Andover High School News & Events
March 20, 2024
Welcome Back for Trimester 3!
Welcome back to school and the start of Trimester 3! We hope everyone had a chance to relax, recharge, and disconnect from school for a few days so that you are all ready to finish out the rest of the school year on a high note. A quick reminder that next Monday, March 25th is a Regular Schedule day meaning all classes start at 7:40 AM. The following Monday, April 1st will be our first late start day of the trimester with classes starting at 8:30 AM. This is also an Advisory Day Schedule.
Important Dates
- March 25: Regular Start School Day 7:40 AM
- March 25: Spring Choir Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
- March 29: No School; Staff Development
- April 8: Andover Sings! 7:00 PM (GYM)
- April 11: Multicultural Show 7:00 PM (AUD)
- April 15: String Fling 7:00 PM (GYM)
- April 16: Band-O-Rama 7:00 PM (GYM)
- April 18: Conferences 2:50 - 6:30 PM
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.
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.
Girls' Basketball at State!
Congratulations to our Girls' Basketball team on being the Section 7AAAA Champions and for making it to the State Tournament last week! Great job Huskies!
Project Fairy Godmothers
The Project Fairy Godmothers offers a unique opportunity for students in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas to select a new or gently used formal dress, along with shoes and accessories, at no cost! This amazing event is made possible through donations and volunteers. Please use the following links if you would like to donate a dress, volunteer at the event, or register for a time slot to shop! Prom Dress Giveaway 2024 registration If you have any questions about the event please feel free to contact our school social worker.
Robin Burge-Ross MSW, LICSW
763-506-8584
Counseling Office Information
Counselors at Andover High School are divided by alphabet for grades 9 through 12. Students will most likely have the same counselor all four years of high school. Counselors provide many more services than just a schedule change! They also provide such services as academic and career counseling, college planning, personal and social counseling, individual planning and guidance, letters of recommendation and more. If you have questions or would like to meet with your counselor, please stop into the counseling office, located on the first floor next to the IMC. You can also connect with your Counselor here.
Oakley the Therapy Dog!
Mrs. Hufnagel and her certified therapy dog partner, Oakley, are excited to provide support to the Andover High School family. Therapy animals help mitigate stress, help with motivation, enhance overall well-being, and simply make us smile.
Oakley will be hanging out in the halls, doing some classroom visits, and helping in the Counseling Office. He is open to friendly pets and loves working with students.
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.
College and Career Center Updates
ACT Test - Save the Date!
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
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.
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.
News from the Volunteer Coordinator
Be a Volunteer at Andover High School
Volunteers are such an incredible asset to the students here at Andover HS. From athletics to clubs, field trips to dances, our Andover HS 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.
Parent Education Series: Final Parent Engage 360 Event set for Monday, April 1st
Join parents and guardians from the Anoka-Hennepin Schools community for information and resources to support the needs of students today.
What to expect: The last Parent Engage 360 event of the 2023-24 school year will be held on Monday, April 1 at 6:30 PM at the Andover High School auditorium. The featured guest speaker will be Gabby Fitzgerald, Director of Education with myHealth for Teens and Young Adults. Anoka-Hennepin Chemical Health Prevention Specialists Josh VanHeuveln and Abigail Rice will also be a part of the event to share resources and information with parents and guardians related to tobacco and vaping prevention.
The big picture: Anoka-Hennepin is hosting three Parent Engage 360 community and parent education events during the 2023-24 school year. These events aim to provide resources for parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community. Topics range from mental health, chemical health, internet safety, and more. Parent Engage 360 forum events are offered both in-person and in virtual formats and are free and open to the public.
To learn more and register to attend this event, please visit ahschools.us/parentengage360.
Learn more about Parent Engage 360: Parent Engage 360 events aim to provide resources to parents and guardians to support their students and others in the community. Anoka-Hennepin Schools realize the importance of parent engagement in maximizing student success.
Tune in for more: For more resources, tune in to the award-winning Parent Engage 360 Podcast which is available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Samsung Podcasts.
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