Andover High School News & Events

September 3, 2026

Welcome back to another year at Andover High School! As a staff we are excited to get things going this week and are eager for students to arrive. This year our focus is making it count each and every day. Partnering with each and every student, regular attendance throughout the school year is a huge priority. Students are expected to be in school in attendance for all 5 periods every day unless a parent/guardian submits an approved absence. This includes our closed campus for lunches. With our combined support, our students will graduate empowered to achieve their personal and professional goals, engage the world, and thrive in the 21st century.

The below video provides more information on how regular attendance should be a priority for everyone:

Here's to a great year for our entire Andover High School Community!

Go Huskies,

Tim Feine

Principal

A new format for the first day of school for high school students is expanding beyond the traditional ninth-grade students only format to bring expectations for students in Grades 10-12 for all high schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.

What’s changing: Students in Grades 10-12 will not attend school in person but will be assigned lessons to complete virtually. Students should check into their Google Classrooms for each class period and complete the College and Career Center grade level specific items outlined in the document below.

September 8 Overview

Why the change: Anoka-Hennepin Schools provide multiple pathways for students to prepare for career and or college readiness following high school. As part of that effort, students will create a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) starting in Grade 9 and continuing through their high school experience. The activities students begin on September 8, regardless of grade level or post secondary plans, are the beginning of that process.

The schedule: On Sept. 8, incoming freshmen students will follow the in-person orientation schedule. Students starting grades 10-12 will begin their school year and receive information and directions to begin their planning process virtually. Throughout the school year, students will be encouraged to utilize time during late-start Mondays and any unstructured advisement time to complete this important work on their PLPs.

Know the Score: Students will access their PLP through a digital platform called Scoir (pronounced Score) where they will be assigned a variety of career and college readiness activities. The Scoir platform allows for collaboration with parents and guardians in their students' post-secondary education plans. The Scoir platform is accessed by logging in on the district/school website to the A-HConnect for students.

More information: Students will be supported through the Career and College Center at their school with any questions they have. Additional information will be shared throughout the school year in school e-newsletters for parents and guardians and through email communication with students.

• A parent/guardian should use the ParentVue app to report an absence or early dismissal before 7:15 AM. Please note only one ParentVue submission works per day. If you need to change your submission, please call the Main Office.
• Andover High School uses an automated calling system to notify parents/guardians of their student's absence(s). If we do not receive prior notification from a parent/guardian about an absence, our automated calling system will contact you for more information.

• September 7: Labor Day; District Closed - No School
• September 8: Freshman Orientation Day; Blended learning day for Grades 10, 11 & 12
• September 11: Picture Makeup Day (AUD)
• September 21-25: Homecoming Week
• September 21: First Late Start Schedule Day, Class starts at 8:00 AM
• October 5: Academic Lettering Ceremony 7:00 PM
• October 7: PSAT for 11th Graders

• October 8: Picture Retakes (AUD)
• October 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Trimester 1 Late Start Dates are listed here.

2026-2027 District School Year Calendar

Monday, 9/7: Labor Day - District Closed
Tuesday, 9/8: 1st Day of School for 9th Grade Only - Freshman Orientation Schedule

Wednesday, 9/9: All Grades Return to School - CT Schedule

• Pep Fest @ 7:30 AM
• 1st Hour Starts after Pep Fest

Thursday, 9/10: Regular Day Schedule

• 1st Hour Starts @ 7:30 AM

Friday, 9/11: Regular Day Schedule

• 1st Hour @ 7:30 AM

STEP/ANOKA TECHNICAL (Mon-Fri)*

Morning pick-up to STEP @7:15am: Bus #89

Afternoon pick-up to STEP @11:35am: Bus #74

COMPASS/DMLC (Mon-Fri)

Morning pick-up to DMLC @7:15am: Bus #508

Return shuttle to ANDHS @1:50pm: Bus #23

REGIONAL (Mon-Fri)

Morning pick-up to REGIONAL @7:15am: Bus #68

Return shuttle to ANDHS @1:50pm: Bus #68

ACTIVITY (M/W)

Monday and Wednesday ONLY @4:45pm: Bus #96 (L12) / #55 (L13)

*STEP Hours 1-2: If you are taking a bus from Andover to STEP, please go straight from your morning transportation to the STEP shuttle bus. Students who miss the shuttle bus will have to arrange for a parent/guardian drop off or find alternative transportation.
On an advisory day, you are asked to head straight to your assigned advisory location for attendance upon arrival back to Andover HS.
STEP Hours 4-5: Please be aware of the And HS building schedule and plan accordingly on alternative days to grab a quick lunch and arrive to your STEP class on time. Whether you are taking the STEP bus or driving yourself, please plan ahead for potential construction, driving delays and parking.

All doors, with the exception of Door 1, will lock at 7:30 AM when school begins. Any students

coming to school after this time will need to enter the building using Door 1. This is to further

ensure the safety and security of our building and to help better monitor the flow of people coming into the building.

After 7:30 AM, all students entering the building will be required to check in with their student ID or StudentVue at the greeter desk located just inside of Door 1.

Any parents/guardians entering the building will still follow the ID scan procedures and will need to get a printed ID sticker from the greeter desk.

Parking permits for the 2026-2027 school year are live for purchasing with a very limited quantity remaining. Please access SchoolPay to purchase a permit if needed. For those of you that have purchased a permit, please stop in to see Jill Schmidt in the Attendance Office to pick it up either before/after school or between classes only.

Below is a map showing the flow of traffic as well as the student parking area with permit for the 26-27 school year. All students parking in the school parking lot must have a valid parking permit and follow all parking lot rules and procedures.

Safety at school events continues to be a focus area for the district and surrounding communities. Anoka-Hennepin Schools are committed to creating experiences that showcase the talents of student-athletes in an environment that promotes healthy competition. The district continues to implement safety and security practices to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for participants and spectators.

These guidelines limit entrance to students at participating schools with identification and adult supervision for younger students and increased presence of staff and support personnel amongst other strategies in place to keep our activities safe.

As your family makes a plan to attend school events, keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Bring student IDs and allow extra time for admission and entry. Students from the hosting and visiting schools are welcome with student ID. No student ID, no entry. Students from any other schools/non-participating schools must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

• Allow extra time for admission and entry. Increased security may mean lines are longer at the entrance gate. Ticket sales time frames may be adjusted during the event, and admission may be denied based on site capacity. Please plan accordingly.

• Plan for parent/guardian chaperones in accordance with district guidelines to monitor student activity and behavior. The student-to-adult chaperone ratio is 2:1. Adult chaperones are expected to supervise middle and elementary school students they escorted to the game at all times. Adult chaperones are NOT allowed to leave the stadium without their students. Adult chaperones and students who are unable to follow these guidelines may be asked to leave the facility. Students from any other schools/non-participating schools must also be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

• Get behind your team! Spectators are expected to view the event in the appropriate designated seating area.

• Leave extra items at home or in your vehicle. Backpacks, large bags/purses and outside food or drink (if concessions are sold on-site) are not allowed. Anoka-Hennepin prohibits weapons, alcoholic beverages, e-cigarettes / vaping, tobacco products and controlled substances.

• It takes everyone to keep school events and activities safe. If your student, you or anyone in your family sees something or hears something suspicious or threatening in nature, report the information to school leadership or law enforcement immediately.

• Powders and/or airborne irritants prohibited: Students who introduce baby powder or other airborne irritants at events will be removed from the activity and are subject to disciplinary action consistent with district policy. Powders are a health risk and they are prohibited at all events.

Spectators who are unwilling or unable to follow the rules, regulations, or directions from event staff may be asked to leave the event.

Now is the time to order your 2026 - 2027 Yearbook! You can view details and ordering information through the Jostens website.

Order before Friday, September 18th to save $5.

Calling all Senior Parents! To submit your Ad for Grad (baby pictures/Senior recognition ad) to the yearbook, please go to the Jostens website to place your ad. The deadline to complete this is November 4th.

Hi Andover Families!

My name is Tammy Peterson, and I am Andover’s Youth Service Coordinator (YSC). As the YSC, I work to create connections between our students, school, and local community organizations, helping students find opportunities where they can make a difference while developing leadership skills and learning more about the needs in our community. More info about each of these items can be found in my YSC Overview.

Welcome Back!!
Please review your schedules carefully and be sure you have all of your required courses.

Missing classes in schedules will need to be filled.

If there are errors, please connect with your counselor to get your schedule adjusted.

The deadline for trimester 1 elective changes was September 1. We are still able to fix errors on schedules.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. *Please note, we will not be available to answer emails or phone calls over the Labor Day Weekend.

Connect with your Counselor

Fall weights begin on Tuesday, September 15th and goes through Thursday, November 19th.

Sessions: Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 - 3:45 PM

Cost $40.00

Registration is open online using AHSchools account/SchoolPay

Questions please reach out to Jeremy Hable at jeremy.hable@ahschools.us.

Pictures will be held on Friday, September 11th in the Auditorium from 7:00 - 12:30 PM. To order photos; go to MyLifeTouch.com and use picture id code #EVTGGJ8TG. Students will be called down alphabetically to make sure they do not miss out on a chance to have their picture taken.

The final Picture Retake Day will be Friday, October 8th.

Minnesota state law places a 15-year-old minimum age restriction for legal operation of any electric-assisted bicycle, commonly called E-Bikes. In addition, Anoka-Hennepin places restrictions regarding the operation of these vehicles and motorized scooters and e-motos on school property.

District guidelines: In order to ensure safety around school, Anoka-Hennepin Schools prohibits the use of E-bikes, e-motos and motorized scooters on elementary and middle school property during the school day and immediately before and after school. School property includes sidewalks, trails, fields, parking lots and roadways.

E-Bike basics: E-Bikes come in three categories and can reach speeds of between 20 and 28 mph. While wearing a helmet is recommended, it is not required by state law. Riders must be age 15 or older and must also obey any local guidelines put in place by other jurisdictions.

With the age restriction, students in middle school or younger are not legally authorized to operate these forms of transportation. The School District does not have restrictions regarding the use of standard bicycles on school property.

Go deeper: Review important information from area law enforcement partners regarding the operation of these forms of transportation on city streets and trails. Anoka County, Anoka, Blaine, Ramsey, Brooklyn Park, Champlin and Dayton.

Technology plays an important role in preparing students for life, and Chromebooks are utilized as a daily learning tool in Anoka-Hennepin middle and high school classrooms. Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 6-12 are assigned a Chromebook from the school district to ensure access to technology systems that support classroom learning.

Over 28,000 Chromebooks are distributed to students the first week of school. As careful as students and schools are, accidents do happen each year - and thousands of Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year with damages.

Families have the option to enroll in the Device Protection Plan. The enrollment window is open until Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

The Technology Protection Plan is optional; it is not required, however, by electing not to participate in the Protection Plan, families may be required to reimburse the school district for the replacement or repair of damaged Chromebooks assigned to their student/s. Damaged or broken screens may cost between $50 to $150 depending on parts needed; or the replacement cost for the entire device could be up to $410.

Families can opt-in to the Device Protection Plan by logging into the ParentVue app.

• Select your middle or high school student.

• Select “fees.”

• Select “Pay for Meals, Activities, Fees here.”

• Select “Opt-in: Technology Protection Plan.”

The plan cost is $20 per student or $60 per family per school year.

• If the student qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals in the 2026-27 school year, the cost of the Protection Plan will be reduced to $0.

• Repairs with the Protection Plan are subject to a $20 deductible.

Families must take action to access their student’s information in preparation for the upcoming school year. Downloading the new versions of the mobile app will enable parents and guardians to:

• Get teacher assignments and class schedules.

• Monitor academic progress, assignments and tests.

• Submit student absences.

• Pay fees for meals and/or activities.

• View your student’s grades and report card.

• Find transportation information, if applicable.

The updated versions of the apps are available to use and access now. Some families may no longer be able to login using the current or discontinued legacy version of the apps.

• ParentVUE app for families: Apple App Store | Google Play store.

• StudentVUE app for students: Apple App Store | Google Play store.

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It’s time to get ready for the upcoming school year! Families may complete back-to-school forms online:

• Visit ahschools.us

• Select “login” from the menu.

• Select “family login.”

• Proceed to complete back-to-school forms for the 2026-27 school year.

Why it matters: It’s important that each family completes the verification process and the online back-to-school forms before the first day of school. Verification ensures that each student’s school has confirmed emergency contact information and releases for the safety of each student.

What’s in it for you: Even if families’ contact information has not changed, it’s important to log in to access a variety of other student information in the coming weeks, including:

• Class schedules and teacher assignments.

• Transportation information, if relevant.

• Receive additional educational benefits, discounts and reduced fees.

• High school students will not be able to enroll in fall activities until the back to school verification process is complete.

Anywhere, on-the-go: Families may complete the verification on their own time, whenever it’s convenient. If you prefer to utilize the ParentVUE mobile app to access your student’s information, please note that the app has been updated. Read more about downloading the updated version of ParentVUE.

Questions? Contact your child’s school for assistance.