Sanford News

Our Offices are Open

cheryl — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:38:17 +0000

Until late August, Sanford School offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. If you would like to visit our campus or learn more about our college preparatory program, please call us at 302.239.5263.

Summer Session Still Accepting Students for High School Level Courses

cheryl — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:11:19 +0000

High school credit classes begin 06/29
Openings are still available in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre Calculus, Chemistry, Spanish I, and English. In addition to receiving academic credit, your child can use summer session to help improve grades and performance, reinforce skills learned in the past school year, get a head start for the next level or next year, fulfill summer reading requirements, and develop creativity. For more information about summer session, click here. Or, call 302.239.5263.

Congratulations Sanford School Graduates

cheryl — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:53:39 +0000

On June 5th, Sanford seniors, including 16 lifers (students who have attended since grade one or earlier), graduated during Sanford’s seventy-third commencement. Upper School faculty members Greg Gerken and Michelle Gerken delivered keynote addresses. Seung Tae Lee and Ella Wagner were the student speakers. Click here to view a Community News article about the event. To view photos from commencement, visit Sanford’s Smugmug site.

Congratulations to our Spring Athletes

cheryl — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:10:29 +0000

More than 20 Sanford athletes have been recognized for post-season honors in spring sports. Six students—Cindy Duan, Morgan Ayars, Caroline Kramer, Kendall Towe, Scott Humphreys, and Matt Yung—were selected for All-State teams. Other athletes receiving recognitions include Amanda Noel, Lauren Olivieri, Leila Nashed, Danielle Fleming, Katie Brown, Missy Greene, Sukey Hendrix, Katie Zubrow, Diana Aulisa, Sarah Massaferi, Mellie Lusk, Scott Humphreys, Damian Gallagher, T.J. Potter, Elizabeth DiFilippo, Jerome Garrett, and Carter Pipkin.

Middle & Upper School Families: Sell Your Books on Campus

cheryl — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:04:07 +0000

EZ Drop Book Buyback:
Monday, June 1– Wednesday, June 3 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Geipel Gymnasium
Families participating in the on-campus MBS Direct EZ Drop Buyback must get a quote from MBS. For more information about the buyback, or to create and print a quote, click here. If you would like to contact MBS Direct, email customer service at VB@mbsbooks.com or call 800-325-3252.

Senior Parent Dinner Tonight

cheryl — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:43:26 +0000

6–8 p.m.
Quigley Dining Hall

Due to current and projected weather conditions, this evening’s Senior Parent Dinner will be held in Quigley Dining Hall. If you have questions about the event, please call 302.239.5263.

Middle School Student Wins Writing Award

cheryl — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:18:07 +0000

Nick Meehan’s essay, “My Dream,” has earned third place in the grade 7–9 division in the News Journal Black History Month writing contest. Students were asked to recall Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream and write of their own dream for the future. Nick envisions a peaceful world where problems are solved without violence, terrorism or war. By capturing his vision so eloquently, Nick will receive a $50 savings bond and a certificate of award. Congratulations to this fine writer.

Sanford Senior’s Work Published in The News Journal

cheryl — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:25:54 +0000

Katrina Medoff has written an article featured in the May 21st issue of The News Journal. Visit Delaware Online to read “A zillion azaleas.” Congratulations to this outstanding Sanford scholar and writer who will be attending Bucknell University in the fall of 2009.

Duan Earns Third Straight Title in Tennis

cheryl — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:51:42 +0000

Two-time defending state tennis champion Cindy Duan has won her third state title in first singles play. The Sanford sophomore captured the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) championship in straight sets during the final round of the girls’ tournament at the University of Delaware Field House Courts. Congratulations to this outstanding athlete. You can read more about Cindy’s victory by visiting Delaware Online or communitypub.com.

Middle School Student Wins Writing Award

cheryl — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:21:41 +0000