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See What’s Happening at Ellis

From campus visits to virtual information sessions, group tours to family-friendly community events, there are plenty of ways to connect with us throughout the year. Check out our upcoming events so you can experience Ellis for yourself!
Featured Event

Upper School Info Session - Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Learn from students and staff and explore Upper School life.

Reserve Your Spot

See Ellis in Action

Experience campus life firsthand with an in-person tour led by our Admissions Team. Explore Early Education through Upper School, learn about our programs, and get your questions answered—all in about an hour. Early Education tours are for adults only. 

Explore Ellis

Are you curious about what The Ellis School has to offer but want an experience beyond an open house? Our Explore Ellis events provide students and their families with a taste of campus life through hands-on activities that reflect our academic programming, as well as opportunities to connect with current Ellis community members.
Exploratory morning play sessions for prospective students entering pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and parent/guardian chaperones.

Virtual Information Sessions

Learn why Ellis is the best school in Pittsburgh for vibrant, intellectually curious, confident girls. Log on to join comprehensive Q&A sessions featuring current members of our school community and hear all about what you and your family can expect from your Ellis experience.

Who should attend:
 
Parents/guardians of prospective pre-k and kindergarten students


Who should attend:

Parents/guardians of prospective students in grades 5–8


Who should attend:
Parents/guardians of prospective students in grades 9–12

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. Our admission team is ready to connect in person or by phone or video conference to answer your questions about admission and Tailored Tuition; tell you all about our students, teachers, and programs; and help you think through how to explore a new school for your daughter.

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.