From the Head of School

The 2018-2019 school year brought with it many changes and new faces including several new administrators in addition to myself. I know I speak for all of us when I say we could not have asked for a warmer welcome. The students, faculty, and parents in our community continuously offered a helping hand whenever needed. The support we received represents only a fraction of the effort and love our community members poured into supporting our school throughout the year in many different forms.

One way that the vast majority of you supported AOS is through monetary donations. Thank you to everyone who donated to AOS during the 2018-2019 school year. It is through your gifts that we are able to continue our school’s mission and provide a world-class education for our students. Whether you gave to the Annual Fund, joined us at the Gala, or underwrote the Olympics, you contributed to the sustained success of the school by providing vital income for operations not covered by tuition. Additionally, many families supported the Bid from the Heart campaign, which reflects your under standing of the importance of continued professional development. As a longtime educator, I am fortunate to be part of a community that values continued investment into our faculty and staff. Not only do these investments greatly benefit your children, but they also help AOS attract and retain top teaching and professional talent.

AOS is truly a special place, and your participation and support of the community makes it the nurturing and supportive environment that it is. Thank you, again, for sharing your gifts and for being a donor.

Dr. Samuel V. Fragomeni Head of School

ANNUAL REPORT I 2018-2019 3 Left to right: Olivia Chapman, Ellie Webster, Langston Benford, Ansley LeGrand, Tasia Rushing