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Senior School

We Uncover Every Interest and Passion

In the Senior School, student life feels more like a college campus than a typical high school. The energy is electric, the opportunities are endless, and the independence to explore and lead is built into the experience. Students don’t just participate—they define the culture of the school. Some launch new organizations or lead ambitious projects. Others compete on regional and national stages in athletics and the arts. Whether you’re hosting a speaker series, running a business, or preparing for a championship, the campus is alive with possibilities.

Winterfest
Assemblies

Sharing perspectives by breaking bread. 

Community dinner brings Shady Side’s boarding students together around the table. Held regularly throughout the year, these gatherings create a space for connection, conversation, and laughter, reinforcing the close-knit, home-away-from-home environment of the residential life program.

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