Save the Date for Our Next SAAS Summit—and “The Big Launch” of Our New Upper School Building!

Our signature speaker series returns October 4, this time in celebration of our new Upper School building. You’re invited!

After the new Home of the Upper School opens this fall, we’ll host a series of events to explore and experience everything that makes this building such a game-changer for our school and community.

On October 4, don’t miss "The Big Launch: One Block, One Community," a celebration of our new building and connected campus! We’ll gather for a reception and then set out on interactive tours—through the new woodshop, metal shop, clean-tech spaces, and welding patio, and across five floors of classrooms, commons, and collaboration areas.

The celebration continues with SAAS Summit, our signature speaker series that “brings together students, educators, families, and community leaders to have honest, meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most today,” says Co-Head of School Giselle Furlonge. Now in its fourth year, SAAS Summit has become a powerful expression of our mission in action—encouraging our community to question boldly, think deeply, and contribute meaningfully to the world.

The theme is Launch—a continued exploration of leadership, creativity, and purpose. Moderator and management consultant Makenzie Brandon ’09 will return, joined by a dynamic panel of alumni, innovators, civic leaders, and changemakers from the SAAS community who will share stories of rising to meet challenges, embracing change, and leading with vision.

Mark your calendar for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and bold ideas. We can’t wait to see you there!