Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message.
Senior Pictures and Quotes: Deadline is Tomorrow!
The deadline to submit senior pictures and senior quotes for the yearbook is tomorrow, Monday, September 15. Please refer to the Class of 2026 Yearbook Information for details on how to submit pictures. (Please note that all pictures must be submitted to AndoverSeniorPortraits@gmail.com and must be vertical in orientation.) Senior yearbook quotes should be submitted through this form.
Lowell Street Closure: Monday, September 15 – Friday, September 19
Lowell Street will be closed from Argilla Road to Lovejoy Road from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm beginning tomorrow, Monday, September 15, and continuing through Friday, September 19. Please note that this will likely result in bus delays, so I appreciate your patience and flexibility in advance. For more information, please refer to the Lowell Street Closure Notification from the Town of Andover.
Student Pictures: Tuesday, September 16, and Wednesday, September 17
All students will take school pictures this week. Freshmen and sophomores will take their pictures on Tuesday, September 16, and juniors and seniors will take their pictures on Wednesday, September 17. If you would like to preorder pictures, please follow these directions.
Junior Parking Lottery: Deadline to Apply is Friday, September 19
We have a very small number of parking spaces remaining for juniors, and we will be distributing them through a lottery. Only juniors who hold a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle to drive at the time of application are eligible. The deadline to apply for the lottery is this Friday, September 19.
Adaptive Sports Day: Saturday, October 11
The Andover Department of Recreation is sponsoring Adaptive Sports Day on Saturday, October 11, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Cormier Youth Center. Pre-registration is required.
PSAT for Students in Grades 10 and 11: Registration Deadline is Monday, September 22
This year we are excited to be offering the Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, to all interested students in grades 10 and 11 on the morning of Wednesday, October 8. The PSAT is great practice for the SAT, and juniors can qualify for various scholarship opportunities based on their performance on the test. The cost is $18 per student, and you can sign up through e-Funds. The deadline to register is next Monday, September 22.
Senior Boat Cruise: Deadline to Register is Wednesday, September 24
Our annual Senior Boat Cruise is scheduled for Sunday, October 5. The bus will depart from Andover High School at 2:45 pm and return by 8:00 pm. The cost is $65 per senior and includes dinner. The deadline to register using e-Funds is Wednesday, September 24. If you have any questions, please contact our senior class advisors, Ms. Holly Breen (holly.breen@andoverma.us) and Mr. Scott Armstrong (scott.armstrong@andoverma.us).
Health Clinic Procedures
The three staff members in our health clinic have prepared a Health Clinic Procedures Reference Guide that includes contact information, health protocols, medication policy, and other important items.
Completion of Back-to-School Forms: Extended Deadline is Friday, September 19
All families are required to complete back-to-school forms in the Aspen Family Portal at the beginning of each school year. If you have not done so already, please make sure the forms are completed by this Friday, September 19. Parents and guardians can access the forms through their Aspen account (directions), and parents and guardians new to Andover High School (AHS) should have received an e-mail to activate their Aspen Family Portal account. If you have multiple children in Andover Public Schools (APS), the process must be completely separately for each student. If you need assistance, please visit the Aspen Family/Student Portal page on the APS website.
Affidavit of Residency for Grade 9 Students
All 9th grade families are required to submit an affidavit of residency, even if their 9th grader is coming from a middle school in Andover. If you have not done so already, please complete the appropriate form based on your current residency situation, and then please return it to AHS along with a bill dated within the past 30 days. These items may be dropped off in the AHS main office or mailed to AHS (80 Shawsheen Road) to the attention of Ms. Milagros Rivera.
Open House Night: Wednesday, October 8
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of our Open House Night has changed from what was shared last spring. Our 2025 Open House Night will occur on Wednesday, October 8. There will be an optional school-wide welcome in the Collins Center at 6:00 pm, and then you will have an opportunity to visit each of your student’s classes beginning at 6:20 pm. The program will conclude by 8:30 pm. Please carpool if at all possible, as parking will be challenging.
Preordering Wraps from the Deli Line for Student Lunches
Our outstanding Food Service Team works very hard to prepare a variety of healthy and enjoyable meal options for students. One of the options that students have each day is to order a wrap through our deli line. While students are welcome to wait in line and order when they reach the front of the line, students (or parents/guardians) can also pre-order wraps. If wraps are preordered, the premade wrap will be waiting in a designated refrigerator where students can pick it up and not have to wait in line.
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!
