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Volume 20, Issue 5

September 21, 2026

Andrews Academy's Official Newsletter

​Table of Contents

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| Important Dates | Senior Convocation | Senior VS School | Change Day| 

|SA Retreat | Senior Trip | Prayer Group | Menu |

| FACTS | One Call | Contact Us |

 
 

9/21 MAP TESTING/PSAT 

12pm E-Learning (9th-11th grade)

NO LUNCH

 

9/20 - 9/24 - Senior Class Trip

(happening now)

 

9/23 Reformation Tour Payment

$400 is due 

 

9/23 Service Day

12:00-12:30 Dismissal

HOT DOG LUNCH FUNDRAISER

1:00 Office Closed - appointments only

 

9/25 Tuition #2 Due

Online Option: TOUCHNET

09/29 - AU information night for Jr/Sr Parents

6:30 pm @ AA Chapel

 

10/1 - 10/4 - Leadership Retreat

Packet of Forms Required & fee

 

10/8- Senior Day at AU

Fr/So/Jr - PSAT Testing (8am-12pm)

12:00 - Dismissal 

NO LUNCH

 

10/12 FALL BREAK

AA Office Closed

 

10/16 SENIOR Photos Due 

Details in separate email

ONLINE Calendar
FACEBOOK Page
 
 

Senior Convocation

 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Andrews Academy had a special service honoring the senior class and challenging them to live out their class motto, aim, and Bible text throughout the year.

 

The program included special music, prayers, and the presentation of the senior class banner featuring their motto: “God doesn’t call the prepared; He prepares the called.” Their aim, “Be open and ready to accept God’s calling,” and Ephesians 2:10 provided the foundation for the service.

 

Mr. Suarez, parent of senior Nito Suarez, shared the message, drawing from memories of the seniors’ younger years to emphasize the importance of friendship and being a good friend to others. He also reminded students that true value is not found in possessions or wealth, but in Jesus.

 

Class President Caleb Bliven responded by encouraging classmates to remain open and ready to accept God’s calling. Class sponsors Carrie Chao and Steven Atkins formally presented the Senior class, followed by a special charge from Principal Ruben Perez-Schulz.

 

The event concluded with a reception hosted by the Junior class. We thank them for their hospitality and for helping make this celebration special.

 

Senior Convocation set an encouraging tone for the year ahead—a year of purpose, growth, service, and faith.

 

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Senior VS School Football!

 

September 15 was busy day at Andrews Academy.  The day started off with an inspiring Senior Convocation and ended on a high note with the Senior vs School Flag Football game.  

 

Many students, parents, faculty and friends gathered around the AA track & field located behind the school to cheer on the flag football game. The girls played an exciting game that led its way into over time.  Girls took lead and beat the seniors at the end. 

 

Guys' game started immediately after the girls' game with exciting plays from both teams. The rain held off for the guys to finish the game and the Seniors kept the lead for the win. 

 

Thank you to those who purchased food from the concession stand that was run by PPI volunteers.  The proceeds benefited the WORTHY STUDENT FUND.

 
 

THANK YOU AU Change Day Participants!

 

Andrews University hosted their CHANGE DAY on September 10.  They included Andrews Academy on their list of places to make a difference.  They spent several hours cleaning up the shop area, hanging our banners for Alumni weekend and sorting through storage containers.  What a blessing to be part of this day of mission and service. 

 

We look forward to giving back to the community during our community service day this week.  We will be going all over Berrien Springs and Andrews University to make a difference.  

 

Galatians 5:13 reminds us to  "Serve one another humbly in love." What better way to love a neighbor than to serve unselfishly.

 

SA RETREAT

 

A Sabbath filled with Andrews Academy friends is a great way to connect at the beginning of the school year.  Our SA officers & sponsors planned a wonderful SA retreat on Saturday September 12. We had over 100 students and faculty in attendance for food, fun and fellowship.  

 

Thank you PPI Parents for volunteering your time in making sure that the students & leaders were well fed.  

 

Thank you Ashley Family for opening your home for us to connect and worship on a Sabbath afternoon for our 2026 SA retreat. Great memories were made!

 

AA Senior Class Trip

 

Seniors departed Andrews Academy on Sunday, September 20 for their Senior class trip.  They are headed down to the Smoky Mountains for a 5 day trip of rest, relaxation, and fun as they connect with their classmates for the last stretch of their Andrews Academy journey.  

 

Follow on Facebook to see more photos of this adventurous trip. 

 

Please keep them in prayer as they travel and enjoy this experience together. 

Senior Class Trip Photos
 
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LUNCH Menu

 

Online Menu: Go to https://andrews-university.cafebonappetit.com, under Cafe, click on School Lunch. Then click on View/Print Weekly Menu.

 

Reminder about Friday Lunch: You must order it each week by Wednesday at 3:00 PM in the AA office. 

 

Parents: You can add funds to your student's account at any time.  Please use this link to pay online.  You will be notified via email when they are low on meals.

 

FACTS or Andrews Email Log In Help

 

The FACTS district code is AN-MI.

 

During the school year, you will be able to find your schedule, grades, missing assignments, attendance, etc. on FACTS.

If you need help logging in to FACTS or help with your Andrews email and password, please contact Ms. Kim Spare (academy@andrews.edu).

 

Main Office: academy@andrews.edu or call 269-471-3138
Principal: AAprincipal@andrews.edu or rubenp@andrews.edu

Vice Principal: AAvp@andrews.edu
Application/Enrollment Process: AAadmissions@andrews.edu

Financial Questions: AAfinance@andrews.edu

Class Schedule (Registrar): AAregistrar@andrews.edu

Attendance: AAattendance@andrews.edu

 
Faculty & Staff Contact Info
 
Useful Documents
Sourcebook (revised 5/26)
 

ONE CALL Notifications

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Andrews Academy utilizes One Call Now, an automated messaging service, to contact students and parents about school cancellations, upcoming events, and performances, etc.

Please make sure that we have the phone number that you would like to have contacted. We also send an email, put the announcement on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and alert local TV stations for weather-related closures (WSBT, WNDU, ABC57).

To receive a text notification instead of a call (text works best), please text “ALERT” to 22300. Please make sure that you have given us the number that you would like to be texted on as well. Email academy@andrews.edu with any changes. Thank you!

 

Andrews Academy

8833 Garland Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49104

 

 

academy@andrews.edu

 

269-471-3138

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