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PARENT-RUN VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

The following volunteer-led parent groups help foster connection, community, and support for Phillips Academy families. All PA parents, guardians, and caregivers are invited to get involved.

Questions? Reach out to the Office of Family Engagement.

Parents of Students of Phillips Academy

We invite you to connect with the Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA), a welcoming community open to both day and boarding families. PSPA organizes events and initiatives throughout the year to enhance the student experience and strengthen parent engagement.

Signature Events:

  • Parent Receptions and Informal Gatherings, both in person and online
  • Class and Student Activities including Annual Casino Night and Prom Receptions
  • Parent Education Speakers, in person and live-streamed
  • Campus Closet – the home of Phillips Academy clothing and gear

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Black Families of Phillips Academy 

The Black Families of Phillips Academy (BFPA) is a parent-led community dedicated to connecting and supporting families of Black students at Phillips Academy. Through shared resources, engagement, and relationship-building, BFPA strengthens belonging and helps ensure that Black students thrive academically, socially, and culturally within the broader Andover community.

Year-round gatherings help cultivate belonging for both parents and students.

Get Connected: Email the BFPA

Chinese Parent Association 

The Chinese Parent Association is a vibrant and welcoming community made up of nearly 400 current Phillips Academy parents and about 450 alumni parents. We are continually inspired by the strong sense of connection, cultural pride, and mutual support shared among our families.

Signature Event:

  • Annual Lunar New Year Celebration – Families come together to host a festive and widely loved food festival for students, sharing traditional dishes and cultural traditions that enrich the entire PA community.

We warmly welcome new members and look forward to connecting with you.

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Familias de Phillips Academy

Bienvenidos a Andover! 

Familias de Phillips Academy is a parent-, grandparent-, and guardian-led volunteer group that promotes family equity, education, sense of belonging & connection to cultura, support, and mentorship for Latino students at the school.

The group meets monthly and communicates through a WhatsApp community where members share resources and guidance on helping our students navigate the PA experience.

Please email us if you'd like to get involved with our work.

Get Connected: Email Familias de PA

Korean Parents of Students of Phillips Academy

The Korean Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (KPSPA) is a supportive community of approximately 20 to 30 Korean and Korean-affiliated families. The group focuses on fostering community among parents, supporting international families, and serving as a bridge between families in the U.S. and Korea.

Signature Events:

  • Welcome Luncheon for new families (May)
  • Graduation Farewell & New Family Welcome Reception (August)
  • Support for major school events, including:
    • October & March Admission events
    • Head of School’s January visit

KPSPA also shares aspects of Korean culture with the greater PA community to enrich cross‑cultural understanding.

We warmly welcomes new participants and connections.

Get Connected: Email KPSPA

 

FAMILY GIVING

The Family Giving office works with families to encourage annual giving to the Andover Fund and support targeted Academy priorities. Parents/guardians also partner as volunteers in various roles, including serving on the Andover Fund Parents Committee (AFPC), acting as welcome ambassadors for new families, and hosting and sponsoring events. Family involvement helps strengthen the Academy and connect the global PA Community.

HOST FAMILY PROGRAM

Andover’s Host Family program can be a valuable resource for incoming international students in their transition to both U.S. culture and life at Andover. The program comprises of Andover families who volunteer their time and energy each year, providing occasional home-cooked meals, family outings, care packages, and transportation to and from the airport, among other things. More importantly, host families provide friendship, support, help, comfort, and “family” experiences not generally available to international students attending a boarding school. Families interested in becoming a host family should email Rev. Gina M. Finocchiaro, international student coordinator, at [email protected].

Family Bulletin

The Family Bulletin is Andover’s weekly newsletter that is typically emailed on Thursdays during the school year (when classes are in session). Be sure to review each issue for important information, a quick glimpse of what’s happening on campus, and a selection of events of interest to parents, guardians, and other family members. 

Andover Today

Andover Today curates the latest headlines and happenings from campus and provides a single landing page for users to learn about alumni changemakers, the latest trending social posts from Big Blue, and upcoming public events.

The Weekender

See what’s happening on the weekends on campus. Available on The Hive.

Athletic Games

For live streams of athletic games, when available: https://athletics.andover.edu/

Music Performances

For videos of music performances, visit the Music at Andover YouTube Channel.

Theatre & Dance Performances

There is typically no live-streaming or recording of theatre and dance performances due to licensing agreements. For a schedule of live performances, visit the Events Calendar and search by Event Category or Event Subject.

SmugMug

SmugMug, updated regularly, is Andover’s official online photo gallery: https://phillipsacademy.smugmug.com/

Media Space Parent Channel

View videos of our All-School Meetings, guest speakers, and various campus events:  https://media.andover.edu/parents 

Andover Family Directory

Log in using your Hive credentials. The directory is opt-in; families must log in to be visible to others.

Tutorial: You can find a tutorial on how to use the directory here. 

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.