This is the final Family Bulletin of the 2024–2025 academic year. Keep an eye out for our summer editions—with important info for 2025–2026—in June, July, and August.
Best wishes from the Office of Family Engagement for a wonderful summer!
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- Saturday, May 24: Andover-Exeter athletic contests hosted at Exeter
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day, no classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Schedule for Final Week of Term 3 |
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day, no classes. Dorms open. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27: 8:30–10:30 a.m. (Period 2), 12:30–2:30 p.m. (Period 7)
Wednesday, May 28: 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 29: 8:30–10:30 a.m. (Period 1), 12:30–2:30 p.m. (Period 3)
Friday, May 30: Non-seniors must be out of the dorms no later than noon.
From Tuesday, May 27, through Thursday, May 29, 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 29. 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 29.
- All non-seniors must be out of the dorms no later than noon on Friday, May 30.
- All seniors must be out of the dorms no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 1.
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End-of-Year Reminders for Your Student |
REQUIRED END-OF-YEAR SUMMER REACH LEAVE: Boarding students are required to submit a summer vacation leave request via REACH by Sunday, May 25, at 8 p.m. Please encourage your boarding student to submit this leave request promptly. Parent/guardian approval is required, so please do your part to complete this task as quickly as possible.
PA ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT & GYM LOCKERS: All athletic equipment and uniforms must be returned by Wednesday, May 28, at 4 p.m. Students will be billed for items that are not returned. All lockers must be emptied by Thursday, May 29. The locker room will be cleaned on Saturday, May 31; any remaining items will be removed and/or donated.
LIBRARY MATERIALS: All library materials must be returned by Monday, May 26. Students should stop by the OWHL Welcome Desk or use the online NOBLE system to check the status of their Library account. All materials not returned may be billed over the summer; payment will not be refundable.
INSTRUMENT RENTALS & LOCKERS: All rental instruments must be returned by tomorrow, Friday, May 23, at 5 p.m. (Please note that instrument rentals do not automatically extend over the summer). Students are required to clean out their music lockers before they leave campus. No instruments, music, etc., may be left in Falls Music Center over the summer.
MUSIC LIBRARY: The Term 3 deadline for returning items is tomorrow, Friday, May 23. 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 Music Library account. The Guo & Yang Music Library will close for the term on Friday, May 30, at 5 p.m.
CLAIM MAIL & PACKAGES: Your student must pick up their mail and packages in George Washington Hall before heading home—or by Monday, June 2.
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On Tuesday, June 3, all mailboxes will be emptied. REMAINING items that are first-class or priority mail will be returned to the senders when possible.
- Mail Services will only forward INCOMING first-class/priority mail as follows:
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For SENIORS/GRADUATES—through July 1 to their home address. Mail received after that date will be returned to senders.
- For RETURNING STUDENTS—mail received will be held and placed in your student’s mailbox.
- Items that are not first-class/priority mail will be discarded.
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Bank or credit card statements will not be forwarded, as this information is available online.
- All unclaimed packages remaining at Mail Services or in dorms at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 2, will be considered abandoned property.
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All packages received after Monday, June 2, will be returned to the sender when possible. Any items that cannot be returned will be discarded or donated.
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Parents/guardians of graduates: It is your graduate’s responsibility to notify people and businesses of their change of address. They should notify college, family, friends, cell phone carrier, insurance providers, credit card companies, and any other persons or businesses that have been sending items to them at Andover. Be sure to change DEFAULT shipping addresses with online merchants like Amazon.
Parents/guardians of returning students: Andover will begin accepting packages for the 2025–2026 school year on Monday, August 18. Do not send items to Andover prior to this date; they will be refused and returned to the sender.
DORM CLEANUP: It is imperative that students leave their dorm rooms as they found them in the fall—clean, organized, and containing only school items. Your student should:
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- REMOVE all personal items from room, including rugs, furniture, posters, bins, and closet organizers.
- RETURN all standard PA furniture BACK to its original location (sometimes it gets moved).
- Clean and vacuum.
- Remove trash and recycling; place it in designated outdoor bins.
- Remove, donate, or discard all personal items from the bathroom, laundry room, common area, and kitchen, and empty refrigerator.
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LOST & FOUND OPEN HOUSE: As summer vacation approaches, lost and found items from across campus will be collected, sorted, organized, and displayed. The PA community can stop by the Dean of Students Office (lower level of George Washington Hall) between Tuesday, May 27, and Friday, May 30, to look for lost items. Unclaimed items (except those labeled with a student’s name) will be donated over the summer.
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Looking Ahead to the 2025–2026 School Year |
COMPUTER REQUIREMENT: Reminder to returning families: All students are required to have a laptop for use in classes. For information on minimum laptop requirements, click here. If you have any questions about device compatibility, email the Help Desk or call 978-749- 4357 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET).
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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: To ensure your returning student is cleared for registration in the fall, families are asked to complete “Required for Registration” tasks. All necessary forms are available on The Hive. For a login tutorial, including how to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), click here. Below is an overview of the four required tasks:
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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, which you can access on The Hive homepage. As a reminder, payment deadlines depend on your payment plan. For both the one- and two-payment plan options, the first payment is due July 1.
- My Family Profile: Families can view their address and email contact information. Updates are due by August 1. When entering your information, please note the following:
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- Be sure your Preferred Number is the best number to reach you. In most cases, this is your cell phone. The preferred number is displayed to campus adults so we can contact you quickly if necessary.
- If possible, please choose a different contact email for each parent/guardian to ensure all receive our school-wide emails.
Questions? Please email the Registrar.
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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 by July 1. You can access the health portal on The Hive homepage.
Questions? Please email the Sykes Wellness Center.
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- Travel Authorizations: Complete Travel Authorizations before the start of school in September.
Questions? Email the Dean of Students Office.
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CLOSED WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER: Returning families, please note that the first weekend of the 2025–2026 school year is a “closed weekend.” During this time, students will engage in community-building activities to promote social connections and set the tone for the new school year. Students are to remain on campus. That means no car permissions or day or overnight excuses will be granted from your student’s arrival through Sunday, September 7. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please email the Dean of Students Office with questions or for further information.
FAMILY WEEKEND 2025: Mark your calendars for Family Weekend: Friday, October 17, to Wednesday, October 22. Family Weekend programming will take place Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, with optional events on Sunday. Students do not have classes on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. More information will be shared this summer.
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If you preordered a Pot Pourri, please remind your student to pick up their copy in 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. Students can drop by Student Activities to purchase one with a credit card; the cost is $125.
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Summer Storage Option for Boarding Students |
Tomorrow, Friday, May 23, is the last chance to sign up for summer storage with Collegeboxes. Student must find and/or purchase their own boxes, as supplies are not provided. NOTE: Student belongings cannot remain on campus over the summer. Please refer to this document for details and answers to commonly asked questions.
Delay in Packing Kits: Due to the weather, delivery of the Collegeboxes kits has been delayed until Friday, May 23. If your student would like to begin packing in the meantime, they may stop by the Dean of Students Office, which has a limited number of Collegeboxes available.
Questions? Contact Claudia Scofield in the Dean of Students Office by email or call 978-749-4124.
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Last Chance to Share Your Feedback |
This is a friendly reminder to share your PA parent experiences via the Family Survey—your last chance to participate is this Friday! The 15-minute survey is completely anonymous.
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Special Reception for Senior Families—You’re Invited! After the pre-prom procession on Friday, May 30, senior families are invited to a reception in the Pan Athletic Center from 6 to 7 p.m. Co-hosted by the Office of Family Giving and Parents of Student of Phillips Academy (PSPA), the reception will include hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a toast to the Class of 2025. Brief remarks will be made by PSPA Co-President Sharda Caro Del Castillo P’25, ’26, and Andover Fund Parents Committee Co-Chairs Peter and Bach Weissman P’21, ’23, ’25.
We hope you will join us for this celebratory event—our thank you for being such amazing members of the PA community! Please RSVP here by Monday, May 26.
2025 Commencement: We look forward to welcoming families for Commencement on June 1 and to related events beginning May 30. For the full schedule of events and FAQs, please visit the Commencement webpage.
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Catch the Latest in the Athletics 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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PSPA Speaker Series: Introduction to College Counseling and Senior Student Panel on Navigating the College Application Process—Recordings of both sessions are now available for viewing on the Parent Channel in MediaSpace. Log in using your Hive credentials.
Campus Closet
Shop 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—or shop online 24/7.
Commencement Ties Still Available! Pick up a classic Andover tie at Campus Closet tomorrow or shop online and have items delivered to your student’s dorm room early next week for free!
Volunteer for Campus Closet: Please sign up here to help out in the next few weeks. All proceeds from Campus Closet go toward student activities and building a stronger PA community.
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Spiritual & Religious Gatherings |
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- 1–1:15 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer: Led by Noureddine El Alam. All are welcome. Philomathean Society Room, Morse Hall (basement).
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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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6 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. Underwood Room
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10–11:30 a.m.—South Church Worship Service in Cochran Chapel: South Church of Andover will be holding worship in Cochran Chapel as they undergo a renovation project in their home space. The PA community is invited to join this weekly gathering. Please note: Our usual Sunday evening Protestant Worship, led by the Reverend Gina M. Finocchiaro, will shift and join the South Church service for the remainder of spring term. 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. Refreshments will be served following Mass. Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building)
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As the 2024–2025 school year winds down, keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for 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 for 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—and even during the summer! If you have any questions or need assistance, please email Director Jennifer Vasquez or call 978-749-4068.
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Phillips Academy
180 Main St. | Andover, MA 01810 US
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