SAAS Watch

The Seattle Academy Community Engagement Organization (CEO) recently partnered with Bloodworks Northwest for a student blood drive. The drive, held on February 27, was a huge success.

The Seattle Academy boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams enjoyed incredible 2019-20 seasons both winning the Emerald City League championship.

With over 650 registered guests, including current and alumni parents, faculty and staff, seven alumni and 170 Middle and Upper School student performers, this year’s SAAS in the City delivered a beautiful night of celebration, community, and collective impact. Together, we raised $950,000 for Financial Aid, which ensures access and inclusion for students regardless of socioeconomic background while enriching the learning and development for all students.

This year, Seattle Academy Upper School Mock Trial Gray Team earned third place out of the eight teams competing in the recent YMCA of Greater Seattle's Kitsap County Mock Trial Tournament. In doing so, they have advanced to the state tournament level this March.

Both the girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams were recognized last week by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association(WIAA). On February 18, WIAA announced their Academic State Champions for the 2019-20 winter sports season.

The Seattle Academy Community Engagement Organization (CEO) recently held a bake sale to benefit Seattle Humane. Ten students volunteered to bake and sell goods for the event and a representative from Seattle Humane attended the event to talk with students interested in volunteering for the organization. 

On February 7 and 8, Seattle Academy hosted an Organic World Language (OWL) Foundations Workshop. Over the course of the two days, eleven SAAS World Language teachers and nineteen teachers from other area schools attended this professional development workshop.