For nearly 30 years, Dr. Steve Piltch has led Shipley with enthusiasm, dedication, and humility. During his time as Head of the School, Steve’s deep passion for learning and genuine love for teaching has inspired his commitment to the well-being of Shipley's students and the greater school...
In honor of Shipley’s 125th Anniversary Celebration, the PECO Crown Lights at 23rd and Market Street in Philadelphia will display a special Happy Birthday Shipley message. Look up on April 5, 6, and 7!
In honor of February’s Black History Month, our Director of Diversity and Inclusion put together a list of 15 books that celebrate and educate readers about Black History. This list will keep readers learning and engaged not only for the month of February but also all year round.
Two years ago, when Gyasi Miller ’24 was in fifth grade, it was no surprise his love of basketball inspired his Think, Care, Act project. After witnessing the condition of his local city playground, Parkside Evans, he decided to clean up the area for his project.
What makes a life well-lived? If I could answer that question in a blog post, I’d be pretty impressive. Alas, I am not that impressive—yet I have been impressed by the literature and philosophies that try to get to the root of this question, and by the science that can help inform us more about...
As Head of School, I’ve spent a lot of time over the years reflecting on where we are in terms of diversity and inclusion in our community. I am encouraged by the progress we have made, but to be candid, we would not be in the position we are today if not for a few missteps and many valuable...
As environmental topics like climate change and global warming become more prominent in the news, at Shipley we feel we are responsible for helping our students understand these issues and should serve as a model of responsible environmental citizenship. For this reason, we created our...
In today’s climate of intense polarization, people on all ends of the political spectrum have strongly advocated for their personal beliefs and many aren’t afraid to be confrontational with friends, family, or strangers on “the other side.” You’ve probably seen these arguments play out over social...
