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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.

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    Daylight Saving Time Ends

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    Upper School Shadow Day

    We invite applicants to grades 9–11 to spend a day in Sanford's Upper School. 

    Shadow Days are a great way to get a feel for Upper School life, students share their interests ahead of time and are paired with a current student host for the most authentic experience possible. 

    After connecting with their host, your child will attend Morning Meeting, four classes, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and have the opportunity to learn more about Sanford with a member of the admission team.

    Scheduled Shadow Days are: October 1, 5, 15, 20, November 2, 3, 16, December 1 and 3. 
    Contact: Katelyn Taylor

    Have you participated in the Sanford Fund Parent Participation Challenge??

    Set your path and make an impact! The annual Sanford Fund Parent Participation Challenge brings our community together to support the Sanford experience. Help us reach 100% parent participation by winter break! The grade with the highest participation in each division will receive a special Sanford prize for their class.  Support our students and teachers by making a gift! Question? Contact Megan Rushmore.
    Contact: Megan Rushmore
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    Upper School Shadow Day

    We invite applicants to grades 9–11 to spend a day in Sanford's Upper School. 

    Shadow Days are a great way to get a feel for Upper School life, students share their interests ahead of time and are paired with a current student host for the most authentic experience possible. 

    After connecting with their host, your child will attend Morning Meeting, four classes, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and have the opportunity to learn more about Sanford with a member of the admission team.

    Scheduled Shadow Days are: October 1, 5, 15, 20, November 2, 3, 16, December 1 and 3. 
    Contact: Katelyn Taylor

    H&S Dine and Donate Night at McGlynn's Pub-Pike Creek

    Enjoy dinner at McGlynn's Pub–Pike Creek (8 Polly Drummond Shopping Center, Newark, DE) and support your favorite Sanford teachers and community members as guest bartenders! McGlynn's will donate 10% of bar sales and 20% of dining sales when you show your Sanford flyer. Students, come in your favorite school spirit wear!
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    Rising 9th Grade Parent Tour of Upper School - for current 8th grade parents

    Contact: Katelyn Taylor
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    Middle School Coffee - Gr. 7 & 8 parents: College Counseling at Sanford School

    Middle School - Library - MS-207
    Parents/guardians of 7th- and 8th-grade students, join Director of College Counseling Heather Graber Stinson for a conversation about Sanford’s comprehensive college counseling program. Get a preview of what’s ahead in the Upper School and how students are supported throughout their college application journey.
    Contact: Heather Graber Stinson

    Sanford's Fall Production: A Midsummer's Night Dream

    Geipel Center for Performing Arts
    Geipel Center for Performing Arts
    Our Upper School actors take the stage for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a comedy of mischievous fairies, mixed-up lovers, and one very memorable enchanted forest.

    Contact: Clint Williams
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    Alumni Art Show Closing Reception

    Geipel upstairs lobby
    Contact: Lauren Evans

    Sanford's Fall Production: A Midsummer's Night Dream

    Geipel Center for Performing Arts
    Geipel Center for Performing Arts
    Our Upper School actors take the stage for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a comedy of mischievous fairies, mixed-up lovers, and one very memorable enchanted forest.

    Contact: Clint Williams
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    Winter Season Sports Practices Begin

    LS/MS Scholastic Book Fair

    Lower School - Hammonds Library - LS-Lib
    The Lower School hosts the Lower and Middle School Book Fair, where students shop with their class using e-wallets preloaded by parents.
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    LS/MS Scholastic Book Fair

    Lower School - Hammonds Library - LS-Lib
    The Lower School hosts the Lower and Middle School Book Fair, where students shop with their class using e-wallets preloaded by parents.
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    LS/MS Scholastic Book Fair

    Lower School - Hammonds Library - LS-Lib
    The Lower School hosts the Lower and Middle School Book Fair, where students shop with their class using e-wallets preloaded by parents.
    Contact: Lauren Evans

    Admission Open House

    Geipel Center - Rubin Family Auditorium - GEI-AUD
    Contact: Katelyn Taylor

    Family Fun Night at the Book Fair

    Lower School - Hammonds Library - LS-Lib
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    LS/MS Scholastic Book Fair

    Lower School - Hammonds Library - LS-Lib
    The Lower School hosts the Lower and Middle School Book Fair, where students shop with their class using e-wallets preloaded by parents.
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    LS/MS Scholastic Book Fair

    Lower School - Hammonds Library - LS-Lib
    The Lower School hosts the Lower and Middle School Book Fair, where students shop with their class using e-wallets preloaded by parents.
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    Upper School Shadow Day

    We invite applicants to grades 9–11 to spend a day in Sanford's Upper School. 

    Shadow Days are a great way to get a feel for Upper School life, students share their interests ahead of time and are paired with a current student host for the most authentic experience possible. 

    After connecting with their host, your child will attend Morning Meeting, four classes, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and have the opportunity to learn more about Sanford with a member of the admission team.

    Scheduled Shadow Days are: October 1, 5, 15, 20, November 2, 3, 16, December 1 and 3. 
    Contact: Katelyn Taylor

    Don't forget to participate in the Sanford Fund Parent Participation Challenge

    Set your path and make an impact! The annual Sanford Fund Parent Participation Challenge brings our community together to support the Sanford experience. Help us reach 100% parent participation by winter break! The grade with the highest participation in each division will receive a special Sanford prize for their class.  Support our students and teachers by making a gift! Question? Contact Megan Rushmore.
    Contact: Megan Rushmore
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    Parent Workshop: Cooking Class: A Trio of Pasta Sauces

    Middle School Kitchen
    Join fellow Sanford parents for a fun night out and learn three pasta sauces with fifth-grade teacher Alessandra Vadala.
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    DEI Book Study: Say the Right Thing

    du Pont Library - DuPont Library - DupLib
    Join our three-part study of Say the Right Thing by Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, founders of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law, which offers practical tools for identity conversations. Follow-up sessions will meet on Zoom in January and March. Complimentary childcare is available for families who register.
    Contact: Jamy Haughey
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    Financial Aid Applications Due

    Contact: Christine DiUbaldo
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    Lower, Middle, and Upper School Fall Conferences - School CLOSED

    Fall Conferences: Aftercare Open

    Aftercare Open: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
    No classes will be held for Lower, Middle, and Upper School students while families meet with teachers. Aftercare will be open both days; register on Homeroom.
    Contact: Biz Perry
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    Lower, Middle, and Upper School Fall Conferences - School CLOSED

    Fall Conferences: Aftercare Open

    Aftercare Open: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
    No classes will be held for Lower, Middle, and Upper School students while families meet with teachers. Aftercare will be open both days; register on Homeroom.
    Contact: Biz Perry
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    Thanksgiving Break: School, Offices, & Aftercare CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break

    Alumni Friendsgiving

    Braeloch Brewing
    Gather with fellow Sanford Alumni at our annual Alumni Friendsgiving! Enjoy drinks and appetizers at Braeloch Brewing in Kennett Square.
    Contact: Lauren Evans
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    Thanksgiving Break: School, Offices, & Aftercare CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break

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    Thanksgiving Break: School, Offices, & Aftercare CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break

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    Make and Impact!! Participate in the Sanford Fund Parent Participation Challenge

    Set your path and make an impact! The annual Sanford Fund Parent Participation Challenge brings our community together to support the Sanford experience. Help us reach 100% parent participation by winter break! The grade with the highest participation in each division will receive a special Sanford prize for their class.  Support our students and teachers by making a gift! Question? Contact Megan Rushmore.
    Contact: Megan Rushmore
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Phone: 302.235.6500
Email: admission@sanfordschool.org

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