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.
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.
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- 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.
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All seniors must be out of the dorms no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 2.
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Closed Weekend in September |
Returning families, please note that the first weekend of the 2024–2025 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.
Please email the Dean of Students Office with questions or for further information.
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As summer vacation approaches, lost and found items from across campus—there are lots of them!—will be collected, sorted, organized, and displayed. PA community members can stop by the Dean of Students Office (lower level of George Washington Hall) between Tuesday, May 28, and Friday, May 31 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), to look for lost items. Items not claimed (except those labeled with a student’s name) will be donated to a local charity and shared with those in need.
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Department of Music End-of-Year Reminders |
Music Rentals, Lockers, Keys & Instruments: All rental instruments must be returned by Friday, May 24. (Please note that instrument rentals do not automatically extend over the summer. If your student is interested in a summer rental, they must email Jessica McCormack, music department coordinator, no later than tomorrow, Friday, May 17, to obtain approval.) Students are required to clean out their music and Rock Room lockers before they leave campus. No instruments, music, etc., may be left in Graves Hall over the summer.
Clift Record Library: The Term 3 deadline for returning items is Friday, May 24. No recordings may be kept over the summer. Students should visit the circulation desk or use the online NOBLE system to check the status of their Clift Record Library account. The library will close for the term on Friday, May 31, at 5 p.m.
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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 be sure your student has $125 in their BlueCard account and have them drop by Student Activities to make a purchase.
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Summer Storage Boxes Pick-Up Times |
Collegeboxes will retrieve student items on Wednesday, May 29, Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31. The moving teams begin early in the morning, so it is imperative that students be packed up and ready by 7 a.m. on their scheduled pick-up day. When students are not ready, the movers are forced to make an additional trip back to that dorm. This slows down their progress and requires extra hours of work.
Students are very busy that last week, so please encourage your student to begin preparing now. The first batch of boxes was delivered last Thursday, so those students should begin packing. If a student needs a box or two until their shipment arrives, the Dean of Students Office has some available. If your student is not ready on their pick-up day, extra charges might be applied to their Collegeboxes account.
Important Collegeboxes Dates:
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- Pickups begin at 7 a.m. on:
- Wednesday, May 29—for ALL Students
- Thursday, May 30—for ALL Students
- Friday, May 31—ONLY for SENIORS and those participating in Commencement
- Monday, May 20—Last day to sign up AND still receive a supply kit.
- Thursday, May 23—Final delivery of ordered supply kits.
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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.
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Theatre & Dance Presents Pathways |
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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 of abstract movement, music, and intentional dialogue, students express the commonalities and differences on the path toward growth.
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Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance, 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 shows 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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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. Click here to register.
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Peer Tutor Information Session |
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 two brief information sessions tomorrow, Friday, May 17, held in the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library’s Freeman Room at 12:30 p.m. and 12:50 p.m.
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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.
PREORDER THE PHILLIPIAN COMMENCEMENT ISSUE: The Phillipian, PA’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 and will be sold during Commencement Weekend. If you are interested in preordering the paper at a lower price, please use this link by Wednesday, May 29.
SENIOR PROM: For information, click here.
YOU’RE INVITED! A SPECIAL RECEPTION FOR SENIOR FAMILIES: Following the pre-prom procession and the boarding of buses to Boston, parents, guardians, and grandparents of seniors are invited to a reception in the Pan Athletic Center from 6–7 p.m. on Friday, May 31. 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.
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.
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.
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TONIGHT (May 16): An Evening with the PSPA, featuring our Spring Parent Social
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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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6:30 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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7:30 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 tomorrow, Friday, May 17 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. PSPA is hosting a Food Truck Festival for students, faculty, and staff 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 24: The Class of ’25 is hosting a Masquerade Gala on Friday, May 24, at 8 p.m. in Lower Left of Paresky Commons. There will be a DJ, food, and fun. Volunteers are needed for shifts to set up, host, and cleanup. Please pick up a shift here.
PSPA Study Break Munch on Wednesday, May 29: PSPA is hosting an assessment week study break for all students in George Washington Hall on Wednesday, May 29, from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Please sign up here if you are able to assist with set up, hosting, and cleanup.
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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6 p.m.—Protestant Worship: Led by the Reverend Gina M. Finocchiaro, Protestant chaplain. Final worship of the academic year, featuring the Gospel Choir! All are welcome for this time of scripture, prayer, music, and spoken reflection. Cochran Chapel.
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6:15–7 p.m.—Catholic Mass: Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, with presider Fr. Jack O’Brien. This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost, the joyful ending of the 50 days of the Easter season. We will honor the Class of 2024 and have a reception after Mass on the patio area outside of Kemper Chapel. Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from the outside, 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!
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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