- Monday, February 5: No classes, dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Friday, March 1: Students may depart campus after 3 p.m.
- March 2–17: Spring Break. Students must depart by noon on Saturday, March 2.
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Monday, March 18: Dorms reopen at 8 a.m. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Phillips Academy will offer transportation at Spring Break to and from New York City, with a stop in Darien, Connecticut. Students can sign up for one-way travel ($100) or roundtrip ($160). Buses will depart at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 1, and return
Monday, March 18. For additional details, please review the Spring Break Travel FAQ. The above information and the form have been emailed to students. Only students can complete the form.
For transportation to Logan (Boston) and Manchester (N.H.) airports or Boston’s South Station, arrangements can be made with private taxi and limousine service providers. A list of service providers regularly used by members of the PA community is available here.
Questions? Email Claudia Scofield or call 978-749-4124.
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Course Requests for Spring Term |
Students are currently working on preparing their course requests for Term 3, which must be submitted by
February 9. Students should have conversations with adults, including their parents/guardians, to consider what the spring might look like in big-picture terms, taking into account sports commitments, extracurricular activities, family responsibilities, and their own health and well-being.
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CAMD Welcomes Christian Cooper |
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Christian Cooper, who became a New York Times best-selling author with his debut memoir, Better Living Through Birding, will visit campus in honor of Black History Month. Cooper is also the host and a consulting producer for National Geographic's hit series
Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper. A longtime activist on issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality, Cooper combined his passions in the Black Lives Matter graphic short story “It’s a Bird” from DC Comics, and he continues to seek synergy at the intersections of storytelling, progressivism, and environmentalism.
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Hosted by the Office of Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD), Cooper will speak to the campus community on
Friday, February 9, at 7 p.m. in Paresky Commons, Lower Left. The event is free and open to the public.
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The Department of Music is pleased to announce that the Senior Recital application is now live! Students should visit PAnet or the Music Office for complete guidelines. Kindly encourage your eligible students to apply. The application deadline is
Wednesday, February 14, by 5 p.m. Questions? Please email Jessica McCormack.
Please join us for the following performances, which are free and open to the public:
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Theatre & Dance Presents ’73: A Golden Celebration of Movement |
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The Department of Theatre and Dance’s winter term dance production,
’73, is an ode to the 1973 merger of Abbot and Phillips academies. Among many elements of that momentous school year, this show seeks to celebrate the contribution of Abbot Academy’s dance program, which helped to lay the groundwork for the rich performance offerings PA has today. The show features six faculty works—including jazz, contemporary, classical, and modern dance themes— that are set to music of The Temptations, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Roberta Flack. Take a peek into 1973 with us!
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- Friday, February 9, at 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 10, at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
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Venue: Cristina A. Rubio Dance Studio, Abbot Academy Dance Suite, Pan Athletic Center (third floor).
This event is first-come-first-served seating. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to showtime to secure your seat for the show. All persons in your party must be present to claim their seat—there is no saving seats and no late seating. Families of students involved in the production and campus adults who come to see the show can check in with the House Manager to receive priority seating.
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Check Out the Peabody Newsletter |
The current issue of the Peabody Institute of Archaeology’s monthly newsletter is now available! Interested in receiving future newsletters directly from the Peabody? Sign up for our newsletter today.
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Curriculum Panel and Social Mixer—Join us tomorrow, Friday, February 2:
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Curriculum Panel—5:30–6:15 p.m., Kemper Auditorium: Hear from several department chairs about Andover’s academic program. If you can’t attend in person, please tune in to our livestream or look for the recording on The Hive next week.
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Parent Social Mixer—6:30–8:30 p.m., Andover Inn: The PSPA is excited to host this evening of conversation and connection with fellow PA parents and guardians over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Please RSVP here. Adults only.
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Volunteer on Campus—Volunteering a great way to take part in campus festivities and meet other parents.
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Casino Night—Saturday, February 17: Take part in the most anticipated event of the year and help make the evening a great one for our students! We need parent volunteers to decorate/setup, serve refreshments, and of course, to deal cards at the gaming tables. Sign up here.
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Campus Closet needs your help staffing the shop on several upcoming Fridays. Please click here to volunteer.
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Campus Closet Is Open Tomorrow: PSPA activities are funded by profits from our volunteer-run Campus Closet, which features official Phillips Academy gear for your whole family. The shop will be open tomorrow, Friday, February 2, from noon to 4 p.m. Be sure to check out our new sweater and Fight Cancer knit hat!
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
- 1 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer: Led by Noureddine El Alam.
Meditation Room, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
- 5:30 p.m.—Jewish Cultural Weekend Shabbat Celebration: Led by members of the JSU and Rabbi Joshua Greenberg. Included are Shabbat service, catered dinner, blessings over candles, challah and grape juice, sharing and fellowship. All are welcome. Mural Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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5:30–6:30 p.m.—Muslim Student Association Dinner & Discussion: Led by Noureddine El Alam and members of the MSU. All community members are welcome to join this gathering. Ada’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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- No Protestant Worship this week.
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6:15 p.m.—Catholic Mass: All are welcome to join the PA Catholic community for Mass on Sunday evenings when school is in session. Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, with presider Fr. Jack O’Brien and other guest priests from the Archdiocese of Boston. Student leaders participate in liturgical roles as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and musicians, and help with hospitality. Mass is followed by hospitality and fellowship with snacks and refreshments and sometimes short programming by Catholic Student Fellowship (CSF) leaders.
Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
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5:30 p.m.—Interfaith Dinner: Please join us for a student panel discussion on what gives students purpose. Hear from a diverse group and contribute during a Q&A session. We’re looking forward to some great conversations. All are welcome, regardless of faith, or none! Mural Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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- February 21 in San Francisco
: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
- February 21—Virtual: A Celebration of Our Diaspora: An Af-Lat-Am Committee Event
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February 22 in Portland, OR: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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February 24 on Campus: Coed Alumni and Parent Hockey Game
- February 27 in Chicago: Andover Social at ERIS Brewery
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March 16 in Atlanta: MedShare Non Sibi Project with the Atlanta Regional Leadership Team
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March 19 in London: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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Keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for gatherings in your area and an array of campus and other events that may be open to families (i.e., special student presentations; music, theatre, and dance performances; and athletic competitions). Please join us!
Health and safety guidelines, provided here, are also available when you register for an event.
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The
Office of Family Engagement is here to support you throughout the school year. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Director Jennifer Vasquez by email or call 978-749-4068.
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