In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons,the foundation provides funding to help schools launch new girls flag football programs or strengthen existing ones.
Since 2022, St. Andrew’s has fielded a girls flag football team, and the program continues to grow in both skill and participation. The grant funds will be used to purchase new equipment to enhance training, support player development, and further elevate the team’s performance.
The team is led by St. Andrew’s faculty members David Nash and Kristin Peney, who have developed a five-year plan focused on building the program into one of the most competitive in the region.
“This group of girls playing flag football is incredible,” said Coach Nash. “Their empathy, positive attitude, and leadership have transformed the team from one of the youngest and most inexperienced in the league into a highly competitive program.”
Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and will be included in the 2028 Summer Olympics. “We are proud to support opportunities that empower our students to grow as athletes and leaders,” said Dr. Kelley Waldron, Head of School. “This grant strengthens our athletics program and reinforces our commitment to providing meaningful, confidence-building experiences for our students.”
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah, Georgia.
Come see why St. Andrew’s has been voted the #1 Private School in Savannah.
Tour this private, independent PreK-12th grade school on Wilmington Island at an upcoming open house: Wed. Jan. 14 2026
Register for an open house online here. Please tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!
St. Andrew’s School is dedicated to personalized student development and to cultivating engaged, well-rounded individuals.
The results speak for themselves: * 100% of graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. * Students are admitted to a wide range of institutions—from highly selective national universities to top liberal arts colleges to specialized programs that fit their passions. Recent matriculations include University of Georgia, Yale University, Brown University, New York University, SCAD, University of Liverpool, and Georgia Tech. * Families often share that the most valuable outcome is not just where their child is admitted, but how prepared they are to succeed once they arrive.
Come see why St. Andrew’s has been voted the #1 Private School in Savannah.
Tour this private, independent PreK-12th grade school on Wilmington Island at an upcoming open house: Tuesday, Oct. 28 2025; Tues. Nov. 18 2025; or Wed. Jan. 14 2026
Register for an open house online here. Please tell them SouthernMamas.com sent you!
St. Andrew’s School is dedicated to personalized student development and to cultivating engaged, well-rounded individuals.
The results speak for themselves: * 100% of graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. * Students are admitted to a wide range of institutions—from highly selective national universities to top liberal arts colleges to specialized programs that fit their passions. Recent matriculations include University of Georgia, Yale University, Brown University, New York University, SCAD, University of Liverpool, and Georgia Tech. * Families often share that the most valuable outcome is not just where their child is admitted, but how prepared they are to succeed once they arrive.
Registration is open for Camp Highlands 2025, the summer camp at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah. Register online here.
New this year: Now offering lunch, provided by Sage Dining. Included in tuition for full day day camp.
Camps will be offered June 2 – July 18 2025 (Note: Campus will be closed on June 19 and July 4) Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Drop-off starts at 8:45 AM) Pricing Options: Full-Day Program: $280 per week (includes lunch) Half-Day Program: $125 per week (Choose 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM –4:00 PM) Specialty Camps: $175 each (Camps marked with a * will have an additional fee due to supplies) Extended Care: $50 per week (8:00 AM – 8:45 AM and 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM)
Camp Highlands is offered to all children in the age ranges below and do not need to be St. Andrew’s students to attend.
Camp Options:
Ages 5 to Rising 8th Grade: Full-day summer day camp and specialty camps available. Age 4: Eligible for half-day summer camp or specialty camps only. Choose either a morning or afternoon session. Specialty Camps: Open to children from Rising PreK3 to 8th Grade. Age ranges for specialty camps may vary. 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds may participate in one specialty camp per day, either in the morning or afternoon.
Dr. Kelley Waldron, Head of School for St. Andrew’s, recently shared details of The Campaign for the Foundation of our Future, including the exciting news that approximately $3.5 million has already pledged towards the campaign’s $5.5 million goal.
Included among the projects to be funded by the Foundation for our Future campaign is a new performing arts space on campus, including a 300-seat auditorium with a full stage, wings, and backdrop along with purpose-built classrooms for orchestra, band, choir, theatre and visual arts. The campaign will also fund extensive renovations to the existing athletic fields, including a complete rebuilding of the fields, and drainage ensuring a high-quality playing experience for student athletes participating in football, soccer, baseball, and flag football. A final focus of the campaign is on growing the endowment, providing the financial foundation for a strong future for the school.
“In recent years, we have had to cap participation in orchestra, band, theater, and choir. Instruction takes place in traditional classrooms, rather than purpose-built instructional rooms that allow for the full space and resources to maximize learning in these disciplines,” said Waldron. “The quality of instruction is excellent, but the impact of that instruction is challenged as long as the quality of the physical environment does not match the potential of our teachers and students.”
When it comes to athletic facilities, Waldron shared a similar story of facilities not meeting the skill and potential of the students. “Our fields date back to our founding and are at the end of their functional use. They have lost their crown and flood easily and often. This means our teams are sometimes required to forgo practice and reschedule games long after storms have passed.”
“This campaign will allow us to invest in facilities that match the quality of our programs and provide a foundation for our students’ success,” said Waldron.
Led by a committee of volunteers, the campaign is co-chaired by Davy Clay and Elyssa Minton, both St. Andrew’s parents.
St. Andrew’s School is an independent college preparatory school offering classes for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12. Originally started as Independent Presbyterian Day School 1947, the school became St. Andrew’s School and moved to its current location on Penn Waller Road in 1978.
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Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Make plans to attend one of the informative Open House sessions and see why St. Andrew’s was voted Savannah’s Best Private School. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
St. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.
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Bethesda Academy(6th-12th grade, all boys) Open House – Sun. Oct. 22 2023. Register in advance online here.
St. Andrew’s School (preK-12th grade): Open House – Tues. Oct. 24, Wed. Nov. 29 2023. Register in advance online here.
Calvary Day School (preK-12th grade): Group Tour – Thurs. Oct. 26, 2023, 9AM. Group Tours are limited to 15 families and last approximately 1.5 hours. Register in advance online here.
St. Andrew’s students Reese Young ’23 and Claire Fleming ’24 served as editors of the award-winning yearbook under the direction of Scott Searcy, St. Andrew’s yearbook adviser.
Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, today announced that St. Andrew’s yearbook program has achieved the Jostens 2023 National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award at the Gold Level.
The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy.
Reese Young ’23 and Claire Fleming ’24 served as editors of the award-winning yearbook under the direction of Scott Searcy, St. Andrew’s yearbook adviser.
The yearbook staff included: seniors Stella Bowen, Celia Cerbone, Lauren Hylan, Jonah Hobbie, Carter Kleinpeter, Sarah Koegler, Caroline Kurinij, Lizzie Lank, Kaleb Lofton, Jillian Rachlin, Ava Stillwagon, and Chesley Strain; and juniors Sara Sergi and Richaard Williams.
“I am so proud of this group of students and the many hours they put into producing a memorable yearbook for the St. Andrew’s community,” said Searcy. “As a team, we reexamined every aspect of the book with the goal of presenting a fresh perspective for all areas of campus life.”
The award was presented to the St. Andrew’s yearbook program for achieving defined criteria in the following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.
“Jostens is proud to recognize those individuals who have created an exceptional yearbook for their school and community,” said Tammy Whitaker, Jostens VP and COO Yearbook Division. “Yearbooks are a critical part of capturing and telling a school’s story, and Jostens is dedicated to supporting yearbook staff members as they do their important work.”
About St. Andrew’s
St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School for students in Pre-K3 through grade 12 located on Wilmington Island in Savannah, Ga. Find more information here.
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Congratulations to the St. Andrew’s Class of 2023 on everything including: $4.18 million in merit, talent & athletic scholarships; 80% acceptance rate to University of Georgia; 92% of seniors eligible for HOPE or Zell Scholarships.
McDevitt Air and St. Joseph’s/Candler are the proud title sponsors of the event.
“We are very appreciative of our partnerships with McDevitt Air and St. Joseph’s/Candler and their investment in education here at home,” said Head of School Dr. Kelley Waldron. “The evening is always a lot of fun and the dollars we raise ensure a bright future for St. Andrew’s.”
Tickets may be purchased online here and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live entertainment, and a silent auction.
Sponsors for the event include Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, Savannah Facial Plastic Surgery, Synovus Bank, Delta Metals, If You Can Dream It Travel, Optim Orthopedics, Coca Cola Bottling, Chapel Hair, Dental Claim Support, The Kennickell Group, KOE Creative Media, Marchese Construction, Marsh & Co., McGriff Insurance, The Positivity Project, Savannah Veterinary Medical Center, Drs. Karen & Arthur Baker, Gary & Louann Bronstein, and Joe & Kris Powers.
St. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School located in Savannah, Georgia.
Find more information on the Pre-K 3 through Grade Twelve school here.
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Join the fun this summer for day and specialty camps for all ages @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Is. in Savannah.
Camp is held in the Johnson Center, 601 Penn Waller Road.
Children attending camp do NOT have to be St. Andrew’s students.
See the various array of St. Andrew’s School 2023 summer camps & register here.
Registrations must be completed by Friday prior to the first day of camp.
Register early. Spots are limited for day camp and specialty camps.
Camp Options: Age 5 to 6th Grade: Full Days Summer Day Camp (Campers must turn five by June 5th to register for a full day.) Age 4: Half day of summer camp ONLY. Choose morning or afternoon. Specialty Camps: Kindergarten-8th grade. Each specialty camp differs in age range.
Dates:
June 6-July 22 Day Camp (Campus will be closed June 20 & July 5) 9AM-4PM Carpool drop off begins at 8:45AM EXTENDED BEFORE AND/OR AFTER CARE 8-9AM & 4-6PM.
Specialty Camp for ages K-8th include: Baseballl, Dance, Cheer, Outdoor Explorers, Baby Sitter Boot Camp, Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Storytelling, Drama, Dodgeball, Crafts, Harry Potter, E-Sports, Capture the Flag, Sports Explorer, Kindergarten Boot Camp, Softball & more.
Specialty Camp descriptions & dates can be found here.
Please email Bethany Lonce at summercamp@saslions.com or call at 912-446-4450 with any questions.
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Make plans to attend the upcoming Open House and see why St. Andrew’s School was voted Savannah’s BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
Make plans to attend the upcoming Open House and see why St. Andrew’s School was voted Savannah’s BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
Make plans to attend the upcoming Open House and see why St. Andrew’s School was voted Savannah’s BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL. Faculty, students, and parents from the St. Andrew’s community will welcome you to campus for a tour and answer all of your questions.
Attending an Open House at St. Andrew’s is a great way to learn more about the opportunities and experiences available as a prospective Lion! Come see St. Andrew’s students and teachers in action, meet our leadership, counselors, coaches and staff, and take a tour of our 22 acre campus.
St. Andrew’s is an International Baccalaureate World School inspiring young people age 3 through grade 12 in Savannah.
Register today! Space is limited.
Upcoming Open House Dates: Nov. 2, Nov. 30, Jan. 12
