We were so excited to have Tenel Robinson, class of 2011, come and visit us. Tenel, 18, who is entering his sophomore year at Hampton University, says St. Andrew’s School (SAS) taught him how to “be a person first.” “Being here puts you in a different social setting,” he recalls. Some of his fondest memories … Read more
Rachel O’Brien says she likes volunteering at St. Andrew’s School (SAS) because it’s fun to work with all of the families. In her second year as a volunteer, O’Brien is responsible for coordinating all of the summer camps that SAS students attend. “I get to work with children across grade levels, help find opportunities for … Read more
St. Andrew’s School hosted, “Cradle to Career: Equity and Social Justice in Early Childhood Education,” the inaugural event in its Carol Wingo Dickinson Thought Leaders Series on Thursday, April 11 at The Woman’s Club at the Historic Bolling Haxall House. This event brought together community members for a conversation about the importance of providing equitable … Read more
Eli Gee, 18, was first introduced to the violin at the age of 10 at St. Andrew’s School. “There were only four violins at the time, and when I started, I picked it up quickly, and was always excited to learn new stuff. I really like the instrument,” Gee says. “At that time, we weren’t … Read more
Elnora Allen says since she started volunteering at St. Andrew’s School, she’s experienced a sense of community and family. “They respect my suggestions and recommendations, and I feel well heard and seen,” she says. “I like learning and helping out.” Elnora, whose granddaughter is in Ms. Eaddy’s First Grade class, began volunteering in the fall … Read more
Natalie Foster says that volunteering at St. Andrew’s School is like a “reverse mentoring relationship.” “I like to say that the girls are mentoring me. It’s really about being a caring adult in their lives,” she says. Foster started volunteering in January 2018, after taking a tour of the school. She works for Virginia Mentoring … Read more
This morning we hosted Start with Grace, our breakfast fundraising event. We’re thankful to have the support of so many in our community who believe in the mission of St. Andrew’s School. With your help, we raised over $30,000 at this event.
Recently, St. Andrew’s School (SAS) nominated Afton Chemical Corporation for the Outstanding Organizational Partner Award and honored them at National Philanthropy Day. “Afton Chemical deeply supports a breadth of organizations in the community and are a philanthropic force,” Cyndy Weldon-Lassiter, Head of School at SAS, says. “They’re focused on helping children and families through a … Read more