October 30, 2025

Calendar of Events

Athletics Calendar

The Weekender

Available Fridays at noon on The Hive.

Thank you to those who were able to join us on campus for Family Weekend. Please take a few minutes to complete a confidential survey to help improve our Family Weekend programming. The survey will close tomorrow, Friday, October 31. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Videos from Family Weekend: Our Academy, Our Impact: Exploring Academy Finances and the Power of Philanthropy and Volunteering session video is now available here. If you have any questions about this presentation, please email Katherine Solimini, associate director of Family Giving.

If you were unable to join us on campus or missed a program, you can watch the videos by clicking here.

The longest-running sports rivalry in prep school history is back. While our student athletes prepare to compete in the Andover-Exeter games, PA families, alumni, and the greater Andover community are invited to rally in a different competition—this one off the field. And we’re in it to win it!

The Andover-Exeter Challenge is a 48-hour fundraising competition that’s all about participation—getting the highest number of people to donate, not the highest dollar amount. 

How can you help us beat Phillips Exeter Academy, our New Hampshire rival? Participate! Make an online gift—of any size—between noon on Wednesday, November 5, and noon on Friday, November 7. The school with the most donors wins!

Along with helping us top Exeter, your donation of any size fuels the Andover Fund, which helps our students WIN every day. You’ll drive their achievements in the classroom. Elevate their performances on stage. Propel their competitive spirit on the field. Most of all, you’ll help them embrace their truest and best selves. 

We Win as ONE! And together, we make it fun!

Questions about the A-E Challenge or ways to give? Email Katherine Solimini, associate director of Family Giving. 

PA will offer transportation to and from New York City—with a stop in Darien, Connecticut—at Thanksgiving and winter breaks. Students can sign up for one-way travel ($100) or roundtrip ($160).

For additional details, bus forms, and answers to frequently asked questions, please review the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Travel FAQ. This information has been posted on PAnet for student access and in 2025–2026 Information for Families. 

For transportation to Logan (Boston) and Manchester, New Hampshire, airports or to Boston’s South Station, arrangements can be made with private taxi and limousine service providers. A list of service providers regularly used by members of the PA community is available here and in 2025–2026 Information for Families. FlightLine offers a shared car service exclusively for PA students for one-way travel to Logan or Manchester airports ($55.85) and to Boston’s South Station ($52.25). A private portal has been created for Phillips Academy students to sign up for this service. Details on how to make a reservation with FlightLine can be found in the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Travel FAQ.

Questions? Email Claudia Scofield or call 978-749-4124.

The Department of Athletics and College Counseling Office invite you to our annual College Athletics Panel on Tuesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. via this Zoom link. This program is designed to help prospective college athletes and their families navigate the landscape of college athletic recruitment. Our speakers will include athletics representatives from College of the Holy Cross, Georgetown University, and Bowdoin College.

This panel is appropriate for PA student-athletes in every grade level, and we encourage you to bring your questions for our live Q&A. A recording of the webinar will be available in the future.

Family Allyship for LGBTQIA+ School Community Members

Join us on Wednesday, November 12, at noon for an empowering session led by Dave Edwards. This interactive workshop will provide families with tools and language to be active allies to LGBTQIA+ people at Andover. Together, we will explore:

Register here. 

Missed the Learning in the World webinar session? You can view the recording here. 

Join us in making a lifesaving impact! Andover is partnering with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive on Tuesday, November 4. 

Every donation helps patients in need—from surgeries to cancer treatments—and donors will receive a $20 e-gift card as a thank-you.

Who can donate?

Anyone 16 or older (16-year-olds need parental consent—forms must be printed and brought on the day).

To schedule an appointment, please use this link. Thank you for helping make a difference—one donation at a time!

Registration for AP (Advanced Placement) exams is open through noon on Wednesday, November 5, and will reopen February 2–27. Exams will be held May 4–15. For details on registration, dates, and fees, click here.

An original ballet set to the celebrated 1876 score by Léo Delibes, Sylvia Reclaimed reimagines the classic work once shaped by myth and classical ideals of love and power. 

First premiered at the Paris Opera in 1876, Sylvia was among the first ballets to center a female huntress as its heroine—though within a world defined by mythic romance.

In this new interpretation, Delibes’s timeless music becomes a landscape for transformation—where strength, perseverance, and integrity guide the journey through challenge and renewal. By reclaiming Sylvia, this ballet honors tradition while offering a renewed vision of resilience and self-discovery.

Showtimes:

Venue: Pan Athletic Center, Abbot Academy Dance Suite, in the Cristina A. Rubio Dance Studio (third floor)

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 can check in with the house manager (or any event staff) to receive priority seating. 

Fall Term Theatre & Dance Happenings

Order the 2026 Pot Pourri, Phillips Academy’s full-color yearbook, here. Enter school code 3591 if prompted. Yearbooks will be delivered to campus in May. 

Senior Oasis is Friday, November 7, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Snyder Center. See “News from the PSPA” for more information and volunteer opportunities. 

Upcoming Deadline! Yearbook Family Tribute Messages: Celebrate your senior with a tribute page in Pot Pourri! These personalized messages are a fun tradition and a great way to honor your student’s journey. The deadline to submit is Saturday, November 15. Tribute pages, available for an additional cost, must be created and purchased following the instructions in the Class of 2026 Info Flyer. We hope you’ll consider participating!

Senior Yearbook Portraits: Every senior can have a portrait in the yearbook. Portraits are due by Wednesday, January 7 (we will confirm receipt). If your student had their photo taken by the campus photographer, that photo will be submitted automatically.

To submit your own photo of your student, email it to us with the file named as FirstLastPortrait.jpg (example: ChrisCapanoPortrait.jpg). Please send the largest size possible (at least 300 dpi) without watermarks. Most families choose a simple background, and a vertical head-and-shoulders pose, but there’s no official standard—select the photo you and your senior prefer. 

Note: If no portrait is submitted, the yearbook will use your student’s BlueCard photo.

Class Rings: You can purchase a class ring for your senior through our vendor, Herff Jones. Questions? Please email Mike McCann.

Crumblween Celebration: Join us for a hauntingly delicious event for all PA students on Friday, October 31, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. outside of Paresky Commons. Sign up here to volunteer or contribute treats for the candy buffet. 

Senior Oasis: The PSPA is partnering with the Academy’s Empathy, Balance & Inclusion program and the Dean of Students Office to host the annual “Senior Oasis” on Friday, November 7, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This popular food- and fun-filled event marks the end of early college applications and celebrates wellness and well-being. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up here.  

Campus Closet 

Shop for PA gear on Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. on the lower level of George Washington Hall—or anytime online with free dorm delivery. All proceeds from Campus Closet fund the work of the PSPA. Want to help? Volunteer for a November shift. 

Get Involved with the PSPA: 

The Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA) is a nonprofit, parent-run organization that hosts social gatherings, educational panels, and engagement events throughout the year for students, families, and the broader PA community.  

Read the latest headlines and happenings from campus at Andover Today. 

Enjoy photos of student-athletes and fans, team news, and player and event highlights in Andover Athletics News.

The current issue of the Peabody Institute of Archaeology’s monthly newsletter is now available! To receive future newsletters directly from the Peabody, sign up today.

Friday, October 31

Sunday, November 2

Keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for more campus and regional gatherings.

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.

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. 

2025–2026 Information for Families

Andover Family Directory

Family Webinar Series

Guide for New Families

Strategies for Student Success

2025–2026 Academic Calendar

Weekly Class Schedule

2025–2026 Standardized Testing Schedule

Athletic Calendar