When Emmy Award-winning set designer Rich Murray walked into Mrs. Brown’s Set Design class recently, the energy in the Walter Reade Jr. Theatre instantly shifted. Her students buzzed with excitement as Mr. Murray kicked off a fascinating and entertaining presentation about his career in set design—one that spans theater, [...]
At The Storm King School, summer reading is more than just a seasonal assignment—it’s the first step in a program of reflection, dialogue, and discovery for the upcoming school year. This summer, the theme guiding both students and faculty through their summer reading is Connection. Chosen by Dean of Faculty Tim Gillett and the Summer [...]
Each year, The Storm King School offers students the chance to explore the world through a series of exciting international travel experiences. Blending cultural immersion, academic enrichment, service work, and outdoor adventure, these trips are designed to deepen students’ understanding of global communities while helping them create unforgettable memories. [...]
The spring sports season at The Storm King School ended the year with some big wins, many personal bests, and plenty of Cougar spirit. Across all of the teams, our student athletes showed commitment, skill, and enthusiasm both on and off the field and court. Boys Tennis The boys [...]
Each spring, as the academic year winds down, learning at The Storm King School transforms into something immersive and extraordinary. Q-Term is a time when students break from routine and dive into hands-on experiences that challenge them to explore new ideas, develop real-world skills, and discover new interests and [...]
Alumni returned to the Mountain in record numbers for Reunion 2025, eager to connect with old friends, meet Head of School Lisa Shambaugh, and celebrate shared milestones. From honoring community members to highlighting The Storm King School's exciting future, it was a weekend filled with meaning, memories, and forward [...]
During the exciting week preceding the School's 157th Commencement, known as Senior Week, The Storm King School set aside an evening to celebrate the achievements of our students at the 2025 Spring Academic Awards. To kick off the evening, Head of School Lisa Shambaugh announced a special award recognizing [...]
The Storm King School community gathered in the Walter Reade Jr. Theatre full of school spirit to celebrate the achievements of its students at the 2024–2025 Afternoon Activity Awards. The ceremony recognized dedication, talent, and sportsmanship across a wide range of athletic and co-curricular activities. Each sport or activity [...]
Photo Gallery On Saturday, June 7, 2025, The Storm King School celebrated its 157th Commencement, honoring 39 graduates representing 11 countries and four continents. Families and friends from around the globe filled the gymnasium to witness this diverse and accomplished group take their final steps as students and officially [...]
The Storm King School is proud to share that Raymond Hecht, Assistant Head of School for Finance and CFO, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award by the National Business Officers Association (NBOA). This prestigious national award honors business officers in independent schools [...]
