Shipley Shorts
Shipley Stories: Mia Jackson ’25
Every student has a Shipley Story. For Mia, it’s about saying “yes” to new opportunities—and discovering just how far that can take you. From forging friendships on the soccer field to finding her voice on the musical stage, from traveling abroad and immersing herself in new cultures to stepping into challenging classes that stretched her thinking—Mia embraced it all with curiosity and courage.
Other News & Stories from Shipley
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Upper School Students Honored at Closing Awards Ceremony
The Upper School Administration recognized the outgoing and incoming student leadership officers and presented students with academic, athletic, and leadership awards at the annual Closing Awards Ceremony.Read More -
Shipley Hires Stefanie Fee as Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach
The Shipley School is pleased to announce that Stefanie Fee has been appointed Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach. Read more about Stefanie.Read More -
Shipley Hires Mike Dooley as Head Girls Basketball Coach
The Shipley School is pleased to announce that Mike Dooley has been appointed Head Coach of the Girls' Basketball team. Read more about Mike.Read More -
After 19 Years, Middle School STEAM Teacher John Harris Retires
After 19 years at Shipley, STEAM teacher John Harris retires, leaving behind a dynamic, student-driven program, a thriving Science Olympiad team, and a legacy of creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning that inspired his students.Read More -
After 32 Years, Middle School Latin Teacher Anne Smith Retires
After 32 years at Shipley, Middle School Latin teacher Anne Smith retires, leaving a legacy of rigorous learning, creativity, and unforgettable Classical Adventures that brought the ancient world to life for generations of students.Read More -
US Student Earn Top Marks in Latin Competitions
Dr. Wellenbach’s Upper School Latin students recently competed in two events, the National Latin Exam and the Philadelphia Classical Society Latin Week Competition, with several students earning awards.Read More -
Middle School Science Olympiad Places at State Competition
The Middle School Science Olympiad team brought home several pieces of hardware from the PA State Science Olympiad Tournament held on April 25 at Penn State Altoona.Read More -
Six Shipley Students Earned Awards in the Fei Yue Cup Chinese Speech Contest
Six Shipley students earned awards in the Fei Yue Cup Chinese Speech Contest, held on April 18. The contest was jointly organized by Friends Select School and the Yu Yue Chinese Academy.Read More -
Two Upper School Students Earn National Scholastic Writing Awards
Shipley is proud to announce that two students have earned National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.Read More -
Six Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The Shipley School proudly announces that six members of the Class of 2026 have been recognized by The National Merit Scholarship Program as Finalists.Read More -
Screen Time and Our Kids: A Summary of Dr. Jesse Suh's Learning Child Speaker Series Talk on Internet Addiction
What does constant connectivity mean for developing brains? At a recent Learning Child Series presentation, Shipley parent Dr. Jesse Suh, P’31, shared research on digital technology and adolescent development—and offered practical strategies families can use to build healthier technology habits.Read More -
Introducing the 2026 Shipley School Alumni Award Recipients
The Shipley School is proud to celebrate the achievements of our 2026 Alumni Award recipients — four distinguished individuals who embody the values of excellence, leadership, and service in their respective fields.Read More
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The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
