SAAS Watch

Four Seattle Academy Upper School students have qualified for the State Speech Tournament (District 2) and will compete on March 13. Fiona Bor ’21 qualified in Program Oral Interpretation (POI). Zoe Bishop ’22 qualified in Humorous Interpretation (HI). Kiki Caputo ’22 and Leah Glasser ’22 qualified in Duo Interpretation (DUO). In addition, Alden McGonagle ’21 has been chosen for Student Congress in the State Debate Tournament on March 19-20. Kudos and congratulations to these students for their accomplishments in an atypical year for Speech and Debate competition.

Watched on more than 380 screens by current and alumni families, faculty and staff, and grandparents near and far, this year’s SAAS in the City delivered a beautiful night of celebration, community, and collective impact. 

Learn more about the March Holiday Spotlight.

Thank you to our exceptional speakers, Dr. Maida Chen and Dr. Lisa Zbaraschuk, who each presented engaging and informative health information at this year’s Social and Emotional Learning Forums on February 9.  Please enjoy the recap summaries the supplementary readings

Seattle Academy’s Performing Arts programs are taking creativity in new directions during the COVID-19 pandemic. SAAS students and faculty collaborate from remote spaces via Zoom and maximize technology to create cohesive performances for our community to enjoy in the safety and comfort of their own home.

Learn more about the February Holiday Spotlight.

On Tuesday, January 19, Seattle Academy students began their day in a virtual assembly in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students from both Middle and Upper School led the assembly making presentations about the legacy and importance of Dr. King and the ways we can follow his example to continue building our community. 

Seattle Academy’s Assistant Head of School – Options Program, Mike Haykin, was featured on the Education Evolution podcast hosted by Dr. Maureen O’Shaughnessy. On December 17, Mike joined Dr. O’Shaughnessy for Episode 36 - “Creating Community Within a Larger School.” Mike spoke about the SAAS Options Program, our newest offering serving the diverse learning styles and needs of our students.