2025-2026 Information for Families

Recent Announcements

Spring Break Travel Options

PA will offer transportation at Spring Break 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). Buses will depart at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 6 and return to campus Sunday, March 22, departing NYC at 11 a.m. 

For additional details, bus form, and commonly asked questions, please review the Spring Break Travel FAQ. This information has been posted on PAnet for student access. 

FlightLine offers a shared car service exclusively for PA student for one-way travel to Logan or Manchester airports and to Boston’s South Station. Details on how to make a reservation with FlightLine can be found in the Spring Break Travel FAQ.

Cluster Dean Fireside Chats 

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. All gatherings are local time. Register now using these links:

• Pine Knoll Cluster: Tuesday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m.

Not sure which cluster your student belongs to? You can find this information on The Hive. 

2026 Commencement

We are excited to welcome the families of the Class of 2026 to celebrate Commencement on May 31, 2026. 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 make those requests before February 13.

Questions? Please contact Naomi Mashburn ’08 in the Office of Alumni Engagement via email or 978-749-4225.

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

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.

Andover Family Directory

Families, join the Andover Family Directory today! 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.