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Sanford School, a private school for preschool through high school students, buzzes with activity year round. Many events are open to the public, and we invite you to join us on our Hockessin, Delaware, campus to experience our exceptional programs.
Sanford Parents: Please log in to mySANFORD HUB to view all school events as well as your children’s classroom and grade-level activities.
Sanford Parents: Please log in to mySANFORD HUB to view all school events as well as your children’s classroom and grade-level activities.
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Grade 5 Student Orientation
Contact: Karen PerkinsMiddle School Returning Student Advisor Check-in and Supply Drop off
Middle SchoolAll returning students should stop in to drop off their supplies and meet/touch base with their advisors.Contact: Karen PerkinsUpper School ALL Students (Gr. 9-12) Orientation
All US Students required to attend.Contact: Mallory Polk
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Convocation
The QuadAll School Celebration for the start of the school year. Seniors will process with their pre-kindergarten and kindergarten buddies into the amphitheater. Each senior will be called to the stage, and the Class of 2027 will be presented to the school.
This is a dress-up day for Seniors.Contact: Mallory Polk -
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Gr. 7 Cardboard Boat Regatta
Sanford Pool7th grade students design, build and test boats made from cardboard in the Sanford pool.Contact: Emily McDermott
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Upper School Back to School Night
We are excited to welcome you to Upper School Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30 PM.Parents/Guardians will start the night meeting with their student's advisor in their classroom, where you will receive the schedule for the evening. From there, attendees will travel to each class to meet the teacher and hear about each course. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, as Upper School classes span several buildings around campus.Please try to arrive between 6:15 PM and 6:30 PM, so that advisors can start promptly at 6:30 PM. You are welcome to park in the Kidder parking lot behind Stephen May or in the Sports Center parking lot.Your student's advisor will send an email by the end of the day today detailing where to meet them at 6:30 PM on Wednesday. If you arrive after 6:40 PM, you may pick up a copy of your schedule at the Upper School Office.Please join administrators in the Stephen May Commons during free periods or study halls for light snacks and conversation.Contact: Mallory Polk -
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Founder's Day Celebration
Students only eventContact: Loren Yates -
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Senior Portraits Retakes (By Appointment)
Information via email will be sent to senior families before July 1.Contact: Lucy Benson -
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Home & School Fall Parent Social (Adults only)
Quigley Hall - Quigley Patio - PATIOJoin us for an evening of food trucks, an open bar, live music, and great company! Parent-only event. Free for all Sanford parents. No RSVP required. Parking available in the Kidder/Pirnie lot behind the Upper School.Contact: Lauren Evans
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Grade 7 overnight trip
Contact: Karen PerkinsGrade 8 overnight trip
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Grade 7 overnight trip
Contact: Karen PerkinsGrade 8 overnight trip
Contact: Karen PerkinsParent Education Series - School Readiness: Executive Function Needed to "Do School"
Register here: isacs.ws/PS26-27ADVIS
This year's Parent Webinar Series begins on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM with Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP speaking on School Readiness: Executive Function Needed to "Do School". All participants must pre-register on Zoom in order to access the webinar. You only need to register once to gain access to the entire 6-part webinar series. Step-by-step registration instructions are available here.
Can’t make the live presentation? Register anyway, and you’ll automatically receive access to the recording afterward.
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Grade 7 overnight trip
Contact: Karen PerkinsGrade 8 overnight trip
Contact: Karen Perkins
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