The Ellis School is Pittsburgh’s leading age 3 to grade 12 private school dedicated to the education of girls.
Ellis educates girls and young women to become bold, authentic, and intellectually vibrant changemakers.
06/20/2026
Congratulations to Ellis students Charlotte and Ariana, who were invited to perform at Carnegie Hall earlier this month as part of The School for Strings. 🎻
The two Ellis students, representing both Lower School and Upper School, joined 150 cellists from around the world for this special anniversary concert. What an incredible opportunity to perform on such a renowned stage! We are so proud! 💚
06/18/2026
It's been another great week of Coed Kid Camps at Ellis! ☀️✨ This week's theme, Magic & Mysteries, kept campers busy with imaginative activities, creative challenges, and plenty of time outdoors enjoying the beautiful summer weather.
06/17/2026
Athletics Camps are off to a great start at Ellis! 🏑
Last week, Lower School students took the field for Mini Sticks, building field hockey skills, staying active, and having fun alongside friends and coaches!
06/16/2026
Coed Kid Camps are in full swing at Ellis! ☀️
With a new theme each week, campers are spending their summer exploring, creating, playing, and making new friends. Enjoy these snapshots from the first weeks of camp as another summer of fun gets underway on campus. 😎 ☀️
06/15/2026
Last week marked the start of Summer Camps at Ellis, including two Changemakers art camps for middle schoolers. 🎨
Students in Wheel Throwing focused on ceramics and learned the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel, while Your Art, Your Story explored a range of materials and processes through a series of creative projects and excursions!
The STEM Academy at Ellis is coming soon for Upper School students.
Designed to support deeper exploration, real-world problem solving, mentorship, and future college and career pathways, the academy will give students new opportunities to build skills and pursue the subjects that inspire them most. The Academies at The Ellis School launches Fall 2026.
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The Arts Academy at Ellis is coming soon for Upper School students.
Through advanced creative opportunities, collaboration, portfolio development, and connections beyond the classroom, students will be able to deepen their artistic practice while preparing for future academic and professional pathways. The Academies at The Ellis School launches Fall 2026.
https://hubs.la/Q04g-fyQ0
The Humanities Academy at Ellis is coming soon for Upper School students.
Centered on critical thinking, communication, research, and interdisciplinary learning, the academy will help students strengthen the skills needed for college, leadership, and meaningful engagement with the world around them. The Academies at The Ellis School launches Fall 2026.
https://hubs.la/Q04g-8ld0
06/09/2026
Hard hats on. Shovels ready. New Playground loading. 🏗️🐯
Head of School Gary J. Niels, Ellie the Tiger, and a few of our Lower School students recently helped us mark an exciting milestone as work begins on Ellis's new playground, part of the Ellis 110 campaign.
Interested in supporting this project and other Ellis 110 initiatives? Learn more or make a gift at the link below:
https://hubs.la/Q04kLzsk0