Thank You From The Blue & Gold Fund!

Nearly 800 alumni donors supported the Blue & Gold Fund 2018-2019 campaign. Not only did we meet our ambitious $1.5 million goal, but through your support, we surpassed it! This is the most the Academy has ever raised in a single year. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of our students and faculty. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Summer Happy Hour, July 30

Join us for a Summer Happy Hour in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, July 30, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by the Alumni Council.

The Boulevard Lounge at the Distrikt Hotel
453 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Cash Bar

No RSVP necessary.

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

Save the date for Homecoming 2019, Oct. 11-13. Classes ending in 4s and 9s will celebrate reunions. Online registration opens in early August. View event details online. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus!

Donor Spotlight

Jeff Varadi '66 says that he had such a positive experience at Shady Side Academy that he wanted to help make that experience happen for future students. Read more about his memories of Shady Side and his decision to participate in planned giving.

Recent Alumni Events

SSA Alumni and Family Day at PNC Park

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Chicago Alumni Gathering, June 25

SSA Alumni gathered for a casual mixer by the water in Chicago. Thank you to everyone who attended and to Garret Fitzgerald '04 and Ryan Ruskin '86 for hosting!

News Headlines

Two Seniors Named to 2019 US Lacrosse High School All-America Teams

Emmie Lau '19 and Ronan O'Connor '19 were recognized by US Lacrosse as two of the best players in the nation who exhibit superior skills and techniques, possess exceptional game sense and knowledge, and embody good sportsmanship.

See Commencement Week 2019 Highlights Online!

Visit www.shadysideacademy.org/commencement for photos, videos and recaps of the end-of-year ceremonies and celebrations!

Two Faculty Members Named to Endowed Chair Positions

Dr. Joe Martens was named to The Howard Heinz Chair in the Sciences, and Rachel McCool was named to The F. Walter Jones Jr. Chair in History.

Country Day School All-School Spring Show

Fifth graders were featured actors in the musical "Take Me to the Movies!"

Shady Side Academy Class of 2019 College Decisions

Our 125 graduates will attend 73 of the world's finest colleges and universities this fall.

Second Annual Killian 5K Run/Walk July 27

The event will raise money for the Killian Patrick Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship Fund at Shady Side in honor of the late alumnus.