The Shipley School

🇪🇸 From language and literature to art, history, and local traditions, our students experienced the culture of Spain firsthand.

Each day began with four hours of Spanish instruction from university-level teachers, combining language study and conversation before students took those skills beyond the classroom. Students lived with Spanish host families, navigating daily life and experiencing the language and culture through true immersion.

🎸 Discovered how traditional Spanish guitars are made
🥘 Prepared tortilla de patatas
💃 Learned salsa & bachata
🏰 Explored historic Salamanca & Toledo
🎨 Saw masterpieces at the Prado
⚽ Visited Madrid’s Bernabéu Stadium
🎓 Stepped inside the 800-year-old University of Salamanca

Thank you to our host families and everyone who helped make this experience so meaningful.

¡Gracias, España!

This summer, 7th graders Ella and Addy traveled to California to join a research team at Caltech, studying young stars in the Perseus molecular cloud through NITARP, the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program.

Working alongside professional astronomers and researchers, the two helped analyze data from NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope, sorting and studying 776 sources as part of an ongoing search for young stellar objects.

Throughout the week, they asked questions, shared their ideas, defended their findings, and even convinced the adults a few times along the way.

Their research will continue this year, with the team presenting its findings at the American Astronomical Society conference in Salt Lake City this winter.

🏀 USA Basketball just announced its Women’s National Team... and we’re keeping an eye on the next generation.

Shipley Girls Basketball Camp wrapped up today after a week full of hard work, hustle, and plenty of fun!

⚾ Every great baseball story starts with a glove that’s a little too big.

This week, Shipley Baseball Camp is all about sharpening skills, playing the game, and enjoying the kind of summer days you wish lasted a little longer.

💻 Cleaning up the desktop before the summer ends!

🇺🇸 Congratulations to Jackson Preisser ’26 and Greg Rist ’30 on an incredible run in 1776: The Musical!

Commissioned by Governor Ed Rendell - Celebrating 1776! commemorates America’s 250th anniversary. Jackson and Greg joined more than 100 student performers from across the Philadelphia region.

Under the direction of Shipley Theater Director Phillip Brown, the production gave students the opportunity to explore the people, debates, and decisions behind the nation’s founding.

🎟️ Performances continue through August 15. There’s still time to see Jackson, Greg, and the cast in action!

… Somebody is getting a little lonely 💚🩵

🎶 Congratulations to Julian Lee ’29 on being featured as a WRTI Young Artist Spotlight!

A rising sophomore at Shipley, Julian has built an impressive resume as a vibraphonist, performing with several of the region’s premier jazz ensembles while also contributing to Shipley’s Jazz Band and Honors Jazz Combo. His passion for jazz, creativity, and dedication to his craft have earned him recognition at festivals across the region and now a feature from WRTI.

In the interview, Julian shares what first drew him to the vibraphone, why he loves the freedom of jazz, and how he balances a busy performance schedule with life as a Shipley student.

Read the full interview with the link in our stories!