As we continue to weather the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism in America, we have witnessed increasing tensions nationwide. Some might be shocked by the events, while others are not at all surprised by yet another manifestation of white supremacy. Today’s events in the nation’s capital are an expected and anticipated outcome of this pervasive, inflammatory, divisive rhetoric and a failure to act.
As we start the final countdown to 2021, we invite you to invest in the students of Miss Porter’s by making a gift to the Annual Fund. In 2020, the costs of creating a dynamic, safe and joyful in-person learning experience were extraordinary and frankly, we need your help to ensure that the rest of the academic year can be as successful as the fall has been.
The Miss Porter’s School community is excited to introduce our newest Ph.D.! Dr. Ayers earned a Ph.D. in Sociology, with a focus in feminist U.S. history and women’s social movements, from Virginia Tech.
On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to directly help Miss Porter’s School offset the significant impact Covid-19 has had on our budget. In this unique fall, MPS was able to successfully welcome girls to campus for in-person classes, athletics, performing arts and leadership development. Being in Farmington, and working together, made all the difference for the girls of MPS, and philanthropy allowed school leaders to confidently execute our fall plan.
We are excited to announce “Fall for Family” — Miss Porter’s virtual Family Weekend. Please enjoy this special message from Dr. Windsor announcing this special event that will span through the month of October and into November.
It is my pleasure to formally welcome you to the new school year and to offer special shoutouts to our New Girls in the class of 2024 and our Seniors, the class of 2021.
In the face of a global pandemic, a much anticipated U.S. Presidential election, escalating racial tension, staggering inequality, inflammatory and divisive rhetoric, and violence around the globe, it is more important than ever that we focus in on one particular element of our mission – educating young women to become informed.
The Miss Porter’s School Board of Trustees is a dedicated group of individuals who care deeply about Miss Porter’s School, and their work reflects their commitment to the success of the school and its students. We are pleased to welcome our new trustees, who are starting their terms on July 1, 2020
This year’s all-school theme is Belonging — the fundamental human need to be seen, heard, and ultimately, affirmed.
2018 was a year of celebration for the Miss Porter’s School community, as we recognized the school’s 175th anniversary.