Welcome to Upper School!
Our Upper School students are thoughtful intellectuals and community builders preparing for lives of purpose and meaning. In this video, they share insights about the faculty relationships that have supported their individual journeys, the athletic triumphs that happen on and off the field, and the daily connections that strengthen our community. Through their stories, you'll understand how these formative years at PDS develop both academic preparation and the character strength needed for whatever comes next. We look forward to seeing the paths you forge at PDS!
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Saturday, October 3 starting at 1:30 p.m.
A Day in the Life
Want to know what it's like to be a Princeton Day School Upper School student? From academic vitality to winning state championships, see our students navigate their day and discover what makes the PDS experience joyful.
“College Fit Check”
PDS Perspectives Podcast
Purpose, fit, futures that feel right. In this episode, Julie chats with Director of College Counseling Sarah Graham P’33 ’38 about helping students name what matters and pursue a path that honors it.
“Frame It: When Looking Becomes Learning”
PDS Perspectives Podcast
Ideas made visible, minds open. In this episode, Julie chats with Gwen Shockey ’06, Anne Reid ’72 Gallery Director, about how process and dialogue build creative courage.
Find Where You'll Shine
Every PDS college counselor is a certified mental health professional whose goal is to empower students from 9th grade through graduation. From bilingual counselors to family partnerships, every student is empowered to find their path.
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about PDS Earns National Recognition for Advancing Gender Equity in Computer Science Education
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about Andrew Thallemer '26 Explores Taiwan through U.S. Department of State NSLI-Y Scholarship
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about Passing it Forward: Nandini Kolli ’25 Creates Youth Basketball Program
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about PDS Arts Program Propels Amy Lin ’26 to National Film Festival
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about PDS Delegates Share Insights from Denver Student Leadership Conference
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about Five PDS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
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about Turning PDS Inside Out with Dr. Lisa Damour
Pursuing Purpose
Explore what makes the Upper School at PDS a thriving place.
The Latest from the Great Road
"I will never forget all I have learned and participated in at PDS. Although I will have a new community next year when I go to college, I will always look back to my first real community here at PDS, the one that has shaped who I am, with gratitude."