Oct.17-21-UpperCampusPeakWeek
Nov.11-13-AllSchoolProductionof Momma Mia!
Nov.22-Grandparents/GrandFriendsDay 8:30a.m.attheLowerCampus
DearSierraCanyonFamilies,
Fromstarttofinish,the2024–2025schoolyearhas beennothingshortofextraordinary.Ourstudentshave thrivedineverycornerofcampus,pushingboundaries, embracingopportunities,andcelebratingbigwins. Behindeverysuccessisthesupportofourfantastic parents.Yourpartnershipandbeliefinourmission havemadeitpossibleforSierraCanyontocreatethe Moments That Matter forourstudents.
Whilethisyearhasbeenfilledwithincredible milestones,IamespeciallyproudoftheClassof2025 ourseventeenthgraduatingclass.Thesestudents representtheverybestofSierraCanyon.Iamthrilled toannouncethattheyarematriculatingtosomeofthe country'smostselectivecollegesanduniversities.In thefollowingpages,youcanviewthecompletelistof acceptancesfortheClassof2025andmanymore exceptionalstudentsuccesses
Eachschoolyearbringsmomentsthatchallengeus, butourcommitmenttoSierraCanyon'smissionand corevaluesremainsunwavering.Adolescenceinthe modernworldpresentschallengesthatoftenseem insurmountable.Yet,despiteperiodicpoorchoices andmistakes,ourstudentsareachievingatalevelthat makesmeproudeveryday.Restassuredthatour dedicationtoourethicalstandards,academicrigor, andcommitmenttoadiverseschoolcommunityof studentsandfamiliesfromallovertheregionandthe worldhasneverbeenstronger.Thankyouforyour continuedtrustintheSchoolandourongoingpromise todowhatisbestforourstudents.
Besafe,havefun,andenjoythesummer,
JimSkrumbis
Celebrating the Class of 2025 Wearethrilledtocelebratetheincrediblejourneyofournewestalumni theClassof2025. Fromimpactfulcommunityserviceandchampionshipathleticstosold-outproductions andbreathtakingart,theClassof2025hasmadeanunforgettableimpressiononthe Trailblazercommunity.Academically,theyachievedoutstandingresults,withan 81%acceptanceratetohighlyselectiveuniversities.
Withtheirdiversetalents,passions,andcontributions,thisexceptionalgroupispoised topursuetheirdreamsandembarkontheirnextchapter.
StudentSpeakers
MichaelX.'25(Valedictorian)andNazMelissaE.'25(Salutatorian)
Lifers
JaydenA.'25,JoshB.'25,BiancaC.'25,D'LilaC.'25,JessieC.'25,ChaseD.'25,NazMelissaE.'25, ElliaF.'25,JacelynG.'25,EthanI.'25,MohitJ.'25,DaronJ.'25,HannahL.'25,RiaL.'25,AlessandroP.'25, ZoëS.'25,OliviaT.'25,andEastonZ.'25
AwardWinners LeiaE.'25andJae'onY.'25(Founder'sAward);WillowS.'25(RenaissanceAward); ElizaF.'25(TrusteesPrize);HannahL.'25(HeadofSchoolAward); andHaoMirandaL '25(InternationalExcellenceAward)
Sierra Canyon bound Class of 2025 College Acceptances American University
Arizona State University
Babson College
Bard College
Bentley University
Binghamton University
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bucknell University
California Lutheran University
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
California State UniversityFullerton
California State UniversityLong Beach
California State UniversityNorthridge
California State UniversitySan Marcos
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Clark Atlanta University
Clark University
Colgate University
Colorado State University
Columbia University In the City of New York
Connecticut College
Denison University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Emerson College
Emory & Henry College
Emory University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Franklin and Marshall College
George Washington University
Gonzaga University
Hampton University
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
Hawaii Pacific University
Hofstra University
Howard University
Indiana University-Bloomington
Iona University
Lafayette College
Lake Forest College
Lehigh University
Lewis & Clark College
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Macalester College
Manhattan University
Marymount Manhattan College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University-Oxford
Michigan State University
New Mexico Highlands University
New York University
North Carolina A&T State University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Ohio State University
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
Pace University
Pepperdine University
Prairie View A&M University
Pratt Institute
Princeton University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Mary's College of California
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Scripps College
Seattle University
Seton Hall University
Skidmore College
Sonoma State University
Southern Methodist University
Spelman College
St. John's University-New York
for Greatness Stanford University
Stonehill College
Stony Brook University
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas Christian University
The American University of Paris
The New School
The Pennsylvania State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Tennessee
The University of Texas
Trinity College
Tufts University
Tulane University
University of Arizona
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Davis
University of California-Irvine
University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Merced
University of California-Riverside
University of California-San Diego
University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara
University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Denver
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Hawaii At Manoa
University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Maryland
University of MassachusettsAmherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of Nebraska
University of Nevada
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of Portland
University of Puget Sound
University of Redlands
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Florida
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington State University
Washington University In St. Louis
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Willamette University
William & Mary
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Student Achievements Upper Campus Awards Assembly
School Math Team Success
6th Grade Solar Car Race Winners
Science
Middle School Board Game Drive
Middle School Ars Poetica Finalists
5th Grade Wellness Week
Kindergarten STEAM Activity
2nd Grade Ocean Day
Upper School Math Team at Johns Hopkins Math Tournament
Class of 2025 College Day
National Honor Society Induction of 60 members of the Class of 2026
ARTS FEST SierraCanyonSchoolcelebratesourstudents'richanddiversetalentsintheVisualand PerformingArts.Thisspringsemestershowcaseoffersawiderangeofeventstohighlightour students'creativity,expression,andextraordinaryartisticachievementsateachdivisionallevel.
MUSIC CONCERTS ConcertintheCanyonfeaturedahigh-energyevening ofmusicshowcasingUpperCampusvocalistsand instrumentalists.Theconcerthighlightedthedepth andrangeofSierraCanyon'sdynamicmusicprogram.
TheLowerSchool'sEnrichmentmusicconcert featured122studentsfromtheStringsandChoir programs Theperformanceshowcasedmonthsof dedicationandtalentfromouryoungeststudents.
ART EXHIBITIONS FromthedynamicSeniorArtExhibitioninthe LibrarytovibrantdisplaysacrosstheUpper Campus,studentworkinphotography,painting, sculpture,architecture,andmoretransformed everycornerintoagallery.Thisyearalsomarked thedebutoftheLowerSchoolArtFair,featuring eco-inspiredpiecesfromouryoungestartistsin Pre-KindergartenthroughGrade6
DANCE RECITALS OneNightOnlycelebratestheUpperCampus Danceprogramfeaturingvariousstylesand studentchoreography.Ahighlightofthenightis theannualinductionceremonyfornewmembers oftheNationalHonorSocietyforDanceArts.
TheLowerSchool'sEnrichmentdancerecitalshowcased thetalentofouryoungestdancers fromTinyToes (Pre-KandK)toDanceCompanyA/B(3rd-6th).
SC FILM FESTIVAL TheFilmFestivalisabelovedSierraCanyontradition. Atthe15thannualevent,audiencesenjoyedan eveningoforiginalfilmsbySierraCanyonfilmmakers attheUnitedTalentAgencyinBeverlyHills The Festivalalsofeaturedanexclusivecollegefair, showcasingesteemedinstitutionsfromtopartsfocusedcollegesanduniversities.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Thesold-outMiddleSchoolproductionof High School Musical deliveredahigh-energyweekendof music,dance,andpurefun.Featuringstudentsin Grades6–9,thetalentedcastbroughtthisiconic Disneyfavoritetolifewithinfectioussongs,dynamic choreography,andaheartwarmingmessageabout friendship,self-expression,andstayingtruetowho youare.
THE LITTLE MERMAID TheLowerSchool'sEnrichmentproductionof The Little Mermaid broughttheunderseaclassictolife withperformancesfromSierraCanyon'syoungest actors.Twofull-stageperformancesfrom2nd through6thGradestudentswerecomplemented byacharmingpresentationfromtheKindergarten and1stGradeShowstoppers,whoshowcased songsanddancesfromthemusical
TRAILBLAZER PRIDE SierraCanyonAthleticsisproudtoberecognizedasoneofthepremierprogramsinthenation. Thisspringseasonshowcasedexceptionalachievementsacrossalldivisions.Addingtothecelebration, thirteenoutstandingseniorstudent-athletessignedNationalLettersofIntenttocontinuetheirathletic careersatthecollegiatelevel.CongratulationstoZydonYuan(RensselaerPolytechnicInstitute,Golf), JalenSamuel(HawaiiPacificUniversity,Basketball),QuannMorgan(WestVirginiaWesleyanCollege, Football),TurtleDeLillio(Emory&HenryUniversity,Soccer),HuntingtonCooper(UniversityofArizona, Lacrosse),BrandiBoston(FloridaA&MUniversity,Volleyball),TylerYoung(StonehillCollege,Football), LeiaEdwards(LehighUniversity,Basketball),BryceCofield(CaliforniaStateUniversity,Fullerton, Basketball),ZoeSwinton(NewMexicoHighlandsUniversity,Soccer),BryceJames(Universityof Arizona,Basketball),DestinyBarr (P i i Vi A&MU i it ) d
LivKearney(Chap
LOWER SCHOOL The6thGradeGirlsVolleyballTeamwentundefeated andclaimedtheSanFernandoValleyPrivateSchool League(SFVPSL)Championship.Thisspringalso markedarecord-settingseasonforLowerSchool athletics,with81girlscompetingacrosseight volleyballteamsand53boystakingthefieldonfive soccerteams.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TheMiddleSchoolTrackandFieldTeamcelebrated arecord-breakingperformanceasJonathanP.'29 setanewschoolrecordwitharemarkable55.91secondfinishinthe400m TheMiddleSchool BaseballTeamcappedoffastrongseasonwitha triptothesemifinals.
JonathanP.'29andSydneyR.'29werealso namedMaleandFemaleAthletesoftheYear,an honorrecognizingoutstandingcontributionsto SierraCanyon'sathleticprogram
VARSITY BOYS SWIMMING TheVarsityBoysSwimTeamhadrecord-breaking performancesandpostseasonsuccess.LukeH.'26 capturedtheMissionLeaguetitleinthe200IMwitha record-breakingtimeof1:52.34andadvancedtothe CIFStateChampionships.HealsoreachedtheCIF-SS Finalsinthe100Breaststroke,clockinginat58.28.At theMissionLeagueChampionships,Luketeamedup withChrisC '25,JasonZ '25,andAnthonyK '26to setanewschoolrecordinthe400FreestyleRelay (1:43.21),cappingoffastellarseasoninthepool.
VARSITY COED TRACK AND FIELD VarsityTrackandFieldhadastandoutseason,ledby record-breakingperformancesfromJoriG '26and HendrixH.'26.Joribrokeschoolrecordsinboththe GirlsShotPut(35'2")andDiscus(112'7"),earnedaspot attheCIF-SSMastersMeet,andclaimedtheMission
PLAYOFF APPEARANCES Thisspring,SierraCanyon'sVarsitySoftball,Baseball, andBoysLacrosseTeamsalladvancedtotheCIF-SS Playoffs,highlightingaseasonofhardworkand competitiveexcellence Eachteambattledthrougha challengingscheduletoearntheirpostseasonberth, reflectingthestrengthandresilienceofour Trailblazerstudent-athletes.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Sierra Canyon School hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its future state-of-the-art Visual and PerformingArtsCenter TheCenterfortheArts.Thislong-awaitedmilestonemarksanewchapterinthe School'shistoryandthecompletionofourcampusmasterplan.ThisspacewillelevatetheSierraCanyon journey and support our endeavor to intentionally build academic agility, genuine confidence, and compassionatecharacterinourstudents.
Asguestsarrived,theytookinthescenicsettingneartheconstructionsite.Withmusicplayingandstudent artworkondisplay,thestagewassetnotonlyforaceremonialgroundbreakingbutalsoforacelebrationof thevibrantartsculturethatalreadyexistsatSierraCanyon
Attendees were welcomed with an inspiring program that captured the heart and soul of the project RemarksfromHeadofSchoolJimSkrumbis,AssociateHeadofSchoolandUpperSchoolDirectorStephanie Rubin,leaddonorandparentMichaelEverest(Enoch'28,Calliope'30,andHannah33),andPerformingArts Director Chris Sampson underscored the significance of the day and the vision for the future. Speakers reflected on the impact the building will have as a catalyst for student expression and interdisciplinary collaborationacrossalldivisions.
Throughoutthemorning,thevoicesandtalentsofstudentstookcenterstage.TheUpperCampusChoir performedabeautifulrenditionof“TrueColors,”whilestudentdancersbroughtenergytothecelebration.
A particularly moving moment came from a powerful performance by two students who blended Shakespeareanversewithliveinstrumentalaccompaniment.Alongsidethem,theVisualArtDepartment proudly showcased student pieces and presented a "Wishing Tree" of students' hopes for the future of SierraCanyonArts.Fromthestagetothegallery,theseperformancesanddisplaysnotonlyshowcasedthe extraordinarytalentwithinthestudentbodybutalsoofferedaglimpseofwhatispossibleoncethenew spacebecomesareality.
Theceremonyculminatedinasymbolicgroundbreaking,asshovelswereliftedbytheBoardofTrustees, lead donors, and School leadership each person representing the community who made this vision possible Thissignalstheofficialstartoftheconstructionandapowerfulsenseofforwardmomentumon whatwillbethecrownjeweloftheUpperCampus.
Asthishistoriceventcametoaclose,therewasasharedsensethatsomethingmeaningfulhadbeensetin motion notjustthestartofconstructionbuttheaffirmationofSierraCanyonSchool's commitmenttothearts.
ThisgroundbreakingeventfollowedmonthsofquietfundraisingthroughtheCenterfortheArtsCapital Campaign,withleadershipgiftsfromfamilieswhobelievedeeplyintheSchool'smission.Withadditional opportunitiesfornamingspacesandsupportingthecampaign,theexcitementcontinuestobuildasthe communityunitesinitssharedcommitmenttothistransformativevision.
Summer Programs selectionofacademicsummeropportunities,in additiontoourcriticallyacclaimedsummerdaycamp andpopularsportscamps.
2025AcademicCourseOfferings:
KinderCamp (Kindergarten)
StudySkillsCourses (Grades 6 – 9)
PrealgebraReview (Grades 6 – 9)
AlgebraIReview (Grades 6 – 9)
AlgebraIIBootcamp (Grades 8 – 10)
SATMathPrep:48HourstoSuccess (Grades 10 – 12)
Wellness,Balance,Thrive:HealthyHabitsfor AcademicSuccess (Grades 7 – 12)
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