Back-to-school

August 20, 2026

• August 24: Picture Day & Parking Permit Distribution 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• September 2: Open House 5:00 - 7:30 PM
• September 7: Labor Day; District Closed - No School
• September 8: Freshman Orientation Day (Blended learning day for Grades 10, 11 & 12)
• September 11: Picture Day
• September 21-25: Homecoming Week
• October 8: Picture Retake Day (Last Chance to Have Your Picture Taken for the Yearbook)

2026-2027 District School Year Calendar

Open House is Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet teachers and become familiar with the Andover High School campus. Come anytime throughout the evening to find classrooms and meet teachers, administrators, and additional support staff.

Although high schools do not have school-wide supply lists, our teaching staff will be available at Open House for more specific questions pertaining to supplies needed for their specific class.

Monday, August 24th: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM for all Grades 9-12.

Students must have their photo taken by Lifetouch prior to the school year for their student ID and the school yearbook. Go to mylifetouch.com to order photos using picture day id: EVTW6XQ26.

**Reminder that seniors will also be taking their photos by Lifetouch on this same day for the yearbook. This is a change from previous years.**

Picture Makeup Day will be September 11th and Picture Retake Day October 8th.

• We will be holding our Freshman Orientation on the first day of school Tuesday, September 8th. This day will be for 9th grade students only. We have an exciting day planned to help them transition to high school successfully on their first day. Click Here for more details about the day.
• Students in grades 10,11, and 12 should log into their Google Classrooms to complete some brief assignments for each of their classes.
• School will resume a normal schedule on Wednesday, September 9th. Students should report to the gymnasium for a pep fest at 7:30 AM.

Get Involved in Your High Schooler’s Journey!

Even as students grow more independent, involvement remains key to their success. Research highlights that high schoolers with connected families and caring community members achieve higher grades, build stronger social-emotional skills, and have a smoother transition into life after high school. Your time and support make a lasting impact on our school community!

To learn more about volunteer opportunities this year, please complete or update the AndHS Volunteer Application (required every new school year).

If you have questions about getting involved, please reach out to HSVolunteerServices@ahschools.us

Online registration for our Fall Sports opened on Monday, August 3rd with sports beginning on Monday, August 17th. 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 or the Athletic Director, Eric Lehtola at 763-506-8420.