SCH Academy is Philadelphia's largest independent school for students in preschool through grade 12.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is a preschool to high school private school in Chestnut Hill. SCH Academy's educational model is distinguished by single-sex education for the lower grades (Pre-K through 8) followed by a coed Upper School (9th-12th). SCH's Early Childhood Center aligns with the school's mission and follows the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Through a rigorous, yet entrepreneurial-driv
06/17/2026
One of our favorite Commencement traditions is capturing our legacy families! Whether their roots trace back through Springside School, Chestnut Hill Academy, or SCH, these graduates are carrying forward a proud multi-generational story. 💙🧑‍🎓
06/15/2026
After 44 years at Springside and SCH Academy, beloved Lower School for Girls music teacher Martha Crowell HA'97 has retired. Tap the link below to read more about Martha and her tenure at SCH. We thank her for her decades of dedication to our students and wish her all the best in her retirement!
Martha Crowell, Beloved Music Teacher, Retires After 44 years at Springside and SCH, beloved Lower School music teacher Martha Crowell HA'97 has retired.
06/12/2026
Congratulations to Gabe Procaccino '06, who was named to City and State PA 2026 Forty Under 40, which honors rising leaders across Pennsylvania who are reshaping fields from public service and media to infrastructure and political strategy.
Gabe serves as Officer of Investor Relations at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, supporting regional economic growth and business development. He also gives back as a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer, The Philadelphia School alumni board member, and member of Leadership Philadelphia’s Core Class of 2026.
The City & State 2026 Forty Under 40 Pennsylvania’s young professionals – advocates, leaders and strategists – bring fresh energy to the commonwealth’s political culture, institutions and communities.
The Tonics are taking the internet by storm! 🎶 SCH alumni Ed Glassman ’03 and Philip Pearson ’86, along with SCH parent Youngmoo Kim P’26, were recently featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer as the beloved a ca****la group continues its latest wave of viral fame.
According to their teachers, these are the words that describe the Class of 2034: inquisitive, energetic, bold, curious, and determined. ✨
This morning, families and friends gathered for the Lower School Girls and Boys Moving Up Ceremonies. We cannot wait to see our future leaders move onto their next adventure.
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