Giving Tuesday - Shady Side Academy

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.
#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.

#GivingTuesday 2022

Tuesday, Nov. 29 is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Your gift to Shady Side will bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of maintaining our legacy of academic excellence. We hope that you will consider a gift to Shady Side on #GivingTuesday.

Make Your #GivingTuesday Gift

Help Us Reach Our Goal of raising $250,000 in 24 hours!

The Shady Side Academy Alumni Council, Board of Visitors and Board of Trustees are supporting exciting challenges this year:

At $100,000 raised, the Alumni Council will donate an additional $10,000!
At $200,000 raised, the Board of Visitors will donate an additional $25,000!
When we reach our goal of $250,000, the Board of Trustees will donate an additional $50,000!