There are moments when words feel painfully inadequate, and this is one of them. South Kent School mourns the tragic passing of Andrey Uryadov ’04, a true force of nature on the Hillside. Andrey was a devoted husband to Elena, an unabashedly proud and loving father, a fierce competitor, a gifted coach, and a deeply … Read more
South Kent School welcomes Hunter W. Groton ’75, Peter B. Hopper ’82, and Richard D. Wood III ’86 to the Board of Trustees while celebrating retiring trustee and 2026 MacLean Award recipient Sid Stockdale ’73. South Kent School is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Trustees: Hunter W. Groton ’75, Peter … Read more
South Kent School is excited to kick off Life Lab 2026 with one of our most anticipated annual events, the Young Alumni College Panel. As our Sixth Form seniors prepare for life after the Hillside, they’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from recent South Kent graduates who have successfully navigated the transition from boarding … Read more
South Kent School proudly celebrated Decision Day on Monday, May 11, 2026, as members of the Class of 2026 formally announced their college acceptances and postgraduate pathways. This annual tradition marks a defining moment on the Hillside, one that reflects years of hard work, focus, and personal growth. Decision Day is more than a celebration … Read more
On April 22nd, South Kent School welcomed students and faculty to the Hillside for the last installment of our Pathways Series panels, Careers in Sports. The panel featured two accomplished professionals whose journeys from athletics to leadership roles on the global stage offered powerful insights into teamwork, communication, and career adaptability. Whit Mitchell ’72, CEO … Read more
As spring takes hold on the Hillside, South Kent is doing more than preparing for the season. It is growing it. This year, for the first time, many of the ornamental flowers that will define the beauty of Main Campus for Prize Day and Alumni Weekend are being cultivated by students at North Campus. Through … Read more
South Kent School, an independent boarding school for boys in grades 9–12 and postgraduates, today announced that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Advisory Board of the Edward E. Ford Foundation to support and expand its Cardinal Strong Program, a comprehensive initiative focused on emotional resilience, mental wellness, and healthy decision-making for … Read more
Food insecurity is not a distant crisis, it is a constant reality here in Connecticut, where nearly 1 in 7 residents struggles to access consistent, nutritious food, the highest rate in New England according to Feeding America. Demand at local food banks remains elevated, as federal support programs face significant reductions and grocery prices continue … Read more
South Kent School will honor its graduating hockey seniors on Saturday, February 28, with a full day of celebration recognizing student-athletes from both the AAA and Prep Hockey programs. Senior Day is a chance for the entire Hillside community, families, teammates, coaches, faculty, and fans, to celebrate the commitment, leadership, and impact these players have … Read more
On Sunday, February 15, 2026 South Kent School will proudly celebrate its graduating basketball seniors during our Annual Senior Day, an upcoming event honoring the dedication, leadership, and growth of the young men who have represented the School on the court and across the Hillside. Families, faculty, teammates, and friends are invited to join the … Read more