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Experience Ellis for Yourself
Even in a pandemic, there are so many ways for you to get to know Ellis. From weekly Middle and Upper School Showcases to virtual Information Session recordings for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, you’ll find a resource that fits your family.
Virtual Showcases
When: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Who should attend: Prospective students & families for grades 5–8
Who should attend: Prospective students & families for grades 5–8
Join a weekly, student-led 40-minute session featuring Ellis students who will share their experiences and talk about their favorite spots on campus, classes, and memories. Bring your questions about what it’s like to be an Ellis student for the Q&A at the end.
When: Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Who should attend: Prospective students & families for grades 9–12
Who should attend: Prospective students & families for grades 9–12
What is it like to be an Ellis girl? What can you expect from the Ellis experience? Join a weekly 40-minute session to find out from our students themselves! Connect with Ellis Upper School students and ask any questions you may have during the Q&A at the end.
A New Virtual Series from Ellis
Looking to raise a daughter who is not only armed with confidence but who steps up ready to make a positive change in the world? Tune out the noise and tune in (either live or on-demand) to Girl Talk: Conversations for Parents, a free, monthly virtual series from The Ellis School.
Girl Talk provides parents with a digital meeting space to hear from educators and experts who are versed in supporting girls to become bold, authentic, and intellectually vibrant changemakers. From responsible social media use to effecting change through STEM to community engagement, no topic is too big or small. These easy-to-access discussions will provide helpful resources and applicable strategies on how parents can raise girls who work collaboratively, ask questions, and pursue their dreams.
Pre-k & Kindergarten Virtual Info Sessions
Learn why Ellis is the best school in Pittsburgh for vibrant, intellectually curious, confident girls. Observe a comprehensive Q&A session—or all three—with the Head of the Lower School and current Ellis parents who will address a different topic in each session.
Who should watch: Parents of prospective pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students
Learn About Our Dynamic and Enriching Academic Program
Explore Ellis’ commitment to building a foundation of intellectual curiosity. Discover how we embolden girls to be bold and ambitious.
Learn About Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Explore how every girl is invited to bring all aspects of her identity into our shared space and how students make deep connections with others.
Learn About Our Commitment to Learning in Community
Explore Ellis’ commitment to social and emotional growth, learning in community, and developing young women who are secure in themselves.
Contact Our Admission Team
At Ellis, we love nothing more than getting to know prospective families and sharing what makes Ellis a place where girls grow into bright, confident, community-minded changemakers. While we are missing the opportunity to welcome you to campus in person at this time, our admission team is ready to connect by phone or video conference to answer your questions about admission and Tailored Tuition; tell you all about our students, teachers, and programs just as we would on a campus tour; and help you think through how to explore a new school for your daughter during this unusual time. We hope you will join us for some remote learning about everything that makes Ellis an extraordinary school community.
