Welcome to South Kent School’s bustling student scene! Explore our Student Events section to discover fun activities happening on and around the Hillside. From exciting excursions to interesting speaker series, and campus competitions, there’s something for everyone. Join in and be part of our vibrant Hillside community!
For sports check out our team schedules: Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Mountain Biking, and Golf.
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 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
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
South Kent School is thrilled to announce the appointment of two outstanding individuals as Co-Chairs of the South Kent School Parent Association (SKSPA): Angélique DeSanto, mother of fifth-former and hockey standout Nathan DeSanto, and Steven Quinones, father of sixth-form soccer star Preston Quinones and South Kent alumnus Alex Quinones ’19. Angélique and Steven bring enthusiasm, … Read more
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, South Kent School welcomed prospective students and families to its scenic hillside campus for an Open House filled with exploration, discovery, and connection. This year’s Open House offered a unique opportunity for guests to experience the academic and co-curricular excellence that has defined South Kent for over a century. Attendees … Read more
South Kent Students Show Gratitude with Cemetery Restoration at St. Michael’s Chapel on All Saints’ Day On Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m., South Kent School students gathered to clean and restore the gravestones at St. Michael’s Chapel Cemetery in honor of All Saints’ Day. This annual tradition holds special meaning for the South Kent … Read more