Head of School Lisa Shambaugh is pleased to announce that Dr. Isabel Ashton, Executive Director of Black Rock Forest, has been selected to address the senior class at The Storm King School’s 158th commencement ceremony in June 2026. The Storm King School maintains a close partnership with Black Rock [...]
Storm King students recently had the opportunity to hear from distinguished guest speaker Donna Redel, a leader in finance and emerging technologies, who delivered an engaging presentation titled “Leader in Finance: Blockchain, Crypto, and the Future of Digital Assets.” Given the growing interest among students in finance, cryptocurrency, and [...]
On March 4, the morning fog lifted and let the sun shine through just as the Storm King School community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the groundbreaking of the School’s new Academic Center. Students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni, and members of the local community came together in front [...]
The Mountain buzzed with energy on January 15, 2026, as young alumni returned to campus for "What’s Up Next?"–a speaker series connecting students with familiar faces from just a few years past. Seven graduates from the past ten years spoke with our current students to reflect on the enduring [...]
Despite snow and cold temperatures, the Storm King School community came together to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service, reflection, and learning. On Monday, January 19, 2026, students and faculty commemorated MLK Day with a full day of activities and hands-on service projects that [...]
Storm King welcomed a distinguished guest speaker for an evening of intellectual exploration as Professor Thomas Ryckman, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Stanford University, presented a talk examining the deep and often surprising connections between physics and philosophy. The event was organized by Storm King Trustee Richard Grossman ’79 [...]
The Storm King School campus was alive with fall colors and smiling faces during this year’s Fall Family Weekend! The annual event offered families a wonderful opportunity to experience life on the Mountain firsthand—celebrating their students’ achievements while strengthening connections within the SKS community. The weekend began on Friday [...]
Each fall, the Storm King School community comes together for one of its most cherished traditions—Mountain Day. Dating back to the early 1930s, this annual event encourages students and faculty to step away from their daily routines and embark on a scenic hike up Storm King Mountain. It’s more [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
