Since 2014, the student ambassador program has been a key part of the Admissions Office, serving as a direct link to prospective students. The program recruits current students from grades 5 through 12 to be present during open houses, campus tours, student visits, and other admission related events. Students who choose to be a part of the…
A Focus on Student Wellness by Anne Weisel, Head of the Lower School Hopes and dreams. A new school year is filled with them. Ten months of possibility that will be shaped by a blend of initiative, nurturing, and experiences. For students in every division, hopes and dreams represent who they want to be. Who they…
The Savannah Morning News announced the winners of the 2022 Best of the Coastal Empire competition, and St. Andrew’s School is a double winner. The independent school was voted Best Private School and Best Pre-School.
St. Andrew’s students won first place in the Gray’s Reef Regional MATE ROV 2022 competition, Navigator Class. Students were tasked with designing, constructing, and piloting remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to complete a number of underwater challenges. Their winning design was created to benefit the planet by performing underwater tasks such as gathering polutants, retrieving samples,…
by Anne Weisel, Head of the St. Andrew’s Lower School Many families will remember being challenged by me on a tour or in an Open House, being asked to “think back to when you were in elementary school, and think of a meaningful learning experience that you remember having.” After a few giggles and the…
REGION CHAMPS St. Andrew’s Boys Varsity Soccer team captured the 2 AAA region title last night beating Frederica Academy 3-1. This is the team’s second year in a row to win the title. Playoff seedings will be announced on Thursday. Go Lions!
With a 5-1 region record, the Boys Varsity Soccer team has their hopes set on a region title. The boys play at home again on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. against Trinity Christian Academy. “Our only region loss this year was to Trinity at their place by one goal,” said Coach Blake Seale. “This…
St. Andrew’s Head of School Dr. Kelley Waldron is a contributing author to the Southern Association of Independent School’s (SAIS) March newsletter. Dr. Waldron shares how intentional planning, programming, and professional development prepare St. Andrew’s students for real life. She holds a BA from Tulane University, an MS from Loyola University New Orleans, and an Ed.D.…
Since August, the new experiential program for 9th graders known as Freshman Flights is up and running. St. Andrew’s freshmen have visited Hunter Army Airfield, family-owned businesses, and SCAD. Freshman Flights is designed to acquaint students with industry sectors that are fundamental to our local economy, while allowing them to better understand the expanse of career opportunities in…
St. Andrew’s is pleased to announce that Alexis Watts has been named the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) Middle School Teacher of the Year. On Monday, November 15, GISA Vice President Stan Whitlock presented Watts with the award at the annual conference in Atlanta. “Teaching is an endlessly rewarding experience, and while working with middle…