Severn School

Severn School Inducts New Members into National Honor Society, Cum Laude

10/21/2026

Severn School inducted new members into the National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society during a special ceremony on October 14.

Upper School Spirit Week 2026

10/12/2026

Every fall, Upper School Spirit Week turns ordinary school days into something a little more colorful.

Middle School Visiting Author Series with Steve Sheinkin

10/1/2026

Last week, Severn School welcomed Steve Sheinkin, writer of suspenseful history books for young adults, as a visiting author through the Middle School Author Series and writer's workshop.

Set Sail: Severn's Leadership Lab Charts the Course for a New Year

9/24/2026

At the end of every summer, roughly 100 returning Upper School students gather for Severn's Leadership Lab, a hands-on retreat built around collaboration and conversation about the year ahead.

Jessica Wilkinson Named Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach

9/22/2026

Jessica Wilkinson has been named head coach for the varsity girls lacrosse program at Severn School.

One Severn: A Story of Belonging

9/18/2026

Taylor Belo '17

One Severn: A Story of Belonging began with a simple idea: to capture what made 2025-26 school year at Severn feel so special.

Severn Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

9/16/2026

Severn is thrilled to welcome 15 new faculty and staff members to the Severn family for the 2026–2027 school year.

REID GONZALEZ '27 NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALIST

9/10/2026

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named one Severn student, Reid Gonzalez ’27, a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Severn Embarks on a New School Year

9/4/2026

Severn officially opened the 2026–27 school year with Convocation, the all-school assembly that brings together the entire Admiral community in celebration of the new academic year.

Half a Century of Teaching: John Bodley’s Journey at Severn School

7/7/2026

For half a century, John Bodley has been a cornerstone of Severn School, shaping young minds and leaving an indelible mark on the community.

Lessons in Severn Chemistry

6/22/2026

This winter, a group of Upper School students formulated the perfect solution for cross-divisional collaboration: a mixture of science, sugary drinks, and peer teaching.

New Ambassador Program Forges Connections Between Upper and Middle School Students

6/15/2026

Fridays hit a little differently for eighth-graders this past school year, thanks to a new ambassador program that embeds two tenth-grade students in each advisory.

Save the Date for Severn’s Fall 2026 Admission Events

6/11/2026

Severn School will host a variety of admission events in the fall for families interested in applying for the 2027-28 school year.

Severn Sailing Makes History by Capturing Two National Championships in Same Season

6/2/2026

After claiming the 2026 Baker Trophy in May, the Severn Sailing team capped off a stellar season by capturing the ISSA Fleet Race National Championship.

Severn School Holds 112th Commencement Exercises

6/1/2026

Severn School held its 112^th Commencement exercises on May 29, celebrating the 109 members of the Class of 2026.

Severn Wraps Up Successful Spring Sports Season with a National Championship in Sailing and More

5/22/2026

Severn Athletics had a successful spring season, bringing home a National Championship in sailing, a regular season Conference title in golf, and post-season play for multiple teams.

WATCH NOW: Celebrating Upper School Traditions

5/14/2026

At Severn, tradition isn't just something we talk about; it's the foundation of everyday life for the Admirals.

Severn Holds Awards Ceremony to Celebrate VFW Speech Contest Winners

5/1/2026

Severn students earned top honors in a variety of speech contests offered by The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) during the 2025-26 school year.

Severn Celebrates Achievement in the Arts at Annual Awards Assembly

4/22/2026

In recognition of Fine Arts Week, Severn held its annual Fine Arts Assembly, celebrating excellent work by Upper School students in the visual arts, music, and theater programs.

Exploring History Through the Millard Travel Grant: Teachers Bring Global Perspectives to the Classroom

4/16/2026

The Millard Faculty Travel Grant, established in 1997, has been a transformative opportunity for Severn School educators, enabling them to deepen their professional expertise and enrich their teaching.

Severn Athletics Celebrates 37 Seniors Who Will Continue Playing Careers in College

4/15/2026

Severn School held a special recognition ceremony on April 14 to recognize the 37 seniors who are continuing their athletic careers in college next fall.

Severn Seniors Earn Scholarships for Scholars Awards

4/1/2026

Severn School is proud to announce that seniors Annie Campion, Marcus Schwartz, and Fletcher Warner have been named recipients of awards from Scholarships for Scholars, an Anne Arundel County nonprofit dedicated to recognizing and rewarding academic excellence.

Third Grade Students Experience Tea and Etiquette with Mrs. Teel

3/11/2026

As part of their colonial unit, Severn School’s third graders enjoyed a special visit from historical fictional host Mrs. Susan Teel, portrayed by Carolyn Campion, Director of Alumni Relations.

Pictured here: Marcus Schwartz accepting the Penn Book Award at the 2025 Upper School Academic Awards Assembly.

Marcus Schwartz ’26 Advances to Finalist Stage in the National Merit Scholarship Program

3/3/2026

Congratulations to Marcus Schwartz ’26 on being named a 2026 National Merit® Finalist.

Spring Sports Begin

2/18/2026

Despite the snowy grounds and the lingering chill in the air, the spring sports season at Severn has begun!

The Water Street Players Proudly Present: Les Misérables

2/13/2026

Based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel of the same name and set against the backdrop of 19th century Paris in the days leading up to the June Rebellion of 1832, Les Misérables follows the story of Jean Valjean, a man who is released from prison after serving nineteen years for a petty crime.

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science Day

2/11/2026

In honor of today's International Women and Girls in Science Day, we asked two Upper School students, Ashlynn Cooke ’28 and Grace Gourley ’28, to share their experiences as young women exploring the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Varsity Boys Swim Team Three-Peats

2/6/2026

Severn’s Boys Swim team brought home the B-Conference Championship for the third year in a row, capping an undefeated season (8-0) for the Admirals.

From Latin Languages to Life Lessons: James Wolfe's Teaching Journey

1/23/2026

Teaching wasn’t always part of James Wolfe’s plan.

Seventh-Grader Waters Kurek Earns Back to Back Spelling Bee Titles

1/22/2026

Waters Kurek ’31 successfully defended his title as Middle School Spelling Bee champion after besting a strong field through nine rounds of competition at the annual event.