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
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Register for an information session or a campus visit 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.

Middle School Calendar

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October 2024

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Sunday, September 29

Monday, September 30

MS Cycle Day 2

MS 7th & 8th Grade Rocketry Practice

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday, October 1

MS Cycle Day 3

Wednesday, October 2

MS Cycle Day 4

No homework night due to Rosh Hashanah - No tests/quizzes and no homework due on Friday, October 4.

Rosh Hashanah (J) begins at sundown

Thursday, October 3

ACADEMY CLOSED - Rosh Hashanah (J)

Friday, October 4

MS Cycle Day 5

Rosh Hashanah (J) ends at sundown

Saturday, October 5

Sunday, October 6

Monday, October 7

Middle School Bagel Days

MS Cycle Day 6

Tuesday, October 8

MS Cycle Day 7

Grandparents' day set-up

3:45 PM - 11:00 PM

MS 7th & 8th Grade Rocketry Practice

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday, October 9

MS Cycle Day 1

MS Grandparents' & Special Friends Day-DRESS-UP

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday, October 10

MS Cycle Day 2

Friday, October 11

MS Cycle Day 3

Yom Kippur (J) begins at sundown

Saturday, October 12

Dusshera (H)

Yom Kippur (J)

Sunday, October 13

MS 7th & 8th Grade Rocketry Qualifying Launch

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monday, October 14

Columbus Day (US) [Regular Class Schedule, All Schools]

Indigenous Peoples Day

MS Cycle Day 4

Tuesday, October 15

MS Cycle Day 5

MS 7th & 8th Grade Rocketry Practice

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday, October 16

MS Cycle Day 6

Thursday, October 17

Middle School Bagel Days

MS Cycle Day 7

Middle School Fall Drama Field Trip - City Theater

9:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Friday, October 18

MS Cycle Day 1

Saturday, October 19

Sunday, October 20

Monday, October 21

MS Cycle Day 2

Tuesday, October 22

MS Cycle Day 3

Wednesday, October 23

MS Cycle Day 4

Thursday, October 24

MS Cycle Day 5

Friday, October 25

All Schools - No Classes; Conference Day

Saturday, October 26

Sunday, October 27

Haunted Walk Community Event

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Monday, October 28

Middle School Bagel Days

MS Cycle Day 6

Tuesday, October 29

MS Cycle Day 7

Wednesday, October 30

MS Cycle Day 1

Thursday, October 31

MS Cycle Day 2

Middle School Halloween Celebrations

2:20 PM - 3:30 PM

Friday, November 1

ACADEMY CLOSED - Diwali (H)

Saturday, November 2

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