In my fourteen years as the Head of Philadelphia's oldest school for girls, I have come to know and love this community, and I warmly encourage you to do the same. Our website has been designed to acquaint you with the heart and soul of our school and to help you understand what makes Springside unique.

When you read our mission statement, please know that the values described guide every decision we make in and out of the classroom. This living document is the standard against which we measure all that we do at Springside. Each day, the faculty join me in cultivating a place of academic rigor that challenges the ways girls think and learn, in celebrating an inclusive school community, in creating a partnership with parents, and in supporting joy in learning.

Browse and return often to our website to experience again and again the richness that is Springside School.

Priscilla Sands
Head of School