Grades 6-12; Boarding 8-12

The Pennington School

About Us
Fast Facts
An overview of all we have to offer
Our Mission
How we develop individual excellence in all of our students
Academics
Middle School
Grades 6-8 enjoy a small school environment with all the big opportunities of our exceptional high school
Upper School
Grades 9-12 develop individual excellence through a vigorous college-preparatory program
Admission
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Application information for Middle School, Upper School, International Students, and the Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning.
Why Pennington?
The Pennington experience is about striving for individual excellence.
Boarding
Boarding School Life
Our residential community consists of approximately 125 students and more than half of our faculty
Host International Program
The program matches international students with families of current Pennington day students
Arts
Philosophy
All of our students have opportunities to explore their creativity in music, drama, and visual arts.
Silva Gallery of Art
A showcase gallery presenting the works of renowned visual artists
Athletics
Teams and Contacts
Find out more about our 42 teams in three seasons.
Aquatics Program
Join the team, take lessons, or improve your skills in our beautiful indoor aquatics center.
Community
Parents
All current parents need to know can be found here.
Alumni

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Support
The Pennington Fund
Every gift makes a difference. Make yours today!
Planned Giving
Planned gifts significantly bolster the endowment needed to keep The Pennington School competitive and deliver on our core values of honor, virtue, and humility.

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Dorms close at 4:00 p.m.

June 14, 2025

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PfP Ice Cream Social for New Families

June 16, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

O'Hanlon Green

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OFFICES CLOSED: Juneteenth

June 20, 2025

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Senior Peer Leader Retreat

August 20, 2025

all day

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Teams and Contacts

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Teams

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Contacts

Jerry Eure '75

Jerry Eure '75

Titles: Director of Athletics

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Phone Numbers:
School: 609-737-6113

Patrick Murphy '80

Patrick Murphy '80

Titles: Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities, Head Coach, Girls' Soccer, Head Coach, MS Girls' Basketball

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Phone Numbers:
School: 609-737-6131

Caitlin Nielsen

Caitlin Nielsen

Titles: Assistant Athletic Director, Instructor of Health, Athletic Trainer

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Phone Numbers:
School: 609-737-4132

George Ward '88

George Ward '88

Titles: Director of Aquatics, Head Coach, Swimming, Head Coach, Boys' Middle School Lacrosse

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Phone Numbers:
School: 609-737-1840

Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins

Titles: Admission Counselor and Athletic Liaison, Head Coach, Varsity Football

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