Alumni Events

ALUMNI EVENTS

We hope to see as many alumni as possible throughout the year in a variety of locations and at many different events.

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fUpcoming Events

Stay tuned for information about this year’s local and regional alumni events. We’d love your input as we plan Shipley gatherings across the country — complete this survey to let us know your interests, preferred cities, and types of events you’d enjoy!

September 29  |  Shipley On Tour: Philadelphia

Alumni, honorary alumni, and parents of alumni are invited to join Head of School Ian Craig for a private reception on Tuesday evening, September 29 at Triple Crown in Radnor. Spend an evening reconnecting with fellow Shipley alumni, honorary alumni, and parents of alumni as the 2026-2027 school year gets underway, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and hear what’s new at Shipley.

Shipley On Tour: Philadelphia
for Alumni & Parents of Alumni
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Triple Crown (595 E Lancaster Ave, St Davids, PA 19087)

Register Online by September 18

 

October 3  |  Super Saturday Alumni Tailgate

Join the Alumni Office on October 3 for Shipley's Super Saturday Alumni Tailgate Reception at the Head of School House from 2:00 to 4:00 PM! All Alumni, Honorary Alumni, Distinguished Former Colleagues, and their families and guests are welcome to enjoy tailgate snacks and refreshments.

Super Saturday Alumni Tailgate
Saturday, October 3, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Head of School House, Upper Campus

Register Online & See Who's Coming


Prior to the reception, come out to the fields to cheer on the varsity field hockey team and help us honor former head coach and honorary alumna Katie Whelan at halftime. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
 

October 14  |  Shipley On Tour: New York City

Head of School Ian Craig and The Shipley School Alumni Office invite alumni and their guests to a reception at Albert’s Bar on Wednesday, October 14! Spend the evening reconnecting with fellow Shipley alumni, enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and hear what's new at Shipley.

Shipley On Tour: New York City
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Albert's Bar (140 E 41st Street, New York, NY 10017)

Register Online by October 7
 

November 18  |  Shipley On Tour: Washington, DC

Head of School Ian Craig and The Shipley School Alumni Office invite you and your guest to a reception at The Smith on Wednesday, November 18! Spend the evening reconnecting with fellow Shipley alumni, enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and hear what's new at Shipley.

Shipley On Tour: Washington, DC
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Smith (901 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004)

Register Online by November 11

 

November 23  |  Thanksgiving Assembly & College-Age Alumni Social

Welcome home, Shipley Classes of 2023-2026! The College Counseling and Alumni Offices invite you to kick off Thanksgiving break by coming back to Shipley for the Thanksgiving All School Assembly at 1:30 p.m. After the assembly, join fellow college-age alumni in the LARC at 2:30 p.m. to reconnect with teachers, catch up with friends, and enjoy an afternoon over coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks.

Thanksgiving Assembly & College-Age Alumni Social
Monday, November 23, 2026
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Yarnall Gymnasium & LARC

Register Online & See Who's Coming

 

If you have suggestions for alumni programs and events, or would be interested in helping to plan or host an event in the future, please email alumni@shipleyschool.org.
 

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