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The Pennington School A coeducational day and boarding school for students in grades 6-12. Comments that are inappropriate or offensive are subject to removal without notice.

Since 1838, The Pennington School has been educating and mentoring our students, encouraging them to become their best selves and to lead a life of service and integrity. In the classrooms, in the art studios, on the playing fields, and in the dormitories, a talented, passionate, and empathetic faculty engages with students in meaningful and purposeful ways. We encourage you to leave comments, photos, videos and links here that are relevant to The Pennington School and the topics being discussed, and appropriate in light of the School’s status as a private not-for-profit institution. They include comments that:
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Dr. Kristi Monica gave students a look at the many directions a career in pediatrics can take, including her current wor...
10/12/2026

Dr. Kristi Monica gave students a look at the many directions a career in pediatrics can take, including her current work in college health at Princeton University. 🩺 She walked through real cases involving everything from medical mysteries and public health to the impact of stress and self-care, while sharing insight into her own path through medicine and the flexibility of a career in pediatrics.

This week’s Upper School Chapel was led by members of the Intersectional Feminism Club (IFC) in recognition of Domestic ...
10/11/2026

This week’s Upper School Chapel was led by members of the Intersectional Feminism Club (IFC) in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 Guest speaker Grace Flagler spoke with students about healthy relationships, boundaries, communication, and how to support a friend who may be experiencing abuse. The program encouraged students to consider the role each of us plays in creating a safe, respectful, and supportive community.

A few of our Spirit Week standouts! 🎉 Students brought plenty of creativity to each day’s theme and had some fun showing...
10/11/2026

A few of our Spirit Week standouts! 🎉 Students brought plenty of creativity to each day’s theme and had some fun showing off their looks around campus. 📸✨

That’s a wrap for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026! Thanks to the entire Pennington community for making it unforgett...
10/11/2026

That’s a wrap for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026! Thanks to the entire Pennington community for making it unforgettable.

Stay tuned next week for all of the photos 👀

Homecoming Row is in full swing! Stop by to support student clubs and organizations at Pennington! Student groups will h...
10/10/2026

Homecoming Row is in full swing! Stop by to support student clubs and organizations at Pennington! Student groups will have a variety of treats and activities available.

📍 Sparks Memorial Gymnasium
⏰ 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

A wonderful start to Day 2 of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! Congratulations to our alumni honorees who were celebrated...
10/10/2026

A wonderful start to Day 2 of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! Congratulations to our alumni honorees who were celebrated at this morning’s Head of School Breakfast.

Alumni Awards
Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Anita Dam ’11
Alumni Service Award: Michael Weinberg ’91
Alumni Achievement Award: Vernon Hammond III ’71

Athletic Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees
George Cawman Jr. ’61
Jack Brooks ’76
Medora Morris ’86
Fred Schultz ’86
2001 Varsity Girls’ Cross Country Team

A very exciting start to Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! 🎉Today was packed with Pennington Pride, from the spirited Pep ...
10/10/2026

A very exciting start to Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! 🎉

Today was packed with Pennington Pride, from the spirited Pep Rally featuring student performances to alumni gatherings for milestone reunions, and everything in between.

And the fun’s not over, join us tomorrow as the celebration continues! Full schedule at the link in our bio. 🔗

10/09/2026

Grab your passport! 🌎 We’re taking a trip around the world with Pennington’s international boarding students in a new series. Get to know the students who call our campus home as they share their stories, one stop at a time!

Pennington gathered for the first Formal Dinner of the year, featuring remarks from Sophie X. ’30, Matilda L. ’27, Amy B...
10/09/2026

Pennington gathered for the first Formal Dinner of the year, featuring remarks from Sophie X. ’30, Matilda L. ’27, Amy B. ’29, and our visiting exchange student from South Africa as she prepares to head home. Ms. Holly Jones also shared the history behind this longtime tradition and reflected on the lasting legacy of Emil Bretzger, whose influence helped shape Formal Dinner into what it is today. ✨🍽️

📸: Tim W. ’28

Mr. Horan’s seventh grade songwriting class took a trip into Pennington’s past with a visit to the School archives! 🎶📚 W...
10/08/2026

Mr. Horan’s seventh grade songwriting class took a trip into Pennington’s past with a visit to the School archives! 🎶📚 With help from Ms. Overheiser, students learned about the Chapel fire, explored yearbooks from the 1970s, and gathered inspiration for an original song centered on a fictional Pennington student from the Class of 1979.

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112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ
08534

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