Culture of Performance
Students are challenged to take risks by combining disparate skills in moments of action. Learn More
Participation and Excellence
Championship teams. A no-cut policy. The best of both worlds.Learn More
Talents Born, Made & Discovered
Offering a safe environment for experimentation with opportunity to challenge rigid boundaries for what is possible. Learn More
Know the Kid
Understanding each student at the individual level and navigating with them through their educational experience. Learn More
Diverse & Inclusive Community
Fostering respect for human differences, growth of the individual, and diversity within the school community. Learn More
SAAS Pillars
The core of our programmatic vision is the collection of student learning provided in our academics, arts, athletics, outdoor trips & travel and service experiences within a supportive diverse and inclusive community.
Academics
Seattle Academy’s mission of preparing students for college and life means our academics pair traditional areas of study with innovative curriculum, projects, and performances.
Arts
Since Seattle Academy was founded, the arts have played a central role in our school’s identity. We believe that every student is intrinsically creative.
Athletics
Seattle Academy Athletics offers an inclusive, no-cut program that invites students of all skill levels to participate in our team sports offerings. At the same time, we’re just as passionately committed to supporting excellence, fielding teams that operate at the highest level of competition or performance.
Outdoor & Travel
The Seattle Academy Outdoor & Travel Program provides opportunities for students to challenge themselves both physically and emotionally, to deepen relationships, and to develop a responsible understanding of cultures, people, and the lands through which they travel.
Service
The Seattle Academy Service Learning program helps prepare students to be engaged, reflective, and productive contributors in a changing world.
Dynamic & Inclusive Community
Seattle Academy welcomes and binds together a diverse independent school community - we believe that a diverse school community is essential to education. We therefore foster and encourage respect for human differences, growth of the individual, and diversity within the school population.
Community Voices
Our SAAS community is full of exciting stories about and opinions of our students, Alums, families and faculty/staff. Our voices reflect the inspiring impact of SAAS within our school, community and the world at large.
Alicia Mullikin
Arts Dance Faculty
Alicia Mullikin, Seattle Academy dance teacher and choreographer, was recently featured on KCTS9 in an article written by Laila Kazmi. The article discusses Alicia’s attempts to open minds and challenge long-existing stereotypes of who can be a dancer.
Lewis Maday-Travis
Middle School Science Faculty
Lewis Maday-Travis was featured on KUOW. The article discusses how Lewis, who teaches Middle School science here at Seattle Academy, came out to his students as transgender and how being able to be himself makes him a better teacher.
Sophia Schloss
Class of 2021
Sophia Schloss ’21 stars in the title role of the new film Sadie. The film debuted at the SXSW Film Festival in mid-March and has been receiving raves reviews since then.
Lewis Greenstein
Class of 2017
Lewis Greenstein ‘17 won the teen category of the Future Engineers Mars Medical Challenge. Lewis first entered the competition in his Upper School Winter Innovations-Prototyping course with David Pynchon. In mid-March, his medical 3D digital Dual IV/Syringe pump object designed for an astronaut to use in space to maintain physical health on a 3-year journey to Mars was selected as a finalist.
Sam Schimmel
Class of 2018
Sam Schimmel ’18, Center for Native American Youth 2017 Champion for Change, hosted an Alaskan Native Youth roundtable discussion during the Alaska Federation of Natives Conference held last week in Anchorage, Alaska.
MacKenzie Caputo
Class of 2018
In cross country, MacKenzie not only set a school record but earned First-Team All-ECL honors and was named ECL Rookie of the Year. She qualified for the state meet, where she broke the school record set by Shayla Maupin ‘10 back in 2008. Mackenzie’s record time was 19.49.
Tess Barton
Class of 2019
Earlier this month, the Center for Infectious Disease Research announced that Seattle Academy junior Tess Barton will be one of just thirty-six applicants selected to participate in their nationally recognized, summer outreach program 2018 BioQuest Academy.
Sam Zivin
Class of 2019
Sam Zivin ’19 was recently featured in the online magazine Northwest in Motion. The profile discusses how Sam’s interest in cycling has grown and his recent accomplishments.
Gavriel Staloch
Class of 2018
Alumnus, Gavriel Staloch '18 highlighted on Geek Wire as their Geek of the Week as he builds his own brand and a business on Instagram.
Conner Pierce
Class of 2018
Alumnus, Conner Pierce '18 was named a 2018 US Paralympics Track & Field All American.
Upcoming SAAS Events
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16th Avenue Parking Lot
7 AM: Drop off in the 16th Avenue parking lot. PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBORS AND BE AS QUIET AS POSSIBLE.
3 PM: Buses depart Stevens Pass.
5 - 5:30 PM: Buses arrive at 16th Avenue.
Please park in the parking lot so that the buses can use the cut out on 16th Avenue.
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Uber, 1455 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103
Co-hosted by Shayla Miller Love '98!
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Intrigue Coffee and Chocolate Cafe, 1520 15th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
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Home of Valerie and Youssef Faury, 621, 25th Avenue E, Seattle, WA 98112
Please join us for a social gathering, enjoy fresh coffee and pastries and mingle with fellow parents of sophomores.
Parking available on 25th Avenue. Entrance located on Roy Street.
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SAAS STREAM Building, 1220 E Spring, Seattle, WA 98122
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SAAS STREAM Building, 1220 E Spring, Seattle, WA 98122
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Home of Austen Holman '04, 4230 11th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008
SAVE THE DATE! Location and times to be announced soon.
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SAAS STREAM Building, 1220 E Spring, Seattle, WA 98122
This meeting is for parents and students who are signed up for the Spain trip. Parking is available in the garage (entrance on E Spring between 12th and 13th Avenues).
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Home of Eric Hanson and Erin Cordry, 218 W. Crockett St., Seattle, 98119
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Home of Mark and Lisa Caputo, 2021 Faben Dr., Mercer Island, WA 98040
Currently Happening at SAAS
![View Photo of SAAS in the City Wine Grab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550251380/seattleacademyorg/dpxp8qxd3ow4pj4s8krc/Winegrabarticle.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550251380/seattleacademyorg/dpxp8qxd3ow4pj4s8krc/Winegrabarticle.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550251380/seattleacademyorg/dpxp8qxd3ow4pj4s8krc/Winegrabarticle.png","width":528}])
SAAS in the City is our signature community gathering and fundraiser in support of economic diversity that celebrates and showcases the transformational impact a SAAS education delivers to our students and beyond. This year, your SAAS in the City donations will support Financial Aid and Community Chest to ensure all students can participate in the full SAAS experience. All families are invited to attend.
![Photo of Seattle Academy Winter Sports Teams Wrestling and Basketball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550180452/seattleacademyorg/e83nettz2vrsplmtfsuy/SeattleAcademyWinterSportsRecapArticle.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550180452/seattleacademyorg/e83nettz2vrsplmtfsuy/SeattleAcademyWinterSportsRecapArticle.png","width":470}])
The Seattle Academy boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams both wrapped up successful regular seasons last week and the SAAS boys wrestling team was honored winning the State 1A Academic Award.
![Photo of Seattle Academy 2019 Middle School Combo at the Bellevue Jazz Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549644141/seattleacademyorg/ptzww8f7ezzfgqmh5nqe/SeattleAcademy2019MiddleSchoolComboattheBellevueJazzFestival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1549644141/seattleacademyorg/ptzww8f7ezzfgqmh5nqe/SeattleAcademy2019MiddleSchoolComboattheBellevueJazzFestival.png","width":470}])
On February 1, 2019, the Seattle Academy Middle School Combo performed at The 23rd Annual Bellevue College Jazz Band Festival. Performed three pieces, "Catchin' the 'Trane" "Ballad For Zoe" & "Hotsy Totsy."
![Photo of Seattle Academy's 2019 Ethics Bowl Team at the State Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549577141/seattleacademyorg/jqzy5udgbrlxq5lhk3nu/SeattleAcademys2019EthicsBowlTeamattheStateTournament1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1549577141/seattleacademyorg/jqzy5udgbrlxq5lhk3nu/SeattleAcademys2019EthicsBowlTeamattheStateTournament1.png","width":470}])
Seattle Academy Ethics Bowl students competed in the Washington State High School Ethics Bowl tournament last weekend at the University of Washington’s School of Law. Ethics Bowl asks students to dive into the ideas behind complex issues that are manifested in current events.
![Rosenast '19 Receives National 2019 Young Arts Merit Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549043670/seattleacademyorg/bqv7ptte6wtck6nvqsvt/FinalsiteTemplate528pxX360px_PostArticlePhotos1_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1549043670/seattleacademyorg/bqv7ptte6wtck6nvqsvt/FinalsiteTemplate528pxX360px_PostArticlePhotos1_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1549043670/seattleacademyorg/bqv7ptte6wtck6nvqsvt/FinalsiteTemplate528pxX360px_PostArticlePhotos1_1.png","width":528}])
Lucia Rosenast '19 received a Merit Award for Photography in the National 2019 Young Arts Competition.
![Photo of Seattle Academy's Adam Quinn '11 with Dear Evan Hansen Cast visit Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549054508/seattleacademyorg/fvktwsb43uwrynwhv8mu/SeattleAcademysAdamQuinn11withDearEvanHansenCastvisitCampusFeb12019.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1549054508/seattleacademyorg/fvktwsb43uwrynwhv8mu/SeattleAcademysAdamQuinn11withDearEvanHansenCastvisitCampusFeb12019.png","width":470}])
Cast Members of the of the first national tour of Dear Evan Hansen visited SAAS for a Q&A.
![View Photo of Seattle Academy Dance Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1548858032/seattleacademyorg/hruxsaaxqx5d2oqjmrau/dancearticle.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1548858032/seattleacademyorg/hruxsaaxqx5d2oqjmrau/dancearticle.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1548858032/seattleacademyorg/hruxsaaxqx5d2oqjmrau/dancearticle.png","width":528}])
On the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, the Seattle Academy Dance Department hosted their third annual Diversity & Inclusivity Workshop. The weekend kicked off with a panel discussion of professional artists, dancers, and choreographers of color.
![View Graphic from Washington Post Climate Change Article]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1548454929/seattleacademyorg/mu1upq79agsw9hmqpkbi/Climate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1548454929/seattleacademyorg/mu1upq79agsw9hmqpkbi/Climate.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1548454929/seattleacademyorg/mu1upq79agsw9hmqpkbi/Climate.png","width":528}])
Earlier this week, the Washington Post published an article, written by parent Ronit Feinglass Plank (Talya ’24), regarding how to help children cope with the recent news regarding climate change.