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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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The Office of Family Engagement is dedicated to keeping families informed, connected, and supported. Your insights and experiences are invaluable, and we want to ensure your voice is heard.
We invite you to participate in our Family Survey, designed to gather feedback on your experiences and identify ways we can enhance resources and programming to better support you. The survey, which closes Friday, May 23, is completely anonymous and will take about 15 minutes to complete.
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Please join the Phillips Academy community for a memorial service as we remember Lucas Lee ’25 on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. in Cochran Chapel. Families who wish to send a card to the Lee family may do so through the Office of Family Engagement; we will collect and forward them. You can mail your card to: Phillips Academy, Lee Family/Office of Family Engagement, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810.
Support and resources will be available for students on Sunday. Counselors will be present in the Underwood Room from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., with snacks provided. Additionally, a Riverside counselor will be available at Sykes from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. CAMD will also host an open house for students following the service.
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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 Tuesday, April 29. 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 Tuesday, April 29. 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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Become a Welcome Ambassador for New PA Families! |
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help greet and connect with parents and guardians of incoming Andover students. This is a fun, meaningful opportunity to build community and create lasting connections within the PA family community.
As a welcome ambassador, you will be matched with a small group of new parents and asked to reach out to them by phone or email in May and June. We will provide outreach templates and tips to guide your conversations. Your mission is simple: extend a warm Big Blue welcome, become a friendly point of contact, and help foster family-to-family connections.
Last spring, our amazing welcome ambassadors reached out to over 250 new PA families. We would love your help in making this year’s welcome just as impactful!
To sign up, please complete this form by Friday, May 2. Questions? Please email Meaghan Reilly, assistant director of Family Giving.
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Summer Employment Positions |
PA is now hiring for a variety of temporary summer employment positions. If your student is 16 years of age or older, we invite them to explore the exciting opportunities available and apply today. A list of available temporary positions is listed below.
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Spring College Fair on Monday |
The Academy will host a 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 share informational literature. A list of schools registered for the event is available 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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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. The last day to sign up and receive a supply kit is Monday, May 19.
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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Senior Prom: For information on Senior Prom, click here.
Celebrate Your Senior in The Phillipian’s Commencement Issue! The Phillipian, Phillips Academy’s student newspaper, will publish its special Commencement issue the weekend of May 31. This longer version of the newspaper, filled with memories, captures the major events that occurred throughout the school year.
The Phillipian invites families to commemorate their student’s achievements through a “family advisement” in the Commencement issue. Members of The Phillipian staff will work closely with you to ensure that your family advisement features all 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 tribute. Please complete this family advertisement form as soon as possible. The deadline is Friday, May 2. Questions? Email Angela Zhao, Phillipian chief financial officer.
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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TONIGHT, Thursday, April 24! College Counseling Office presentation, followed by PSPA Annual Meeting: You are invited! Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium for an introductory presentation by the College Counseling team for 9th and 10th grade families. 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 begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Andover Inn, where we will elect a new slate of board members for the 2025–2026 school year. Light bites and drinks will be served. Please join us in person or via Zoom link (Passcode: 8CjppU).
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 that support the board 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 Our Annual Sale 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 during the PSPA’s biggest sale of the year! With a few minor exceptions, everything in the store is 30% off. Discount codes cannot be used during the in-store sale. We hope you’ll swing by! Can’t make it to campus? You can shop online 24/7—but please note that the sale does not apply to online purchases.
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 to help out tomorrow.
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 e-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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10 a.m.—South Church Worship Service: South Church of Andover will be holding worship in Cochran Chapel each Sunday as they undergo a renovation project in their home space. The PA community is invited to join this weekly gathering. Please note: Our usual Protestant Worship, led by the Reverend Gina M. Finocchiaro on Sunday evenings, will shift and join the South Church service for the remainder of spring term.
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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. 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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