A Conversation with Anna Partridge, SGS Alum Class of 2008
By sgsadmin on December 16, 20204As the Rise Up campaign propels Seattle Girls’ School towards the future, we’re reflecting on and celebrating those who helped make SGS the incredible school it is today. We sat down (virtually) with SGS alum Anna Partridge in a conversation about her unique experience with SGS and how it continues to impact her life today. Anna is a former Fulbright
Learning more about the Adventure + Wellness Program
By sgsadmin on December 14, 2020Seattle Girls’ School approaches the learning and growth of its students in a holistic manner, and its Adventure + Wellness program is a key component of that. The program’s goal is to have SGS students develop comfort and confidence in who they are and what they are capable of physically, emotionally, and in relationship to others. They learn the importance
SGS Recognized as Top Ten Most Equitable Workplace in 2020
By sgsadmin on December 8, 2020With our students, we emphasize the need for raising up a diversity of voices and bringing equity into everything we do—that includes how we work as a team of faculty and staff. Gender Equity Now (GEN) recognized this commitment by naming SGS one of Washington State’s top ten most equitable workplaces of 2020 in their GEN Index. This list was
What’s in the new SGS Building?
By Brenda Leaks, Head of School on November 13, 2020We are thrilled about the future Seattle Girls’ School home, designed in collaboration with Mahlum Architects and the SGS community. Once we had a great location secured in the Central District, student and staff made their priorities clear, the Mahlum team set out to design the campus of our dreams. They have done an amazing job! The first part of
Building a New Home
By Leigh Toner, Board of Trustees Member and SGS parent on October 21, 2020Construction of the new SGS home is almost underway and we are excited to tell you more about how the building is coming together. We are working with a top-notch, women-led team at Mahlum Architects to create a space that matches the creativity and energy of our amazing students.
This is a two-part story. In part one below, you will read about the collaborative design process behind our new building. Part two will explain some of the building’s most interesting and innovative features. We’re eager to give the SGS community a fresh start with space to grow.