Andover High School News & Events
March 1, 2023
February - Student of the Month
Art - Sophia Dhein
Business - Quinn Knudson
English - Jackson Voerding
ESL - Samvee Johnson
FACS- Benjamin Doll
Health - Emily Lechner
Math - Sophia Learned
Music - Quinn Jeffrey
Phy Ed - Saivya Shrivastav
Reading - Vincent Vang
Science - Caleb Thorstenson
Social Studies - Samantha Angellotti
Support Services - Mason Patchen
Tech Ed - Levi Moore
Vocational - Ella Haugen
World Language - Lucas Witte
Jefferson Award - Piper Engelby
Important Dates
- March 2: Band Winter Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
- March 6: No Late Start; Classes begin at 7:40 AM
- March 6-7: Parking Permit Distribution
- March 10: No School; Staff Planning
- March 13-17: No School; Spring Break
- March 20: No School; Staff Development
- March 21: Trimester 3 Begins
- March 23: Choir Winter Concert 7:00 PM (AUD)
- April 4: ACT with Writing Test (Juniors Only); Blended Learning Day for Grades 9, 10 & 12
Trimester 3 Late Start Dates are listed here.
You can also view a District Calendar here.
Winter Band and Choir Concert Ticketing Information
Looking to attend the Winter Band or Choir Concerts? You can purchase tickets ahead of time! The Band Winter Concert is being held on Thursday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM and the Choir Winter Concert is being held on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM, both in the Auditorium.
To purchase tickets to the Band Winter Concert, please click here.
To purchase tickets to the Choir Winter Concert, please click here.
Girls' Hockey 2nd Place Finish at State!
Congratulations to the Girls' Hockey Team on their 2nd place finish at State! Great job Huskies!!!
2023 Athena Award Winner - Ella Boerger
Congratulations to Ella Boerger on being voted as our 2023 Athena Award winner! This annual award goes to 1 female Senior in each high school for excellence in Athletics.
Ella will be playing Hockey at the University of St. Thomas next year.
Tri 3 Parking Permit Distribution
Trimester 3 permit distribution will be on March 6th and 7th in the cafeteria during lunch time. For questions you can contact Emily Fonder at emily.fonder@ahschools.us.
ACT Test Date Tuesday, April 4th
Who: All Juniors
What: ACT with Writing Test
Where: Andover HS
When: Tuesday, April 4
How: No Need to Register
What to bring: 2 - #2 pencils (not mechanical), charged calculator (if you choose to use one), water, snack
What NOT to bring: All electronic devices including cell phone, airpods/earbuds, smart watches and fitness trackers.
Room assignments will be posted 1 week prior to the test date. There will be an ACT pre-administration completed during advisory class on Monday, March 27th. Watch for more details in your school email right after spring break.
2023 Ms. Hockey Minnesota
Congratulations to Ella Boerger who was named the 2023 Ms. Hockey Minnesota!
Boys' Swim and Dive Headed to State!
Congratulations to Ryan Mickelborough (100 Freestyle) and Isiah Croaston (Diving) on qualifying for the 2023 State Swim and Dive Meet which will be held on March 2nd - March 4th! Good luck Huskies!
Wrestlers Headed to State!
Congratulations and Good Luck to these 4 wrestlers as they are headed to State! Nolan Israelson in the 195 bracket, Brandon Board in the 113 bracket, Tramaine Davis in the 220 bracket, and Brandon Seburg in the 132 bracket. The State Tournament is this Friday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 4th. Great job Huskies!
Self Service Unofficial Transcript
Do you or your student need a copy of their unofficial transcript? In both ParentVUE and StudentVUE, the student’s unofficial transcript can be downloaded from Course History.
Select Course History
Select Unofficial Transcript
When a parent or student selects ‘Unofficial Transcript’, the unofficial transcript is downloaded. The transcript is formatted as last name_first name_transcript.pdf i.e. AHTST_TEST.TRANSCRIPT.PDF
Spring Sports Registration
Online registration for our Spring Sports opened on Monday, February 7th. To register and view more information, please go to the registration website. If you have any questions, you can email Deanna Palmer at deanna.palmer@ahschools.us
Listed below are the start dates for the Spring Sports:
- Monday, March 6th - Adapted Softball
- Monday, March 13th - Softball, Boys Track and Girls Track
- Monday, March 20th - Baseball, Boys Golf and Girls Golf
- Monday, March 27th - Boys Tennis
- Monday, April 3rd - Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse
Counseling Office Information
Last Call! - Community Scholarship Application
The Community Scholarship online application opened February 13th and closes on March 3, 2023. A wide range of scholarships are available to students, and every senior is encouraged to apply. The link is now open and can be accessed here. Students must log into their Anoka-Hennepin Google account to complete.
For questions on the application process please email eric.feigum@ahschools.us or shari.steer@ahschools.us
Accepting Scholarship Donations
The Andover High School Community Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to students through
generous donations from local businesses, organizations, foundations, and memorials. Our goal
is to continue to support our students pursuing higher education by raising money for the Class
of 2023.
Are you interested in creating a scholarship or donating to the fund? Please contact Shari Steer
at shari.steer@ahschools.us or 763-506-8607 for more information on how to move forward
with creating a scholarship.
PSEO Application Process Open
The application process is open for students to apply to PSEO programs of their choice. You will find more information and links to specific programs on our PSEO website. Students will need to submit the Notice of Student Registration Form, transcripts and any other documents the college requires. Please note, some colleges have implemented changes in the way they would like to receive these documents and are asking students to submit the forms electronically. Please refer to the college's website as you work through the application process. Once students complete all steps in the application process, they will work with the college to get registered/enrolled. The final step is to submit a copy of their PSEO schedule to their high school counselor and adjust their high school registration.
2023 Summer School Information
Regional: Grades 9-11
Session 1: June 20th - June 30th
Andover students
Technical: Grade 12+ ML students
MultiLingual Program-Level I and II
Grade 12 (grad years, 2023, 2022, 2021)
All four weeks are available for students attending Technical.
Session 1: June 20th - June 30th AND/OR Session 2: July 10th - July 21st
** If students live out of the district- transportation is not provided.
**See your School Counselor to register
Career Center News
Senior Scholarship and Other Updates
- Andover Community Scholarship Application - Due March 3rd
- May 1 - Decision Day Planning
- AHEM Scholarship - For students who have parents that are teachers in the district. Due April 7th
- Caring Christian Scholarship - Due March 9
- Nellie Jones Johnson Scholarship - Due June 1
- DSG Scholarship for the Trades - Due April 5
- Minnesota State High School Coaches Association - Due March 28th
- Andover Football Association Scholarship - Due March 31st. Applicants must have participated in any combination in the Andover Youth Football (AFA) program, High School Football, Football Manager, Marching Band, Cheer, or Dance Line.
- Andover Athletic Association Scholarship - Due April 14th
- Andover Bands Booster Organization Student Scholarship Application 2023 - Due March 24th
- Dennis Carlson Scholarship for Music and the Arts - Due March 3rd
- Scholarship opportunity for children of first responders. For more information, visit this link. The due date for this scholarship is March 31st. Hard copies are available in the Career Center.
Anoka Hennepin Credit Union Scholarship - https://www.ahcu.coop/ahcu-spirit-foundation.html#tab5
The Andover Traveling Boys Basketball Association - (Due April 7th) is sponsoring (2) $500.00 college scholarships for qualifying 2023 Andover High School graduates. Qualifications are as follows:
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Minimum participation in ATBB program of (3) three years
250 minimum word essay submitted to ATBB
News from the Youth Services Coordinator
Upcoming Leo Projects
Sustainability Week - From March 3rd - March 9th the Leos will be sponsoring a week filled with sustainability themed days. Prizes will be given to students who participate!
Monday 3/6 - Burn less fossil fuel - Carpool to School Day
Tuesday 3/7 - Reduce Plastics - Bring your Reusable Water Bottle to School Day
Wednesday 3/8 - Create Awareness - Wear Green to School Day
Thursday 3/9 - Waste Less Food - Food Drive - Bring food donations to the main foyer before school
Tree Planting - The Andover Leos are partnering with the non-profit, Treeplenish, and plan to plant enough trees in the city of Andover to offset our school’s carbon emissions from last year. With generous donations from the Andover Lions and the Andover Football Association, they will be aiming to plant 250 FREE trees throughout Andover! The tree planting day is set for April 29th, watch for more information to come.
The Andover Leos at Multiplying Good’s Winter Leadership Conference
On February 16, the Andover Leos took part in Multiplying Good’s Leadership Conference. At the conference students had the opportunity to connect with local teens who are dedicated to public service, and making a difference in their community. They learned about leadership, project management, and how to tell their “service story.”
Jefferson Award winner for February- Piper Engelby
The Students in Action Multiplying Good Award for Public Service is a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public volunteerism. Each month we recognize one student who has taken effective action, and created a meaningful impact while improving our community and making the world a better place.
For the month of February, we want to recognize and celebrate Piper Engelby (11th grade). In 2022, Piper accumulated over 130 hours of service! This spring, she will be receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award; a tremendous honor for a deserving volunteer. Much of her volunteer time has been spent as an assistant coach for an Andover girls traveling basketball team. Thanks for making a difference in our community.
News from the Volunteer Coordinator
Sophia Albarran - Sophia.Albarran@ahschools.us - 763-506-8430
Volunteer recruitment/board transition/closing out the year - FREE CLASS!
Wondering how to keep track and transfer important information for your organization? What needs to be shared with future board members? Learn suggestions for bank and email transition, reconciling bank accounts, recruiting volunteers, transitioning your board and much more! A check list of the organization's annual paperwork will also be included. Time for meeting board members and asking questions will also be available.
Register HERE For the FREE Class.
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Educational Service Center, 2727 N. Ferry St., Anoka - Enter door 7
Did you know that we are looking for volunteers to help with events and activities that are
happening in our school? Don’t miss out on knowing what is happening and how you can
help when opportunities arise. All you need to do is have a current Andover High School
Volunteer Application and Criminal History Release Form (CRHR) on file. Applications need
to be completed or re-submitted each academic calendar year, and for each Anoka
Hennepin school. We are so happy to have your help!
Click HERE to start your application!
Students who speak multiple languages can earn Bilingual Seal
Testing opportunities for students to earn a World Language Proficiency Certificate or Bilingual/Multilingual Seal
Does your student speak two or more languages? Want to earn college credit? Anoka-Hennepin students in grades 10-12 with a mastery of world languages can use that knowledge to earn special recognitions – World Language Proficiency Certificates or Bilingual/Multilingual Seals.
Additionally, college credit can be awarded to these students who attend or transfer to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and select other post-secondary institutions within three years of graduation from Anoka-Hennepin.
Testing will occur at 3 p.m. on March 28 and/or March 30. The registration deadline is Friday, March 24 at 3 p.m. Cost is $30 per assessment, or $10 if the student receives free or reduced-price lunch. Tests are administered at the high school.
To learn more about this opportunity, see the languages currently available, and register to take an exam, visit ahschools.us/bilingualseal.
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