Community Service Day

As part of Andrews Academy's educational program, we participated in community service on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. As a school, we feel that it is important for students to learn to serve our community, and we teach this concept in a very practical way. We devote an entire day practicing this concept with the students, as well as having various smaller projects throughout the year.

Many projects were accomplished around Berrien County. One group of students picked up many bags of garbage at the on and off ramps of US 31 going into Berrien Springs as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. Another group of students picked up garbage around the apartment complexes and sidewalks, while others helped clean and organize things at the Berrien Springs Fairgrounds. Another group worked at the Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. Others did various projects at AU James White Library, Village Adventist Elementary School, PMC, interior updates at Andrews Academy, etc. Mrs. Mills' 9:20 freshman PE class walked around the neighborhood off of Kephart and prayed with and for each of the homes they walked past. They also handed out CREATION health postcards at the front doors. It was a great experience for the students. They were able to pray with people and heard many comments about how we made their day. Caring through Praying was a success! This Service Day has reminded us all about the importance of serving the community and creation around us for God's glory!

Parents, you should be proud of what your children did on Service Day as they served the community. Numerous people at these locations commented on how diligently AA students worked as they helped others, and how thankful they were for all that was accomplished. Our little bit of effort went a long way in demonstrating the philosophy of Andrews Academy and the diligence, maturity, and selflessness of its students. As faculty, we are blessed to be able to have a part in it.

It was a fun day, and God blessed with beautiful weather and safety.

Senior Return from Class Trip

The seniors enjoyed their class trip. Monday was spent at Dollywood, as reported earlier. Tuesday was to be a community service project in Smoky Mountain National Park; however, it was rained out. Instead, time was spent at the lodge playing games and enjoying each other’s company. 

Wednesday was spent in Gatlinburg, TN, mostly on Ober Mountain and all the activities there. 

They drove back on Thursday and were greeted by the junior class chalk work welcoming the seniors back.

Andrews Academy’s senior class trip is held in the Fall to allow the “old” students to rekindle relationships with each other and form new friendships with the new seniors for the remaining year ahead. The itinerary is set up accordingly, to strengthen relationships with each other and with our God. The seniors returned as a much closer class as a result of their time together.

Thank you, class sponsors, Principal Perez-Schulz, and parent volunteers, for your efforts and long hours to make this a memorable trip for our seniors. 

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• Picture from waist up (not entire body) - yearbook picture
• Portrait/vertical mode (not landscape/horizontal) - yearbook picture
• Attire per AA guidelines—no sleeveless shirts or bare shoulders, no low cut or cropped tops, no jewelry - yearbook AND senior ads
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Chapel Recap

On Tuesday morning, Pastor Lindsey Pratt, PMC Youth pastor and AA Chaplain, shared how Genesis 1 and 2 set your world view of being a Christian. She reminded us that we were created with a purpose. She also shared that when climbing to the summit of the mountain, we just see a few steps ahead of us; however, when we get to the summit, we see the whole picture. Like in our lives, God sees the whole picture of your life while we only see step-by-step in our daily lives. Let God direct your path as He knows the entire picture for your life. 

The Spiritual Life Committee (including AA class, SA, and NHS pastors with Pastor May) led in our worship activities on Wednesday morning. They shared some insights on creation week then had the audience participate in a game challenging their understanding of Genesis 1 & 2. 

Thursday morning, the freshmen led in singing, which was their first time doing this at AA. We were blessed. The Spiritual Life Committee took some questions and gave answers, and then shared their interesting insights of Genesis 1 and 2 with the AA students. 

Today (Friday) we had class devotions. Each class met in various areas of the school, giving a chance for officers to lead the class in worship.

Community Volleyball

Starting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 7:00-9:00 PM, AA will be hosting community volleyball. 

Our online textbook store is open. Please follow the instructions for purchasing workbooks and digital content that are automatically placed in your cart, which is required to purchase from them as part of our contract. The bookstore will list all of the textbooks required for each class that the student is registered for (note that some textbooks are optional if there is digital content required).

AA Uniforms Available from Lands' End

Uniforms can be purchased from Lands’ End, including for PE. Click on the option(s) that you would like, then choose the size (kid or adult). Please be mindful that Andrews Academy is not responsible for your orders.

We understand that uniforms are on back order from Land's End. We do have a limited supply of uniforms for sale at AA (cash or check only) during office hours. We found a few more used uniforms in storage, so those who don't have uniforms should come tomorrow (Monday) to see if you can find something that fits (first come, first served).

FACTS or Andrews Email Log In Help

If you need help logging in to FACTS or help with your Andrews email and password, please contact Mrs. Gina Meekma (ginam@andrews.edu) in the main office.

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