Events

Andover’s 10th Year of Celebrating

United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week

Picture This!

What does your spiritual/religious/ethical journey at Andover look like?

Send us 3–5 photos in JPG format that depict your personal journey by January 30, and then…

Join Us for a Special Interfaith Dinner

with guests from Interfaith Photovoice

Interfaith Photovoice and Andover chaplains will facilitate conversation and sharing as we explore the values, practices, and beliefs expressed—both overtly and subtly—by student photos.

Dinner and desserts from Pita Thyme will be served. Please plan to be present for the full event.

Register for the event and be sure to upload your photos by midnight on Thursday, January 30.

Questions? Email [email protected].

This event is sponsored by the Chaplaincy: Rev. Gina M. Finocchiaro, Rabbi Joshua Greenberg, and Dr. Mary T. Kantor.

The Office of Family Engagement invites you to join us for an engaging conversation with Cluster Dean Austin Washington. Learn about the many ways cluster deans support your student, hear from student leaders about cluster traditions and events, and more.

Register Here

Not sure which cluster your student belongs to? You can find this information on The Hive. Questions? Email the Office of Family Engagement.

The ACT exam on Saturday, February 8th will be held in Davis Hall in the McKeen Building on Abbot Campus. It is a paper and pencil test.

ACT Test Day Instructions:

The McKeen building is located at 24 School Street (on the corner of School Street and Abbott Street). Drive down Abbott Campus Road and park in the lot past Draper Hall. Walk back to McKeen Hall on the circular walkway.

Please arrive at the McKeen Building by 7:45am.  A Seating Chart will be posted in the lobby. If you arrive after 8:00am you are considered late and you may forfeit your seat. Masks are optional.

Students wishing to test on a Stand-Bybasis: Students must register for Stand-By testing on the ACT website ACT.org  Seats are available on a first come first served basis.     

Parents are not allowed in the testing building at any time.

Students MUST HAVE the following:

• Proper identification (driver’s license, passport, school ID)
• Should bring their printed ACT Admission Ticket
• Students without a current, official photo ID will not be allowed to test.

Students should bring the following:

• Sharpened #2 pencils
• A good eraser
• Approved calculator, with extra batteries
• Snacks and bottled drink for breaks

Students should not bring the following:

• Cell phones, smart watches, fit bits, ear buds
• Books or papers
• Pens, highlighters, or colored pencils
• Recording or other electronic devices

Students can only be dismissed when the test finishes. ACTs, without Writing, end at approximately 12:30 p.m.   ACT’s Plus Writing, normally end at approximately 1:30 p.m.  Students may not be dismissed early. 

Two sessions available:

Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

Alumni, parents, and friends of Andover
are cordially invited to a reception

Andover's Foundation & Future
with Head of School
Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
6-8 p.m.

The Sunset Room
310 E 3rd Street
Austin, TX

Canapés & cocktails
Alumni, parents & guests: $50
Classes of 2015-2020: $35
Classes of 2021-2024: No Charge

This event is subsidized by the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Questions? Reach out to Crystal McGuire in the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Community Expectations

The Office of Family Engagement invites you to join us for an engaging conversation with Cluster Dean Kit Leckerling. Learn about the many ways cluster deans support your student, hear from student leaders about cluster traditions and events, and more.

Register Here

Not sure which cluster your student belongs to? You can find this information on The Hive. Questions? Email the Office of Family Engagement.

Alumni, parents, and friends of Andover
are cordially invited to a reception

Andover's Foundation & Future
with Head of School
Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27

Hosted by
Jordan and Dylan P. Seff ’92

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
6-8 p.m.

The home of Jordan and Dylan P. Seff ’92
Houston, Texas
Address to be shared in confirmation email.

Questions? Reach out to Crystal McGuire in the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Community Expectations

Alumni, parents, and friends of Andover
are cordially invited to a reception

Andover's Foundation & Future
with Head of School
Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P'24, '27

Hosted by
Anna and Doug Penick ’93

Thursday, February 13, 2025
6-8 p.m.

Lounge 31
87 Highland Park Village #200
Dallas

Questions? Reach out to Crystal McGuire in the Office of Alumni Engagement.

A Practice PSAT exam will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025

This exam is for 10^th grade Phillips Academy Students only.

The Practice PSAT is a simulated PSAT administered by Compass Education Group.  It is a digital exam that tests the same skills and knowledge as the College Board PSAT.  The digital testing platform will replicate the PSAT to give students the same experience as taking College Board digital exams.  Students will test on their own laptops or tablets.  This test does not count in the admissions process and scores are only sent to students. The practice PSAT results together with the PreACT can be a guide toward the standardized test a student pursues in the college admissions process. 

Registration runs 1/8 to noon Wednesday 1/22

Students are emailed a registration link.

The cost is $25 and will be deducted from the Course Materials Account. (This is an internal tuition account, not the Blue Card.)

Please contact [email protected] if you decide to skip the exam after you register.  “No-Shows” will be charged if you don’t cancel.

Test Details: 
Saturday, February 15, 2025
7:45am-approx 12:15pm
Snyder Center
Students must bring their own fully charged testing device 
(Device requirement information will be sent to registered students.)

Practice PSAT Test Day Instructions:

Students should arrive at Snyder Center by 7:45am. A Seating Chart will be posted in the lobby. Students will be called into the testing room prior to 8:00am.   Arrivals after 8:00am are considered late and seats may be forfeited. Masks are optional.

Stand-By testing is not available as testing devices must be configured in advance of test day.

Students MUST HAVE the following:

• Fully charged properly configured laptop or tablet
• Charging cords
• Proper identification (driver’s license, passport, school ID)
• School ID is best as you will need your Student ID number

Students should bring the following:

• Pencil with eraser for scratch work
• Approved calculator if not using embedded program calculator
• https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test/math/calculator-use
• Students may bring water/snack for break time

Students should not bring the following:

• Cell phones, smart watches, fit bits, ear buds
• Books or papers, 
• Pens, highlighters, or colored pencils, 
• Recording or other electronic devices

This is a practice exam and will be finished at approximately noon.