Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message.
Schedule for the Week
This week we will have regular days of school on Monday (with a Day 2 schedule) and Tuesday (with a Day 3 schedule). Wednesday is an early release day, and we will be following a modified Day 1 schedule with abbreviated blocks A, C, and E, followed by Advisory. Students will have an opportunity to pick up a lunch to go, if they would like, from 11:15 am to 11:30 am. Buses will begin to depart at 11:35 am. Thursday and Friday are holidays. Please note that our annual pep rally this year will be Tuesday, December 23, the last school day prior to Winter Break.
Charity Football Game: Monday, November 24
Our annual Charity Football Game is tomorrow, Monday, November 24, at 6:30 pm in the stadium. This event is a community-building flag football game with seniors participating as players and cheerleaders. All members of the community are invited. Tickets are $5, cash only, at the gate, and all proceeds go to charity.
Final Performance of Fall Musical: Tuesday, November 25
Congratulations to all of the students who participated in our production of 1776 The Musical this weekend. It was truly outstanding! Special thanks to Dr. Susan Choquette, Director; Dr. Lauren Peithmann, Co-Music Director; Mr. JJ Kuchan, Orchestra Conductor; Mr. Scott Worthley, Technical Director; and all of the many other individuals who contributed their time to ensure the success of the show! If you missed the show this weekend, you have one final opportunity this Tuesday, November 25, at 7:00 pm. You can visit www.andovertheatrearts.com to purchase tickets!
Advisory Activities: Wednesday, November 26
During Advisory on Wednesday, students in grades 9 and 10 will be participating in activities aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Career and Academic Plan Framework, or myCAP. Students in grades 11 and 12 will be participating in an assembly to hear from Class of 2025 graduates about their experiences in college and other post-secondary endeavors.
Winter Sports Registration Deadline: Friday, November 28
Winter sports tryouts will begin next Monday, December 1, and registration must be completed by 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.
Ways to Donate Items to Help Families in Need
A number of student groups are collecting items to support families in the Merrimack Valley. Items can be dropped off in the main lobby:
The Black Student Union is collecting new, unused socks for Lazarus House through tomorrow, Monday, November 24.
The Global Medical Initiative Club is collecting toiletries for Lazarus House through this Wednesday, November 26.
The Freshman Class Board is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through Friday, December 12.
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 I hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving Break!