St. Andrew's School

Inspirational gathering of these Heads of our three tuition-free independent schools today. It was a “see you soon” to Anna Julia Cooper School’s retiring Head, Mike Maruca, and a warm welcome to his successor, Tommy Blain, from the Head of St. Andrew's School, Hannah Inglut Barr, and our host, Brittany Lopes, Head of Rise Academy. They are all kicking off a well-deserved summer slow down, and are also eager for the work ahead this Fall.

✨OUR NEXT MEETING: JUNE 15✨

🏫Hannah Barr, Head of School, St. Andrew's School

🎓We’re excited to welcome Hannah Barr, Head of School at St. Andrew’s, as our next Luncheon Speaker. With more than a decade of experience in high‑performing, tuition‑free school environments, she’s led literacy and math growth across 52 K–12 schools and now guides St. Andrew’s in its mission‑driven, whole‑child approach. She recently launched a schoolwide Success for All initiative grounded in the Science of Reading, and she continues to champion strong, sustainable educational opportunities for students and families in Richmond and beyond.

📍Join us at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23220

📣 We’re Hiring at St. Andrew’s School!

Join a team that is committed to nurturing minds, building strong relationships, and ensuring every child has access to an exceptional education.

St. Andrew’s School is currently hiring for multiple positions.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 View job descriptions and apply through this link: https://st-andrews-school.org/employment/

What a beautiful way to close out the school year!

Today we celebrated our graduating 5th graders, shared hugs, smiles, and memories, and officially wrapped up another year at St. Andrew’s School!

To our students, families, faculty, staff, volunteers, and supporters, thank you for making this year so special.

Have a wonderful summer, Otters! ☀️🦦

Our last 5th grade spotlight is Kyrie! 💙
One moment Kyrie really loved at St. Andrew’s was visiting the Giants exhibit in 5th grade. Like many of her classmates, the experience stood out to her because she loves Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. “They’re amazing artists,” she shared.
Kyrie’s favorite subject at St. Andrew’s is social studies because she enjoys creating projects and presenting them to the class.
As she gets ready for middle school, Kyrie is especially excited for tennis and theatre. She has wanted to try tennis for a long time, and theatre is the perfect fit for her love of singing, dancing, and acting.
We are so proud of you, Kyrie! 🎓✨

🎉 We did it! Happy Last Day of School! 🎉
Today, we celebrate all of our students and the memories we’ve made together.
A special congratulations to our 5th graders as they take the next step in their journey! We can’t wait to celebrate them at Graduation this morning at 9:00 AM.

Meet soon-to-be 5th grade graduate, Robin! 💙
One of Robin’s favorite memories at St. Andrew’s was her very first day at school. She remembers everyone being so welcoming and kind, and said, “I am grateful!”
Her favorite subject has been Writer’s Workshop because she loves writing and enjoys having the chance to be creative in class.
As Robin prepares for middle school, she is most excited to meet new people and experience something new. She knows it may be challenging at times, but she’s ready for it. “I’m ready!”
We are so proud of you, Robin! 🎓✨

Kiyan is looking forward to middle school and all the new experiences ahead! 💙
One of Kiyan’s favorite memories at St. Andrew’s was visiting the Giants exhibit because he enjoys looking at and learning about art.
His favorite subject at St. Andrew’s is STEAM because he likes taking notes, learning new information, and doing experiments in class.
We are so proud of you, Kiyan! 🎓✨

Next up on our 5th grade grad spotlights is Khalil!
One of Khalil’s favorite memories from St. Andrew’s is a funny classroom moment when his class was asked, “What’s 67?” and everyone shouted, “67777!!!” He says moments like that always made the class laugh.
Khalil’s favorite subject at St. Andrew’s has been 5th grade math because his teacher always helped him work through difficult challenges and encouraged him to keep going.
As he gets ready for middle school, Khalil is most excited to meet new people and make new connections.
We are so proud of you, Khalil! 🎓✨

Meet Dziyah! 💙

One of Dziyah’s favorite St. Andrew’s traditions is Field Day. She says it’s hard to choose just one favorite memory because there are so many moments she loved, and she knows she’ll miss all of them.

Her favorite school year was 3rd grade because her teacher really supported her through a challenge and that made a lasting impact on her. She still misses having that teacher very much.

As Dziyah gets ready for middle school, she’s excited to meet new friends and learn new things along the way.

We are so proud of you, Dziyah! 🎓✨

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