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Earlier this month, our Humanities 4 and SUPA African American Studies (AAS) classes collaborated to read and discuss “A Case for Reparations,” an important article written by Ta-Nehisi Coates about how America needs to reckon with our moral debts as a result of hundreds of years of slavery, Jim Crow, racial segregation, and racism. … Read more
WINTER SPORTS Basketball Coach Chillious and South Kent’s Prep Basketball team are off to an incredibly strong start with an 18-3 overall record. Currently sitting in first place in NEPSAC AAA with an 8-0 record, the team is on a 14-game winning streak since December 7, 2022! The team played in three major events in … Read more
The South Kent School Mountain Biking team has had its most successful season ever. In early November, South Kent’s student-athletes competed in the Housatonic Mountain Biking League (HMBL) Championship at the Norbrook Farm trails in Colebrook, CT. The boys pushed hard all season and had a strong performance in their Championship rides. Third Form rider … Read more
The College Board has recognized two South Kent School students with scholar honors based on the 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) testing that was held at the school and online. Zhouxingyu Yan, Class of 2022, is an AP Scholar with Honor and Yuxuan Xiao, Class of 2022, is an AP Scholar. Zhouxingyu Yan was recognized for … Read more
South Kent School is thrilled to introduce Elijah ‘Eli’ Gore as the Associate Head Coach of our globally renowned basketball program. Coach Gore brings a significant breadth of experience and knowledge about the game, from a variety of levels: including prep, NCAA, and NBA basketball. Gore begins his first season as Associate Head Basketball Coach … Read more
South Kent School Welcomes Three New Assistant Coaches South Kent School (SKS) is excited to welcome three new members to our two-time National Champion hockey program. These hires bring an impressive line-up of talented professionals to South Kent School Hockey, elevating what is already an extremely successful program to even greater heights. “With our new … Read more
John C. Farr ‘58, It is with both sadness and gratitude for knowing him that I pass along the news that John Farr, class of 1958 and seventh Head of South Kent School, passed away this morning. John’s wife Sandy, son Chris and daughter Laurie have all been with him for the past few days. … Read more
The 2021-2022 season is off to a strong start! In their first three weeks back, the teams have played in 29 games already, with 19 wins, only 7 losses, and 3 ties. “I am thrilled with our student-athletes’ performance so far this year! With the guys from last year, and the new recruits, we knew that … Read more
Sunday, September 26, 9:00 A.M. (EST) Please join the South Kent School Community remotely, on YouTube, as we celebrate Founders’ Day and share remembrances of long-time faculty member, coach, and Headmaster, George H. Bartlett. Streamed live from St. Michael’s Chapel https://www.youtube.com/user/SKSFilmDirector Due to Covid-19 restrictions, attendance at this event is by invitation only and limited to the Bartlett … Read more
South Kent School Feeds the Need – Thank you! On the recommendation of fifth former Junkun Zhang, a day student and resident of Kent, who, while volunteering at the Kent Food Bank last summer, recognized that there are a number of people in this town who need the help provided through the food … Read more