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Friday, March 6: End-of-Term Schedule. Students may depart campus after 3 p.m.
- March 7–22 is Spring Break: Students must depart by noon on Saturday, March 7.
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Wednesday, March 11: Grades and reports for Term 2 available for viewing in The Hive.
- Sunday, March 22: Dorms reopen at 8 a.m. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Monday, March 23: Term 3 classes begin
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We wish you and your student a safe and relaxing Spring Break! The next Family Bulletin will be sent Thursday, March 26.
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2026–2027 Academic Calendar |
View the 2026–2027 Academic Calendar here.
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It’s almost time to support what you love! PA Giving Day, Andover’s community day of giving, returns on Tuesday, March 24.
During this 27-hour annual participation challenge, you’re invited to join thousands of families, alumni, and friends as they rally together to strengthen what makes Andover so special.
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More details and opportunities to give early can be found here!
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Today! CCO Program: Dealing with Denial and Managing ‘Maybe’ |
Join us tonight, Thursday, March 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium or via live stream on MediaSpace for a College Counseling Office event to help students and their families navigate the emotional challenges of disappointing and confusing college admissions. For full program details, please click here. A recording will be available.
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Last Call to Be a Welcome Ambassador |
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Students received their spring term schedules on Wednesday, March 4. Please review key dates below related to the add/drop period.
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- Thursday, March 5–Friday, March 6: Early add/drop/change. Students may request changes only for courses originally listed on their Course Request Form (CRF). No advisor or college counselor signature needed.
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Wednesday, March 25–Friday, March 27: Regular on-campus add/drop change. Requests for courses not on the original CRF may be submitted. These require advisor approval (and college counselor approval for uppers and seniors).
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Friday, March 27: Last day to add a course.
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Students with incomplete schedules: Juniors, lowers, and uppers with fewer than five classes, or seniors seeking to add a fifth class, should contact Associate Dean of Studies for Scheduling Mika Latva-Kokko immediately.
A note about instructor changes: Students may occasionally be assigned a different instructor or section for the next term due to staffing and scheduling needs. We know instructor changes can feel uncomfortable for some students, and we encourage you to help them view these moments as opportunities to build resilience. Please note that we do not honor requests for specific instructors or class periods. Policies for requesting an instructor change can be found in The Blue Book on The Hive.
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Don’t forget to save the date for our spring term webinars. Just click the link to register.
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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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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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Closed This Friday: Campus Closet will be closed this Friday and will reopen after Spring Break. Our online shop remains open if you’d like to stock up on PA gear.
Special CC Hours for Revisit Days: Campus Closet will open for school revisit days for newly admitted students and families:
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- Thursday, March 26: 2–6 p.m.
- Monday, March 30: 2–6 p.m.
- Thursday, April 2: 2–6 p.m.
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Monday, April 6: 2–6 p.m.
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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 21 in Houston: McGovern Centennial Gardens Non Sibi Project with the Houston Regional Leadership Team
- April 4 in Washington D.C: DC Central Kitchen Non Sibi Project with Margaret E. Doles ’97 and Sherita Gaskins-Tillett ’90
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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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