Featured Stories shares compelling narratives and noteworthy accomplishments of South Kent School alumni. From career milestones to personal triumphs, each story offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of our esteemed alumni, highlighting their resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to making a difference. Join us as we celebrate the diverse paths and profound impact of South Kent alumni. Have a great story to share? Reach out to the Alumni Team.
South Kent School students recently had the unique opportunity to step behind the camera and into the world of professional filmmaking, as our Photography & Digital Media class, along with members of the Advanced Media Group, participated in an immersive, hands-on course led by alumnus John Miller ’08. Now based in Houston, Texas, Miller returned … Read more
From South Kent to the Olympic Stage: Gianluca Vallini ’11 Pathways are rarely straight lines. Few understand that better than Gianluca Vallini ’11, whose journey from South Kent School to representing Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics is a story of resilience, adaptability, and belief in the long game. See his interview on our Pathways … Read more
Experiential Learning Week has become a winter staple in South Kent School’s academic calendar. Launching in 2024, this week of meaningful learning outside the regular class schedule has become a community favorite. English faculty member, Sadie Cohen, who led efforts in designing the week of programming, stated that, “Courses focus on practical skills, personal interests, … Read more
Join Friends of South Kent and sign-up for news here. A new initiative dedicated to strengthening the bond between South Kent School and the vibrant local community we’re proud to call home. Inspired by the success of our Parent Association, Friends of South Kent is a network of neighbors, business owners, civic leaders, alumni, … Read more
Young Alumni Graduate Workshop Series: Preparing for Life Beyond South Kent As you prepare to take your next steps beyond the Hillside, the School is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for you into our South Kent alumni community. On Tuesday, April 22, South Kent will host the first Young Alumni Graduate Workshop Series, an … Read more
Pathways Speaker Series: Marge Smith & SKS 100 Year History & Cultural Ties South Kent School recently welcomed back Marge Smith— a school historian, former Director, and current Curator of the Kent Historical Society—for a captivating Pathways Series talk that bridged generations and continents. A lifelong member of the South Kent community, Marge reflected on … Read more
The South Kent School Advancement Team is proud to announce the launch of the Career Pathways Program, a dynamic new initiative beginning in Fall 2025 that will equip students with the tools, mentorship, and real-world exposure needed to chart meaningful futures. A Purposeful Start: Design Thinking for the Trinity of Values The program kicks off … Read more
Pathways Speaker Series: McFate & Service Beyond the Hillside In recognition of Presidents Day and all of the esteemed service members from South Kent, we are excited to welcome Dr. Sean McFate ’88 for a virtual Pathways talk about his time on the Hillside and his extraordinary career in the military and beyond. McFate’s journey … Read more
At South Kent School, we believe that the strength of our community extends far beyond the Hillside. Our alumni carry the values and spirit of South Kent with them into every corner of the world. To help nurture and grow this global network, we are proud to introduce and celebrate our Alumni Ambassadors. Who Are … Read more
(Student article, submitted by Jaewon Kim ’27) As the Lunar New Year festivities continue, South Kent School reflects on the vibrant celebrations that brought the Hillside community together. The Lunar New Year, which began on January 29, 2025, marks the start of the new year according to the lunar calendar and is one of the … Read more