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
The flame of excellence shone brightly at The Storm King School as 21 students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) for the Spring 2025 semester. During an All School Meeting held in the Walter Reade Jr. Theatre, 18 juniors and three seniors were honored in a traditional
Head of School Lisa Shambaugh is pleased to announce that John Garrett ’63 will address the graduating Senior class at The Storm King School’s 157th Commencement. Ms. Shambaugh shared, “We are honored to welcome Mr. Garrett back to the Mountain on this special day. His extraordinary journey and deep
Creativity was in full bloom on Storm King Mountain recently as The Storm King School enjoyed its annual Spring Arts Weekend. Each year, the weekend proves to be a vibrant showcase of student talent across multiple disciplines, from visual arts to poetry, celebrating the culmination of a year's hard
Photo Gallery Video The Storm King School community recently came together to celebrate two beloved annual traditions—Earth Day and Global Community Day—with a full day of learning, service, and cultural activities. “Environmentalism is personal, and individual, even as it’s global and interconnected. And sometimes, it’s as
On the evening of Saturday, April 5, Lisa Shambaugh was officially installed as the 18th Head of School at The Storm King School. The ceremony, held in the Walter Reade Jr. Theatre, brought together members of the school community—including students, parents, alumni, faculty, trustees, friends, and neighbors—to celebrate the first
