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Friday, November 22: Students may depart campus after 3 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break.
- November 23–December 3, Thanksgiving Break: Students must depart by noon on Saturday, November 23.
- Tuesday, December 3: Dorms reopen at 8 a.m. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 4: Term 2 (winter term) classes begin for all students.
- Thursday, December 19: Winter Break begins. Students may leave campus after their last class. Students must depart by noon on Friday, December 20.
- Sunday, January 5: Dorms reopen; boarding students may return after 8 a.m.—and must return by 8 p.m.
- Monday, January 6: Term 2 classes resume.
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Fall end-of-term grades will be posted on The Hive on Wednesday, November 27.
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We ask that all students receive their seasonal influenza vaccine by Tuesday, December 3. You can satisfy this requirement by:
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Submitting proof of a flu vaccine from an outside provider via the Medicat Health Portal.
- If your child already has a flu consent on file, we will have another flu clinic after Thanksgiving Break that they can attend.
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If you haven’t signed a consent for your child, please log onto the Medicat Health Portal and complete the flu consent under the Forms tab.
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To make a Flu Clinic appointment, your student should sign into their Medicat Health Portal account.
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Per the Academy’s enrollment agreement, the seasonal influenza vaccine is a requirement this year to help mitigate its spread, especially in light of a significant outbreak last February.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community as healthy as possible. Questions? Email the Sykes Wellness Center.
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Private Lessons: The Add/Drop deadline for Term 2 lessons is Friday, December 20, at 5 p.m. If your student is interested in lessons but did not request them during advising period, they should complete a request here.
Lesson Continuation: New this academic year, lesson enrollment will continue into the next term unless otherwise requested. Students must contact their lesson instructor or the Department of Music if they wish to drop lessons. Questions? Email Ms. Allie Ross.
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Families of seniors! This section keeps you in the loop about the important events and milestones of your student’s final year.
Senior Portraits: Families are welcome to submit a portrait of your student by email to PA Senior Portraits. The deadline is January 1. If no photo is submitted, the student’s BlueCard ID photo will be used.
Yearbook Senior Tribute Ad: Deadline extended! Follow the directions on the Class of 2025 Yearbook Info flyer to create and purchase your ad. Our senior tribute pages in the Pot Pourri are a fun senior tradition; the yearbook staff hopes you’ll consider participating. Space for tributes to seniors, which are submitted by their family, is available through the yearbook for an additional charge.
2025 Commencement: We are excited to welcome the families of the Class of 2025 to celebrate Commencement on June 1. For a complete schedule of events and FAQs, please visit the Commencement webpage. If you have any accessibility needs (ASL interpreter, wheelchair, among other accommodations) or related questions, please contact Naomi Mashburn ’08 in the Office of Alumni Engagement via email or call 978-749-4225 before February 14.
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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PA yearbooks are now on sale! All families are encouraged to order a 2025 Pot Pourri by clicking PA Yearbook. If prompted, enter school code 3591. Yearbooks—full color and typically about 300 pages—will be delivered to campus in May.
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Topic: The Oliver Wendell Holmes Library (OWHL)—Learn more about the range of support, resources, and programming offered by the OWHL on Wednesday, December 18, at 11 a.m. ET. This information session will highlight the many ways your students can engage with the library and its very knowledgeable staff. Hear about opportunities like workshops, the OWHL Scholar program, the TEDx event, and more. Click here to register.
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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.
Please sign up here to be notified about volunteer opportunities. We are still seeking parents/guardians to represent the Class of 2026 (11th-graders) and Class of 2027 (10th-graders). Nominate someone—or yourself—by using this link.
We also need some help with marketing and social media. If you have a little extra time to assist with PSPA marketing activities, please send us an email.
Senior Oasis: Thank you to every parent who volunteered to support another successful Senior Oasis. The kids seemed to truly enjoy the aromatherapy and 10-minute massage sessions as well as the many delicious food stations. Special thanks to Ursula Masters and her team for pulling the whole event together so quickly after Andover-Exeter Weekend.
Shop Campus Closet Online: Although the physical Campus Closet shop is closed until after Thanksgiving Break, you can still purchase Andover gear anytime via our online shop. Crew members needed in December! If you can take Campus Closet shift next month, please sign up here. It’s easy, fun, and a great way to meet other parents.
Parent-Hosted PSPA Socials: Would you like to host a PSPA gathering in your home near campus? If interested, please send us an email. It’s a great way to get involved while supporting the mission of the PSPA.
Area Short-Term Lodging: PSPA occasionally becomes aware of rental properties/homes for sale near campus. Please email us for more information.
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November 24 in Stamford, CT: Domus Non Sibi Project with Karen Humphries Sallick ’83, P’14, ’17, Elizabeth Siderides Theofanidis ’77, P’08, Amy Lord Wilkinson ’76, P’05, ’06, and Torrance York ’84
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December 4 in Chicago: Andover’s Foundation & Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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December 10 in New York: Andover’s Foundation & Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27
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December 13 in New York: Hudson Guild Holiday Non Sibi Project with Thao Nguyen Kelly ’07 and Garth Williams ’97
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December 15 on Campus: Annual Lessons and Carols Service & Pre-Service Reception
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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!
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Join the Andover Family Directory |
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. Should you need assistance with resetting your Hive login information, email the Technology Help Desk 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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