Life at Ellis
Life at Ellis
The Ellis Experience: Where Every Girl Belongs and Thrives
At The Ellis School, student life is vibrant, purposeful, and joyfully connected. “Life at Ellis” means belonging to a community where every girl is known, valued, and encouraged to explore her individuality. Through academics, arts, athletics, and community engagement, Ellis girls learn not just who they are—but who they’re becoming.
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Water bottle, check. Hair tie, check. Uniform, check. Heart of a champion, check. Lace up and get your game face on, you're in Tiger Country now. Ellis offers nearly a dozen different sports and we want you on the team:- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
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Pack your bag, you’re hitting the road with #EllisGirls! Annual class field trips are a beloved tradition at Ellis, with girls traveling to places like Ligonier, Gettysburg, Washington D.C., and Stratford, Ontario. You’ll travel to unforgettable places with your best friends and be a part of more inside jokes than you can count!
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Your voice will be heard, respected, and amplified at Culture Jam, Ellis’ annual student-led diversity conference. Culture Jam hosts hundreds of high school students from across the region at Ellis for the day, with #EllisGirls leading the way by facilitating workshops and speaking candidly on race, gender, and social issues. Get ready for real talk with #EllisGirls.
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"Ellis taught us to be very curious, to ask a lot of questions, and to be open to all kinds of answers. That has served me well. Ellis also placed a lot of emphasis on being a good writer and being able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. That’s something I still benefit from."
– Maddie Gallagher '12
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Need a space to spread out and get some work done with classmates? Or maybe to just catch up with friends after the weekend and goof around? You’re in luck! In the Ellis Upper School, each grade has their own lounge that is a space reserved just for their class. The communal spaces house lockers, benches, and couches so you can plug in or tune out.
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#EllisGirls love food. And at Ellis, there’s not just lunch, there’s snack. Every morning at snack, #EllisGirls have the chance to catch up with classmates, try the latest concoction from the kitchen, and fuel their bellies and brains for classes ahead. Believe us when we say, you didn’t know you always needed an additional meal between breakfast and lunch until you get used to snack.
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At Ellis, after-school time is more than just a routine—it’s an opportunity to explore, create, and connect. From hands-on art projects and science experiments to team sports and music lessons, our Extended Day programs offer enriching experiences for girls in all grades. Whether it's a quiet Homework Hub session or a lively enrichment class, Ellis girls finish their day inspired and engaged.
Culture & Community Life
The Ellis School does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation in employment. We do not discriminate in student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, or any other aspect of the School’s program, except on the basis of age and gender identity in fulfillment of the School’s mission.
