Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected co-ed private school in Pittsburgh serving grades PK-12.
Four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life.
Looking back on a special milestone. 💙💛 As our fifth grade students completed their Lower School journey, we celebrated all they accomplished and looked ahead to the exciting adventures waiting for them in Middle School.
We’re looking back at Middle School Closing Exercises. 🎓 Our eighth grade students closed out one adventure and are ready to start the next: Senior School!
06/15/2026
At Shady Side, excellence is built by a community that believes in our students and invests in their future. 💙💛 Before June 30, make your annual gift to the Blue & Gold Fund and help support the classroom discoveries, championship moments, artistic achievements, and meaningful relationships that define the Shady Side experience.
06/09/2026
Established in 2004 by the Posner family, the Posner Award for Meritorious Faculty Performance honors those whose teaching and mentorship leave a lasting impact on students’ lives. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, Kristin Litster, Junior School Third Grade Teacher, and Xiaoxia Xu, Senior School Chinese Teacher, for their outstanding dedication!
06/06/2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓 As 106 graduates take their next steps to 78 colleges and universities across 37 states and 3 countries, they carry with them the experiences and confidence that will shape their journeys ahead. We can’t wait to see what they do next. 💙💛
06/05/2026
Our Junior School students are ready for what’s next! Moving Up Day celebrates new beginnings and the exciting journey ahead as they rise to the next grade level.
06/05/2026
Junior School Closing Exercises marked a meaningful milestone for our fifth grade students as they reflected on their journey and looked ahead to Middle School. Congratulations to the Class of 2033! 🎓
3 weeks. 162 trips. 7,000 miles. 6 states. 28 courses. 477 students. 84 instructors. 1 unforgettable Immersives experience.
06/04/2026
Childhood is a journey, not a race. Country Day School Closing Exercises marked the end of a beautiful journey for our fifth grade students and the start of a new adventure in Middle School next year! 🎓
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