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Saturday, March 1: Andover-Exeter athletic contests
- Friday, March 7: Students may depart campus after 3 p.m.
- March 8–22, Spring Break: Students must depart by noon on Saturday, March 8.
- Sunday, March 23: Dorms reopen at 8 a.m. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
- Monday, March 24: Term 3 classes begin.
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Schedule for Final Week of Term 2 |
To view the schedule for the final week of Term 2 (winter term), please click here. All winter term work must be submitted by the assigned deadline; instructors are not permitted to accept any additional work from a student after 3 p.m. Any possible exception to these policies—if a student falls ill, has a family emergency—must be approved by the director of studies in collaboration with the chief medical officer.
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End-of-Term Student Departure |
Please note that students must attend all class meetings during the final week of the term, regardless of how instructors plan to use those meetings.
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- All students may depart campus after 3 p.m. on Friday, March 7.
- All boarding students must be off campus by noon on Saturday, March 8.
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Only in extraordinary circumstances will permission be granted for a student to miss class meetings during the final week of the term. The purchase of nonrefundable tickets for an early departure is not considered such a circumstance.
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Families, please see below for important deadlines related to instrument rentals and private lessons.
Traveling with PA Instrument Rentals: Please note that rentals from PA’s collection are generally not permitted to leave campus. If your student would like to make a special request to travel with their PA rental (by car only), they should email Ms. Allie Ross by 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 28. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Music Instrument Rentals: Music students who have rented an instrument and who will not be taking music lessons or participating in an ensemble during spring term must return their instrument by Monday, March 3. Instruments not returned by this day will accrue fines. If you or your student have questions about renting an instrument, please contact Mr. Carl Johnson in the Falls Center Music library.
Private Lessons: The Add/Drop deadline for Term 3 lessons is Friday, April 4, by 5 p.m. If your student is interested in lessons but did not request them during advising period, please have them complete a request here.
Lesson Continuation: New this academic year, lesson enrollment will continue into the next term unless otherwise requested. Students must contact the Department of Music if they wish to drop lessons. Families currently enrolled in lessons should have received this information via email on Monday, February 24. Questions? Email Ms. Allie Ross.
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From the Sykes Wellness Center |
Annual Physical Documentation: If your student has a physical exam coming up during Spring Break, please upload the physical exam report via the Medical Health Portal or send us documentation by email.
Spring Break Hours: The Sykes Wellness Center will be on administrative hours for Spring Break, which means we will be open Monday through Friday only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outside of those hours, feel free to email us or leave a voicemail at 978-749-4455. We will get back to you the next business day.
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The 2025–2026 housing process for returning boarders is underway. Cluster deans and house counselors are engaging with students on housing placements for the upcoming school year. As a reminder, we provide support services and reasonable accommodations to students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The deadline to request any type of disability accommodation that is related to housing for the 2025–2026 school year is Thursday, March 27, at noon. Requests related to housing made after the deadline will likely not be accommodated. A family member can complete the “Reasonable Accommodations Request” form in the Medical Health Portal and upload supporting documentation. Supporting documentation may also be emailed to Student Accessibility Services. If you have any questions about this process, please email Laura Warner, director of the Academic Skills Center and Student Accessibility Services.
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Spring Break Travel Options |
PA is offering Spring Break transportation to and from New York City (NYC), with a stop in Darien, Connecticut. For additional details, bus form, and answers to commonly asked questions, please review the Spring Break Travel FAQ. This information has been posted on PAnet for student access and in 2024–2025 Information for Families. Note that only students can complete the bus form.
For transportation to nearby airports or Boston’s South Station, arrangements can be made with private taxi and limousine service providers. Additionally, FlightLine offers a shared car service exclusively for PA students for one-way travel to airports and Boston’s South Station. For details on how to make a reservation, review the Spring Break Travel FAQ.
Questions? Email Claudia Scofield or call 978-749-4124.
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Registration Open for May AP Exams |
Registration for AP exams is open now through noon on Wednesday, March 5. The exams run May 5–16. For specific information on registration and exam dates and fees, click here.
Questions? Email Deb Colombo, director of Standardized Testing.
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Theatre & Dance Presents: R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) |
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The end of the world? Or a new beginning? Join us as we revisit R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots), the famous Czech science fiction play that introduced the word “robot” to the world over a hundred years ago.
Our new adaption, written by faculty member Natalya Baldyga, updates Karel Čapek’s language, characters, and setting, bringing the play into direct conversation with today’s technology and issues. Together, our collaborative ensemble will explore questions related not only to contemporary ever-accelerating changes in technology, but also consciousness, rapacity, and the nature of humanity.
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Thursday, February 27, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 1, at 5 p.m.
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Venue: Tang Theatre, George Washington Hall (first 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 can check in with the house manager (or any event staff) to receive priority seating.
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Theatre & Dance Presents: Chicago (Teen Edition) |
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| In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie.
Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal. (Concord Theatricals)
This production, a THD901 Independent Project, was directed by Ivy Randall ’25.
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Saturday, March 1, at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, March 2, at 3 p.m.
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Venue: Evans DeFelice Theatre Classroom, George Washington Hall (lower level)
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.
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An Evening with Dr. Lisa Miller |
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Join us tonight, Thursday, February 27, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET for a conversation via Zoom with Lisa Miller, PhD.
The Office of Family Engagement will raffle off copies of Miller’s book for those who attend.
Register now!
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A special section for families of seniors! Read along for upcoming deadlines.
Senior Prom: PA’s Senior Prom is scheduled for Friday, May 30. Prom tickets are $165 per person; this ticket includes transportation, dinner, and entertainment for the evening. Financial aid is available for prom tickets; for inquiries, please email the Financial Aid Office. Details on how students can purchase prom tickets will be shared during the spring term. Please note that the prom is exclusively for PA seniors; guests or dates from other grades or outside the Academy are not permitted.
To streamline preparations, we have partnered with Russo Tux & Formal Wear, who will handle tuxedo/suit fittings and rentals. We also work with a local florist who will offer wristlets and boutonnieres. Although not mandatory, using these vendors simplifies the process, as they deliver to campus and accept major credit cards.
Class Rings: You can purchase a class ring for your senior through our vendor, Herff Jones. Rings ordered before March 1 will be delivered to students in time for graduation. Visit the Herff Jones website for more information. Questions? Please email our ring vendor, Mike McCann.
2025 Commencement: We look forward to welcoming the families of the Class of 2025 to celebrate Commencement on June 1. For a complete schedule of events and FAQs to help you plan ahead, please visit the Commencement webpage.
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Upcoming deadline! Order a 2025 Pot Pourri for your student by Saturday, March 1, by clicking PA Yearbook. If prompted, enter school code 3591. Yearbooks—full color and typically about 300 pages—will be delivered to campus in May.
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Check Out the Athletics Newsletter |
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Enjoy photos of student-athletes and fans, team news, and player and event highlights in Andover Athletics News.
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| Read the latest headlines and happenings from campus at Andover Today.
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Read on for details about upcoming events and how to get involved:
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Blue & Silver Dance (for students)—Saturday, March 1, 8–11 p.m.: Sign up here to help with decorations and more for this annual dance party held during Andover-Exeter weekend.
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- Winter Cluster Olympics: Thank you to the PSPA volunteers who helped make the Winter Cluster Olympics a huge success. The food stations by cluster brought the Andover spirit to life! Students selected and voted on each cluster's menu, with PSPA volunteers creatively matching flavors to cluster pride.
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Campus Closet
Shop This Friday: Stop by Campus Closet from 2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow (lower level of George Washington Hall) to stock up on new PA gear—or shop online 24/7.
Volunteer for Campus Closet: Staffed by PSPA volunteers, all proceeds from Campus Closet go toward student activities and building a stronger PA community. Please sign up here to help in the shop for a few hours in the weeks and months ahead. Note that Spring Visit days in March and April will bring lots of visitors to Campus Closet—it’s always fun to meet these new families. If you would like to help out, please sign up here.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
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1–1:25 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer: Led by Nafiseh Shahshahan. All are welcome. 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: Led by members of the JSU and Rabbi Joshua Greenberg. Come for blessings over candles, challah and grape juice, sharing and fellowship. All are welcome. Paul’s Room, Paresky Commons (second floor)
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- 6 p.m.—Protestant Worship: Led by the Reverend Gina M. Finocchiaro, Protestant chaplain. All are welcome for this time of scripture, prayer, music, and spoken reflection. Cochran Chapel
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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. Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building)
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- March 10 in London: PA Chamber Orchestra & Chamber Choir Performance at the Royal College of Music
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March 13 in San Francisco: Welcome to the Neighborhood with the Northern California Regional Leadership Team
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March 16 in Singapore: An Andover Dinner with Deputy Head of School for Academics and Student Affairs Merrilee Mardon, PhD, P’27
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March 18 in Hong Kong: An Andover Evening with Deputy Head of School for Academics and Student Affairs Merrilee Mardon
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March 20 in Shanghai: An Andover Evening with Deputy Head of School for Academics and Student Affairs Merrilee Mardon
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April 2—Virtual: Andover’s Foundation & Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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April 19 in San Francisco: Bison Paddock Non Sibi Project with Winston W. Wyckoff ’78, P’12
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April 26 in Concord: Gaining Ground Non Sibi Project with Jeffrey S. Hunt ’82, P’25
- April 28—Virtual
: Blue Runs Deep Scientific Research & Pharmaceuticals
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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). P
Please join us!
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Join the Andover Family Directory |
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Want to find other Andover families in your area? Log in now using your Hive credentials. The directory is opt-in; families must log in to be visible to others. You can find tutorials on how to use the directory here. Should you need assistance with resetting your Hive login information, reach out to the Technology Help Desk by email or call 978-749-4357.
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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 email Director Jennifer Vasquez or call 978-749-4068.
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