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Congratulations to rising SAAS seniors Paige W. ’27 and Sophie B. ’27, finalists in the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest!

High schoolers across nine Western states submitted essays and videos inspired by the theme: “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness—Your Voice. Your Story. Your America.”

Paige and Sophie’s award-winning video argues that “the Pursuit of Happiness” translates into the right to access education in modern times.

Learn more: https://www.seattleacademy.org/about-us/saaswatch/n/~board/academics/post/saas-students-place-in-ninth-circuit-civics-contest

Class of 2030, you did it—congratulations on completing Middle School!

Wednesday’s 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony featured inspiring student speeches, energetic performances by our band, dance, and music production students, and a warm welcome from older peers.

We can’t wait to watch you flourish in the Upper School!

Cardinals wrapped up the 2025-26 school year with a high-energy Curtain Call this week!

The end of year “hoorah” was complete with:

🎖️ Student recognition ceremonies that honor excellence and growth across academics, athletics, and the arts.

🎷 Over 20 student performances, including stage combat (a theater elective), string ensembles, dance, and more.

🎉 Heartfelt tributes to our dedicated faculty as they reach significant career milestones.

Well done, SAAS community. We’re wishing you an incredible summer!

Congratulations to our Dance department on an incredible Spring Show! Choreography by 11 different students (plus more by faculty) and performances across levels blew the audience away.

Thank you to our talented student-artists, dedicated faculty and staff, and the enthusiastic crowd that sold out the Arts Center theater!

SAAS graduate Eli Herst ’26 was recognized as Washington's best high school baseball player in the Gatorade Washington awards! 🏆

This past year, the Metro League MVP led the Cardinals to a 12-10-2 record in their second-ever season. He compiled a 4-0 pitching record with 98 strikeouts and batted .477 with three home runs.

After graduating this week, Eli is off to play for Vanderbilt University.

“[Vanderbilt] has been my dream school since I was an 11- or 12-year old watching Jack Leiter on ESPN,” he said on a recent King 5 Seattle segment.

Watch the segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WB0KGXGe64

Congratulations, Eli! 🎉

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓🎉

This spectacular cohort has “taught us so much,” Co-Head of School Giselle Furlonge said at last night’s commencement ceremony.

“How to show up for one another… How to adapt when circumstances change and how to keep building connection even when it doesn’t come easily.”

We celebrated their SAAS journeys with 7 student performances, 5 student speeches, student-made films, and more at McCaw Hall.

We can’t wait to watch what comes next!

The Class of 2026 graduates TONIGHT at McCaw Hall 🎓🎉

Here’s what they’ll remember most about SAAS, as shared through our annual Senior Survey.

See you at 6 P.M. to celebrate this incredible cohort!