Andover High School News & Events
March 21, 2023
Student Expectations for ACT Testing Day, Tuesday, April 4th
The ACT with writing will be provided to Grade 11 students on Tuesday, April 4. Please review the expectations for students on this day.
All Grade 11 students will be taking the ACT (more info below)
Report to school by 7:40
Students may leave school once completed.
Grade 11 students who are eligible for transportation home will remain at school in a supervised area until 2:20 pm if they do not have a ride once the test is completed.
Lunch will be provided to Grade 11 students who remain at school following the test
Students in Grades 9, 10 and 12
Students in Grades 9, 10 and 12 will be provided assignments through Google Classroom to complete remotely at home
We will provide a learning location at school for students who choose to come to school.
Students that choose to come to school to work independently and complete google classroom coursework will be supervised in the cafeteria or auditorium in a quiet learning environment.
Transportation
Morning and afternoon buses will run at their normal times.
Juniors: ACT Test Date Information
Who: All Juniors
What: ACT with Writing Test
Where: Andover HS
When: Tuesday, April 4
How: No Need to Register
What to bring: 2 - #2 pencils (not mechanical), charged calculator (if you choose to use one), water, snack
What NOT to bring: All electronic devices including cell phone, airpods/earbuds, smart watches and fitness trackers.
Room assignments will be posted 1 week prior to the test date. There will be an ACT pre-administration completed during advisory class on Monday, March 27th. Watch for more details in your school email right after spring break.
Important Dates
- March 21: Trimester 3 Begins
- March 23: Choir Winter Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
- April 4: ACT with Writing Test (Juniors Only); Blended Learning Day for Grades 9, 10 & 12
- April 7: No School; Staff Development
- April 10: NHS Induction Ceremony 7:00 PM (AUD)
- April 17: String Fling 7:00 PM (GYM)
- April 18: Band-O-Rama 7:00 PM (GYM)
- April 20: Conferences 2:50 - 6:30 PM
- April 22: Prom 8:00 PM (Walker Art Center)
Trimester 3 Late Start Dates are listed here.
You can also view a District Calendar here.
Boys' Hockey 3rd Place Finish at State!
Congratulations to the Boys' Hockey Team on their 3rd place finish at State! Great job Huskies!!!
Boys' Basketball at State!
Congratulations to the Boys' Basketball team on making it to State! They will be playing tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM in the Consolation Bracket at Concordia University. Good luck Huskies!
Winter Choir Concert Ticketing Information
Looking to attend the Winter Choir Concert? You can purchase tickets ahead of time! The Choir Winter Concert is being held on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.
To purchase tickets, please click here.
Tri 3 Parking Lot Procedures
The parking lot at Andover High School can be a challenge for young and old drivers alike but, if we all follow a few simple rules, students can have a safe and enjoyable commute to and from school as well as keep their vehicles safe while in the parking lot. Please click here to take note of some items and share them with your student(s).
Black History Program
The students worked hard to put together a wonderful program representing them and honoring their Black History. From Poems, to fashion and dance, black history was celebrated and reminded us all, how beautiful our differences are. One teacher shared "I'm excited I went to celebrate our black history and most of all to support our amazing students. I'm so proud of them!".
Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards
Madeline Ruddy and Thomas Abbott were recognized at the Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 25th at the Weisman Art Museum. Their Ceramic and Sculpture pieces were on display in the Gold Key Exhibition during the month of February at the Regis West Gallery. Additionally, their Gold Key works have been automatically advanced to the national level of judging in New York City. National Medalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 22.
Andover High School Profile Video
Check out our new School Profile Video. You all help make this a great place to be!
Prom 2023: Masquerade At The Museum
Prom this year is being held on Saturday, April 22nd at the Walker Art Center from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Doors will open starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets will go on sale starting Monday March 27th and conclude April 6th. Tickets will be sold during school lunches at Andover HS (primarily) & via online for students not in the building.The cost per ticket is $55 per person. More information can be found via the Prom Instagram page: AndoverHSProm
Spring Sports Registration
Online registration for our Spring Sports opened on Monday, February 7th. 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 27th - Boys Tennis
- Monday, April 3rd - Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse
- Monday, April 3rd - Boys and Girls: Strength and Conditioning
Counseling Office Information
The application process is open for students to apply to PSEO programs of their choice. You will find more information and links to specific programs on our PSEO website. Students will need to submit the Notice of Student Registration Form, transcripts and any other documents the college requires. Please note, some colleges have implemented changes in the way they would like to receive these documents and are asking students to submit the forms electronically. Please refer to the college's website as you work through the application process. Once students complete all steps in the application process, they will work with the college to get registered/enrolled. The final step is to submit a copy of their PSEO schedule to their high school counselor and adjust their high school registration.
2023 Summer School Information
Regional: Grades 9-11
Session 1: June 20th - June 30th
Andover students
Technical: Grade 12+ ML students
MultiLingual Program-Level I and II
Grade 12 (grad years, 2023, 2022, 2021)
All four weeks are available for students attending Technical.
Session 1: June 20th - June 30th AND/OR Session 2: July 10th - July 21st
** If students live out of the district- transportation is not provided.
**See your School Counselor to register
Career Center News
2-Year Wallin Scholarship
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Graduating senior (class of 2023) from a partner high school
Minimum 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
Demonstrated financial need
Aspire Scholars plan to start college full-time in Fall 2023 at Dunwoody College of Technology
Opportunity Scholars plan to start college full-time in Fall 2023 at a partner community college
The HealthPartners Pathway is designed to serve students pursuing a two-year degree with the intent to pursue a full-time position with HealthPartners upon graduation.
Mortenson Pathway is designed to serve students planning to start college full-time in Fall 2023 at Dunwoody College of Technology with a degree in:
To apply, click here.
Spring Spectacular
The Anoka-Hennepin Career and College Specialists are excited to be hosting our first annual Spring Spectacular on Saturday, April 22 from 8:30-11:00 AM. This event will highlight a variety of career and college planning options for students and families. The format will include a mix of scheduled sessions and open fair times. Click here for information on the schedule and session descriptions.
News from the Youth Services Coordinator
Drop in for Service
Is your Civics student looking for a place to get their five hours of service in? Did you know that there is an opportunity for Civics students to get their service hours completed right here at school during late start? Drop in for Service provides in-school service projects to benefit various non-profits in our community. For dates and times, please click here.
Leo Sustainability Projects
Sustainability Week - From March 3rd - March 9th the Leos sponsored a fun week filled with sustainability themed days. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Recycling - The Leo Club continues their efforts to increase recycling, and reduce recycling contamination at Andover High School. Here is the video that was shown to the student body during, advisory. In addition to this, each classroom recycling bin is being labeled with what can/cannot be recycled.
Lunch Booth Activities - To help make fellow students more aware of what can and can’t be recycled, the Leos will be hosting two additional days of educational lunch booth activities with fun games and prizes:
- March 22nd - Lunchroom Kahoot game
- April 5th - Recycling Trivia, and WasteWise MN
Tree Planting - The Andover Leos are partnering with the non-profit, Treeplenish, and plan to plant enough trees in the city of Andover to offset our school’s carbon emissions from last year. With generous donations from the Andover Lions, Andover Huskies Youth Hockey, and the Andover Football Association, the Leos will be aiming to plant 250 FREE trees throughout Andover! The tree planting event will be held on April 29th! Sign up here to order your free tree(s), and/or to volunteer to help the Leos plant trees.
Thrift Shop - In an effort to address the environmental ramifications of “fast fashion” the Leos are going to host a thrift shop at school during lunch, and after school on April 13th. If your student has very gently used clothing that could use a good home, consider donating! Items will be collected April 3rd - April 6th. All proceeds from the thrift shop will be donated to Climate Generation, a local non-profit that builds climate literacy, amplifies personal connections to climate change, and develops powerful advocates amongst educators, youth, and communities through a model of collaboration and partnership.
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