Schedule for Final Week of Term 3 |
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Monday, May 27: No classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28: 8:30–10:30 a.m. (Period 2), 12:30–2:30 p.m. (Period 7)
Wednesday, May 29: 8:30–10:30 a.m. (Period 4), 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Period 5), 2:30–4:30 p.m. (Period 6)
Thursday, May 30: 8:30–10:30 a.m. (Period 1), 12:30–2:30 p.m. (Period 3)
Friday, May 31: Non-seniors must be out of the dorms no later than noon.
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From Tuesday, May 28, through Thursday, May 30, each class will meet once, according to the schedule above. All classes will meet in person; attendance is required for all students.
- Term 3 ends at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. No instructor may accept any additional work from a student after that time.
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Non-seniors may move out of dorms/leave campus after their last scheduled class on Thursday, May 30.
- All non-seniors must be out of the dorms no later than noon on Friday, May 31.
- All seniors must be out of the dorms no later than 4 p.m. on
Sunday, June 2.
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Looking Ahead to the 2024–2025 School Year |
In preparation for the next school year, returning families are asked to complete “Required for Registration” tasks to ensure your student is cleared for registration in the fall. All necessary forms are available on The Hive. 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. Updates are due by August 1; 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 schoolwide emails.
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Health & Medical: Log into the Sykes Wellness Center Health Portal to complete registration requirements and upload updated health information for your student by July 1.
- Travel Authorizations: Complete Travel Authorizations for your student by September. This item covers the following car and driving authorizations.
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- Students who are at least 17 years old and can legally drive individuals under 21 can 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 is to receive permission from their house counsel or cluster dean.)
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- 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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If you preordered a Pot Pourri, please remind your student to pick up their copy during lunch periods in the lobby of Paresky Commons or swing by the Student Activities office in the lower level of Paresky. Yearbooks will not be shipped home. For those who didn’t preorder but would like a yearbook, we’ve got plenty of extras available. Simply ensure your student has $125 in their BlueCard account and have them drop by Student Activities to make a purchase.
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Topic: The Host Family Program—Are you interested in learning more about the Host Family Program? Join us 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!
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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. Click here to register.
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Summer Storage Option for Boarding Students |
Each year, Phillips Academy partners with Collegeboxes to simplify your summer storage needs. Collegeboxes will collect, store, and deliver your student’s items to their 2024–2025 dorm room just before the beginning of the school year. Deliveries to college or the student’s home are also possible. 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 |
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 four brief information sessions held in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library’s Freeman Room at 12:30 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. on May 10 and May 17.
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Theatre & Dance Presents Cultivated and Pathways |
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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.
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Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance, Pathways is an original work centered on the questions “Where are you going?” and “How will you get there?” Exploring social and emotional themes of adolescent development, students have created a work depicting their individual journey and shared human experiences.
Utilizing a variety of artistic modalities and through the use abstract movement, music, and intentional dialogue, students express the commonalities and differences on the path toward growth.
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This production will also travel to Scotland and be performed live at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2024 as part of the Academy’s Performing in the World program.
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- Saturday, May 18, at 8:30 p.m. (preview performance)
- Saturday, May 25, at 8 p.m.
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Venue: Tang Theatre, George Washington Hall
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These events are 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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Check out the Peabody’s Monthly Newsletter |
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The current issue of the Peabody Institute of Archaeology’s monthly newsletter is now available! Interested in receiving future newsletters directly from the Peabody? Sign up for our newsletter today.
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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.
BLUECARD BALANCES: BlueCard funds for seniors remain in their accounts until June 10. At that time, accounts are deactivated and any funds are removed. Balances totaling $10 or more will be credited to the student billing account. The bursar will apply the money toward any outstanding expenses. The remainder will be refunded to you later in the summer along with your breakage deposit and any other credits on the account. If a sibling is attending Phillips Academy, the balance or credits will be transferred to their student account. Balances totaling less than $10 will not be refunded since the cost of processing these refunds exceeds the refund amount. Email the BlueCard Office or call 978-749-4124 with any questions.
THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENCEMENT ISSUE: 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 past school year.
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Last Call to Celebrate Your Senior: 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 tomorrow, Friday, May 10. Questions? Contact Valencia Zhang ’25, The Phillipian’s chief financial officer, via email.
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Preorder The Phillipian: The special issue will be sold during Commencement Weekend, but we are offering the opportunity to preorder the paper at a lower price! Please use this link to purchase a copy the capstone issue of The Phillipian by Wednesday, May 29.
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SENIOR PROM: For information, click here.
A SPECIAL RECEPTION FOR FAMILIES OF SENIORS: 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. 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.
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? 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 Tomorrow, Friday, May 10. Here is your chance to thank faculty and staff in person for caring for our children all year. Volunteers are still 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 the 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 at the Andover Inn. 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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All School Food Truck Festival on Friday, May 17
Gelb Lawn is the place to be on Friday, May 17 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. PSPA is hosting a Food Truck Festival for the school community featuring a variety of food trucks, a DJ, and lawn games. To volunteer for this fun event, sign up here.
Class of ‘25 Masquerade Gala on Friday, May 17
The Class of ’25 is hosting a Masquerade Gala on Friday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. in Lower Left Commons. There will be a DJ, food, and fun. Volunteers are needed for shifts to set-up, host, and clean-up. Please pick up a shift here.
Welcome New PSPA Board Members for 2024–2025! We have openings for Class Representatives for 2026, 2027, and 2028. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for these roles, please fill out this form.
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Campus Closet: Located on the lower level of George Washington Hall, Campus Closet relies on parent volunteers to operate the shop and raise funds to support activities for students and the broader PA community.
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Graduation Gifts: Now is the time to order your graduation gifts! Send your senior a graduation teddy bear or grab a graduation tie. Be sure to stop by Campus Closet this Friday from noon to 4 p.m. or shop online 24/7.
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Crew Leaders Needed: Crew leaders are needed to open and close Campus Closet and train new volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a Campus Closet crew leader next year, please email us. And if you’re able to drop in for a volunteer shift in the shop in the coming months, thank you! Please sign up 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).
- 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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9 a.m.–2 p.m.—JSU Field Trip to Auschwitz Exhibit in Boston: Hosted by the Jewish Student Union, we will leave campus at 9 a.m. and explore the exhibit, followed by lunch. We anticipate returning to campus at 2 p.m.
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10:30 a.m.—Catholic Confirmation Mass: Confirmation Mass in Cochran Chapel followed by a light brunch reception in the Underwood Room. All are welcome! (There is no 6:15 p.m. Mass on this day). Cochran Chapel.
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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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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—and during the summer! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Director Jennifer Vasquez by email or call 978-749-4068.
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