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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.
- March 7–22 is Spring Break: Students must depart by noon on Saturday, March 7.
- Wednesday, March 11: Grades and reports for Term 2 available for viewing on The Hive.
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Sunday, March 22: Dorms reopen at 8 a.m. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
- Monday, March 23: Term 3 classes begin
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Rescheduled! CCO Program: Dealing with Denial and Managing Maybe |
Due to the blizzard’s continued impact on campus and surrounding communities, the College Counseling Office’s event to help students and their families navigate the emotional challenges of disappointing and confusing college admissions has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us in Kemper Auditorium or via live stream on MediaSpace. For full program details, please click here. A recording will be available.
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Volunteer to Be a Welcome Ambassador |
Help us warmly welcome the families of newly admitted students to Andover! Your role is simple: offer a Big Blue welcome and help build meaningful family-to-family connections.
As a Welcome Ambassador, you may be asked to:
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Reach out in March to families who request a connection with a current PA family
- Connect this summer with a small group of new parents by phone or email
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AP Exams Registration Closes Tomorrow |
Registration for Advanced Placement (AP) exams closes at noon on Friday, February 27. For details, exam dates, and fees, click here. Questions? Email Courtney Beach, director of standardized testing.
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Last Chance to Book Bus Seats |
Seats on chartered bus still available! For full details on chartered bus service to New York City and shared car service for Spring Break, FAQs, and the reservation form, please see the Spring Break Travel FAQ.
Taxi and Limousine Services: For a list of service providers regularly used by the PA community, including information on greeter services for unaccompanied minors, click here.
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Discover Community Engagement at Andover |
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Join us at noon on Wednesday, March 4, for a Community Engagement webinar. Learn why nearly 300 students participate in Community Engagement programs each term and why so many call it the highlight of their week.
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2026–2027 Enrollment Process |
The 2026–2027 enrollment process will be released to returning families on Tuesday, March 10 (during Spring Break). Families will receive an email from Finalsite with instructions. Questions? Email Tina Rioux, bursar.
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Housing Accommodation Requests |
If your student needs housing-related disability accommodations for the 2026–2027 school year, the deadline for requests is Thursday, March 26.
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Questions about this process? Email Laura Warner, director of Academic Skills Center.
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View recordings of the five Cluster Fireside Chats here.
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Preorder Your Pot Pourri Yearbook |
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Senior Prom
PA’s Senior Prom is scheduled for Friday, May 29. Please note that the prom is exclusively for PA seniors; guests or dates from other grades or outside the Academy are not permitted. For more information, including ticket prices, click here.
2026 Commencement
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 beginning Friday, May 29, and culminating with Commencement Exercises on the morning of Sunday, May 31. For comprehensive information and updates, visit the Commencement webpage.
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- Friday, February 27: Visit our campus store tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m., lower level of George Washington Hall
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Saturday, February 28: Visit our two pop-up shops from 11:30 am to 4:30 p.m. during the Andover-Exeter athletics games. Borden and Memorial Gym and PA Ice Rinks
- Shop online for an excellent selection of PA clothing and merchandise. Free delivery on campus!
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The Peabody Celebrates 125 Years! |
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We are just over a month away from celebrating the founding anniversary of the Peabody Institute of Archaeology (originally known as the Department of Archaeology) at Phillips Academy. Read the full story and more in the latest Peabody February Newsletter.
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Saturday, February 28, at 7 p.m.—Academy Chamber Music Society Concert, John Barry Performance Hall, Falls Music Center.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
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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).
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- 11:30 a.m.—Protestant Worship, Cochran Chapel.
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6:15 p.m.—Catholic Mass, Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
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Addison Gallery Spring Opening Reception |
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Please join us to celebrate the Addison Gallery’s spring exhibitions on Saturday, March 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy great company, light refreshments, and the best of American art! Free and open to the public.
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Steering Toward the Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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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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