End-of-Term Schedule

Friday, May 26—Conference day (a Monday schedule). Teachers will be available for conferencing to prepare for the week ahead.

Monday, May 29—No classes

Tuesday, May 30—Period 2 (8:30–10:30 a.m.) and Period 3 (12:30–2:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 31—Period 4 (8:30–10:30 a.m.), Period 5 (12:30–2:30 p.m.), and Period 6 (4–6 p.m.)

Thursday June 1—Period 1 (8:30–10:30 a.m.) and Period 7 (12:30–2:30 p.m.)

Friday June 2—Dorms Close at Noon (except for seniors)

From Tuesday, May 30, through Thursday, June 1, each class will meet once, according to the schedule above. All classes will meet in person; attendance for all students is required.
Term 3 ends at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. No instructor may accept any additional work from a student after that time.
Non-seniors may move out of dorms/leave campus after their last scheduled class on Thursday.
All non-seniors must be out of the dorms no later than noon on Friday, June 2.

Important Reminders

As our academic year winds down, please check to be sure your student’s account in FACTS is current—and also remind your student to turn in all athletic uniforms, library books, and AV equipment. Questions? Please email Tina Rioux.

Beautiful Music This Weekend

Academy Concert Bands—Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Cochran Chapel
Chamber Music Society—Saturday, May 13, at 4 p.m., in the Timken Room, Graves Hall
Chamber Music Society, Part 2—Saturday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Timken Room, Graves Hall
Academy Chorus—Sunday, May 14, at 4 p.m. in Tang Theatre

Keep an eye on the Academy’s Events Calendar for campus and other events that are open to you and your family.

Theatre & Dance Presentations

Uncommon Women and Others, written by Wendy Wasserstein, is a story set at a historically women’s institution amidst the peak of second wave feminism. Going back and forth between the early to late ’70s, Wasserstein explores gender, friendship, love, and the role of female identity within a patriarchal, oppressive society.

Showtimes:

Friday, May 19—7 p.m.
Saturday, May 20—2 p.m.

Melancholy Play, by acclaimed contemporary playwright Sarah Ruhl, is a farcical and surreal exploration of sadness, how we feel it, and how we respond to the sadness of others. Find out why Tilly’s “exquisite” sense of melancholy causes everyone she meets to fall in love with her—and why one admirer is turned into an almond.

Showtimes:

Saturday, May 20—7 p.m.
Sunday, May 21—2 p.m.

All four shows take place in Steinbach Theatre in George Washington Hall. Seating is first-come first-serve. We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to showtime to secure your seats. All persons in your party must be present; there is no saving seats and no late seating.

Families of students involved in the production can check in with the House Manager to receive priority seating. Due to limited seating, we respectfully ask that families choose just one show for priority seating.

Senior Prom & Parent Reception June 2

The Academy’s Senior Prom—a celebration for the Class of 2023—will be held Friday, June 2. Please note that seniors are not allowed to bring an outside guest (non-PA student) or invite PA students from other grades. ALL members of the Class of 2023 are encouraged to attend—with a friend, with a group, or as a couple!

Prom tickets are on sale now through Monday, May 15, in the BlueCard office in George Washington Hall. Seniors can stop by weekdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. to purchase their tickets, which are $150 per person. Payment for tickets can ONLY be made through the BlueCard, so please be sure your child has funds in their account. If you have concerns around the cost of tickets, please email the financial aid office.
Festivities start Friday, June 2, at 5 p.m. with a reception and picture taking in the Greener Quad.
Students will board coach buses at 6 p.m. to enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing at the amazing State Room in Boston. (All students must travel to and from prom in the school-provided transportation.)
Special Reception for Parents of Seniors, 6–7 p.m. in the Snyder Center. Following the pre-prom procession and picture taking, parents, guardians, and grandparents of seniors are invited to a reception that will include drinks and hors d’oeuvres, a toast to the Class of 2023, and brief remarks.
Prom concludes at 11:30 p.m. Students will return to campus by bus for one final “Midnight Munch” in Paresky Commons.

Questions about Senior Prom? Please email Chris Capano, director of student activities.

2023 Commencement

We are excited to welcome the families of seniors to campus in three weeks to celebrate Phillips Academy’s 245th Commencement. We hope the following information will assist with planning.

For a complete schedule of events and FAQs, please visit the Commencement webpage.

If you have questions that fall outside of the resources on the Commencement webpage, please connect with Naomi Sobelson Mashburn ’08 via email or call 978-749-4225.

News from the PSPA

TONIGHT, Thursday, May 11—PSPA Speaker Series Part II: Senior Student Panel on Navigating the College Application Process:

5:30 p.m. ET—Dinner in the Underwood Room
6 p.m. ET—PSPA General Meeting in the Underwood Room—or join us via Zoom. Passcode: 327693
7 p.m. ET—PSPA Speaker Series: Senior Student Panel on Navigating the College Application Process. Join us in Kemper Auditorium as seniors share their stories about applying to college and pass along the lessons learned from their experiences. Livestream link.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast—TOMORROW, Friday, May 12: We are looking for a few more parents to help put on our annual breakfast honoring faculty and staff. Volunteers are needed for 90-minute shifts (between 7 and 11:30 a.m.) to set up and host. Choose a shift from this sign-up sheet. It’s a great opportunity to meet other parents!

Diploma Frames for New Graduates: Celebrate your senior with a custom diploma frame to showcase their achievement! PSPA is partnering with Church Hill Frames to offer several designs featuring the PA seal and school name. You can order here.

For more graduation gifts ideas, visit Campus Closet online or visit in person tomorrow, Friday, May 12: Campus closet will open noon–4 p.m. on the lower level of George Washington Hall. As you may know, Campus Closet relies on parent volunteers to operate and raise funds to support activities for students and the broader PA community. Please click here to help out in the shop.

Social Mixer for Parents—Friday, May 26: Our spring mixer was so much fun that we will be hosting another social for parents and guardians at the Andover Inn on May 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please RSVP via this link.

Spiritual & Religious Gatherings

Friday, May 12

1–1:25 p.m.—Muslim Student Association Prayers and Fellowship: Sermon (Jumma prayer). Led by Noureddine El Alam. Meditation Room, lower level of Cochran Chapel (enter from left side of building).
5:30–6:30 p.m.— JSU/MSA Hummus-Off: Think “bake-off” but with chickpeas. The Jewish Student Union and Muslim Student Association will gather together to make hummus—a very popular dish in the Middle East. We will enjoy what we have made as well as each other’s company. Come get a taste! Paresky Commons, Mural Room.

Sunday, May 14

10:30 a.m.—Catholic Confirmation Mass in Cochran Chapel: Confirmation Mass will be followed by a light brunch reception in the nearby Underwood Room. All are welcome! (There is no 6:15 p.m. Mass on this day.) Cochran Chapel (main chapel)
6 p.m.—Protestant Worship Service: Led by the Reverend Gina Finocchiaro, Protestant chaplain. All are welcome for this time of scripture, prayer, and spoken reflection! Cochran Chapel (main chapel).

You Are Invited!

May 12 on Campus: Academy Concert Bands (Cochran Chapel)
May 13 in New York: Hudson Guild Non Sibi Project with Thao Nguyen Kelly ’07 and Garth Williams ’97
May 13 on Campus: Chamber Music Society (Timken Room
May 13 on Campus: Chamber Music Society, Part 2 (Timken Room)
May 14 on Campus: Academy Chorus (Tang Theatre)
May 15: A Virtual Conversation with Wendy Ewald ’69
May 21 on Campus: Academy Orchestras Concert (Cochran Chapel)
May 23: The Vers(es) in Diversity: Chinese Students at Andover—A Virtual Presentation by Frank S. Zhou ’2
June 1-4 on Campus: Commencement Weekend 2023
June 20 in London: 10th Anniversary Concert Nucleo Non Sibi Project with Lucy Maguire ’08
June 24 in Los Angeles: Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium

PA Visitor/Guest Health & Safety Guidelines

On-Campus Visitors: In consideration of the health and safety of visitors and our campus community, we expect visitors to be up to date with COVID vaccination, if eligible. We expect visitors to mask at all times or stay off campus if they are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days, if they are within 10 days of having been diagnosed with COVID, and/or if they have any symptoms of respiratory illness. In the spirit of non sibi (not for self), the Academy trusts that campus visitors will follow these guidelines.

Guests at Off-Campus/Regional Events: In consideration of the health and safety of our Andover community, we ask attendees to be up to date with COVID vaccination, if eligible. We require all attendees to adhere to the public health guidelines established by the CDC and your state and local health officials, as well as to follow venue guidelines and regulations that are in place at the time of the event. Venue-specific guidelines will be shared close to the event date. Prior to attending, we ask that you monitor your health. We expect attendees to mask at all times—or not attend the event—if they are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days, if they are within 10 days of having been diagnosed with COVID, and/or if they have any symptoms of respiratory illness. In the spirit of non sibi, the Academy trusts that those in attendance will follow these guidelines.

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