolathletics

We will also be having a Chamber Ensemble Concert on Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. This concert will include the Jazz Band, Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra. This will be a free concert.

Tonight, Wednesday, May 15th, we will be hosting a Meet and Greet of our new Girls' Basketball Head Coach Aubrey Draves. The Meet and Greet will be held in the IMC (Library) starting at 7:00 PM. Welcome Coach Draves!

Thursday, May 30th will be the last day we are running an after school activity bus for the spring. For Husky House and any sporting events, please make sure you arrange for a ride home.

400+ athletes registered in our summer programs already - if you haven’t, get registered TODAY!

• ALL students entering grades 6-12 in school year 2024 are welcome!
• ️Direct coaching for improved strength and speed

If you have questions, please feel free to email Coach Tom Develice at Thomas.Develice@ahschools.us or Deanna Palmer at Deanna.Palmer@ahschools.us.

Considering online for the 2024/2025 school year? The application to take online classes through Anoka-Hennepin is open! Please click the link to find out more and register.

Who: Grade 9-11(Grad Years 2025, 2026, 2027)

Where: Regional HS - Coon Rapids

When: Session I - June 17th - June 28th (Juneteenth will be honored June 19th)

Schedule Monday - Friday:

• Study hall is provided for those that need bussing and don't need three classes. The school bus transportation drops students off at 8:00 AM and picks up at 1:00 PM.
• Study Hall is not required if students provide their own transportation. Students can come for the class/period they are scheduled.
• Brunch is served daily.

Important Dates:

• June 3rd - Referral deadline
• June 13th - Information sent to families from Sandburg via email
• May 1st - Referrals due to guarantee transportation (if in person)
• June 14th - Schedule information will be available to families on student and parent Vue

Grade 12 (Grad Years 2024) and Multilingual Program-Technical HS

***Talk with your counselor to register***

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LLQQANHxi0ZWkg7_wWvf3SMMRZ2PuEAE/view

Just a reminder - if you are a returning student to PSEO for the Fall 2024, you do not need to complete another application, but you will need to complete the NOSR form. This needs to be completed each semester. This year, you will also need to complete the PSEO agreement.
As you are starting to register for Fall classes at the college, please send the schedule to your counselor and let them know if you plan to take any classes at Andover.

If you are full time at the college and do not plan to take any classes at the HS, please denote that as well.

*Deadline for new applications is May 31, 2024

Leo Club Projects - Staff Appreciation

The Leos have been hard at work, ensuring that the staff at Andover High School feel appreciated! Through the generous donations of community members, the Leos helped assemble treat bags for all staff members. They also wrote personal thank-you notes to staff members who have made a significant impact on their lives.

Each year, the Leo Club focuses on an impact project and coordinates service projects around that theme. This year, the Leos chose to focus on "Caring for our Community," with a specific emphasis on addressing the epidemic of isolation and loneliness plaguing our country. On Thursday, May 2nd, Leo leaders attended Multiplying Good's annual spring competition. At this competition, students from the metro area presented the service projects they've completed throughout the school year. In front of a panel of judges, the Leos shared the impact of the service work they completed this school year, and they won the title of Gold Leadership team. Congratulations Andover Leos!

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. On Monday, May 6th students picked up garbage that accumulated over the winter months. The final Drop in for Service of the school year will be held on Monday, May 20th.

Congratulations to the 2023 President’s Volunteer Service Award winners!

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.

Does your student plan on volunteering over the summer? Here is a list of upcoming summer opportunities (updated on an ongoing basis). Be sure to record all hours completed over the summer via the online Verification of Hours form. This will help to keep a formal record for scholarships, awards, and college applications.

National Honor Society held a Spring food drive, collecting over 400 items for the ACBC Food Shelf.

1. Students in grades 9 - 11 who have a Chromebook checked out and will be attending Andover High School next year, will automatically have their Chromebook checkout renewed unless a student wishes to turn in their Chromebook for the summer.
2. Students who wish to return their Chromebooks for the summer can bring them down to the Technology Office in the IMC and check them in with the staff.
3. Students are encouraged to sign up for the Technology Protection Plan. Students may sign up for the Technology Protection Plan between June 7th and October 31st or up to 30 days after a new student receives their school issued Chromebook.