Residential Life
Phelps' boarding school students live together in a collegial environment that encourages personal growth and maturity. Because they live in the same dorms and on the same halls, they develop close, lasting relationships as they spend time together outside of the classroom.
For many, living at Phelps is their first time living away from home and parental supervision. Faculty members living on campus serve as “dorm parents,” supervising and encouraging boys as they learn important life skills and become more responsible and independent. Residential life truly is the heart of the Phelps School experience.
Phelps Dormitories
The Phelps School has three dorm buildings for boarding school students. Living in one of the dorms allows students the ability to build relationships outside of the classroom and daily activities. In addition, students learn responsibility as they maintain their room and participate in daily hall chores.
Founders Hall
Dorm Parents
- Julie McElroy
- Laurie Showers
- Virginia McCoySwinehart
Beattie Hall
Dorm Parents
- Cole Otley
- Saige Spece
Gains Hall
Dorm Parents
- Matthew Betson
- KC Cassell
- Mike Hamlin
Administrators in Charge (AIC)
During academic semesters, while boarding school students are on campus, Phelps has an Administrator in Charge (AIC) on duty.
- Margie Abraham
- Dennis Birtch
- Madeline Iswalt
- Trey Morin
- Jack Hasler
For emergencies that require assistance from an AIC, please reference the parent handbook for the AIC phone number.
Weekend Trips
Weekends are a chance for boarding students to participate in on-campus activities and sign up for weekend trips. Social events, field trips, movie viewings, and outings to concerts and sporting events are just a few of the opportunities for boarding students to have fun on the weekend.
The Phelps School is located just over a half hour from Philadelphia, and there are many activities and events in and near the city. The school is also only a short train ride away from other cities like New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC.
