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Sanford School is a creative and inclusive preschool–12 community that encourages students to embrace their individuality, tap into their talents, stretch their skills and broaden their ambitions.

  • Logan Herring, Sr. '00, Chief Executive Officer, The WRK Group

    "I only spent two years here, transferring in my junior year, and chose Sanford because I simply wanted to attend a school where I felt comfortable. Little did I know the profound impact the Sanford community would have on my life in such a short time as it supported and pushed me out of my comfort zone into a pursuit of excellence in my journey. I return every year to coach and re-invest in the next generation of Warriors as they pursue their journeys and go on to change the world."

  • Mesha Mosley '16, Young Alumni Board Member

    I've had the privilege of being a part of the Sanford community as both a student from 2012-2016 and as a faculty/staff member from 2020-2021. Once I returned in 2020, many things had changed since I was a student, but the heart and identity of Sanford remained the same inclusive, compassionate, and student-focused environment that I had left. Stepping back on campus, I felt like I was back at home, but it had been renovated! Now, I am happy to serve on the Young Alumni Board, working to connect the past and present community. Sanford will always remain close to my heart.

  • Peter Walpole '11, Young Alumni Board Member

    I attended a different school in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade, but when my family found Sanford, I was finally home. Sanford is certainly the best school in Delaware, but it is so much more than that. The school sets students up for success, yes, but it is not simply a launching pad for some imagined future endeavor; it’s actually enjoyable to attend! I reflect on things I learned at Sanford every day and am proud to count so many of my classmates, teachers, and coaches as friends more than ten years later.

  • Jen Nightengale '82, Sanford Faculty Member & Alumni Parent

    "I have many fond memories of being a Sanford student. Whether participating in sports, performing on stage, or focusing on my studies, my teachers and coaches were always there to support me. Today, as a Middle School faculty member and coach, I'm excited to help prepare my students for high school, college, and life."

  • Clint Williams, Sanford Parent & Faculty Member

    "It took just a few days for me to realize I had hit the jackpot with this teaching job, and now, over a decade later, I still feel this way. The support we as teachers get from our administration is unheard of in the world of education, and we are fortunate to teach at a school that is student-centered. My wife, Noel, and I are the proud parents of our son, Elliott, who loves Sanford as much as we do. We are excited about his future and look forward to someday watching him walk across the stage in the Quad as a Sanford Lifer."

  • Laura Jezyk, Sanford Faculty Member & Parent

    "When I began teaching at Sanford, I knew I was joining a wonderful school community, but I did not anticipate how quickly it would become like another family to me. Teaching and learning are my passions, and I feel honored to be a part of an institution that celebrates, honors, and inspires its educators every day.”
  • Lisa Lloyd-Washington, Sanford Parent & Trustee

    Lisa Lloyd-Washington, Sanford Parent & Trustee

    "Jana thrives at Sanford. She is getting an excellent education and she loves to go to school every day. I give Sanford credit for her love of learning and for her desire to pursue any and all interests. Members of the Sanford community have similar values to those of our family, and Jana will continue to be a great citizen thanks to those aligned values."

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  • Enzo Encarnacion-Bognar '28 Selected for White House Paper Showcase 2024

    Enzo Encarnacion-Bognar '28 submission for National History Day, The Cuban Missile Crisis, was selected for the 2024 Paper Showcase by the White House Historical Association.

  • Sanford Grad Earns National Gold Medal at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

    Congratulations, Eme Cummins '24, on securing a National Gold Medal at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards!

  • Sanford Faculty & Staff Honored

    Last Thursday, we held our final faculty and staff meeting of the year. Below are the awards, retirees, and employee milestones announced during the meeting.

  • Middle School Students Compete at Delaware History Day

    Sanford Middle School students Allie Ganc, Aslyn Merrell, Rafaella Memphis, Nico Mucchetti, and Enzo Encarnacion-Bognar have been selected to participate in Delaware's prestigious History Day competition. Over the past year, they have dedicated themselves to preparing their projects for this event.

  • Kahlon Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

    Sanford senior Amanrai S. Kahlon '24 has been named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar, recognizing his academic excellence and personal achievements. Among 3.7 million high school graduates, Rai stands out as one of only 161 seniors honored. Rai joins Sanford alumni Christopher Copeland '09 and John Daniel Coburn '13, who were also U.S Presidential Scholars.

    Science Department Co-Chair and Upper School Chemistry Teacher Dr. Elizabeth Brown has been named to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program’s Distinguished Teachers list. Dr. Brown's award places her among esteemed Sanford faculty members Dr. Paul Donovan and Lloyd Johns, who received the honor in 2009 and 2013, respectively.

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