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Friday, November 21: Students may depart campus after 3 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break.
- November 22–December 2, Thanksgiving Break: Students must depart by noon on Saturday, November 22.
- Tuesday, December 2: Dorms reopen at 8 a.m. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 3: Term 2 classes begin for all students.
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Term 1 ends at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 21. All fall term work must be submitted by the assigned deadline; instructors are not permitted to accept any additional work from a student after 3 p.m. Any possible exception to these policies—if a student falls ill, has a family emergency—must be approved by the director of studies in collaboration with the chief medical officer.
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Travel Options for Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks |
Please note—Thanksgiving bus returning from NYC: Currently, there are NO seats available on the return bus from NYC to Andover on Tuesday, December 2. Those with a confirmed seat have been notified. There may be some cancellations, but we will not know that until next week. Therefore, families may want to secure transportation for their students with another provider.
At Winter Break, PA will offer transportation to and from New York City—with a stop in Darien, Connecticut. Students can sign up for one-way travel ($100) or roundtrip ($160). Buses will depart from campus at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, and return to campus Sunday, January 4, departing NYC at 11 a.m.
Details, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions are available in the Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Travel FAQ.
For transportation to nearby airports or bus stations, private and shared car services are available here and in 2025–2026 Information for Families.
Questions? Email Claudia Scofield or call 978-749-4124.
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Families, read on for reminders related to musical instrument rentals and private lessons for Term 2 (winter term).
Musical Instrument Rentals: Music students who have rented an instrument but will not be taking music lessons or participating in an ensemble during Term 2 should have returned their instrument by Monday, November 17. Instruments not returned by this day will accrue fines. Questions about renting an instrument? Please email Mr. Carl Johnson in the Guo & Yang Music Library.
Term 2 Private Lessons: The ADD/DROP deadline for Term 2 lessons is Friday, December 19, at 5 p.m. If your student is interested in lessons and did not request them during advising period, they should complete a request here. Lessons will roll over from Term 1 to Term 2. Students must contact their lesson instructor or the music office if they wish to drop lessons. Questions? Email Ms. Allie Ross.
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Winter Warm-Up Family Social |
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Celebrate the season and mark the start of Winter Break with us! Hosted by the Office of Family Engagement, this festive afternoon is all about connection and community. Stop by anytime on Thursday, December 18, between 3 and 5 p.m. for festive treats and conversation in the cozy lobby of the Andover Inn as we kick off the holiday season.
Click here to let us know you’ll be there!
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| Live and Learn at Andover This Summer! |
Summer Session is a residential academic enrichment program that brings together a community of global learners to Andover for five weeks each summer. Students immerse themselves in exciting classes like Neuropsychology, Entrepreneurship, Game Design and Development, Intelligence: Human and Artificial, Marine Biology, and Personal Finance. With over 50 courses offered across two distinct institutes, there is something to satisfy every kind of student. Summer Session is open to rising 7th through 12th grade students and is a great opportunity for younger siblings to get a taste of life at Andover. The application for summer 2026 will open on December 1. For more information about dates and rates for this summer, please visit www.andover.edu/summer.
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Deadline Extended! 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 Monday, December 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.
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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.
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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.
Faculty Appreciation Event: We will be hosting an appreciation event for faculty and staff on Friday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Underwood Room. We look forward to offering our faculty/staff a sweet afternoon treat and showing our appreciation for their continued efforts to support the growth and well-being of our students and for upholding the standards of our beloved campus community.
Campus Closet: Shop PA gear Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. (located on the lower level of George Washington Hall) or online anytime with free dorm delivery. All proceeds from Campus Closet fund the work of the PSPA. Want to help? Volunteer to help tomorrow.
Get Involved with the PSPA:
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- Sign up here to be notified about opportunities to volunteer.
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Follow us on Facebook (@Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (Andover) and Instagram (@pspa_campuscloset).
- Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
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Read the latest headlines and happenings from campus at Andover Today.
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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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November 20 in Baltimore, MD: Big Blue Connections with Jenny Savino P’21, ’24, Director of Alumni Engagement
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November 23 in Stamford, CT: Domus Thanksgiving Non Sibi Project with Torrance York ’84
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December 4 in London: Toast the Holidays with the Eight Schools Association
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December 4 in Hong Kong: Andover Club of Hong Kong’s 9th Annual Holiday Jingle & Mingle
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December 9 in New York: Steering Toward the Future: A Leadership Conversation with Board of Trustees President Amy C. Falls ’82, P’19, ’21, and Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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December 11 in Seattle: Toast the Holidays with Deputy Head of School for Academics and Student Affairs Merrilee Mardon, PhD, P’27
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December 11 in New York: Hudson Guild Holiday Non Sibi Project with Thao Nguyen Kelly ’07 and Garth Williams ’97
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December 14 on Campus: Lessons & Carols Pre-Reception & Service with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD PhD, P’24, ’27, and Peter T. Daniolos, MD, P’24, ’27
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December 15—Virtual: Blue Runs Deep: Business Consulting
- January 12 in Hong Kong: Steering Toward the Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
- January 14 in Shanghai: Steering Toward the Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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January 15 in Seoul: Steering Toward the Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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January 18 in Dubai: Andover Dinner with Alumni & Parents
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Community expectations for events provided here are also available when you register for an event.
Keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for more campus and regional gatherings.
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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. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email Director Jennifer Vasquez or call 978-749-4068.
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Have a happy and relaxing Thanksgiving Break! |
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