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Freshmen Orientation and First Day Postponed
August 14, 2026
While the campus has power and remains ready to greet students to officially begin the 2026-27 school year, the impact of this week's storm is still impacting a large constituency of our families and staff. With this in mind and in the interest of safety and convenience, we are postponing Freshmen Orientation to Monday, August 17 and the First Day of School to Tuesday, August 18. We feel this modification gives families more time to address personal needs as well as allow NIPSCO crews to actualize their full-service restoration goal. A revised school calendar will be published as soon as updates are made and will be posted to the website and Niner News. Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and grace as we discern these decisions to best serve our school community. Stay Safe!
Back to School Dates
The new school year is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome our students, faculty, and families back to campus! Please take note of the important dates below as we prepare for a strong start to the 2026–2027 school year. Also, student and staff ID photos will be taken at a later date and shared in the next Niner News.
Freshman Orientation/Retreat
Monday, August 17 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Welcome, Class of 2030! Incoming freshmen will spend the day getting to know the Andrean community, receiving their Chromebooks, and meeting their teachers. Lunch will be provided. We can’t wait to meet our newest 59ers!
First Day of School
Tuesday, August 18 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
All students (Grades 9–12) return to campus for the first full day of classes.
Parent Walkabout
Tuesday, August 25 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
We want to invite all parents and guardians to the Parent Walkabout on Tuesday, August 25. Current families will have an opportunity to visit their students’ classes and meet their teachers.
Updated Start of the School Year
August 12, 2026
Dear Andrean Family,
While we remain prepared to welcome our students for the 2026/2027 school year, it is clear that the impact of yesterday’s storm continues to affect many families and staff throughout our community.
Given these circumstances, Andrean has decided to postpone Freshmen Orientation and Retreat until Friday, August 14, at 8 AM. As a result, the first day of school for all students will now be Monday, August 17.
We recognize that this is another adjustment to the school calendar, but the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff must take precedence. We are grateful for your patience and understanding as we navigate these circumstances together.
We look forward to welcoming the entire Andrean Family back to campus on Friday and beginning the 2026/2027 school year together on Monday.
Niner Nation, we are ready to welcome you home.
Andrean Family Volunteer Call Out
July 24, 2026
Dear Andrean Family,
We are reaching out with a special call-out for parents, students, and alumni to help us unload and place classroom furniture on Tuesday, July 28, in preparation for the new school year.
We will have three volunteer waves available at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:00 AM. Volunteers may park in the Stracks parking lot (tailgate area) and will then be directed to the appropriate door for unloading and classroom placement. While most of campus will still be closed off, we will organize a clear path to help volunteers safely and efficiently assist with this work.
This effort carries special meaning for our community. Just as parents and students helped with furniture delivery and placement when Andrean first opened in 1959, we are inspired to offer this same act of symmetry for the next chapter in Andrean’s history.
If you are able to help, RSVP so we can plan accordingly and assign volunteers to the appropriate time wave. RSVP at https://forms.gle/L8qkrwpN6DXTQKGd7
Please note that volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes. Also, due to the ongoing work on campus, there will be no opportunity to visit any other areas except the designated path to and from classrooms.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Andrean. We are grateful for your help and look forward to working together as we prepare for the year ahead.
Go Niners!
Choice Signing Night and Athletic Parent Meeting: July 29th
July 20, 2026
Join us Wednesday, July 29th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for Choice Signing Night at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs (in the hall) 8303 W. Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410.
Complete your Indiana Choice Scholarship paperwork and pick up your Super Raffle tickets all in one convenient evening.
Then, at 6:30 PM, join us for the Andrean Athletic Parent Meeting for freshmen and transfer students, which will review the requirements for the upcoming school year for both new and transfer students.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 29
Choice Signing Night | 4:30–6:30 PM
Complete your Indiana Choice Scholarship paperwork and pick up your Super Raffle tickets.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs (in the hall) 8303 W. Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410
Athletic Parent Meeting | 6:30 PM
Freshmen and transfer student families are invited to learn about athletic requirements and expectations for the upcoming school year.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs (in the hall) 8303 W. Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410
Tuesday, August 11
Faculty Orientation
Wednesday, August 12
Freshman Orientation (8:00 AM–1:00 PM)
The Class of 2030 will receive Chromebooks, have student ID photos taken, meet classmates and teachers, and get a first look at life as a 59er. Lunch will be provided.
Thursday, August 13
First Day of School (Grades 9–12)
We officially kick off the new school year! Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will also have their student ID photos taken during the school day.