February 8, 2024

Calendar of Events

Athletics Calendar

The Weekender (View on The Hive)

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 sign-up 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.

Registration for spring AP exams is open now through Friday, March 1, at noon. The exams run May 6–17.  

Students have been sent an email from the Phillips Academy Standardized Testing Office with registration instructions. Exam fees will be paid through the Course Material Account and are processed later in the spring. Funds do not need to be added to your student’s BlueCard.   

Please note that AP exams are optional and not required for college applications. Student grades and classwork are more important than AP exam scores. The exams require a significant amount of preparation and missed class time just before final assessments. Students who are unsure about taking AP exams should speak to a teacher or college counselor. Students should not register for more exams than they are sure to take. For specific information on registration and exam dates and fees, click here.

Is your student interested in taking private lessons? If so, students should request lessons with their advisor when making plans for spring term. Please note that lessons do not rollover from previous terms; students need to enroll in lessons each term they’re interested in taking them.

Term-based* rates for 2023–2024:

*Students are offered 8 lessons per term (senior recitalists are offered 9 lessons). If you have questions about financial assistance for private lessons, please email Ms. Heidi Jamieson.

Upcoming Performances:

Please join us for the following performances, which are free and open to the public:

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. 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. 

Loung Ung is a bestselling author, public speaker, activist, and co-screenplay writer of First They Killed My Father, a critically acclaimed 2017 movie streaming on Netflix that is based on her memoir and directed by Angelina Jolie. Hosted by Asian Society, the Southeast Asian Club, and CAMD, Ung will speak to the campus community on Friday, February 16, at 7 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium. A book-signing will follow the presentation, with books available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. 

The Department of Theatre and Dance’s winter term dance production, ’73: A Golden Celebration of Movement, is an ode to the 1973 merger of Abbot and Phillips academies. 

Showtimes:

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.   

Casino Night—Saturday, February 17: One of PA’s most anticipated student events of the year and parent volunteers are a big reason for the night’s success. More parent dealers are still needed so come join the fun and sign up here.

Campus Closet is open tomorrow! The shop, located on the lower level of George Washington Hall, will be open tomorrow, Friday, February 9, from noon to 4 p.m. Remember, you can shop online 24/7. Interested in staffing the shop? Click here to volunteer. 

Valentine’s Day Orders—Order a teddy bear or your student’s favorite PA gear for Valentine’s Day! Online orders need to be completed by noon, Tuesday, February 13 for dorm delivery on Valentine’s Day. 

Thursday, February 8

Friday, February 9

Sunday, February 11

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.

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.

2023–2024 Academic Calendar

Information for Families Webpage 

BlueCard Portal