The Ellis School

Congratulations to our seven Ellis Lifers from the Class of 2026: Josie, Eve, Tita, Bailey, Syree (not pictured), Anneliese, and Sara. 💚

Each of these students spent 10 or more years at Ellis, growing from Lower School through Upper School and leaving a lasting impact on our community along the way. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what comes next!

Yesterday’s Middle School Closing Exercises celebrated our eighth grade students as they concluded their Middle School years at Ellis. 💚 We’re proud of all this class has accomplished and look forward to welcoming them into the Upper School next year. 🎉

Today’s Upper School Closing Exercises honored the Class of 2026 and celebrated the many students who helped lead and shape the Upper School community throughout the year. 💚

The ceremony recognized class officers and student leaders across Upper School, while each senior was celebrated with personal tributes reflecting their time at Ellis and the impact they’ve made along the way. Congratulations Class of 2026, we can't wait to celebrate Commencement with you on Sunday!
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Our Lower School Closing Exercises marked the end of the school year with performances and reflections from students across every grade level, from Pre-K through fourth grade. 💚

Every class got on stage and shared songs, poems, and memories from the year, while all 27 fourth graders took the podium to reflect on their Lower School experiences before heading into Middle School. A lovely way to close out the year together! 🥹

This Sunday, we celebrate the The Ellis School Class of 2026 Commencement 🎓

We look forward to honoring the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished during their time at Ellis. The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. EST, and family, friends, alumnae, and community members can join us virtually through the livestream link below. 💚
https://hubs.la/Q04hSMlq0

Upper School Biology teacher Ms. Kassie Wadsworth participated in a panel at Carnegie Mellon University in May as part of the Society for Developmental Biology, where she spoke about teaching biology at Ellis and engaging students with science at the high school level.

Ellis students Sunny P. and Avery M. also attended the conference to present their research posters, making it a special opportunity for students and teacher to support one another while sharing their work with the broader scientific community. 💚

Introducing the Class of 2026! 🎓 Each week, we’ll spotlight our seniors' intended colleges and their senior projects—reflecting their dedication and wide range of passions. From health and safety initiatives to creative pursuits and everything in between, join us in celebrating their hard work!

Congratulations to our Middle and Upper School students who won awards at the state meeting for the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science held at Penn State University.

Upper School students Simone B. and Kenna L. received first place awards, while Amelia B. and Shamael R. received second place awards. Middle school students Maya A. and Reaghan C. both earned first place awards. 🏅

Beyond their impressive science projects and presentations, these students represented Ellis thoughtfully throughout the trip, and we’re proud of the way they engaged with the experience!