- Monday, May 27: No classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Abbot Celebrations May 4 & 5! |
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Join us this Saturday and Sunday as we celebrate 50 years of Abbot Academy and Phillips Academy moving forward together. The special Abbot Tea and Tiffin on Saturday afternoon and festive Abbot Bazaar on Sunday are wonderful opportunities for you to connect with Abbot and Andover alumni, families, and friends. All are welcome!
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Preparing for the 2024–2025 School Year |
In preparation for the next school year, families are asked to complete ‘Required for Registration’ tasks to ensure your student is cleared for registration in the fall. All necessary forms and due dates are available on The Hive.
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Below is an overview of the four required items:
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- Tuition and Fees: Displays the current tuition and fee status. If they are not up to date, login to FACTS Management to review your account.
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My Family Profile: Families can view their address and email contact information. We encourage families to review the information each spring in preparation for the upcoming school year, however, families have access to My Profile throughout the school year and can make updates in a timely manner. When entering your information, please note the following:
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Be sure your Preferred Number is the best number to reach you, ideally a cell phone. The preferred number is displayed to campus adults and is important if we need to reach you quickly.
- If possible, please choose a different contact email for each parent/guardian to ensure all receive our school wide emails.
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- Health & Medical: Log into the Sykes Wellness Health Portal to complete registration requirements and upload updated health information for your student.
- Travel Authorizations: Complete Travel Authorizations for your student by September 1.
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- Students who are at least 17 years old and can legally drive individuals under 21 may be given authorization to drive boarding students.
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This ONLY applies to day students driving boarding students.
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With parent/guardian authorization, boarding students can ride in a car driven by a day student. This authorization does NOT cover ride-sharing services or riding in a car driven by another student’s parent/guardian.
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Permission Process: Each time students drive (Day) or ride (Boarder) together, they must seek permission either from a house counselor or cluster dean. (Default permission for ALL students.)
- ONLY for uppers and seniors (11th- and 12th-grade students): parents/guardians can allow them to get permission from ANY faculty member.
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Topic: The Host Family Program —Are you interested in learning more about the Host Family Program? Join us on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. ET to discover how you can become a part of this enriching experience and make a meaningful impact on the lives of international students at Phillips Academy! Whether you are considering your student’s participation or interested in serving as a host family for an international student, this webinar is for you.
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We will provide an overview of the Host Family Program, detailing the roles and responsibilities of both host families and participating students. We will also share insights into the benefits of joining the program and answer any questions you may have. 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.
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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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Peer Tutor Information Sessions
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Would your student like to be a tutor? The Academic Skills Center is currently looking for peer tutors for math, science, and world languages for the upcoming academic year. If your student is interested, please encourage them to attend one of the information sessions held in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library’s Freeman Room at either 12:30 p.m. or 12:50 p.m. on May 3, May 10, or May 17.
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Theatre & Dance Presents Cultivated |
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Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance, Cultivated is a dance show focused on the theme of renewal. With the return of spring and brighter days on the horizon, this show seeks to represent the growth, transformation, and revival of the human spirit through the power and art of movement. The show will also feature the THD902 Independent Choreography Project, led by Mia Pao ’24.
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- Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 11, at 7 p.m.
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Venue: Cristina A. Rubio Dance Studio in the Abbot Academy Dance Suite, third floor of the Pan Athletic Center. The Abbot Academy Dance Suite was funded by grants from the Abbot Academy Fund, continuing Abbot’s tradition of boldness, innovation, and caring and an ongoing commitment to dance at Andover.
This event is first-come-first-served seating. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to showtime to secure your seat for the show. All persons in your party must be present to claim their seat—there is no saving seats and no late seating. Families of students involved in the production and campus adults who come to see the show can check in with the house manager for priority seating.
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Seeking Student Workers for Reunion Weekend 2024 |
The Office of Academy Resources is seeking paid student worker support for Reunion Weekend 2024 from current students (16 years or older) and/or recent graduates. Hundreds of alumni return to campus to connect with one another and the Academy during Reunion Weekend. You can see the full schedule here. Working Reunion Weekend includes preparation for the weekend (starting Monday, June 3) and runs through mid-day Sunday, June 9. There are different shifts throughout the week and different tasks involved, including stuffing name badges, setting up tents and classrooms, dorm room preparations, staffing the registration and information services desks, campus tours, overseeing Back to the Classroom sessions, gathering alumni for class photos, and setting up spaces and tents for class activities and events.
If your student is interested in applying to work with us, please ask them to fill out an application by Wednesday, May 8. We will reach out to all applicants and begin the process of reviewing applications as soon as next week.
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GRADUATE DEPARTURE: Graduates need to be moved out of dorms by 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Questions? Please email the Dean of Students Office.
LAST CALL TO 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 of the school year.
Parents/guardians of seniors are invited to commemorate their student’s achievements through a “family advertisement” in this keepsake Commencement issue. Please complete this family advertisement form no later than Friday, May 10. Questions? Contact Valencia Zhang ’25, The Phillipian’s chief financial officer, via email.
SENIOR PROM: For information, click here.
YOU’RE INVITED! A SPECIAL RECEPTION FOR PARENTS OF SENIOR: Parents, guardians, and grandparents of seniors are invited to a reception on Friday, May 31, following the pre-prom procession. Co-hosted by the Office of Family Giving and the PSPA, the reception will take place from 6–7 p.m. in the Pan Athletic Center and will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a toast to the Class of 2024. Brief remarks will be made by PSPA Co-Presidents Kapris Santiago P’24 and Harpreet Kaur P’24 and Parent Fund Committee Vice-Chairs Mark and Ali Garrett P’24. We hope you will join us for this casual and fun celebratory event to thank you for being such amazing members of the PA community! Please RSVP by Monday, May 27.
TRADITION OF GRATITUDE: Parents and guardians of seniors are invited to continue the tradition of submitting notes of appreciation to faculty and staff members who have had a meaningful impact on their child’s Andover experience. Each note will be shared with the recipient and the dean of faculty this summer.
To participate, please save each note as a separate PDF file (if possible) and email notes to this special address by Friday, June 28. Please be sure to include the first and last name of the person you are writing about in your email.
SENIOR RECITALS: Please take a look at our Senior Recitalist Concert Calendar. All are welcome!
DIPLOMA FRAMES FROM CAMPUS CLOSET: Families of seniors, showcase your student’s achievement with a diploma frame customized with the Phillips Academy seal and school name. Order here, shipping is free.
COMMENCEMENT: We are excited to welcome the families of seniors to campus to celebrate Commencement. For a complete schedule of events and FAQs, please visit the Commencement webpage. More questions? Please contact Naomi Mashburn ’08 in the Office of Alumni Engagement via email or call 978-749-4225.
Students will receive their Commencement-related tickets in their student mailboxes on Wednesday, May 29. To avoid any ticket holds, please remind your student to return all athletic equipment, library books, electronic equipment, and musical instruments.
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Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, May 10. Here is your chance to thank faculty and staff in person for caring for our children all year. Volunteers are needed for 90-minute shifts between 7 and 11:30 a.m. to set up and host. Pick a shift from this sign-up sheet. It’s a great opportunity to meet other parents!
An Evening with PSPA, featuring our Spring Parent Social on Thursday, May 16
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5:30 p.m. ET—PSPA General Meeting: Underwood Room—or join us via Zoom. Passcode: 078049
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6:15 p.m. ET—PSPA Speaker Series: Senior Student Panel on Navigating the College Application Process. Join us as seniors share their stories about applying to college and pass along the lessons they learned from their experiences. Kemper Auditorium. Livestream Link.
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7:15 p.m. ET – PSPA Spring Parent Social: Connect with fellow parents over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Let’s cheer for the end of a rewarding school year and celebrate the contributions of our parent volunteers! Please RSVP here.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
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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).
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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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6:15–7p.m.—Catholic Mass in the Log Cabin (Following the Retreat Day of the Confirmation Class): 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 student leaders in liturgical roles. This week’s Mass is in the Log Cabin, reached by footpath or by car, 206 Highland Road.
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- May 4 on Campus: Abbot Tea & Tiffin
- May 5 on the Abbot Academy Campus: Abbot Bazaar
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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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June 17 in Kennebunk, ME: Special Surfer Non Sibi Project with Beth Crowley ’94
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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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