A Big Blue Welcome for #16

Newly appointed head of school Dr. Raynard S. Kington and his family joined students this morning for a festive All-School Meeting that included Academy musical groups performing songs of the season. Following an introduction by Amy Falls ’82, P’19, ’21, president-elect of the Board of Trustees, Kington was welcomed to the stage of Cochran Chapel with a standing ovation.

Dr. Raynard S. Kington welcomed at All-School Meeting

Kington, who will become Andover’s 16th head of school next summer, has served as president of Grinnell College since 2010. He addressed the audience with warmth and enthusiasm, and entreated their support: “I hope that all of you will help me shape the future of everyone who’s a part of this incredible community—our students most importantly—as well as an inspiring faculty and dedicated staff and extraordinary alumni, who are all part of [the Academy’s] special story.”

Travel During Winter Break

Phillips Academy will offer Winter Break transportation to and from New York City, with a stop in Darien, Connecticut. Students can sign up for one-way travel ($90) or roundtrip ($150). Buses depart at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, and return to campus Monday, January 6.

Drop-off and pick-up occur at the service plazas in Darien and at Dock 2 at the Port Authority Bus South Terminal in New York City. Forms and further information are available on The Hive.

For transportation to Logan (Boston) and Manchester (N.H.) airports, students can make arrangements with private taxi and limousine service providers. Flight Line Inc. offers discounted rates for travel at the beginning and end of Winter Break. A list of service providers regularly used by members of the PA community can be found on The Hive. Questions? Email Claudia Scofield or call 978-749-4124.

Reminder from the Comptroller's Office

Please be sure to visit our Online Student Billing Portal to review your student’s account, which may include additional fall charges, payments, and credits. If you elected a two-payment plan, please note that all outstanding tuition balances were due in full by Friday, November 15. If you have already reviewed your statement and taken appropriate actions, thank you. If your student still has an outstanding balance due, please remit your payment so that your student’s account may be cleared for winter term.

Questions? Please email Tina Rioux, bursar.

Yearbooks & Senior Tributes

Orders are now being accepted for Phillips Academy’s award-winning Pot Pourri yearbook. The cost is $125, and there are three ways to order:

Online: Order online and enter school code 3591.
In person: Your student can stop by the Student Activities Office (lower level of Paresky Commons) and buy a yearbook with their BlueCard.
By mail: Return this order form with your check. (Order forms are also available on The Hive).

Senior Tributes in the yearbook: Express pride, love, and congratulations to the soon-to-be PA graduate in your life with a personal ad in the 2020 yearbook. Use this form to select the desired size and personalize the ad with your own message and photos.

You Are Invited!

December 16 on Campus: Brace Student Fellow Presentation with Uanne Chang ’20
December 21 in Chicago: Non Sibi Project with Jelani Floyd '07 and the 6th Annual Whitney Young Coat Drive & Basketball Game
January 10 on Campus: Recital at Andover featuring Violinist Sara Su Jones ’91
January 13 in Hong Kong: An Andover Evening with Andy Housiaux, Currie Family Director of the Tang Institute
January 15 in Shanghai: An Andover Luncheon with Andy Housiaux, Currie Family Director of the Tang Institute
January 16 in Seoul: An Andover Luncheon with Andy Housiaux, Currie Family Director of the Tang Institute
January 18 in Dubai: An Andover Evening in Dubai with Thom Lockerby, secretary of the Academy, and Ellen Sullivan, director of international advancement
January 20 on Campus: CAMD Scholar Presentation with Aissata Bah ’20
January 21 in Los Angeles, CA: “Inspired Education: The Andover Experience” with Interim Head of School Jim Ventre '79
January 22 in San Francisco, CA: “Inspired Education: The Andover Experience” with Interim Head of School Jim Ventre '79
January 23 in Oakland, CA: Andover LGBTQ+ Social Gathering
January 29 in New York, NY: Andover LGBTQ+ Social Gathering

Wishing you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!

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