2026-2027 Information for Families
Recent Announcements
Guide for New Families
To help families prepare for the months ahead, we encourage you to explore our Guide for New Families. This comprehensive resource includes key information to support your planning and is especially helpful for families who are new to boarding schools.
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.
Shipping Packages to Your Student Policies
Packages may be sent beginning Monday, August 24.
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
Dorm Name
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.
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.
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 4: Term 1 Begins
- October 16-18: Family Weekend
- October 19-20: No Classes
- November 20: Term 1 Ends
Standardized Testing Dates
- September 19: ACT
- October 3: SAT
- October 17: ACT
- October 28: PSAT
- November 7: SAT
For more information, visit the Standardized Testing page.
Family Bulletin
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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.
Andover Core Blue
2025–2026 Opening of School
- Andover’s New Cell Phone Policy | August 21, 2025
- 2025-2026 Welcome from the Head of School | August 18, 2025