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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
Explore Ellis: Middle and Upper School Open House - Oct 21, 2025
Join us at The Ellis School to explore classrooms, meet faculty and students, and see firsthand why we’re Pittsburgh’s only independent school for girls.
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Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
Early Education Info Session
Hear from our Admission team and get your questions answered live.
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Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Explore Ellis: Early Education Open Play
Explore classrooms, try hands-on activities with your daughter, and meet our community.
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Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025
Upper School Info Session
Learn from students and staff and explore Upper School life.
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Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
Middle School Info Session
Explore why Ellis is a vibrant place for curious, confident girls.
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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Early Education Info Session
Join us online for a fun and engaging virtual session.
RSVPSee 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.
Discover Ellis at an Open House! Families exploring grades 5–12 can tour classrooms, meet faculty, and learn how Ellis helps girls thrive and prepare for bright futures.
Virtual Information Sessions
Who should attend:
Parents/guardians of prospective pre-k and kindergarten students
Creatures & Crafts at Ellis
Bring a friend and join us at The Ellis School on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. for a morning of festive fall fun!
This free community event is open to kids in grades 1–4 (with an adult chaperone) and promises a mix of creativity, learning, and seasonal treats.
This free community event is open to kids in grades 1–4 (with an adult chaperone) and promises a mix of creativity, learning, and seasonal treats.
Get ready for:
- Hands-on fall crafts
- Sweet seasonal snacks and refreshments
- A special visit from Humane Animal Rescue’s wildlife ambassadors—discover amazing nocturnal creatures and the mysteries of the night!
Advance registration is required. Please register each child separately, and note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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.
