2026-2027 Information for Families

Recent Announcements

The New Hive Is Coming in August

We're excited to introduce the new Hive, an enhanced parent and family portal designed to make it easier to access student information, school resources, and important updates all in one place.

As part of this upgrade, BlueLink will be retired, and information currently available there, including student grades, schedules, attendance, and comments, will be available within The Hive.

Important Dates
 

August 7
Families are encourage to complete any outstanding registration requirements and verify their email address in the current Hive is up to date.

August 10
The Hive will be temporarily unavailable while data is transferred to the new platform.

August 20
Families will receive an email invitation with instructions for activating their account and accessing the new Hive.

Prepare for Access

To ensure a smooth experience:

• Verify that your email address is up to date by August 7.
• Each parent or guardian who wishes to access The Hive must have a unique email address associated with their account.
• If you already have a Blackbaud account through another school, the email address associated with that account must match the email address listed in the current Hive.
• We recommend using a personal email address rather than a work account, as employer security settings can sometimes block automated communications.
• Parent/guardian Andover accounts (e.g., [email protected]) will no longer be needed to access The Hive.

What's New in The Hive?

The Hive will provide access to familiar tools and information from BlueLink, along with new features designed to help families stay informed and connected, including:

• Family contact information updates
• Student cluster, point person, advisor, and housing information
• Student schedules and attendance
• Student grades and comments
• Family directory
• A centralized hub for family resources and quick-reference guides

Resources and Support

Additional guides and resources will be available to help families get started. In the meantime, please review the The Hive Transition FAQ for answers to common questions about account access and the launch process.

We look forward to welcoming families to the new Hive and providing a more streamlined and connected experience.

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.