Sandy Spring Friends School
SSFS is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Preschool (age 3) through 12th Grade, with optional 5- and 7-day boarding programs in the Upper School.
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At A Glance
coed
685
Students in Preschool-12th Grade
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140+
Pastoral acres in the heart of Montgomery County
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8:1
Student-teacher ratio
diversity
53%
Students identify as Students of Color
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14
Countries represented
SSFS News
Recently, we had the chance to sit down with three of the many impressive female administrators at SSFS, each of them currently engaged in a leadership training and empowerment program tailored specifically to women.
We hope you enjoy reading the highlights of Rasha’s story, and stay tuned for two additional stories coming soon.
In his third year of teaching Third Grade at SSFS, Johnny Williams, recently collaborated with an engaged group of student illustrators to publish the delightfully whimsical tale, Og. Read the full article.
The SSFS 2023 MLK Jr. of Service was a resounding success! Over 100 community members attended, building community while giving back through several service activities.
Lower School parents and guardians had the opportunity to participate in their students' morning classes and see their students' classwork during the Jan. 12 LS Classroom Visits.
The Middle School brought back a favorite potluck lunch tradition, where they shared their families' favorite dishes with their classmates. Thanks to all the parent volunteers!
Upper School students performed on Jan. 12 during the US Winter Music Concert. The evening featured handbells, instrumental music, and singing.
The OIEJB and ESOL department teamed up to provide opportunities for international and domestic students to enjoy food and conversation together.
MS students “wrapped up” their 12 Days of Winter calendar of fun, festive activities!
Families were invited to enjoy songs and dance from the Lower School celebrating the Winter Program's theme, "Peace is the Way."
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