Miss Porter's School, Private boarding school in Farmington, Connecticut
Miss Porter's School is a private boarding and day school for girls in Farmington, Connecticut. The campus includes several student residence halls, classroom buildings, and a library arranged across green lawns and walkways.
Sarah Porter founded the school in 1843 to offer young women access to advanced subjects in science. Over the following decades, the institution expanded its curriculum while remaining a boarding school for girls.
Students participate in more than fifty organizations and clubs, fostering leadership skills through activities ranging from publications to athletic competitions.
The campus sits in a quiet residential part of Farmington, a short walk from the historic town center. Most buildings are accessible only to enrolled students and staff during the day.
The school named its baseball team the Tunxises in 1867, honoring the original Saukiog tribe who lived in the area. That team name still recalls the early history of the region.
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