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Saturday, February 28: Andover-Exeter athletic contests
- Monday, March 2–Friday, March 6: End-of-Term Schedule
- Friday, March 6: Students may depart campus after 3 p.m.
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Saturday, March 7–Sunday, March 22: Spring Break
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Plan Ahead: Spring Break Travel Options |
PA offers two travel options for students departing campus for Spring Break: chartered bus service and shared car service.
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Chartered Bus to New York City (with stop in Darien, CT): Book your student's one-way or roundtrip bus tickets now! This Bus Reservation Form must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27. For full details, frequently asked questions, and the reservation form, please see the Spring Break Travel FAQ.
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Reserve Shared Car Service: FlightLine offers exclusive shared car service for PA students to Logan (Boston) or Manchester, NH, airports and to Boston’s South Station. To book through FlightLine, visit the Spring Break Travel FAQ.
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Next Week! Student Mental Health Webinar |
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Join us on Wednesday, February 11, at noon to learn about student mental health support at Sykes Wellness Center. Register today.
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Two Cluster Fireside Chats Remain |
WQN and PKN families: Join us to connect with your student’s cluster dean and learn about cluster traditions, events, and support systems. Register using the links below.
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View recordings of the three earlier Cluster Fireside Chats here.
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Overview of the 2026–27 Housing Process |
The housing process for the 2026–27 academic year is underway. Housing options vary by class year. Rising lowers (Class of 2029) typically remain in their current dorms and participate in in‑house room assignments. Rising uppers (Class of 2028) and rising seniors (Class of 2027) may have additional opportunities, including applying for student leadership roles, participating in a dorm “stack” with peers, or remaining in their current dorm. All‑Gender Housing (AGH) is available to all students, regardless of grade level, and offers an intentionally inclusive residential community. Students are encouraged to discuss the housing process with their families, advisor, and house counselors.
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Commencement Accessibility Accommodations: We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 31. For comprehensive information and updates, visit the Commencement webpage. If a member of your family needs accessibility accommodations, please email your request to Naomi Mashburn by Friday, February 13.
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Join us for the PSPA General Meeting & Curriculum Showcase on Thursday, February 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a glimpse of the interdisciplinary learning our students experience through presentations by Sergia Hay and Noureddine El Alam, followed by a general meeting and a casual parent social mixer with light hors d’oeuvres. A livestream will be available for families who cannot attend in person. Please RSVP.
Two great volunteer opportunities:
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Campus Closet
Crew Members Needed: Campus Closet relies on parent volunteers to operate the shop—it’s fun! To volunteer for a February shift, please sign up here.
Shop On Campus or Online: Visit our campus store tomorrow, Friday, February 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. (located on the lower level of George Washington Hall) or shop online for an excellent selection of PA clothing and merchandise. Free delivery on campus!
Stay in the Know: Sign up for volunteer updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Theatre & Dance Presents: In Motion, In Time |
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This THD902 Independent Project Performance, a student-choreographed project, brings together four original works exploring resilience, metamorphosis, and personal evolution—both individual and collective. Drawing on culturally rooted rhythms, classical jazz, classical ballet, and contemporary movement, the pieces reflect on heartbreak, healing, and the courage to shape imagined futures.
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Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, February 14, at 7 p.m.
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Venue: Pan Athletic Center, Abbot Academy Dance Suite, in the Cristina A. Rubio Dance Studio (third floor)
This event is first-come, first-serve 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 can check in with the house manager to receive priority seating.
Music, Theatre & Dance—Live! View the Term 2 Theatre & Dance Performance and Music/Concert Performance schedules here.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
- 1–1:25 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer, Meditation Room, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
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5:15 p.m.—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Shabbat Celebration, Paul’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
- 5:30–6:30 p.m.—MSA Dinner & Discussion, Ada’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor).
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11:30 a.m.—Protestant Worship, Cochran Chapel.
- 6:15 p.m.—Catholic Mass, Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
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Film Screening: Sabbath Queen—Join us in Kemper Auditorium on Saturday, February 7, at 6 p.m. for a screening of Sabbath Queen, followed by Q&A with the director. This special event is part of our celebration of U.N. World Interfaith Harmony Week and is free and open to the public.
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Steering Toward the Future: Andover’s Framework for 21st-Century Learning with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27. The February 25 and 26 events also include Nicholas Zufelt, Instructor in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.
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Campus, Regional & Community Gatherings
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- March 31: Blue Runs Deep: Investment Management
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Keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for more campus and regional gatherings.
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The Office of Family Engagement is here to help. Email Director Jennifer Vasquez or call 978-749-4068.
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