Hillside Updates

  • Transformational by Design

    September 26th, 2017


    Transformational by Design

    South Kent students live learning alongside expert faculty like Mr. Farley in a culture that intentionally balances individualism with community.

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  • He’s Not Lost

    September 21st, 2017


    He’s Not Lost

    Unlike many high school graduates today, South Kent seniors like Max are not going to college to ‘find’ themselves.

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  • SKS at NYC/World MakerFaire

    September 13th, 2017


    SKS at NYC/World MakerFaire

    Two members of the South Kent School community represented the School at the 8th Annual Flagship World Maker Faire New York earlier this year.

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  • South Kent Kicks Off Its 94th Year

    September 7th, 2017


    South Kent Kicks Off Its 94th Year

    South Kent School was proud to welcome 170 students and their families to campus for its 94th year on Wednesday, September 6. Happy returners and excited new faces were seen at registration and across campus, greeting one another on a wonderful day that couldn't be dampened even by the rain. 

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  • Sam Rodman '77 ordained, consecrated bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina

    August 2nd, 2017


    Sam Rodman '77 ordained, consecrated bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina

    We are happy to report that South Kent School's very own Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman, class of 1977, has been ordained as consecrated bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina.

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  • Three SKS Alumni Drafted to NHL

    June 27th, 2017


    Three SKS Alumni Drafted to NHL

    On Saturday, June 24th, Keith Petruzzelli '17, Brandon Crawley '15, and Skyler Brind'Amour '18 joined the ever growing list of South Kent School alumni who have been drafted to the NHL.

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  • 2017 Underform Award Winners

    June 1st, 2017


    2017 Underform Award Winners

    Congratulations to the Underform Award Winners and the entire underform class of 2016-2017. You all had a wonderful academic year worthy of appreciation. We wish you all an enjoyable, safe summer and look forward to seeing you back on the Hillside in the fall!

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  • Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

    June 1st, 2017


    Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

    The Prize Day ceremony began on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017. On that momentous day, South Kent School graduated their senior and PG students for the 93rd time in the school’s rich history. Head of School Andrew Vadnais recognized each graduate from the Class of 2017 by reading a personal narrative of each graduate's Hero's Journey and then giving them each a handshake and hug. The closeness of everyone on campus was palpable in these moments.

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  • SKS Boys Break Previous Record, Sending “Cardinal II” to 107,759 feet!

    May 29th, 2017


    SKS Boys Break Previous Record, Sending “Cardinal II” to 107,759 feet!
    This year’s Near Space Mission was carried out in the final weeks of the school year. After filing a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) with the FAA, several South Kent students launched Cardinal II from the campus at 8:49 AM on May 23. Cardinal II was successfully recovered from an accommodating Oak tr...

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  • Czech Teacher Brings New Perspective to Connecticut Classrooms

    May 26th, 2017


    Czech Teacher Brings New Perspective to Connecticut Classrooms

    Pavel Novak came to teach at South Kent School at the start of the 2016-2017 school year, but his connection to SKS goes back further than that. Read this article by Cultural Vistas to find out about the effect Mr. Novak is having here on the Hillside, and also the effect it is having on him.

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