Message from the Chair of the Board

Dear Kent Place Community,

The 2020–2021 school year will long remain in our memories — for the challenges, certainly, but equally for how we met them. What you’re now holding in your hands is a testament to our strength. In the summer of 2020, we made the courageous and mission-driven decision to reopen campus for in-person learning. That the year was a success must be attributed to our Head of School, the Leadership Team, our faculty and staff, our families, and our extraordinary students. It took a community. Looking back, three words come to mind: innovation, resilience, and support. We know how girls learn best, which is on campus, face to face, with their peers and dedicated teachers. To bring that about called for innovation regarding every single aspect of the school day: at drop-off and at lunchtime; in classrooms and in the STEM Lab; on the athletic fields and on stage. The songs may have remained the same, but faculty even reimagined how instruments could be played. Is it possible to say enough about the resilience of our brave and brilliant students? I don’t think so . . . After almost six months away from campus, they returned enthusiastic and energetic as they embraced the changes and accepted new routines. They were eager to express themselves and to learn, and inspired us all. Finally, this publication is meant to thank you loudly and clearly. At a time of unimaginable challenges, you demonstrated record-breaking support for the students when they needed it most. And they thrived! Thank you for your partnership and your generosity. It’s my privilege to serve this remarkable school, whose future, thanks to you, is especially bright. Thank you for your support. With profound gratitude,

Anne Grissinger P ’25 Chair, Board of Trustees