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Monday, April 21: Patriots Day, no classes. Dorms open.
- Tuesday, April 22: Head of School 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
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Monday, May 26: Memorial Day, no classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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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.
Tuesday, April 22, is Head of School Day: All classes are canceled. See below for details. Questions? Reach out to your student’s point person.
Sign In & Permissions
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Students should follow the normal process to request overnight excuses, day excuses, and car permissions over the weekend and on Tuesday.
- Boarding students who have already requested to be off campus for the weekend and wish to extend their time away until Tuesday may request permission through REACH.
- Dorm sign-in times will be the same as they usually are.
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Students may not leave campus until their REACH request has been approved, and they have signed out on REACH.
- Boarding students must return to campus by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
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- Rehearsals scheduled for Tuesday evening will take place.
- Students with regularly scheduled private lessons on Tuesday should expect to hear from their instructors regarding those lessons.
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- Friday, April 18—Only varsity teams playing on Saturday have practice.
- Monday, April 21—No athletics.
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Tuesday, April 22—The varsity baseball game on Tuesday will proceed as scheduled. Varsity sports practices will take place at the discretion of the respective coach during the regular practice window. Students should check PAnet/athletic calendar for updates.
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Save the Date: Celebration of Life |
Please join the Phillips Academy community for a memorial service as we remember Lucas Lee ’25 on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. Cochran Chapel. Families who wish to send a card to the Lee family may do so through the Office of Family Engagement, which will collect and forward them. Cards can be sent to Lee Family, c/o Office of Family Engagement, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810.
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2025–2026 Academic Calendar |
Returning families, you can view the 2025–2026 Academic Calendar here.
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PA Giving Day 2025: We Did It! |
Our PA community rallied together on PA Giving Day and supported what is Uniquely Andover in many impactful ways! Thanks to Big Blue alumni, families, and friends like you, PA Giving Day was an incredible success.
Together, we exceeded our participation goal of 2,025 donors. More than 2,100 donors from around the world participated in this annual day of giving, raising over $2.2 million in critical resources for the Academy. These donations will strengthen financial aid scholarships, health and wellness programs, advancements in academic offerings, as well as enhance athletics and student activities, and more.
PA families also stepped up in Big Blue fashion! Our class-specific $25,000 matches were all enthusiastically met, with the Class of 2027 leading the way. In total, more than 500 current and past families joined the giving day effort, in an outpouring of support that felt truly inspiring.
On behalf of everyone at PA, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed. Special thanks to our Andover Fund Parents Committee members for their dedication to motivating others to get involved in this amazing initiative. Your enthusiasm was infectious, and we could not have achieved this without you!
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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. Questions? 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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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 an introductory presentation of CCO for 9th- and 10-grade families with the College Counseling team at 6:30 p.m. 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. 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 Committees
In anticipation of the new school year, the PSPA Nomination Committee is currently accepting nominations for open committee positions in marketing, Campus Closet, and finance. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please email Sonia Virmani, Nomination Committee chair.
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.
Commencement Ties are Back: It’s never too early to plan for graduation. Grab a graduation tie at Campus Closet tomorrow or shop online and have items delivered to your student’s dorm room for free!
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.
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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- 12:30 p.m.—Stations of the Cross: Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, all are welcome to join a student-led Stations of the Cross. This year’s Stations will be followed by a simple soup and bread meal in the Baldwin Cloister (lower level of Cochran Chapel). All are welcome. Cochran Chapel.
- 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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- 5:45 a.m.—Easter Sunrise Protestant Worship: Led by the Reverend Gina M. Finocchiaro, Protestant chaplain. Join us for a sunrise service on Easter Sunday. All are welcome for this time of scripture, prayer, music, and spoken reflection. There will be a fire pit and breakfast snacks. Outdoors behind Sam Phil by the cemetery.
- 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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