Andover High School News & Events

September 17, 2026

Reminders for our First Late-Start Monday

The first late-start Monday of the school year is scheduled for Monday, September 21st.

What’s changing: On late-start Mondays, school start times are adjusted to allow teachers to collaborate and plan for upcoming lessons. Students are encouraged to use this time to stay caught up on coursework and work on their Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs). During these late start Mondays, school starts at 8:00 am. More details on our daily schedules can be found here.

Why it matters: Anoka-Hennepin Schools provide multiple pathways for students to prepare for career and college readiness following high school. As part of that effort, students create and update a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) starting in Grade 9 and continuing throughout their high school experience. Utilizing late-start Mondays gives students dedicated time to complete these essential activities and stay on track with their post-secondary goals. Students can continue where they left off each time they login to Scoir. The program will save their previous work and new activities will be updated monthly for them to continue to work through during the school year.

The schedule: Late-start Mondays provide students with unstructured time prior to the start of classes. Throughout the school year, students are strongly 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 access their PLP through a digital platform called Scoir (pronounced Score), where they are assigned a variety of grade-level career and college readiness activities. The Scoir platform allows for collaboration with parents and guardians in their student's post-secondary education plans. Students can access Scoir by logging in to A-HConnect via the district or school website.

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

Monday Advisory/CT Schedule

Our first Late Start/CT Schedule will start on Monday, September 21st with classes starting at 8:00 AM. Transportation will continue to run at its normal time in the morning. There will be space available in our cafeteria for breakfast or the IMC for those students who choose to come early to school and do school work.

The following are days in which we will NOT have CT during Trimester 1:

October 12th - Short week due to MEA Break
November 2nd - Short week due to Staff Development day on November 3rd
November 23rd - Short week due to Thanksgiving Break
November 30th - Last Monday of the Trimester

Important Dates

September 21-25: Homecoming Week
September 21: First Late Start Schedule Day, Class starts at 8:00 AM
September 26: Homecoming Dance (GYM) 7:00-10:00 PM
October 5: Academic Lettering Ceremony (GYM) 7:00 PM
October 7: PSAT for 11th Graders

October 8: Picture Retakes (AUD)
October 12: Winter Sports registration opens
October 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 15-16: No School; MEA Break

Trimester 1 Late Start Dates are listed here.

2026-2027 District School Year Calendar

Starting the Year Off: Making It Count

Andover Hosts District Wide Senior Bleacher Captains

When student-athletes return to the field, court or pool for competitions, they will receive extra support from student leaders in the stands following a sportsmanship training seminar held at Andover High School.

Anoka-Hennepin’s five traditional high schools and each school in the Northwest Suburban Conference (NWSC) designated student Bleacher Captains to participate in the sportsmanship training seminar titled “Stay Above the Line,” an initiative to promote positive spectator behavior and expectations for the upcoming sports and activities season.
Read more and view photos from the event.

Homecoming 2026

Homecoming Dance - Saturday, September 26th

The homecoming dance will be taking place on Saturday, September 26th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM in the Gym. Tickets are $20 and are being sold the week of September 21st in SchoolPay via the lock and key on A-H Connect. The homecoming dance is for Andover High School students only. No admittance after 8:30 pm on the event day - no refunds will be issued. Representatives from Student Council will be in the Ticketing Booth in the cafeteria all week prior to the dance to answer any questions students might have.

Powderpuff Football Game Food Drive & Fundraiser

The Leo Club will be holding a food drive and fundraiser at this year’s Powderpuff game on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 PM. Admission to the game will be two nonperishable food items or a $2 donation. Cash and food donations will benefit Leo Club service projects.

Making It Count: Attendance Information and Guidelines

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:

Click here to watch important information regarding attendance.

Reporting an Absence

Absences/Early Dismissals:

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.

PSAT/NMSQT Test

Andover High School will offer the PSAT/NMSQT to interested Juniors on Wednesday, October 7th. The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program and to compete for recognition and college scholarships which will be awarded in 2028. It is NOT a required test. See more information about the National Merit Scholarship Program at national merit.org. The test day is a regular school day and students will be responsible for the work they miss in classes.

Although we primarily focus on the ACT in MN, the PSAT is an option for 11th grade students who would like to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program OR who want to prepare for the SAT. National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognizes students who test in the top 1% in their state. We would suggest students in the top 5% of the junior class consider testing if they want a chance to be a National Merit Scholar.

60 spots are reserved for interested Andover High School students. Test takers will need to pay through the SchoolPay app to secure their spot. Testing seats are available on a first come first serve basis.
This optional test is available for 11th grade students and will take place in the IMC (Library). It will be held on Wednesday, October 7th from 7:30-10:30 AM. The cost is $20 via SchoolPay ($5 for those on free/reduced lunch).
The PSAT is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes in length and will be in a digital format, taken on a school issued device.
Registration is open through September 23rd. Only students who’ve paid through SchoolPay will have a test ordered. We are unable to accommodate late or day of registrations.

Please contact Marcia Stam at 763-506-8508 with any questions.

News from the Youth Services Coordinator

Service Hours

Does your student enjoy volunteering? Are they looking for fun and meaningful ways to give back? Join the Youth Service Google Classroom (code: je2x6nu) to see volunteer opportunities available through Youth Service.

Be sure to submit completed volunteer hours using the Verification of Hours form.

Wondering how many service hours your student has accumulated during high school? Send me an email (tammy.peterson@ahschools.us), and I can provide a transcript of their volunteer hours.

Drop In for Service!

In an effort to bring the spirit of service into our school, Youth Service will be leading a variety of fun and meaningful service projects through DROP in for Service.

Students can earn one service hour per Drop In session right here at school during late-start time on select Mondays! Click here for more information on dates, times, and room location. The first Drop In of the school year will be held on September, 28th.

Andover Leo Club

The Andover Leo Club is a student-led volunteer group that meets twice a month and offers multiple service opportunities throughout the year. The Leos provide a fun and easy way for students to connect with fellow students, give back to our community, and possibly earn a letter.

Click here for information about the club and to see this year’s calendar. Join the Leo Club Google Classroom (code: yethqhc) to see what events and activities they have coming up.

The first Leo Club meeting of the school year will be held on Thursday, September 24, at 2:20 PM in the North Cafeteria. Join us to meet the leadership team, learn more about the club, and hear all about this year’s impact project!

Has your student completed a lot of volunteer hours? Check out the Anoka Hennepin Youth Service Volunteer Award

The Anoka Hennepin Youth Service Award is given for hours completed in the calendar year. Any service from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 is considered for the award (excluding time spent traveling and sleeping). Click here to apply, and remember to submit the Verification of Hours form to document hours spent volunteering.

Counseling Office Info

Counselors at Andover High School are divided by alphabet for grades 9 through 12. Students will most likely have the same counselor all four years of high school. Counselors provide many more services than just a schedule change! They also provide such services as academic and career counseling, college planning, personal and social counseling, individual planning and guidance, letters of recommendation and more. If you have questions or would like to meet with your counselor, please stop into the counseling office, located on the first floor next to the IMC. You can also connect with your Counselor.

Back on Track

Need to make up a class? See your counselor to register for credit recovery. You can see details here.

Anoka Hennepin Online Registration:

Trimester 2 and 3 AH-Online application is open! Students are able to take up to full time online.

The application is available here.

Yearbooks - Last Chance to Save $5

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

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

Fall Weights

Fall weights began 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 SchoolPay.

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

You Can Make a Difference. Work at Andover High School.

Andover High School is a great place to work and learn. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, high-quality schools, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities.

We need your help…Join our team! We are looking for professionals, parents, volunteers or community members to join us in providing students a future without limit.

View open positions at Andover High School. (Substitutes are always needed!)

For more information, please contact our school at andoverhs@ahschools.us or 763-506-8400.

Reminders for our First Late-Start Monday Reminders for our First Late-Start Monday

The first late-start Monday of the school year is scheduled for Monday, September 21st.

Monday Advisory/CT Schedule Monday Advisory/CT Schedule

Important Dates Important Dates

Starting the Year Off: Making It Count Starting the Year Off: Making It Count

Andover Hosts District Wide Senior Bleacher Captains Andover Hosts District Wide Senior Bleacher Captains

Homecoming 2026 Homecoming 2026