2024-2025 Information for Families
Recent Announcements
Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Travel Options
Phillips Academy will offer transportation at Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks to and from New York City (NYC), with a stop in Darien, Connecticut. Students can sign up for one-way travel ($100) or roundtrip ($160).
- For Thanksgiving Break: Buses will depart at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 22 and return Tuesday, December 3, departing NYC at 11 a.m.
- For Winter Break: Buses will depart at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 19 and return Sunday, January 5, departing NYC at 11 a.m.
For additional details and commonly asked questions, please review the Fall and Winter Breaks Travel FAQ. This information has been posted on PAnet for student access.
Payment: Bus payments will be made through FACTS. The final reservation list for the Thanksgiving Break will be submitted to the bursar on Friday, November 22. Please expect an email from the bursar detailing what you owe the week of December 2.
Questions? Please email or call 978-749-4124 to reach Claudia Scofield.
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!
Senior Portraits: Photographers will be on campus this fall to take formal senior portrait shots. You are also welcome to submit your own portraits by email to PA Senior Portraits. The deadline for submitting portraits is January 1, 2025.
Yearbook Family Tribute Messages: Our senior tribute pages in Pot Pourri are a fun senior tradition; we hope you’ll consider participating. These tribute messages are available through the yearbook for an additional charge. Follow the directions on the Class of 2025 Yearbook Info flyer to create and purchase your message.
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.
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.
Office of Family Engagement
The Office of Family Engagement provides important and timely communication with families, helpful resources and tools to support your student’s educational journey at Andover, and opportunities to connect with campus partners and other Andover families.
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 978-749-4068
Meet Jennifer Vasquez, director of the office of family engagement, and watch her brief welcome message.
In moments when you can’t find an answer or just need guidance to find the right resource, I am here for you. -Jennifer Vasquez
Key Fall Dates
- September 6: Fall Term Begins
- September 6-8: Closed Weekend
- October 25-27: Family Weekend
- October 28-29: No Classes
- November 22: Last Day of Fall Term
- November 23-December 2: Fall Term Vacation
Andover’s Partnership with Parents and Guardians
We seek to build connections with parents and guardians during your student’s time at Andover. Our shared commitment is to the individual growth, intellectual development, and the health and well-being of every student. Please find our articulation of the values and principles that define our partnership in this endeavor. As we embark on a new year, we thank you for your compassion and support.
