Andover High School News & Events
Looking to attend any of our Fall Concerts? You can purchase tickets ahead of time! Approximately one week before each concert, you will be able to purchase tickets in advance from our Online Ticketing Page. All concert ticket sales are cashless, therefore you must buy your tickets online.
- The Band Concert is being held on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.
- The Choir Fall Concert is being held on Monday, October 26th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.
- The Orchestra Concert is being held on Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.
Online registration for our Winter Sports opened on Monday, October 13th. To register and view more information, please go to the registration website. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Secretary, Jeremy Hable at 763-506-8409.
Listed below are the start dates for the Winter Sports:
- Monday, October 26th - Dance Team Competition
- Monday, November 2nd - Girls Hockey
- Monday, November 9th - Alpine Ski and Nordic Ski
- Monday, November 16th - Gymnastics, Boys Hockey and Girls Basketball
- Monday, November 23rd - Boys Basketball and Wrestling
- Monday, November 30th - Boys Swimming & Diving
Week 2 Winner!
Today, we celebrate Traffic Control Officer, Traci Curtis! She earned this award for her exceptional organization and the warm, welcoming energy she brings to our school community every day. Traci is a vital part of arrival and dismissal, keeping bus information organized so every student gets where they need to go quickly and safely. Beyond that, Traci’s kindness and friendly demeanor shine in every interaction with students and staff. Her warm presence is the perfect bookend to the school day. Thank you, Traci, for creating a seamless and positive transition for our school community!
Join us in congratulating Traci on receiving this week's Top Dog Award!
Week 3 Winner!
Today, we celebrate Media Specialist, Emilie Buesing! She earned this award for her commitment to opening up the library as a collaborative hub for our entire school community. Emilie has been working closely with several staff to welcome various classes and student groups into the space, partnering with teachers to co-plan lessons and facilitate hands-on activities. Her dedicated efforts are making an impact. We recognize her for developing connections with colleagues and striving to create a supportive environment where students feel welcomed.
Join us in congratulating Emilie on receiving this week's Top Dog Award!
The Andover Leos
Is your student looking for a way to get involved at Andover High School? The Andover Leo Club is a student led volunteer group who works to respond to needs within the community by volunteering their time. The group meets every other Thursday after school at 2:20, and welcomes new members anytime! For more information, please join the Leos’ Google Classroom. For meeting dates, please click here. This year, students have chosen to focus their service work around Mental Health. Service projects and activities at Leo Club meetings will be geared around educating others on mental health, coping techniques, and finding ways to spread joy. Join the Leos on October 29th for their next meeting. They will be making cards for Veterans. All are welcome to join - no need to sign up, just show up!
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, 2025 through December 31, 2025 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.
Be sure you purchase your yearbook as well so you don't miss out on all the memories. Go to Jostens Link to purchase your yearbook.
Attention PSEO Students!
Back on Track
Need to make up a class? See your counselor to register for credit recovery. You can see details here.
Along with casting votes for candidates for office this fall, ballots for voters in Anoka-Hennepin and across Minnesota will include a question that, if approved, would adjust the Minnesota Permanent School Fund to increase revenue for education without increasing property taxes.
What is it? The Permanent School Fund was formed when Minnesota became a state in 1858 as proceeds from land provided from the federal government were directed to fund public education for children as included in the state constitution. A change or amendment in the constitution requires a statewide vote.
Why it matters: The majority of revenue to operate Anoka-Hennepin Schools is provided by taxpayers at the state, national and local level. Permanent School Fund revenue is generated through timber sales, mining, land leases, and other resource activities generated by the 2.5 million acres of land and 1 million acres of mineral rights managed through the fund.
The question: The ballot question would increase the funding allocation from the PSF to 4.5% of proceeds, up from the current 2.5% allocation. For Anoka-Hennepin, this would result in an estimated $33 increase in per-pupil funding or $1.2 million annually. If not approved by voters, the fund would remain at its current allocation level, the land would remain in trust and operations would continue in their current format.
Go deeper: The ballot question was authorized by the Minnesota Legislature following a 134-0 vote in the House of Representatives and strong bi-partisan support in the Minnesota Senate. This action followed a recommendation from a non-partisan task force assigned to study and recommend updates to the allocation formula with the goal of providing a sustainable funding source to support Minnesota’s children in alignment with the original purpose of the fund.
Vote: In order to gain approval for a Minnesota constitutional amendment, a majority of all voters participating in the election would need to vote yes. If a voter leaves the question blank, it counts as a no vote.
Learn more: Detailed information is available at https://www.mnpsfamendment.org/.
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OFFICIAL BALLOT LANGUAGE
“Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?”
Voters who bypass voting on the ballot measure are considered “no” votes.