Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message.
Graduation Ceremony: Monday, June 1
Our Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony is tomorrow, Monday, June 1, at 5:00 pm at the Tsongas Center at UMass-Lowell. All graduates are required to arrive by 4:00 pm wearing their caps and gowns. No tickets are needed for guests attending the ceremony, and the doors will open for guests at 4:00 pm. Please note that only small clear bags are allowed, and all bags will be searched upon entry. Graduates and guests are encouraged to leave early to allow plenty of time for parking, screening at entry, and seating. Parking reservations (optional) and details about the bag policy are available on the Tsongas Center Andover Graduation Website. Please note that balloons are prohibited in the Tsongas Center. The ceremony will be live-streamed at www.andovertv.org/education. .
Senior Safari: Monday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 2
Senior Safari is open to all seniors after graduation tomorrow evening, and it is not too late to sign up to attend. The event will occur in the field house from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. Seniors are required to arrive by 11:00 pm and are required to remain at the event until the end.
Reminder for Senior Families: Return of School Materials
Seniors who still have school-owned textbooks, laptops or other materials should return them to the security vestibule at the front of the school this week.
No After-School Activities on Monday, June 1
Due to the graduation ceremony, all after-school activities are cancelled for Monday, June 1. All students will be required to leave the building by 3:00 pm that day.
Schedule for this Week
This week we will follow regular Day 6, Day 7, and Day 8 schedules on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, respectively. On Thursday we will follow a modified Day 3 schedule with the class periods in a different order than usual. On Friday we will follow a regular Day 4 schedule. For information about the schedules we will follow for the remainder of the year, please visit our June Calendar. Please note that the final day of school is Wednesday, June 17.
Physical Science MCAS Testing for Grade 9: Wednesday, June 3 - Thursday, June 4
All students in grade 9 will be participating in Physical Science MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) Testing this Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4, from 8:15 am until approximately 11:00 am each day. While passing the MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement, the assessments provide key data about each student’s progress in mastering grade-level expectations. Therefore, all students in grade 9 are encouraged to put forth their best effort on Wednesday and Thursday.
On-Campus Parking for Juniors in June
For the month of June, juniors may drive to school and park in the Senior Lot or Red Spring Lot, on a first-come, first-served basis without a parking permit. Sophomores may not park on campus during school hours for any reason.
Yearbooks Still Available
We have a small number of 2026 yearbooks left. Students who would like to purchase one can bring $100 cash to room 251 before or after school. Please contact Mrs. Michelle Chachus at michelle.chachus@andoverma.us if you have any questions.
New Medication Order Requirements
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has updated its guidelines regarding the administration of medication in public schools. Effective immediately, all medication orders for both prescription and non-prescription medications must be dated within the current academic year, July 1 to June 30. Any medication orders on file this year will expire on June 30, and a new, signed medication order from your child’s licensed prescriber must be submitted for the upcoming school year. For more information, please refer to this medication administration letter from our school nurses, Ms. Heidi Katz and Ms. Melissa Sucharewicz. If you have any questions, please call the AHS Clinic at (978) 247-5502.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions or concerns. Thank you for your support of Andover High School, and have a great evening!