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Monday, April 21: Patriots Day, no classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
- Friday, April 25: Midterm Point
- Saturday, May 24: Andover-Exeter athletic contests
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day, no classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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2025–2026 Academic Calendar |
Returning families, you can view the 2025–2026 Academic Calendar here.
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April 18–21, is a long weekend. On Friday, April 18, classes will take place as usual, but afternoon activities will not meet—except for athletic teams that have scheduled contests Friday or Saturday. Monday, April 21: no classes and no athletics.
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Summer Storage Option for Boarding Students |
Each year, Phillips Academy partners with Collegeboxes to provide a solution for boarders who need to store their items over the summer. Collegeboxes will pick up items, place them in storage, and deliver them to your child’s 2025–2026 dorm room just before the beginning of the school year. Deliveries to college or the student’s home are also possible. There are costs associated with this service. NOTE: Student belongings cannot remain on campus over the summer.
Please refer to this document for details and answers to commonly asked questions. More questions? Contact Claudia Scofield in the Dean of Students Office by email or call 978-749-4124.
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PA to Host Spring College Fair |
The Academy will host a spring college fair on Monday, April 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Snyder Center. The fair offers local high school students and their families an ideal opportunity to familiarize themselves with a wide range of colleges and universities. Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities from around the world will be available to answer questions and distribute informational literature. Families will find a list of registered schools a week prior to the event here. The fair is open to the public and admission is free. Once on campus, please follow the signs to available parking. Please note that students cannot miss any PA commitments to attend the fair.
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Senior Prom: For information on Senior Prom, click here.
Class Rings: You can still purchase a class ring for your senior through our vendor, Herff Jones. Question? 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—and to Commencement-related events beginning May 30. For a complete schedule of events and FAQs to help you plan ahead, please visit the Commencement webpage.
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Catch the Latest in the Athletics Newsletter 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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Students to Present at Archaeological Society Event |
Join the Massachusetts Archaeological Society’s Northeast/Gene Winter Chapter on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology for presentations by PA students on their archaeological research experiences with the Peabody collections.
Eagle Bone Flutes: Past, Present, and Future—Alberto Agudo ’25 explores an interdisciplinary approach to studying ancient bone flutes housed at the Peabody Institute. By integrating the instruments’ historical context with musical analysis of a contemporary Native American musician, he presents the bone flute as a living musical experience rather than merely an artifact of the past.
Meet PA’s Andover Anthropological Society—The student-run Andover Anthropological Society has been examining a large collection of Inupiat artifacts collected from Barrow Point, Alaska, learning about gender performance in Inupiat daily life. Club members will be presenting their research process and key findings to date.
The event is free and open to the public. Unable to attend in person? The meeting will be streamed live via this Zoom link. Questions? Email the Massachusetts Archaeological Society.
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Upper Year Carnival: Volunteers are needed to help make this surprise event for our 11th graders a success on Friday, April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sign up here.
CCO Presentation, followed by Annual Meeting and Dinner—Thursday, April 24: You are invited! Join us for a presentation and a conversation with the College Counseling team at 6:30 p.m. ET in Kemper Auditorium. This event is co-sponsored by the PSPA and the College Counseling Office. Tune in to our livestream or check The Hive for the recording following the event.
The Annual Meeting of PSPA Membership and Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. ET in the Andover Inn, where we will elect a new slate of board members for the 2025–2026 school year. Please join us in person or via Zoom link. (Meeting ID: 869 3321 0021, Passcode: 739546).
Nominations for 2025–2026 PSPA Board of Directors
In anticipation of the new school year, the PSPA Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for open positions on its board. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please email Sonia Virmani, Nomination Committee chair.
Campus Closet Closed: Campus Closet will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 11.
Volunteer for Campus Closet: Staffed by PSPA volunteers, all proceeds from Campus Closet go toward student activities and building a stronger PA community. Help us this month and on Monday, April 14 for the last Spring Visit Day. It’s always fun to meet new families! Please sign up here.
Ways to Engage
Stay in the Know: Keep up to date on PSPA activities by following us on Facebook (Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (Andover)) and Instagram (@pspa_campuscloset). To receive our email newsletter, sign up here.
Get Involved: Please sign up to be notified about opportunities to volunteer. We are also seeking support in marketing and social media. This can be done from your home! If you would like to help, please email us.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
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- 1–1:25 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer: Led by Noureddine El Alam. 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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5:30–6:30 p.m.—MSA Dinner & Discussion: Led by Noureddine El Alam and members of the MSA. All community members are welcome to join this gathering. Ada’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 and Welcome Sunday: 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. Refreshments will be served following Mass. Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building)
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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).
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. Forgot your password to The Hive? Use the Self-Service Password Reset Portal. Need more help? 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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