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The 2024 South Kent School Mountain Biking team may have been small in number, but their impact was anything but. Competing against much larger squads from schools like Trinity-Pawling and Hotchkiss, our boys brought skill, determination, and heart to every race, often punching above their weight to make a lasting mark on the circuit. The … Read more
South Kent School Launches “The Pathway Series” Putting the spotlight on real life journeys and stories from our alumni and esteemed guests South Kent School is pleased to announce the launch of The Pathway Series, a dynamic program aimed at connecting our students with accomplished alumni, career experts, and notable figures across various fields. This … Read more
South Kent School is thrilled to welcome our new faculty and staff. Lara Hanson Barrett joins South Kent School as the interim Director of Communications in 2023 and was named Director of External Affairs in July 2024. Lara has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Digital Media from Fordham University, where she … Read more
Dear South Kent Family, It is with profound sadness that I share news of the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” K. Richards, the beloved wife of our 5th Head of School, Noble “Nobby” F. Richards ’49. Liz passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, surrounded by her sons and members of her … Read more
South Kent School proudly celebrates the achievements of our Cross Country Team, recognizing the dedication, hard work, and resilience displayed by our athletes throughout the season. The 2024 season brought exceptional performances, growth, and team spirit. We are thrilled to acknowledge the following students for their outstanding contributions: 2024 Cross Country Award Recipients: Anne Funnell … Read more
South Kent School is thrilled to announce that Badara Diakite ’25, our talented 6-foot-10 center, has committed to playing for the University of Iowa in the Big Ten Conference. Diakite made the announcement on Tuesday through an Instagram post, proudly wearing a Hawkeye jersey. He is the first verbal commit in Iowa’s 2025 recruiting class. … Read more
Just two months before the 2024-25 basketball season tips off, South Kent School, former NEPSAC champions, has appointed Craig Carter as the new Head Director of its basketball program. Carter, who served as assistant coach last season under the renowned Raphael Chillious, steps into the role with a commitment to carry forward the legacy Chillious … Read more
South Kent School’s North Campus has become a dynamic hub for sustainability and practical learning, where students are embracing hands-on experiences in both culinary arts and sustainable building projects. Led by three skilled chefs, our Culinary Program, with its flagship “Friday Night Cooking School,” is engaging 25 students in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, … Read more
On Saturday, November 9, the South Kent School Cross Country Team traveled to Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, CT, to compete in the NEPSTA Division IV Cross Country Championships. The Cardinals delivered their best performance in recent years, finishing 25th out of 36 teams. Jason Zhou ’27 led the South Kent runners, crossing the finish … Read more
The South Kent team—comprising Max Gerbilsky Wainberg ’25, Bodhi Walsh ’25, Pavlo Samoilov ’26, and Yurii Nechyporenko ’26—competed across two race categories, with outstanding results. The Championship course kept competitors close together, challenging them to navigate narrow trails on the 6.75-mile Cat 2 course and the 3.35-mile Cat 3 course. Three of South Kent’s riders … Read more