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.

Make a Gift
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.

Senior School Calendar

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September 2023

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Sun, Aug 27

New Domestic Boarder Arrival

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

New Boarder Family Meeting / Family Dinner

4:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Senior School-New Parent Orientation

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 28

Form III & New Student Orientation

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Orientation for ALL Form III Students

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Common App-stravganza

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Orientation for New Form IV & V Students

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Returning Boarder Arrival

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Res Life Picnic

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dorm Feed

9:20 PM - 10:00 PM

Tue, Aug 29

Senior School - FORMAL DRESS

SS Cycle Day 0

Convocation

8:35 AM - 9:15 AM

Wed, Aug 30

SS Cycle Day 1

Thu, Aug 31

SS Cycle Day 2

Class Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fri, Sep 1

SS Cycle Day 3

Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Ice Cream Social on the Quad

3:05 PM - 3:30 PM

Sat, Sep 2

Sun, Sep 3

Mon, Sep 4

ACADEMY CLOSED - Labor Day (US)

Tue, Sep 5

SS Cycle Day 4

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

TALK Parent Information Session

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wed, Sep 6

SS Cycle Day 5

Thu, Sep 7

SS Cycle Day 6

Fri, Sep 8

Senior School - Bulldog Dress Down Day

SS Cycle Day 7

Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Sep 9

SAT Practice Test 1: Goldstein

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Sun, Sep 10

SAT Class 1: Mike Goldstein

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Mon, Sep 11

SS Cycle Day 8

Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Tue, Sep 12

SS Cycle Day 1

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Wed, Sep 13

SS Cycle Day 2

TALK Session for Males NEW to SSA

8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

SAT Class 2: Mike Goldstein

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Thu, Sep 14

SS Cycle Day 3

Fri, Sep 15

Senior School Bagel Day

SS Cycle Day 4

Class Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Sep 16

Speech & Debate Practice

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SAT Practice Test 2: Goldstein

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Sun, Sep 17

SAT Class 3: Mike Goldstein

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Mon, Sep 18

SS Cycle Day 5

Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Tue, Sep 19

SS Cycle Day 6

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Club Fair

3:05 PM - 3:45 PM

Research Seminar Presentations

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Wed, Sep 20

SS Cycle Day 7

TALK Session for Females NEW to SSA

8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

SAT Class 4: Mike Goldstein

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Thu, Sep 21

SS Cycle Day 8

Club Meetings & Student Leadership

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fri, Sep 22

Senior School - Bulldog Dress Down Day

SS Cycle Day 1

Coffee with the Head of School

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Sep 23

SAT Practice Test 3: Goldstein

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Homecoming Dance

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Sun, Sep 24

Mon, Sep 25

ACADEMY CLOSED - Yom Kippur (J)

Tue, Sep 26

SS Cycle Day 2

Designated Rooms

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Wed, Sep 27

SS Cycle Day 3

TALK Session for Non-Binary+ students NEW to SSA

8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Senior School Parents' Night

5:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Thu, Sep 28

SS Cycle Day 4

Senior School Picture Day

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Class Meetings

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Fri, Sep 29

SS Cycle Day 5

Assembly

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM

Sat, Sep 30

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