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South Kent School is always buzzing with anticipation for one of the year’s most beloved traditions: Fall Family Weekend. This year’s event takes place Friday, October 10th – Saturday, October 11th. We invite our SKS families to step into the daily lives of their students, explore the beautiful hillside campus, and enjoy a weekend filled … 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
Caleb Ockman ’21 arrived at South Kent School as a 14-year-old freshman with a clear goal: to pursue high-level soccer in the United States while earning a strong academic foundation. Four years later, he graduated as a scholar, a linguist, a leader—and now, just a few years beyond the Hillside, a Fulbright finalist bound for … Read more
Pathways: Daniel Brunner ’91 Shares Lessons from a Career of Service As a 4th of July tribute to South Kent School students who have gone into service, Pathways recently welcomed distinguished alumnus Daniel Brunner ’91 as a latest guest -> Watch on Youtube. Pathways Series, a program designed to expose students to real-world experiences and … Read more
The Class of 1975 has always been a standout. Now, fifty years after graduating from South Kent School, this remarkable group of alumni is returning to the Hillside—not just to celebrate their 50th Reunion, but to help guide the next generation of South Kent leaders. Introducing “Pathways 75”—a bold and deeply personal extension of the … Read more
Pathways: A Life of Service – Peter Thompson ’67 Peter Thompson, South Kent Class of 1967, brings a lifetime of leadership, mentorship, and global service to the Hillside. From deployments in U.S. Navy ships and serving in Operation Desert Storm to advising top diplomatic and military leaders as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Peter’s journey … Read more
Visitors to the South Kent School website now enjoy an easier time exploring campus—thanks to a group of innovative students in the Introduction to Computer Programming: HTML (T3 2025) class. Under the guidance of STEM Faculty member Mr. Timothy Smith, students spent the spring trimester building an interactive HTML-based campus map from the ground up. … Read more
While spring rain may have delayed the opening ceremonies, nothing could dampen the spirit of South Kent’s Second Annual Spring Cardinal Olympics. On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20th, students gathered in Assembly Hall for a rundown of the day’s events and expectations—eager to embrace friendly competition and one last chance to make Hillside memories … Read more
May Alumni Spotlight: Ben Eisendrath ’24 Video on Youtube Ben Eisendrath ’24, a standout student-athlete from South Kent School, has just completed his first year at Harvard University, successfully balancing the demands of rigorous academics with the evolving world of college basketball. Originally from Southern California, Ben made the bold decision to travel across the … Read more
May Student Spotlight: Luca Alderson ’25 Video on Youtube When Luca Alderson arrived on the Hillside from England, he was a promising hockey prospect. However, South Kent’s culture of discovery helped him find a new passion—golf. With relentless hard work, quiet leadership, and a fierce drive to improve, Luca quickly became South Kent’s top golfer … Read more