the storm king school Who Are We?
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Our Mission
At Storm King, we encourage our students to dream big, work hard, and achieve success. The Storm King School inspires students towards academic strength and confidence with a caring faculty that embraces character, balance, and trust.
Dream big
Our Core Values
Everything we do at The Storm King School is driven by our three core values: Truth, Respect, Responsibility. We believe that by placing an emphasis on these values, a student’s character and intellect are cultivated simultaneously.
Our History
1956
SKS celebrates undefeated season as NY Scholastic Fencing Champions.
1867
The Storm King School is founded by Dr. Louis P. Ledoux.
1967
The Storm King School celebrates its 100th anniversary. Former NY governor and Ambassador-at-large W. Averell Harriman dedicates the new Walter Orr Student Commons.
1958
1922
The institution’s name is changed to its current name: The Storm King School. 1932
Students and faculty hike to Black Rock Forest, beginning the “Mountain Day” traditions.
1800's 1900's
The school enters a phase of enormous growth and development and begins construction of many new buildings: OGDEN LIBRARY DYAR HALL HIGHMOUNT DORMITORY STILLMAN SCIENCE BUILDING GYMNASIUM
1935
Boys Soccer Team goes undefeated.
1966
The legendary Frank Brogan becomes headmaster.
1928
The Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York charters The Storm King School as a tax-exempt educational institution.
1965
Matthiessen field, used for soccer and lacrosse, is developed.
1914
The school is incorporated under New York State law and renamed Stone School.
1964
Storm King Mountain becomes the birthplace of the modern environmental movement as a local citizens group, led by SKS trustee Stephen Duggan, wins its fight to protect the mountain from big industry.
2013
SKS opts to consume electricity generated by local wind farms.
1970
With the addition of three girls from Cornwall, SKS becomes a co-educational school. SKS introduces individual commencement addresses. All seniors are invited “to leave their words as our measure and our guide”. (F. Brogan)
2002
SKS Volleyball Team becomes the first Women's HVAL Championship Team.
2014
SKS launches two new teams: sailing & mountain biking. 2004
1981
Helen “Steevie” Stevens Chinitz becomes the first female Head of School at SKS.
Dr. Rients and Suzanne van der Woude of Cornwall donate 70 acres of land on Storm King Mountain, just west of the campus, to the School.
SKS begins the first phase of a new building project: renovation of Ogden Hall and Stone Hall.
2000's 1990
A quaint carriage house is renovated and becomes The Allison Vladimir Art Center, through the generosity of Sally Jessy Raphael. 1989
SKS and other members launch Black Rock Forest Consortium. 1982
Alum Walter Reade Jr. provides funding for the 230-seat performing arts theater which bears his name.
2012
SKS's undefeated wrestling team wins the HVAL Championship. 2007
Brogan House is built.
Work hard
Our Location
Massachusetts
Students from all over the world come to scenic Storm King Mountain just one hour north of New York City. The Storm King School's 55 acre campus is surrounded by parks and preserves.
Stewart Airport
10 minutes
New York Connecticut
Metro North Railroad
20 minutes
Woodbury Commons
20 minutes
Pennsylvania Palisades Center
40 minutes
LaGuardia Airport
1.5 hours
New Jersey
NEW YORK CITY 1 hour
Newark Airport
1 hour
JFK Airport
1.5 hours
Long Island
Achieve success
Our Educational Strategy
The educational process at The Storm King School is a partnership between our students and faculty. We invite students to co-create their school experience with their teachers. Naturally, our students receive guidance, but they are taught to self-author their educational futures and grow as lifelong learners. We place equal emphasis on the journey and the destination.
What Makes Us Different?
Since 1867, The Storm King School has been inspiring students by combining established educational methodology with proven innovation. Students cultivate their expressive sides in modern arts facilities, build character in 18 varsity and club sports, and grow in their awareness as global citizens.
Experiential Learning in a Majestic Setting Our students truly “learn by doing�. Our educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that the learner plays an essential role in designing his or her own educational journey.
Thoughtful Use of Technology We embrace technology that enhances our mission and gives students the skills they need to thrive in a 21st century work environment. Storm King was one of the first schools to adopt the iPad as the primary platform for textbooks, notes, and organization for all teachers and students.
Academic Support Tailored to Each Student’s Needs Our small classes averaging 10 students allow teachers to develop each student's unique gifts and abilities. For bright, college-bound students with identified learning differences, we offer classes with even more personalized attention than in our traditional courses.
Stimulating Educational Atmosphere In addition to our own creative works, we invite authors, artists, musicians, politicians, and other thought-provoking speakers and performers to our campus every week.
Sense of Community & Commitment to Service Whether building homes as part of Habitat for Humanity, cooking and serving meals for the less fortunate, cleaning the mighty Hudson River, or maintaining trails in Black Rock Forest, Storm King students uphold the school’s longstanding tradition of volunteerism and activism.
Dedication to Global Education Sometimes we go beyond our local indoor and outdoor classrooms to such places as Central American indigenous communities, cities in Europe and Asia, or the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. These excursions compel students to examine their place and impact on the planet. We add a layer of service to such trips to instill in students an understanding of their responsibility as members of the global community.
Robust Athletics Student athletes not only compete at a high level but also personify the core values of our school. Character development is at the heart of our athletic program.
Renowned Arts Program The Storm King School boasts an accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology, and a variety of exciting courses to inspire interest and stimulate creativity. From stagecraft to music production, graphic arts to modern dance, with everything from choral singing to playwriting in between, we offer dynamic instruction in theatre arts, visual arts, music and music technology.
Nurture your creative side
What’s Our College Strategy?
What’s Our College Strategy?
At The Storm King School, we help students navigate the college application process, and we take great pride in the amount of personalized attention each student receives.
100% College Acceptance Rate 85% of our students are accepted into the college of their first choice Colleges Attended
(a partial list)
Amherst College / Boston University / Cornell University / Emory University McGill University / Michigan State / New York University Parsons School of Design / Purdue University / Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design / Rutgers University / School of Visual Arts Smith College / University of California at Davis University of British Columbia (Vancouver, B.C., Canada) /University of Illinois-Urbana University of Michigan / University of Southern California University of Wisconsin-Madison / Syracuse University / CalTech / Vassar College
Accreditation
Memberships
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
New York State Association of Independent Schools National Association of Independent Schools National Association of College Admission Counseling The College Board National Honor Society Cum Laude Society The Association of Boarding Schools
314 Mountain Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520 The Admissions Office
845.458.7542 or 845.458.7510 admissions@sks.org
www.sks.org