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
Walking Tour Wednesdays
Join us for Walking Tour Wednesdays, held on most Wednesday mornings from 9–10 AM, for a one-hour guided campus tour led by an Admissions Director. As you walk through our beautiful campus, you'll visit classrooms and key academic and community spaces while learning about our academic program, Quaker values, vibrant student life, and the admissions process. Along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discover what makes SSFS such a special place to learn and grow.
Discover Days
Experience Sandy Spring Friends School during Discover Day, our signature on-campus admissions event. Meet our Head of School, hear from current students, parents, faculty, and staff, learn about our academic program and Quaker values, and gain an overview of the admissions process. You'll also enjoy a guided campus tour, attend a student panel, and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and connect with our community as you explore whether SSFS is the right fit for your family.
Our next Discover Day is September 9 from 9-11:30 AM. Reserve your spot below!
Register for a Discover Day
Summer Preschool Tours
Explore our preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds during a Summer Preschool Tour. Join an Admissions Director for a guided visit of our classrooms, where you'll learn about our play-based approach to early learning, Quaker values, and the nurturing environment that helps our youngest students grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy. Along the way, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and discover what makes the SSFS preschool experience so special.
Preschool Tour Dates
July 1 at 10 AM
July 8 at 10 AM
July 15 at 5 PM
July 22 at 5 PM
July 29 at 10 AM
August 5 at 5 PM
August 12 at 5 PM
Virtual Info Session
Connect with Sandy Spring Friends School from wherever you are during a Virtual Information Session. In this 30-minute one-on-one conversation with an Admissions Director, you'll learn about our academic program, Quaker values, student life, and the admissions process while having plenty of time to ask questions and discuss what's most important to your family.
Lower School
(age 3)–Grade 5
with Aimee Farley,
Associate Director of Admissions
SCHEDULE VIRTUAL INFO SESSION
Middle & Upper School
Grades 6–12
with Ashley Cares,
Assistant Director of Admissions
Save the Date for our Fall Open House
October 25, 2026 | 1–4 PM
Visit our Open House to discover SSFS! Embrace our tranquil 140-acre campus, engage with our community, and delve into our student-centered educational approach.
"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."