About
World-Class Education
Shady Side Academy has set the standard for educational excellence in Western Pennsylvania for more than 130 years.

Our Mission
Challenging students to think expansively, act ethically and lead responsibly.
Admissions
Visit Opportunities
Register for a Zoom information session or a Saturday campus tour today!

Because "How" Matters
At Shady Side Academy, the difference is "how" – how we engage, how we explore, how we educate.
Schools
FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE ACADEMY
Across 189 acres and four campuses, SSA students have plenty of space to learn, play, create and compete.

TWO WAYS TO BOARD
Seven- and five-day boarding options offer an enriching Senior School experience in a supportive residential community.
Academics
Signature Programs
Learn more about the academic programs that set SSA apart from other schools.

College-Ready
Our three full-time college counselors help SSA students find their best fit colleges.
Arts
A Commitment to the Arts
At a time when other schools are cutting arts programs, our commitment to the arts has never been stronger.

Alumni in the Spotlight
Alumni in the arts include a Tony winner, two Grammy nominees and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Athletics
Support our Sports Teams
Check the calendar for upcoming events and cheer on our athletes.

Playing at the Next Level
Each year, a number of our graduates go on to play athletics in college.
Student Life
THE VALUE OF SERVICE
All students engage in service projects that reach beyond our campuses to the greater Pittsburgh region and around the world.

GETTING INVOLVED
Extracurricular clubs and activities abound at Shady Side, allowing students to explore new interests, meet new friends and take on leadership roles.
Support
The Blue & Gold Fund
Your support provides innovative programs and experiences that prepare our students to make a difference in the world.

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Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty. Make your gift now.
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A Day in the Life
What is SSA really like? Watch our videos to get a peek into a typical day in the life of Shady Side students.

In Their Own Words
Read our blogs, and get to know our students and faculty as they share their experiences at SSA.

Middle School Calendar

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April 2023

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Sun, Mar 26

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

Mon, Mar 27

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tue, Mar 28

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wed, Mar 29

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thu, Mar 30

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri, Mar 31

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat, Apr 1

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun, Apr 2

Ramadan (I)

SPRING BREAK

Mon, Apr 3

Classes Resume

MS Cycle Day 5

Ramadan (I)

Tue, Apr 4

MS Cycle Day 6

Ramadan (I)

MS Science Olympiad Practice

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wed, Apr 5

MS Cycle Day 7

Passover (J) begins at sundown

Ramadan (I)

Thu, Apr 6

MS Cycle Day 1

Passover (J)

Ramadan (I)

MS Science Olympiad Practice

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fri, Apr 7

ACADEMY CLOSED - Good Friday (C)

Passover (J)

Ramadan (I)

Sat, Apr 8

Passover (J)

Ramadan (I)

Visakha Puja (B)

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun, Apr 9

Easter (C)

Passover (J)

Ramadan (I)

Mon, Apr 10

MS Cycle Day 2

Passover (J)

Ramadan (I)

Tue, Apr 11

MS Cycle Day 3

Passover (J)

Ramadan (I)

MS Science Olympiad Practice

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wed, Apr 12

MS Cycle Day 4

Passover (J)

Ramadan (I)

Thu, Apr 13

MS Cycle Day 5

Passover (J) ends at sundown

Ramadan (I)

MS Grandparents' & Special Friends Day

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MS Science Olympiad Practice

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fri, Apr 14

MS Cycle Day 6

Orthodox Holy Friday (OC)

Ramadan (I)

Sat, Apr 15

Ramadan (I)

MS Science Olympiad Practice

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun, Apr 16

Pascha (OC)

Ramadan (I)

Mon, Apr 17

MS Cycle Day 7

Ramadan (I)

Tue, Apr 18

MS Cycle Day 1

Ramadan (I)

MS Zoom Info Session for Prospective Parents

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

MS Science Olympiad Practice

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

MS Zoom Info Session for Prospective Parents

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wed, Apr 19

MS Cycle Day 2

Ramadan (I)

Thu, Apr 20

MS Cycle Day 3

Ramadan (I)

MS Science Olympiad Practice

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fri, Apr 21

Eid al Fitr (I) begins at sundown

MS Cycle Day 4

NATIONAL BULLDOG DAY

Ramadan (I) ends at sundown

Sat, Apr 22

Eid al Fitr (I)

MS Science Olympiad-State Tournament @ Penn State

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun, Apr 23

Eid al Fitr (I)

Mon, Apr 24

Eid al Fitr (I) ends at sundown

MS Cycle Day 5

Tue, Apr 25

MS Cycle Day 6

Wed, Apr 26

MS Cycle Day 7

Thu, Apr 27

MS Cycle Day 1

Fri, Apr 28

MS Cycle Day 2

Sat, Apr 29

Sun, Apr 30

Mon, May 1

Tue, May 2

MS Cycle Day 3

Wed, May 3

MS Cycle Day 4

Thu, May 4

MS Cycle Day 5

Fri, May 5

MS Cycle Day 6

Sat, May 6

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