Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message. Happy New Year!
Classes Resume Monday, January 5
I hope you and your family had a great Winter Break! Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, January 5, at 8:15 am. We will be following a Day 4 schedule tomorrow.
College Application Process Kickoff for Juniors: Tuesday, January 6
All grade 11 families are invited to attend a meeting on the college application process this Tuesday, January 6, at 6:30 pm in the Collins Center.
Drama Fest Auditions: Monday, January 5, and Tuesday, January 6
The Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild hosts a competitive drama festival during the second semester of each school year, and the Andover Theatre Guild will be participating again this year. Interested students are invited to sign up for an audition either Monday, January 5, or Tuesday, January 6, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm in the Collins Center.
Semester Exams: Thursday, January 15 – Wednesday, January 21
We only have 8 days of classes left in marking period 2. First semester exams begin next Thursday, January 15, and end Wednesday, January 21. Each morning there will be an H-block directed study period at 8:15 am, followed by two 90-minute exam blocks ending at 12:15 pm. Students are required to attend the exam blocks for every class. From 12:45 pm to 2:51 pm each day, teachers will have availability for academic support, and students will also be able to study in the cafeteria or library. School buses will run on their regular schedules; however, students are not required to remain at school after the exam blocks if they have other forms of transportation. The January 2026 Exam Schedule contains the detailed times for each day.
Homework Club After School Monday Through Thursday
Our Homework Club meets after school Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the library. It is a great opportunity for students to study and complete assignments prior to the start of exams, and there is a staff member on site who checks in with each of the students. Students do not have to sign up in advance; they can just come to the library after dismissal.
Wrestling Team Booster Club Fundraiser at Casa Blanca Restaurant: Wednesday, January 7
Our Wrestling Team Booster Club is holding a fundraiser at Casa Blanca Mexican Cantina in Andover this Wednesday, January 7, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. All you have to do is mention Andover High School, and the Wrestling Team Booster Club will receive 20 percent of the proceeds.
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!