50th Anniversary Celebration
GUIDED BY LIGHT, GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY
Join us for an extraordinary evening as we celebrate 50 years of Stratford Friends School and the incredible community that has made our mission possible.
This year's Anniversary Celebration promises an unforgettable night featuring a full dinner buffet, cocktails, exciting auction bidding, a live DJ, photo booth, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect, celebrate, and make new memories.
Most importantly, your participation helps provide exceptional educational opportunities for the neurodiverse students in grades K–11 who learn, grow, and thrive at Stratford Friends School.
Celebrate our past. Invest in our future. We look forward to welcoming you on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6:30–10:00 p.m. for this milestone event.
WHEN: Friday, November 6, 2026 - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
WHERE: Spring Valley - 400 W. Woodland Avenue, Springfield, PA 19064
TICKETS: Coming Soon!
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
GOLDEN SPONSOR
Help SFS celebrate 50 years of Excellence! The golden level sponsor is a symbol of our 50-year Anniversary and will serve as Stratford's top sponsorship level, honoring the past and celebrating the future. This level of sponsorship includes 10 tickets to the Anniversary Celebration.
FOUNDERS SPONSOR
Dorothy and Sandy took a leap of faith 50 years ago and opened the doors to Stratford Friends School. Their impact on the SFS community is truly priceless! The Founders Sponsor will honor the dedication and commitment of Dorothy and Sandy. This level includes 8 tickets to the Anniversary Celebration plus tickets for Dorothy and Sandy!
LEGACY SPONSOR
(10 spots available) - Over the past 50 years, many teachers and staff have left a lasting impact on our students and school community. Each Legacy Sponsor will help honor one of SFS' former or retired influential educators who not only shaped a student's life but left their mark on SFS for years to come. This level sponsorship includes 4 tickets to the Anniversary Celebration plus tickets for one of our Legacy Educators and a guest. The list of Legacy Educators is available on our event page.
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HOW TO HELP
SAVE THE DATE
Invite your friends and family to 'SAVE THE DATE' on their calendar - November 6th
DONATE SILENT & LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
- gift baskets
- experiences
- sports memorabilia
- spa days
- services
- jewelry
- bottles of wine/spirits
- vacation homes
- professional sports tickets
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer the night of the event with check-in, check-out, set up and clean up. Contact Kim McDermott at [email protected]