News and Events

Stratford fourth graders began the school year by transforming their summer reading into an opportunity to apply classroom learning and serve the community. After reading The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies, students completed a project that explored the novel’s themes through creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving.

Stratford Academy welcomes Justin Brown as its new Security Officer. A longtime Army National Guard veteran and experienced law enforcement professional, Justin brings a strong background in leadership, emergency response, and public safety—as well as a personal connection to Stratford through his wife, Adair, and their children, Claire and Davis.

JB Strauss ’10 has never followed a traditional path, but that is part of what has made his journey as a singer-songwriter so rewarding.

After graduating from Stratford, JB attended Birmingham-Southern College, where he planned to play football. An injury ended his football career, and he eventually began playing cover songs in local bars. He quickly realized that music was something he had a real talent and passion for.

His first time singing in front of a crowd actually came years earlier during a Stratford talent show.

Stratford Academy has received the 2025–2026 Dr. Michael Drake Athletic Excellence Award, recognizing the collective success of 16 varsity programs and the commitment of Stratford’s student-athletes and coaches across the 2025–2026 school year.

When Sam Raffield looks back on his time at Stratford, he does so with a deep appreciation for the role the school played in shaping the next chapter of his life.

A proud member of the Class of 1968, Sam credits Stratford with helping prepare him for college and beyond. After graduation, he attended Georgia Tech, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in General Management in 1972.

We are proud to spotlight Lillie Sweet Strickland, Class of 2020, who is building an exciting career in marketing and real estate in Charleston, South Carolina.

After graduating from Stratford, Lillie Sweet attended the University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration in May 2024 with a major in Marketing and a minor in Advertising.

Stratford Academy is pleased to announce that Mr. Scott Wilson has accepted the position of Interim Head of School for the 2026–2027 school year. Mr. Wilson brings more than four decades of experience in independent schools, including 24 years serving as Head of School, and will begin working with Stratford's Board of Trustees and Leadership Team on August 1. 

Stratford Academy is proud to announce two meaningful honors recognizing Jaime Kaplan ’79, one of the school’s most accomplished alumnae, student-athletes, coaches, and advocates for women in sports.

In recognition of her extraordinary impact on Stratford athletics, the annual award recognizing the top female athlete in the graduating class will now be named the Jaime Kaplan Best Senior Female Athlete Award, and the Jaime Kaplan Endowed Fund for Girls Athletics has been established to support the continued growth and strength of girls athletics at Stratford.