Montgomery County's Sandy Spring Friends School to Close After 64 Years Due to Financial Difficulties

Sandy Spring Friends School, a Quaker institution in Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to close after 64 years of operation due to financial difficulties. The Board of Trustees announced the closure on April 15, 2025. The school has been serving students from preschool through 12th grade and has been a staple in the community for over six decades. The decision has prompted discussions among community members, with some advocating for reconsideration of the closure through petitions. The impending shutdown follows a trend of educational institutions facing financial challenges in the region.