Sandy Spring Friends School is a pre-K through 12 coed college preparatory day school with optional five and seven day boarding programs in the Upper School. Founded in 1961, SSFS is located on a 140-acre wooded campus in the historic Quaker community of Sandy Spring in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. The school offers strong academics, arts, and athletic programs, including Advanced Placement courses in the Upper School, and an emphasis on traditional Quaker values. Please read the welcome from Ken Smith, the Head of School.

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	Head Search Information and Updates: Updated May 26, 2009 In January 2009, Head of School Ken Smith announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2009-2010 academic year. Please click here to find out about our search process for the new Head of School. For community input and to link directly to The Search Advisory Committee contact webpage, click here.
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