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
Attend an Open House
Explore our beautiful campuses, meet our students and faculty, and more!

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.

Down on the Farm
Our unique SSA Farm initiative integrates sustainability and hands-on learning into the PK-12 curriculum.
Support
The Blue & Gold Fund
Your support provides innovative programs and experiences that prepare our students to make a difference in the world.

Make a Gift
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty. Make your gift now.
#SSANow
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.

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September 2019

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Sun, Sep 1

Mon, Sep 2

ACADEMY CLOSED - Labor Day (US)

Ganesh Charurthi (H)

Tue, Sep 3

SS Day 4

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Fall Play Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Sep 4

SS Day 5

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Fox Chapel Farmers Market

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Senior Parents College Night and Reception

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 5

SS Day 6

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Senior School PA Coffee with the Head

8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Class Leadership Meeting

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Class Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 6

SS Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Auditions

3:05 PM - 5:50 PM

Sat, Sep 7

Sun, Sep 8

Mon, Sep 9

SS Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Underform Picture Day

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Sep 10

SS Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Sep 11

SS Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Fox Chapel Farmers Market

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 12

SS Day 3

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Class Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 13

SS Day 4

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Sep 14

Sun, Sep 15

Senior School Parents' Night

4:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Mon, Sep 16

SS Day 5

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Sep 17

SS Day 6

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Sep 18

SS Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Club Fair

3:05 PM - 4:00 PM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Fox Chapel Farmers Market

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Talk Program Parent Information Session

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 19

SS Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Senior School Club Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 20

SS Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Sep 21

Sun, Sep 22

Mon, Sep 23

SS Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Tue, Sep 24

SS Day 3

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Summer Research Presentations

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Sep 25

SS Day 4

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

VERTO Education

10:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Fox Chapel Farmers Market

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Sep 26

SS Day 5

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Class Leadership Meeting

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Class Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Peer Leader Meeting

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Sep 27

SS Day 6

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Sep 28

Sun, Sep 29

Rosh Hashanah (J) begins at sundown

Mon, Sep 30

ACADEMY CLOSED - Rosh Hashanah (J)

Tue, Oct 1

Rosh Hashanah (J)

SS Day 7

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Wed, Oct 2

SS Day 8

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Fox Chapel Farmers Market

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Community Dinner

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Thu, Oct 3

SS Day 1

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Class Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

CIEE High School Summer Abroad

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Study Hours

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Fri, Oct 4

SS Day 2

6:00 AM - 6:05 AM

Community Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fall Play Rehearsals

3:05 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Oct 5

Fall Play Set Install

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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