Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message. Tomorrow, Monday, November 3, will be a Day 5.
No School for Students: Tuesday, November 4
This Tuesday, November 4, is a professional development day for staff, so there will be no school for students.
Food Assistance for Families
Last week, Dr. Magda Parvey, Superintendent of Andover Public Schools, shared a letter regarding the pause in federal food assistance benefits. In addition, the Town of Andover has prepared a list of list of community resources available to support residents, whether you are seeking help or looking for ways that you can help others. As always, we encourage families to reach out to the AHS Counseling Office if they need assistance.
Online AHS Spirit Wear Store Closes on Monday, November 10
The 2026 Senior Safari Committee is sponsoring an Online Andover High School (AHS) Spirit Wear Store through next Monday, November 10. The store has AHS clothing, hats, duffel bags, and blankets, and orders can be picked up at AHS in mid-December. All proceeds from the sale will go directly toward the Class of 2026 Senior Safari event to keep seniors safe on the night after graduation. If you have any questions, please e-mail safari@andoverhspac.org.
Yearbook Picture Retakes: Thursday, November 6
Our Yearbook Picture Retake Day will be this Thursday, November 6. Retake day is for new students, transfer students, anyone who may have missed the initial picture day, and anyone who was unhappy with their original picture. If a student chooses to retake their picture, please have them return the original picture package to the photographer on picture day, and it will be replaced at no cost. Picture proofs from the retake day will be delivered in early December, and ordering instructions will be included, if interested.
Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy Interest Form Due Friday, November 7
The Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in English (as measured by a score of proficient or higher on the English 10 MCAS) and at least one other language (spoken at home and/or formally studied). Students in grades 11 and 12 can complete the Seal of Biliteracy Testing Interest Form, no later than this Friday, November 7, to sign up to take an assessment in the language other than English. For more information, please refer to the Seal of Biliteracy Information Letter.
2027 Trips to Spain and Greece Information Meeting: Monday, November 10
Andover High School is planning multiple international trips in 2027, including Spain (Barcelona and Madrid) during February vacation and Greece (Athens and the Islands) during April vacation. Interested students and parents/guardians are invited to attend a virtual information meeting on Monday, November 10, at 6:30 pm via Zoom. For more information, and to register for the informational meeting, please visit the Spain and Greece Trips 2027 Information Page.
Seminar on Understanding Standardized Testing: Wednesday, November 12
Our counseling department is sponsoring a seminar entitled “Understanding Standardized Testing” next Wednesday, November 12, at 6:30 pm in the Collins Center. While the event is focused on juniors and their families, all students and families are invited to attend. The meeting will include information about the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and more.
Winter Sports: Registration Deadline is Friday, November 28
Winter sports registration is now open, and the deadline to register is Friday, November 28. Our winter sports offerings include boys’ and girls’ alpine skiing, boys’ and girls’ basketball, coed competitive cheerleading, coed gymnastics, boys’ and girls’ ice hockey, boys’ and girls’ indoor track, boys’ swimming and diving, and coed wrestling. Winter sports tryouts begin Monday, December 1.
Sock Drive for Lazarus House Sponsored by Black Student Union
Our Black Student Union is sponsoring a sock drive for Lazarus House starting tomorrow and continuing through Monday, November 24. New, unused socks may be dropped off in the main lobby.
Order Your Yearbook!
Our 2026 yearbooks are on sale now. We expect to sell out, so please make sure to purchase your copy by December 31! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Michelle Chachus at michelle.chachus@andoverma.us.
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!