- Monday, May 27: No classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Preparing for the 2024–2025 School Year |
It’s never too early to begin preparations for the next academic year. We request that returning students and their parents/guardians complete various tasks before this year’s classes end. Please note registration dates, the deadline for completion of required forms, and other important information.
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Registration Dates: Please refer to the Phillips Academy 2024-2025 Public Calendar for specific registration dates and times.
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Required Forms for Registration: Be sure to complete required registration forms by Monday, June 3, to ensure your student is cleared for registration next fall. All necessary forms are available on The Hive.
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Closed Weekend: Please note that the first weekend of the new school year is a “closed weekend.” That means no day or overnight excuses will be granted from Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8. During this time, students will engage in community-building activities to promote social connections and set the tone for the new school year. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Further details about Opening of School will be provided in upcoming issues of the Family Bulletin.
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From the Dean of Studies & Registrar |
PA transcripts for summer programs: If your student needs a PA transcript for summer program applications, please have them email the Registrar’s Office as soon as possible. Note that official transcripts must be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office to the organization requesting it.
Mid-point grading prep: Faculty have begun mid-point grading. During this time, BlueLink grades, comments, and unofficial transcripts have been muted. They will resume when grades are published on Wednesday, April 24. If you need a transcript during this time, please email the Registrar’s Office.
Mid-point grades and comments posting: The Dean of Studies Office will post Term 3 mid-point grades and comments in the Student Reports section of The Hive on Wednesday, April 24. Mid-point reports will be written only in classes where the teacher has concerns about a given student (low grades, incompletes, concerning behaviors, etc.). If your student is doing well in all their classes, you may not see any mid-point instructor comments.
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PA to Host Spring College Fair |
Phillips Academy will host a spring college fair on Monday, April 29, 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 individual questions and distribute informational literature about their schools. 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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Office of Family Engagement Event |
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This webinar will highlight the range of valuable resources and services provided by the ASC, focusing on how the office supports students in developing essential academic skills and strategies for success. Additionally, we will highlight the SAS’s vital role in supporting students with disabilities and promoting a more accessible and inclusive educational environment. Participants are encouraged to submit a question to be answered live. Click here to register.
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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 student’s 2024–2025 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.
Important Dates:
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- Thursday, May 9—First delivery of ordered supply kits (boxes) to the dorms.
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Monday, May 20—Last day to sign up AND still receive a supply kit.
- Thursday, May 23—Final delivery of ordered supply kits.
- Friday, May 24—DEADLINE to sign up for storage BUT too late for a supply kit. Student must purchase/find boxes. Check with the Dean of Students Office.
- Pickups are:
- Wednesday, May 29—for ALL Students
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Thursday, May 30—for ALL Students
- Friday, May 31—ONLY for SENIORS and those participating in Commencement
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Please refer to this document for details and answers to commonly asked questions. Not sure which service to choose? Click here.
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Volunteer as a Welcome Ambassador for New PA Parents! |
We are seeking volunteers to help welcome parents and guardians of new students to Andover. This is a fun and rewarding way to make new connections within the PA parent community.
As a welcome ambassador, you will be assigned a small group of new parents to contact either by phone or email at your convenience during May and June. You will receive a template and other guidance to assist with your outreach. The goal is simple: to provide a Big Blue welcome, be a friendly resource, and help grow new parent-to-parent connections.
Last spring, our dedicated welcome ambassadors contacted over 250 new PA families. We aspire to provide the same broad outreach to this year’s new families and would love your involvement! To sign up, please complete this form by Friday, April 26.
Questions? Email Josie Skelley, assistant director of the Family Giving Office.
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“Relay For Life” Walk Against Cancer on Saturday: Support PA students taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life to fight cancer this Saturday, April 20. Parent volunteers are needed in shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Please click here to sign up.
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PSPA Campus Events
Curriculum Panel, Part 2—Friday, April 19: Join us at 6 p.m. ET to hear from several department chairs about Andover’s academic program. Prior to the panel, families are invited to a pizza dinner catered by Otto at 5:30 p.m. in the Underwood Room. Can’t attend in person? Tune in to our livestream or view the recording on The Hive following the event by clicking ‘Videos’ under the ‘Quick Links’ section.
Annual Meeting and Speaker Series—Thursday, April 25: You are invited! Join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m. ET and the Annual Meeting of PSPA Membership at 6 p.m. ET in the Underwood Room, where we will elect a new slate of board members for the 2024–2025 school year. You can join us in person or via Zoom link. (Meeting ID: 884 7810 8375, Passcode: 336877).
PSPA Speaker Series and Q&A with members of the College Counseling Office will follow at 7 p.m. ET in Kemper Auditorium. Come meet Director of College Counseling Kassy Fritz and members of her team to hear their thoughts on how to approach summer for any college-bound student. This event is co-sponsored by the PSPA and the College Counseling Office. Tune in to our livestream or view the recording on The Hive following the event by clicking ‘Videos’ under the ‘Quick Links’ section.
Campus Closet Needs You: Our on-campus and online store for official Phillips Academy clothing and gear, Campus Closet, is run by parent volunteers to support programs for students and the greater PA community. Please sign up here to help in the store.
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| Commencement Ties Are Back: Graduation ties are now in stock! Shop online and have your whole cart delivered to your student’s dorm room for free.
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CELEBRATE YOUR SENIOR
The Phillipian, Phillips Academy’s student newspaper, will publish its annual Commencement issue the weekend of May 31. This special longer version of the weekly newspaper captures the major events that occurred throughout the school year.
Parents of seniors: The Phillipian invites you to commemorate your student’s achievements through a “family advertisement” in our Commencement issue. Members of The Phillipian will work closely with you to ensure that your family advertisement features all of the photos and messaging you want to include about your child—and/or a favorite student organization, club, or team that your senior has been involved with—to create a meaningful celebration of your child. Please complete this family advertisement form as soon as possible. The deadline is Friday, May 3. If you have any questions, contact Valencia Zhang ’25, The Phillipian’s chief financial officer, via email.
SENIOR RECITALS
Please take a look at our Senior Recitalist Concert Calendar. All are welcome!
COMMENCEMENT
We are excited to welcome the families of seniors to celebrate Phillips Academy’s 246th Commencement. For a complete schedule of events and FAQs, please visit the Commencement webpage. Students will receive their tickets in their student mailboxes on Wednesday, May 29. Please ensure that your student returns all athletic equipment, library books, electronic equipment, and musical instruments to avoid any ticket holds.
If you have additional questions, please contact Naomi Mashburn ’08 in the Office of Alumni Engagement via email or call 978-749-4225.
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Blue Runs Deep: TV & Film Documentarians |
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Join us virtually on Thursday, April 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. ET for a panel discussion with alumni about their careers as TV and film documentarians. This event is hosted by the Student Alumni Representatives (STARs). Learn about alumni journeys beyond Andover and the seeds that were planted during their time on campus. Register here.
Questions? Email Naomi Mashburn '08 in the Office of Alumni Engagement.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
Welcome Sunday
The Catholic Community at Phillips Academy invites you and your family to our Roman Catholic Mass on Andover’s campus. Although we know many families are a part of their own parish communities, you are always welcome to worship with us on campus. On Sunday, April 21, we are holding an official welcome day for all local families to join us at Mass. Refreshments will be served following Mass, which takes place at 6:15 p.m. in Kemper Chapel (lower level of Cochran Chapel, enter from left side of building). We hope to see you there!
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1 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer: Led by Noureddine El Alam. Meditation Room, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
- 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).
- 5:30 p.m.—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Shabbat Celebration: Led by members of the JSU and Rabbi Joshua Greenberg. Included are 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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April 20 in Los Angeles: Heal the Bay Non Sibi Project with the Southern California Regional Leadership Team
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April 20 in Concord, MA: Gaining Ground Non Sibi Project with Jeffrey S. Hunt ’82, P’25
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April 20 in New York: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Non Sibi Project with Candace N. Douglas ’00
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April 21 in Philadelphia: Philly House Non Sibi Project with the Philadelphia Regional Leadership Team
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April 25—Virtual: Blue Runs Deep: TV & Film Documentarians
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May 8 in Los Angeles: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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May 9 in Seattle: An Evening with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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May 18 in Cape Neddick, ME: Center for Wildlife Non Sibi Project with Tiffany Horne Noonan ’99
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May 18 in Oakland, CA: Northern California Andover Family-Friendly Hike with Kerry Lanzo ’11
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June 26 in Chicago: Architectural Boat Tour with the Regional Leadership Team
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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!
Health and safety guidelines, provided here, are also available when you register for an event.
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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 contact Director Jennifer Vasquez by email or call 978-749-4068.
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