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Welcome
Welcome SAAS Alumni!
Whether you are a founding family or a recent graduate, we are committed to fostering lifelong connections that extend far beyond graduation. With an alumni network spanning across 38 states and six countries, the Seattle Academy Alumni Association is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for our alumni to engage with the school, reconnect with former teachers, and build relationships with each other to cultivate a strong, supportive community.
We aim to keep you connected through alumni newsletters, local and regional events, and a range of volunteer opportunities allowing you to reconnect and engage with the school in ways that are most meaningful to our diverse alumni community.
To stay connected to the SAAS community, please update your contact information here and join our alumni groups on social media!
Follow @SAASAlumniAssociation on Social Media!
Alumni Events
Alumni Newsletters
Dive into our past and current newsletters to discover the exciting happenings and achievements within our alumni community! If you have not received an Alumni Newsletter, please update your contact information here or contact the Alumni office at saasalumni@seattleacademy.org.
2025
Alumni Newsletter - Summer Newsletter
Alumni Newsletter - Spring Newsletter
2024
Alumni Newsletter - Winter Newsletter
Alumni Newsletter - Fall Newsletter
Alumni Newsletter - June
Alumni Newsletter - May
Alumni Newsletter - April
Alumni Newsletter - March
2023
SAAS Alumni Upcoming Regional Events - January
Alumni Newsletter Winter 2023 - February
Alumni Newsletter Spring 2023 - May
Alumni Newsletter Fall 2023 - October
Recent Alumni News
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities for Alumni
Our Seattle Academy alumni volunteers are vital to fostering connections and strengthening our alumni community. Whether serving as class ambassadors, reunion chairs, event partners, or Board members, alumni involvement is a cornerstone of our success. Your engagement inspires current SAAS students, staff, faculty, and fellow alumni.
Interested in these opportunities or have an idea of your own? Please reach out to the Alumni Team by sending an email to saasalumni@seattleacadmey.org.
Reunion Chairs
Calling all Milestone Reunion Classes ending in 1's and 6’s… we need you!
As we do each year, we will be celebrating our milestone reunion years, providing a heartwarming and nostalgic opportunity for you to reconnect with former faculty and classmates. With the support of our reunion chairs, we can reach more alumni to create the most memorable event possible.
Do you have a reunion coming up? We are looking for Reunion Class Chairs to help organize your class reunion on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. This is a fantastic way to reconnect with your classmates and encourage them to join us for the festivities.
The Reunion Class Chair's job responsibilities are as follows:
- Spread the word about the reunion to your network of SAAS alums, encourage attendance and registration
- Collaborate on reunion invitation messages that will be emailed to your class and help gather updated contact information.
- Work with the Alumni Office on a class reunion gift that focuses on participation in your class
- Be active on SAAS social media channels by “liking” and posting about your upcoming milestone reunion
- Partner with the Alumni Office to create a memorable reunion
If you’d like to be a reunion chair or if you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Team at saasalumni@seattleacademy.org.
Event Partners
Event Partners
SAAS has over 2,600 alumni across the country and the world. Each year we host local and regional alumni gatherings to connect SAAS alums, former teachers, and the school more broadly.
If you have any recommendations for venues or have a membership at a club and would like to act as an advisor for any of our events, please contact the Alumni Team at saasalumni@seattleacademy.org.
Explore the 2025-2026 alumni events calendar to checkout our upcoming events!
With your help, we can ensure the success of our events!
More Ways to Engage: Guest Speaker, Trip Leader, Project Mentor
Get Involved and Inspire the Next Generation
We’re excited to expand alumni volunteer opportunities for the 2025–2026 school year! We’re looking to showcase the voices, talents, and experiences of SAAS alumni across all backgrounds that reflect our diverse community.
Here are some additional ways you can get involved:
- Speak in a class room or at a SAAS event Volunteer as a guest speaker in a classroom or at an event!
- Lead a student trip - like Odyssey or Yukon (stipend provided)!
- Host a Senior Project intern at your workplace in May 2026!
Let us know how you’d like to get involved by filling out this short form:
Events
Our Cardinals Fly Worldwide
Mark your Calendars and get ready for a fun year ahead! We're excited to bring our Cardinals together with regional gatherings nationwide. We’ll also have some new decade-themed events and SAAS community gatherings right here in Seattle. We can't wait to see you!
Have Questions about any of our upcoming alumni events? Contact the Alumni Team at saasalumni@seattleacademy.org.
2025 Alumni Events
- Alumni HoUS Open House (SAAS), August 24th
- Fallapalooza (Starfire, Seattle), September 19th
- The Big Launch: One Block, One Community, October 4th
- Chicago Alumni Gathering, October 17th
- ‘80s & '90s Alumni Gathering (Seattle), October 21st
- 2000s Alumni Winter Party (Seattle), December 18th
- Winter Hoopla (SAAS), December 19th
Alumni HoUS Open House (SAAS), August 24th
Fallapalooza (Starfire, Seattle), September 19th
The Big Launch: One Block, One Community, October 4th
Chicago Alumni Gathering, October 17th
‘80s & '90s Alumni Gathering (Seattle), October 21st
2000s Alumni Winter Party (Seattle), December 18th
Winter Hoopla (SAAS), December 19th
2026 Alumni Events
- Denver Alumni Gathering, January 8th
- SAAS Summit (SAAS), January 22nd
- SAAS in the City (Seattle), March 28th
- NYC Alumni Gathering, April 9th
- Boston Alumni Gathering, April 11th
- All Alumni Reunion (Celebrating milestone years 1's & 6's), June 13th
Denver Alumni Gathering, January 8th
SAAS Summit (SAAS), January 22nd
SAAS Summit
Join us at Seattle Academy on January 22 for our seventh SAAS Summit, and hear from our panelists—who are all members of the SAAS community.
SAAS Summit is an ambitious and essential forum for dynamic discourse, zeroing in on some of the most pressing issues of our time. Previous Summit themes include Civic Engagement & Social Entrepreneurship (May 2024) and Conservation, Climate, & Citizenship (October 2024) and Ascend (January 2025).
The event is hosted on campus and registration is free and open to the public.
More Details Coming Soon!
SAAS in the City (Seattle), March 28th
Join us at SAAS In The City on Saturday, March 25th
Summit Building at the Seattle Convention Center
SAAS in the City is our annual community gathering and fundraiser to support Financial Aid and access for every student. The event celebrates and showcases our students, alumni, and community, and the transformational impact of a SAAS education.
The lively evening begins at 6:00 PM with heavy appetizer and cocktail reception (included in your ticket purchase), a dedicated alumni table to chat with new and existing friends, raffle ticket sales, and an opportunity to see artwork from SAAS students. Our program will feature inspiring student performances, remarks from alumni and school leadership, and a Paddle Raise for school funding.
Enjoy the after-party immediately following the program featuring live music and late-night food and drinks!
Event Registration Opens January 2026
NYC Alumni Gathering, April 9th
Boston Alumni Gathering, April 11th
All Alumni Reunion (Celebrating milestone years 1's & 6's), June 13th
All Alumni Reunion Celebrating 1's and 6's
Get ready for a summer reunion at SAAS! We’re inviting you back to campus to reconnect with old friends, share your stories, vibe with our DJ, and take a campus tour to relive those cherished memories.
We will celebrate with summer-inspired drinks, delicious food, and games to add to an unforgettable day.
Friends and family are welcome!
Event Registration Opens January 2026
Reunion
Calling all Milestone Reunion Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s… we need you!
As we do each year, we will be celebrating our milestone reunion years, providing a heartwarming and nostalgic opportunity for you to reconnect with former faculty and classmates. With the support of our reunion chairs, we can reach more alumni to create the most memorable event possible.
Do you have a reunion coming up? We are looking for Reunion Class Chairs to help with your class reunion on Saturday, June 13th, 2026.
This is a fun and easy way to connect with your classmates and encourage them to join us for this special day.
The Class Chair's job responsibilities are as follows:
- Spread the word about the reunion to your network of SAAS alums, encourage attendance and registration
- Collaborate on reunion invitation messages that will be emailed to your class and help gather updated contact information.
- Work with the Alumni Office on a class reunion gift that focuses on participation in your class
- Be active on SAAS social media channels by “liking” and posting about your upcoming milestone reunion
- Partner with the e Alumni Office to create a memorable reunion
If you’d like to be a reunion chair or if you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Team at saasalumni@seattleacademy.org.
2026 Alumni Reunion
SAAS Alumni Reunion is on Saturday, June 13th
All Alumni Reunion Celebrating 1's and 6's
Get ready for a summer reunion at SAAS! We’re inviting you back to campus to reconnect with old friends, share your stories, vibe with our DJ, and take a campus tour to relive those cherished memories.
We will celebrate with summer-inspired drinks, delicious food, and games to add to an unforgettable day. Friends and family are welcome!
Registration Opens January 2026
PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS ALUMNI REUNION EVENTS
Our Alumni
Alumni Spotlight!
Welcome to our collection of alumni stories, where we celebrate the journeys and accomplishments of our alumni. Here, we highlight the diverse paths our graduates have taken, sharing their inspiring stories and achievements.
Know an Alumni you know doing something amazing?
We'd love to hear about it! Submit an Alumni Highlight so we can share their story with our community!
Alumni Faculty & Staff
Seattle Academy Alumni are located everywhere from New York, to Italy, to right here in Seattle. In fact, we have many alumni who have continued their SAAS journey as a current faculty or staff member. We are honored that these alumni have chosen to continue their journey with us and we are proud of their work with current SAAS students.

Nate Abbott

Erin Aitchison

Achijah Berry

Lisa Feiertag

Rachel Leavitt-Baron

Annalise Olson

Caldwell Rohrbach
Give Back
Make a gift in honor of your time at SAAS!
Whether it’s a donation of $10, $25, $43 (for 43 years of SAAS), $100, $1,000, or an amount meaningful to you, your donation today is important.
SAAS is a non-profit and depends on annual donations from community-minded people like you!
What at SAAS had the biggest impact on who you are today? Your friends? Your teachers? Going on the senior Yukon trip? Trying something for the first time? Being in the bustle of Capitol Hill?
Donate today to show your appreciation in honor of your time at SAAS! Your gift is so important to the school and is a great way to remain connected to SAAS.
Your gift supports:
- Financial assistance for families who are in need
- New curriculum developed by faculty
- Experiences like the Odyssey and Seattle Challenge where students make lasting memories
- The Alumni program
- And more!
Thank you for giving back!
Update Contact Info
Submit an Alumni Highlight
Submit an Alumni Highlight
We take pride in our alumni community and want to celebrate your journey. Submit a class note to share a recent life event, achievement or honor, a family milestone, a recent SAAS connection, or anything else that made you smile. We want to hear from you!
Have you shared your journey or accomplishment on social media?
Be sure to tag us on Instagram @saasalumniassociation
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