Education: the key to success
Sherman Adams Sr. Memorial School
The Sherman Adams Sr. Memorial School (SAMS) is a Liberian educational institution that provides quality instruction from early childhood development (ECD) through high school. In our continuous effort to impart student centered education, we adhere to the SAMS core values called ETHICS; Empathy, Teamwork, Humanity, Integrity and Courage. Download the 2023-2024 Information Sheet to get started!
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Humble beginnings
A Pillar of the Community
In 2012, Kate Adams was concerned with the amount of children in her community not receiving formal education. As a trained nurse and lifelong educator, she was moved to action and established a one-room study class, affectionately nicknamed 'Old Lady Piazza' school, where local children could receive a meal and a few hours of primary education a day. The need was overwhelming and the study class quickly outgrew the confines of the single room.In 2013, Kate Adams and her husband, Dr. Z'Sherman Adams Jr., began construction on the first SAMS campus to serve the primary education needs of the community they love and call home. SAMS opened its doors in 2014, enduring the West African Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic. SAMS has stood strong and even expanded, establishing a second campus in 2020 to serve junior and senior high school students.
environment for excellence
What We Offer
We pride ourselves on creating an environment for every student to thrive. This includes dedicated faculty and staff that center academic, social, and emotional development. Our facilities, programs, and curricula create an infrastructure for joyful learning:
Library
Science Lab
Computer Lab
Canteen
Bright Classrooms
Air Conditioning
Summer Programs
Health & Wellness Programs
be the difference
Support a Student
SAMS is located in the Peace Community of Lower Margibi County, an impoverished community where families face financial barriers of placing and keeping their children in school. Hence, why the study class was originally created in 2012. Your support will make a difference! When you donate to SAMS, 100% of funds are used to support students experiencing financial hardship. Donations will be applied toward school fees, uniforms, transportation, meals, and summer enrichment programs.
Honoring a legacy
Who is Sherman Adams Sr.?
The late Sherman Adams Sr. was the father of Dr. Z'Sherman Adams Jr., a single parent of 10 children, a Selma, Alabama native, and a United States Army veteran. Sherman Sr. believed in education of both the mind and soul and was able to nurture his children based upon this belief when their mother passed away in a fatal accident. In his memory, honor, and legacy, SAMS bares his name.
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Have Questions?
Our friendly staff is here to answer your questions and support your child's enrollment and enrichment.
Peace Community, Duazon, Lower Margibi County
Robertsfield Highway, Republic Of Liberia
+231 776 833 007 / 088 0377 806