2024-2025 Information for Families

Recent Announcements

Fireside Chat with Cluster Deans

The Office of Family Engagement invites you to join us for an engaging conversation with your student’s cluster dean. Learn about the many ways cluster deans support your student, hear from student leaders about cluster traditions and events, and more. Register now using these links:

• West Quad South Cluster: Tuesday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m.
• Flagstaff Cluster: Tuesday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m.
• West Quad North Cluster: Tuesday, February 11, at 7 p.m.
• Abbot Cluster: Tuesday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m.
• Pine Knoll Cluster: Tuesday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m.

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

Taxi and Limousine Service Providers

For transportation to Logan (Boston) and Manchester (N.H.) airports or 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 including information on greeter services for unaccompanied minors is available here. 

FlightLine offers a shared car service exclusively for PA student for one-way travel to Logan or Manchester ($55.85) and to Boston’s South Station ($53.25). Details on how to make a reservation with FlightLine can be found in the Fall and Winter Breaks Travel FAQ.

Andover Family Directory

Thanks to your feedback from the Family Survey conducted in winter term 2024, the Office of Family Engagement is excited to announce the launch of the Andover Family Directory! 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 log-in information, reach out to the Office of Technology Help Desk by email or call 978-749-4357. 

Ways to Use the Andover Family Directory:

• Connect: Search for and reach out to fellow Andover families to build connections.
• Seek Support: Use the directory to find families for advice, support, and shared interests.
• Coordinate Activities: Connect with other families to arrange travel, visits, and participate in school-related events.
• Host or Join Gatherings: Organize or attend regional meetups or virtual events to build community and share experiences.

We hope you take advantage of this resource to foster connections and build a supportive network with one another.

Families of seniors! Stay informed with key updates, deadlines, and highlights of your student’s final year. This section keeps you in the loop on important events and milestones!

Class Rings: Parents of seniors can purchase class rings through our vendor, Herff Jones. A representative will be on campus during Family Weekend in October. If you have any questions, please email Mike McCann.

2025 Commencement: We look forward to welcoming 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), please email those requests to Naomi Mashburn before February 14. If you have additional questions as Commencement approaches, please also email Naomi Mashburn or call 978-749-4225.

Pot Pourri Yearbooks

All families are encouraged to order a 2025 Pot Pourri, Phillips Academy’s yearbook, by clicking this link: PA Yearbook. If prompted, enter school code 3591. Yearbooks—full color and typically about 300 pages—will be delivered to campus in May.

Shipping Packages to Your Student Policies

Please use our 180 Main Street address (see below) when shipping items to your student, NOT the street address of their dorm. Please use your student’s full formal name, no nicknames!

Student’s FULL Name 

        Phillips Academy

        180 Main Street

       Andover, MA 01810

Students may retrieve mail and small parcels from their student mailbox. For boarders, large items are delivered to the common room of student dorms. Please review Mailroom Policies for what items cannot be accepted.

New Families

Please take a few minutes to review this important guide, which offers essential information to help you navigate the months leading up to the Opening of School and address questions you may have along the way.