News Archive

November

Poetry Out Loud Competition 2023

11/29/2023

A long-standing Sanford tradition, the Upper School Poetry Out Loud Finals were conducted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. After a successful performance last year, Perrin Brown '25 claimed the 2023 title.

Sanford Receives Grant Anthony Penna Charitable Fund

11/13/2023

We are excited to announce that we have received a generous grant of $3,500 from the Anthony Penna Charitable Fund.

Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent

11/8/2023

We are excited to recognize four seniors who recently signed a letter of intent to play Division 1 athletics after graduation. We are proud of our student-athletes and all they have accomplished. We strive to give our students the tools and support they need to reach their academic and athletic goals. Our commitment to helping our students realize their dreams has been recognized by major collegiate programs nationwide.

October

2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions

10/31/2023

During our recent Homecoming, we celebrated the achievements of Carter Ayars '16 and the 1991 & 1992 Boys Varsity Basketball Teams by inducting them into the Sanford Athletic Hall of Fame.

2023 Alumni Awards

10/30/2023

The 2023 Alumni Awards took place during Homecoming Weekend. This special event allowed us to pay tribute to remarkable individuals who have made a lasting impact on the history of our school. We proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of Sandy Boucher '74, Logan Herring '00, and Karen Perkins.

Tickets for Peter and the Starcatcher

10/18/2023

Sanford Performing Arts production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER will take place on Friday, November 3 & Saturday, November 4, at 7:30 PM.

September

Stan Waterman receives Sanford Founder’s Day Award

9/27/2023

On September 26, we came together to celebrate Founder's Day, commemorating an impressive 93 years of Sanford School and paying homage to the enduring legacy of Mother Sawin.

Sanford Senior Varun Pappu '24 Named National Merit Semifinalist

9/26/2023

Congratulations to Sanford senior Varun Pappu '24, who has earned the distinction of being named a National Merit Semifinalist based on his impressive PSAT scores.

Upper School Open House

9/21/2023

Come tour Sanford School! Experience Sanford School first-hand. A school tour is the perfect way for your family to immerse themselves in the Sanford experience.

Save the Date! Sanford Family Picnic

9/13/2023

The Sanford Family Picnic will be held Friday, September 22, from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Cast List Announced for Fall Play

9/12/2023

Our fall play will be PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Tickets will go on sale mid-October, and show dates are November 3 & 4.

August

Save the Date! Sanford Homecoming 2023

8/14/2023

We are so excited for Homecoming 2023! This year we will be celebrating on October 20 and 21! Our tentative schedule includes an Evening Alumni Cabaret, Head of School Breakfast, Alumni & Athletic Awards, Campus Tours, Sporting Events, Alumni Tailgate, and Archive Exploration.

July

Sanford Students Shine in Oliver!

7/25/2023

This summer, the musical Oliver! will be presented at Longwood Gardens in the historic Open Air Amphitheatre. We have many Sanford students who auditioned and were cast in the show.

Rising 9th grader Campell Eckard was cast in a leading role as the character Bet.

Sanford AP Scholars

7/17/2023

Today the College Board announced the recipients of the AP Scholar Awards. Congratulations to the 43 Sanford Students who earned this distinction. From this group, the average student took five AP exams, with seven students taking seven exams or more.

2023 Sanford AP Exam Results

7/11/2023

Shout-out to our incredible AP Students! 117 Sanford students took advanced placement exams this spring, and we're thrilled to share their remarkable achievements.

June

Sanford Celebrates Class of 2023 at 87th Commencement

6/13/2023

Congratulations, Class of 2023! It was a beautiful day to celebrate your accomplishments and journeys at Sanford: a fitting commencement for such a talented group of graduates!

Faculty and Staff Honored with End of Year Awards

6/12/2023

At our closing faculty meeting, we celebrated the end of another successful school year and honored members of our faculty and staff.

Sanford Class of 2027 Celebrates Middle School Graduation

6/8/2023

On June 6, 2023, we honored the Class of 2027 as they graduated from Middle School. Congratulations, Class of 2027! Your achievements are a testament to your hard work, resilience, and limitless potential.

Class Day Honors 2023

6/6/2023

Last week, we honored our exceptional Upper School students who have excelled in academics, athletics, arts, and service. This cherished ceremony brings our entire Upper School community together. Watch the ceremony on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/W15cVmcKdP0?feature=share .

May

Varsity Baseball Team Claims First DISC Championship in Nearly Half a Century; Coach Clark Earns DIAA Coach of the Year

5/31/2023

We are thrilled to announce that the Sanford Varsity Baseball Team has emerged victorious as the Delaware Independent School Conference (DISC) champions for the first time since 1975!

Katie Longqian Pei '27 French National Contest Gold Medalist

5/30/2023

Sanford 8th Grader Katie Longqian Pei '27 was recently honored with a gold medal in the French National Contest for her exceptional performance. Katie achieved the remarkable feat of securing 1st place in Delaware and 3rd nationwide.

Coach Gibson '15 establishes Outdoor Track & Field Program for Upper School Athletes

5/28/2023

Sanford School is excited to announce the launch of its new varsity outdoor track and field program, led by Coach Gavin Gibson '15. Building on the school's cross country and indoor track achievements, this endeavor aims to provide students with even more opportunities to excel in athletics.

Schnyder Wins the President's Volunteer Service Award - Gold Level

5/10/2023

Since participating in the HOBY program, Ashley Schnyder'23 has been determined and worked very hard to complete her community service hours.

Graber Stinson and Williams Hired to College Counseling Team

5/4/2023

Heather Graber Stinson and Pete Williams will be Sanford School's next College Counseling team beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.

April

Sanford's Cum Laude Inductions 2023

4/27/2023

New members of the Upper School Cum Laude were inducted on April 26, 2023, in the Geipel Center for Performing Arts.

Kahlon '24 Wins First Place and Ms. Hull Awarded at BioGENEius

4/25/2023

There is more exciting news on the science fair front! On April 6th, Sanford junior Amanrai (Rai) Kahlon '24 was awarded "First Place, Medicine & Health category" for the 11th grade at the regional Delaware Valley Science Fair (DVSF).

Home and School Auction: May 5, 2023

4/22/2023

The Sanford Quad will be decked out in Southern flair on Friday, May 5th, for our annual Home & School Sanford School Auction. Enjoy bourbon tasting, sample Southern dishes, design your own fascinator, and dance to live bluegrass music at this fun Kentucky Derby-themed affair.

Mamma Mia Breaks Sanford Box Office Records

4/18/2023

Please enjoy this student-produced video about the success of our Spring Musical: Mamma Mia!

Yiheng Yao '24 Named 2023 Scholastic Award National Winner

4/13/2023

Congratulations to Henry, Yiheng Yao '24, who was named a 2023 Scholastic Awards National Winner!

Upper School Students Inducted to World Language Honor Societies.

4/12/2023

Congratulations to the Upper School students who were inducted into World Language Honor Societies.

The honor societies recognize a very high level of academic achievement. Members of the Latin, French, and Spanish honor societies must maintain an “A” average in the subject.

Kahlon '24 and D'Souza '24 win Medicine & Health category at the New Castle County Science Fair!

4/3/2023

Two Sanford juniors were recognized with top awards: Amanrai (Rai) Kahlon won 1^st place, and Rahul D'Souza won 3rd place in the Medicine & Health category. Rai also won the Agilent Technologies Award for "Best in Show: Most Likely to Improve the Human Condition." The boys move on to compete in the multi-state Delaware Valley Science Fair in Exton, PA, this week. Rai will also present in the state's BioGENEius competition this week.

March

Girls Basketball 2023 DIAA State Champions

3/24/2023

On Friday, March 10, 2023, Sanford's Girls' Basketball Team, who led an undefeated season in Delaware, won its sixth DIAA Girls' Basketball championship. The final score was Sanford Warriors 58 - Ursuline Raiders 46.

Justin Griffith ‘23 Wins THIRD Wrestling State Championship

3/17/2023

Congratulations, Justin Griffith ‘23, who won his third state title in the 190 lbs weight class.

Middle School Students Compete at National History Day

3/10/2023

Throughout the year, all of our seventh and eighth-grade students worked in their History and Global Studies classes to prepare projects in one of five categories for National History Day.

Sanford Students Score at Science Olympiad

3/9/2023

Sanford students participated in Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Sanford competed against 45 other teams from around the state, where they had to complete written tests and build events, where students had to construct different devices.

Rathbone '23 Places 2nd at Poetry Out Loud State Finals

3/7/2023

Congratulations to senior Kaylee Rathbone '23 for winning second place at the Poetry Out Loud State Finals!

Boys' Swim Team Places 3rd at States

3/2/2023

Congratulations to Sanford Swimming on a fantastic season! The boys' team won their first DISC Conference title in early February. This past weekend, they placed third at states, the highest team placement in program history.

February

Cheveé Taylor Announced as Future Head of Lower School

2/24/2023

Dear Sanford Community,

I am excited to share the news that Cheveé Taylor will be Sanford School’s next Head of Lower School, beginning on July 1, 2023. A dedicated and experienced educator and administrator, Cheveé currently holds the position of Director of Upper Elementary and Middle School Admission at the Park School of Baltimore, which is also her alma mater. She has been in her current role at Park for five years, and prior to that, she taught 3rd grade for nine years at McDonogh School, another independent school in Baltimore. At both of her schools, Cheveé has earned a reputation as a stellar educator and leader.

Sanford Students Awarded Scholastic Writing Awards

2/16/2023

Congratulations to the five Sanford students who were awarded Scholastic Writing Awards!

Sanford Students Selected for DE All-State Junior Band!

2/9/2023

Congratulations to Alice Goodall '26, Cammie Opher '26, and Alex Musiychuk '27, who all made Delaware All-State Junior Band!

Sanford Students Awarded Scholastic Art Awards

2/8/2023

Eleven Sanford students received Scholastic Art Awards for their work in Photography and Ceramics & Glass.

Mamma Mia Tickets Available for Purchase!

2/1/2023

Tickets for Sanford Performing Arts’ production of MAMMA MIA! will go on sale on February 1st to the general public for $15.00.

Tickets will not be available at the door. All tickets must be purchased online in advance and are for reserved seating. The online box office will close one hour before the performance.