SHIPLEY NEWS
View most recent Shipley news stories and updates
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2026 National Merits
The Shipley School is proud to announce that five students earned Semifinalist recognition and seven students earned Commended recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Shipley to Honor Coach Katie Whelan at Super Saturday
For 27 years, Katie Whelan has been a fixture of the Shipley community. A championship coach, teacher, mentor, colleague, Honorary Alum of the Class of 2023, and parent of an alum, Katie’s impact reaches far beyond the field hockey field.
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2026-2027 New Colleagues
The Shipley School welcomed 14 new colleagues for the 2026-2027 academic year. Read more about each new colleague.
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Kate Ulrich: Battle of the Border
Kate Ulrich ’28 represented Shipley and Team USA Squash at the Battle of the Border.
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Q&A with Alejandra Balcazar, Director of Belonging & Connection
Learn more about Shipley's new Director of Belonging & Connection in this Q&A.
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Wendy Eiteljorg ’86: 2026 Alumni Artist Exhibition
The Shipley School is pleased to feature the work of Wendy Eiteljorg ’86 in this year's Alumni Artist Exhibition, on view in the Speer Gallery through Alumni Weekend.
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MS Students Present at American Astronomical Society Conference
Five Shipley Middle School students traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, in January to present original astronomy research at the American Astronomical Society conference, one of the field’s leading national gatherings.
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US Science Teacher Earns Prestigious National Board Certification
The Shipley School is proud to announce that Upper School Physics teacher and Class Dean Eliza Varner earned the prestigious National Board Certification, awarded by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
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Camille Gaynus ’10: Advancing Ocean Research and Amplifying Black Voices
After graduating from Shipley in 2010, Camille Gaynus received her B.S. in Marine and Environmental Science from Hampton University.
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Class of 2025 College Bound Athletes
Thirteen members of Shipley’s Class of 2025—including student-athletes in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, softball, squash, swimming, and track—will continue to compete at the collegiate level, carrying their talents and Gator pride to campuses nationwide.
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Shipley Hires Mike Dooley as Head Girls Basketball Coach
Group Show: Drew Leshko, Sophie White, and Nasir Young On display in Shipley's Speer Gallery from January 27 - April 4, 2025
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Shipley Hires Stefanie Fee as Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach
Shipley Hires Stefanie Fee as Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach.
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Celebrating Excellence: Shipley Students Shine in 2025–2026
During the 2025–2026 school year Shipley students earned recognition across an extraordinary range of disciplines. From the arts and sciences to athletics, world languages, and creative writing, our Gators distinguished themselves both within the Shipley community and on regional, national, and international stages.
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Kate Ulrich Finishes 2nd at US Squash Tournament
Shipley sophomore Kate Ulrich recently took home a silver medal in the Girls Under 17 division at the US Squash Junior Championship Tournament, held January 17-19 at the Arlen Specter Squash Center in Philadelphia.
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Boys' and Girls' Cross Country Teams Win 2025 FSL Championships
The Shipley Cross Country team made school history at the Friends Schools League Championships on October 16, 2025, with both the Boys' and Girls' Varsity teams bringing home championship titles.
