Visit SSFS
There’s no better way to understand SSFS than by walking our peaceful 140-acre campus, meeting our community, and experiencing our spirit of curiosity and belonging firsthand.
Our Admission Team looks forward to welcoming you to our community! We'll introduce you to students and teachers, show you our classrooms and wooded trails, and help you explore whether SSFS feels like a place you and your family can call home—like so many others already do.
Heard around campus
SSFS is HOME.
Li-Wei Chih P ’24, ’27, Parent
Group Campus Tours
The Admission Team hosts group campus tours for prospective families throughout the year on various weekdays from 9-11 AM. Join us for the opportunity to:
- Listen to welcome remarks from our Head of School, Dr. Sean Hamer
- Hear from current students through a panel discussion about our transformative education
- Receive a brief overview of our admission process and timeline
- Take a walking tour of campus
- Ask your questions to our community that will help you in your journey to finding the right school
If our scheduled tour dates don’t work for you, a member of our team will be happy to give you a tour at a time that works best for you. Connect with us by email or by phone at 301-774-7455 ext. 701.
Virtual Info Session
Prospective families can meet with an admission representative in a small group setting to learn about Sandy Spring Friends School. The sessions are about 30 minutes long and offer:
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An opportunity to learn about our admission process at SSFS
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An overview of Quaker education and our school's foundational values
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A closer look at a day at SSFS, including division-specific content related to academics and extracurricular activities
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A chance to ask your key questions and hear those of other prospective families.
Both parents/guardians and students are welcome to attend. Groups are kept small to allow plenty of time to discuss what's important to you!
Lower School
Preschool (age 3)–Grade 5
Middle School
Grade 6
Middle & Upper School
Grades 7–12
"Our son is thriving here. Because of this school—the teachers, students, and campus—he loves learning. Beyond academics, SSFS is helping him grow into a kind human being and a thoughtful, caring individual. This school has become our family, our safe space, and a second home."
"With dedicated teachers, a thoughtfully designed environment, and unique programs like the senior buddy system, children feel supported, inspired, and truly seen. Rooted in Quaker principles, SSFS fosters not only academic growth but also kindness, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. It's not just a school—it’s a place where young learners thrive, feel at home, and develop a lifelong foundation for success."