Nutrition reimagined at Sewickley Academy

SEWICKLEY, PA (October 24, 2025) – Sewickley Academy unveiled its renovated Middle and Senior School Cafeteria earlier this month, featuring a completely revamped space with an elevated dining experience.

"We are excited to introduce an enhanced experience for our Middle and Senior School students," said Dave DeNardo, chief financial and operating officer. “This update, along with the Senior School renovation and other recent campus improvements, allows us to continue offering our students and families the high-quality, comprehensive educational experience they deserve.”

The project completely transformed the dining space, placing a strong emphasis on nutrition and sustainability. Updates include a fresh, expanded menu; sustainable tableware; modernized kitchen equipment; new lighting; and a redesigned layout that enhances flow and function.

The Academy’s dining service provider, Metz Culinary Management, is also reimagining and expanding its menu offerings for all divisions. A new partnership with Rivendale Farms will bring fresh, locally sourced seasonal ingredients to the Middle and Senior Schools as well as the Lower School.

The new menu offers a mix of signature dishes and longtime favorites, complemented by a rotating selection of international cuisine. The deli features specialty sandwiches, wraps, and fresh, house-made soups, while the Villa serves calzones, strombolis, flatbreads, and classic pizzas.

Other recent projects at the Academy include a renovation of the Senior School interior, the relocation of the Kindergarten Center, the creation of a Junior Pre-Kindergarten space and updates to the Early Childhood playground. 

Additionally, Rea Auditorium has undergone lighting and sound upgrades, and the second floor of the Lower School received its final enhancements from the remodeling project completed during the previous summer.

To learn more, visit swck.ly/vision.

Metz Culinary Management (Metz) was established in 1994 by entrepreneur John C. Metz as a

custom dining management service company with a “Guest First” philosophy serving a variety of

market segments, including healthcare, corporate dining, higher education and independent and

public-school dining. With the energy and foodservice experience of his son, CEO Jeff Metz, the

company continues to expand its footprint and bring innovation to the food service management

business. Rated one of the top 15 foodservice management companies in the country, Metz

collaborates with its clients to deliver restaurant-inspired experiences to each and every guest.

 Metz embraces high standards for ethical responsibility, environmental stewardship and healthy lifestyles through the creation of healthy meals that support wellness.

Founded in 1838, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s oldest co-educational, college-preparatory, independent school. Sewickley Academy distinguishes itself by offering personalized attention with talented faculty and small class sizes, one campus integrating students from Jr. Pre-K to Grade 12, and leadership opportunities across academics, athletics and the arts. For more information, visit sewickley.org.