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South Kent Welcomes Fall with Sunset Service at North Campus

South Kent School welcomed the fall season with a special Sunset Service at North Campus on Monday, September 21. Students, employees, and their four-legged companions gathered in the natural beauty of the North Campus farm for Holy Eucharist, the Blessing of the Land and Animals, and an all-campus dinner beneath the evening sky. Led by … Read more

Admissions Open House Fall 2026

South Kent School Welcomes You to Our Fall Admissions Open House on November 7th, 2026 Every fall, South Kent School welcomes prospective students and families to our scenic hillside campus for our Fall Admissions Open House. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, November 7th. You can REGISTER HERE. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. … Read more

Young Alumni Panel Connects Current Students with Life Beyond the Hillside

South Kent School’s Life Lab hosted the 2026 Young Alumni Panel, bringing current students together with recent graduates to hear firsthand about the college experience, career pathways, and the lasting impact of their time on the Hillside. The panel featured four South Kent alumni currently pursuing a range of academic and professional interests: Mano Idir … Read more

Cross Country Opens 2026–2027 Season with Strong First Race

South Kent School Cross Country opened the 2026–2027 season with a competitive first meet against Kent School and Marvelwood School. South Kent defeated Marvelwood, 17–45, while falling to Kent, 20–43, in the low-score-wins competition. Senior Prefect Ryan Pignataro ’27 led the way for the Cardinals, finishing first overall. His performance reflected the work he put … Read more

2026-2027 Employee Appointments

South Kent is thrilled to welcome our new faculty and staff for the 2026-2027 school year! Dr. Melissa “Missy” Andrews joins South Kent School as a member of our Humanities faculty. Missy brings 12 years of experience teaching English at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island—another all-boys school. During her time at Hendricken, … Read more

In Memory of Andrey Uryadov ’04

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

Headship by Design: Leading South Kent with Purpose

In his latest Education Insider article, “Headship by Design: Forming Boys, Building Institutions, and Leading with Purpose,” Head of School Brian Sullivan explores the intentional work of leading a school and the responsibility that comes with shaping an environment where young men can grow with purpose. At South Kent, leadership is not simply about setting … Read more

South Kent’s Co-Head Prefect Explores Innovation Through Summer Internship

As he prepares to return to the Hillside as South Kent School’s 2026–2027 Co-Head Prefect, Tinyiko Makhubela ‘27 spent part of his summer interning at the Legal Innovation Summit 2026, where he gained firsthand exposure to the rapidly evolving intersection of emerging technologies and the legal profession. Working alongside lawyers, founders, and innovators, Tinyiko received … Read more

South Kent Welcomes New Trustees and Honors Sid Stockdale ’73

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 Launches Life Lab 2026 with Young Alumni College Panel

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

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