Annual Report 2023-2024

Dear Friends, 

The 2023-2024 fiscal year was a great year for Stratford Friends.  The dedication, support, and friendship from donors, business partners, and our school community continues to shine a light on SFS. Because of you, Stratford Friends was able to update the lower school classrooms with new paint and new flooring.  We also renovated a very outdated main floor kitchen which is now a great space for classrooms to gather for cooking lessons.  Allowing our students to practice academic skills through hands-on real-life experiences not only strengthens them academically but helps guide them to become independent young adults. This fiscal year we also received several government and foundation grants which allowed us to purchase a new fence which expanded our outdoor space and provided an extra layer of safety to our students. Additionally, we were able to replace our swing set with a new one, making many of our students extra happy at recess.   

Because of you, Stratford Friends School can continue to empower our students with the skills they need to be successful learners not only through academic lessons but through personal, emotional, and social interactions.   

Every donation truly impacts our students, teachers, and school!  Your continued support not only allows Stratford Friends to make small changes during the school year but also allows us to plan for continued growth- for that I am grateful!   Thank you for being a shining light to our school community.

In Friendship,

Jill Dougherty

Head of School 

The Stratford Friends School Board of Trustees continues to be honored to serve this amazing community that do such great work educating our unique learners. We are truly humbled by the commitment of our students, their families and the faculty and staff of Stratford Friends to make our school the inclusive environment that accepts and celebrates the strengths and unique abilities of all.
 
We are also extremely grateful for the generosity of the families, alumni, business partners, and friends of the school that allow us the fiscal ability to continue to grow and enhance our programs. Over the years we have added numerous services to help our students grow and be able to strengthen their academic and learning experiences. We have also been able to make improvements to our building to enhance programs and the operation of the school. We know, however, as our school and the needs of our students grow that we will need to continue to find new ways to financially support the school. 
 
As the Board reflects on the 2023-2024 fiscal year, we are thankful for those who have generously donated their time, treasure and talent to the Stratford Friend School. Your commitment has helped our school grow, fulfill our mission, and carry out our Quaker values.  On behalf of the entire Board, we thank you for all you do for our students and our school. 

Michele Reichow