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Showcasing the States

Third-grade students from both the Junior and Country Day Schools proudly showcased their U.S. state research projects at the annual Third Grade State Fair, held at each school. The State Fair is a vibrant celebration of learning and patriotism. Students immersed themselves in the rich history, geography, and culture of their chosen states, bringing their research to life through various creative projects.

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Exploring History through the Roots of Religion

As part of their world history curriculum, sixth-grade students took a historical lens to the study of religion by visiting four sacred sites across Pittsburgh. This experiential learning opportunity, tied to their unit on the rise and influence of major world religions, offered students a chance to explore how religious movements have shaped civilizations, culture, and architecture over time.

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Innovating With Purpose

Through a unique partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice and Schoolyard Ventures, the Social Innovators Program empowers Shady Side Academy Senior School students to develop ventures that create real-world impact. Now in its fifth year at SSA, the program guides students through a three-phase process: identifying challenges, designing solutions, and launching prototypes.

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Caring for the Community

The morning air was crisp, the ground damp from days of rain, but that didn’t stop Shady Side Academy families from gathering at Frick Park on March 8. Bundled in warm layers, students, parents, and faculty from the Junior School and Country Day School arrived eager to check on the saplings they had planted a year before.

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Young Entrepreneurs Open for Business

The Junior School gym buzzed with excitement as fourth-grade entrepreneurs eagerly set up their storefronts, transforming the space into a lively marketplace filled with handcrafted goods and homemade treats. The annual Fourth Grade Marketplace wasn’t just a school event—it was the culmination of months of financial learning, creative problem-solving, and hands-on business experience.

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Bringing Seuss to Life

The Middle School’s production of "Seussical Jr." transported audiences into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. With The Cat in the Hat (Eira P.) as a mischievous guide, the story unfolded in a swirl of color, song, and imagination, following Horton the Elephant (Ben S.) on a journey of kindness, perseverance, and belief in the smallest of voices.

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