Welcome New Students and Families

A Message From Our Head of School

Welcome to Shady Hill! 

We are thrilled that your child will be joining the Shady Hill community next fall!  Over the coming months, we will keep you updated with key information and events related to the upcoming school year.  For now, we want to share more generally, what to expect, between now and the start of the school year.


Opportunities to Connect

We will be reaching out with information about opportunities to start building community connections with other families and students in the coming months.

Health Requirements

All Shady Hill students are required to have an annual physical examination and meet Massachusetts state vaccination requirements.  These requirements, along with all health forms, must be submitted through the Magnus electronic health record by August 15, 2025.  Instructions for accessing Magnus will be provided this summer.  For questions regarding Shady Hill's health requirements or to request medical or religious vaccine exemptions, please contact Health Director Robin Patch at robin.patch@shs.rog

Tuition and Billing

All tuition and billing is handled through FACTS, Phyllis Grant, Director of Student Accounts and Assistant Director of Financial Aid, handles all related questions and concerns.  She can be reached via email at phyllis.grant@shs.org 

A Look Ahead by Month

Month
What to Expect
May
  • World Language program overview and selection (entering Grade VII)
June
  • Middle School Athletics overview and seasonal sports selection (entering Grade VI-Grade VII)
  • Summer Reading and Math Activities (Lower School & Middle School)
July
  • Bus Registration
  • Parent Portal opens July 1, 2025
    • Health Forms (due 8/15)
    • Family Directory
    • Family Handbook
    • Calendar
    • Virtual Front Desk
    • Bus Information & Registration
August
  • Final transcripts/school reports due on 8/1, please email them directly to admission@shs.org
  • Afterschool and enrichment program registration
  • Children's Museum Meetup for Beginners & Kindergarteners (details to come)
September
  • New Students and Family Orientation on 9/2 (details to come)
  • First Day of School on 9/3
Questions? Don't hesitate to contact us at admission@shs.org.
617.520.5260      178 Coolidge Hill  Cambridge MA 02138           Association of Independent Schools in New England