Community
We have many things planned to celebrate our 275th anniversary this year. Information and registration links will be sent as we get closer to each date.
SPRING EVENTS
May 23, 2024 | 275th Anniversary Concert
275th Anniversary Concert, sponsored by the Nathan M. Clark Foundation, The Playhouse on Rodney Square at 7pm. Hear our student musician perform pieces commissioned for our anniversary!
June 14-15, 2024 | Equity in Early Education Conference
Celebrate Wilmington Friends School's 275th anniversary by attending a 2-day conference! In collaboration with the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc), this conference will be filled with workshops, resources, and activities for early educators, providers, families, and caregivers specifically around promoting, creating, and implementing positive learning experiences for young children. Sponsored by the Nathan M. Clark Foundation. Register here
THANKS FOR JOINING US IN THE FALL!
Home & School Picnic, September 23, 2023
Home & School Picnic Celebration (for WFS families, faculty, and staff)
SPRING EVENTS
April 2, 2024 | Quakerism 101 for Parents and Guardians
275 Years of Quaker Education: "What's it all About? Quakerism 101 for Parents" -- sign up here!
April 6, 2024 | Birthday Service Project
Help us assemble 27,500 shelf-stable meals for the Food Bank of Delaware! More information & registration.
275 Years of Quaker Education: "What's it all About? Quakerism 101 for Parents" -- sign up here!
April 6, 2024 | Birthday Service Project
Help us assemble 27,500 shelf-stable meals for the Food Bank of Delaware! More information & registration.
April 8, 2024 | 275th Webinar Series, Sports Panel
Join us at 6:30 forr the "Leadership, Teamwork, and Quaker Values from the World of Sports" webinar. Hear from our incredible panel:
• Dawn Aponte, Senior Vice President, National Football League (NFL)
• Mike Brey, Former Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Delaware and the University of Notre Dame and Current Assistant Coach, NBA Atlanta Hawks
• Lara Price, Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia 76ers
Join us at 6:30 forr the "Leadership, Teamwork, and Quaker Values from the World of Sports" webinar. Hear from our incredible panel:
• Dawn Aponte, Senior Vice President, National Football League (NFL)
• Mike Brey, Former Head Men's Basketball Coach at the University of Delaware and the University of Notre Dame and Current Assistant Coach, NBA Atlanta Hawks
• Lara Price, Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia 76ers
• Brian Curtis Mand '90 and Artie Kempner, moderators
Register here
NEW!! May 17, 2024 | Cheers to 275 Party
Join us for a special birthday celebration commemorating the past 275 years and looking forward to all that's ahead, at 6pm in the Lower School. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. $25 per person. Purchase tickets here!
Register here
NEW!! May 17, 2024 | Cheers to 275 Party
Join us for a special birthday celebration commemorating the past 275 years and looking forward to all that's ahead, at 6pm in the Lower School. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. $25 per person. Purchase tickets here!
NEW!! May 18, 2024 | Birthday Celebration with the Blue Rocks
Join the Community Birthday Celebration with Wilmington Blue Rocks baseball on Saturday, May 18th, game time 6:05pm at Frawley Stadium. Enjoy free tickets to the game and food vouchers (good for a hotdog, chips and a drink). The first 1,000 fans to come to the stadium will receive a pet bandana giveaway! And don't miss Head of School Ken Aldridge throwing the ceremonial first pitch! Click here to register.
Join the Community Birthday Celebration with Wilmington Blue Rocks baseball on Saturday, May 18th, game time 6:05pm at Frawley Stadium. Enjoy free tickets to the game and food vouchers (good for a hotdog, chips and a drink). The first 1,000 fans to come to the stadium will receive a pet bandana giveaway! And don't miss Head of School Ken Aldridge throwing the ceremonial first pitch! Click here to register.
May 23, 2024 | 275th Anniversary Concert
275th Anniversary Concert, sponsored by the Nathan M. Clark Foundation, The Playhouse on Rodney Square at 7pm. Hear our student musician perform pieces commissioned for our anniversary!
June 14-15, 2024 | Equity in Early Education Conference
Celebrate Wilmington Friends School's 275th anniversary by attending a 2-day conference! In collaboration with the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (deaeyc), this conference will be filled with workshops, resources, and activities for early educators, providers, families, and caregivers specifically around promoting, creating, and implementing positive learning experiences for young children. Sponsored by the Nathan M. Clark Foundation. Register here
THANKS FOR JOINING US IN THE FALL!
Home & School Picnic, September 23, 2023
Home & School Picnic Celebration (for WFS families, faculty, and staff)
Homecoming, October 20-21, 2023
Homecoming; 275th Video Premiere; Panel with WFS Heads of School;
Homecoming; 275th Video Premiere; Panel with WFS Heads of School;
Kickoff Party featuring the band Kristen & The Noise
275th Webinar Series, November 9, 2023
"How Networking Enhances Your Brand," featured Andy McEnroe '04, Managing Director for Raymond James; Monterry Luckey, Deputy Director of the Delaware Workforce Development Board; and Lynne M. Williams, Executive Director of the Great Careers Group & BENG. Click here to listen to the webinar. Watch the recording here.
"How Networking Enhances Your Brand," featured Andy McEnroe '04, Managing Director for Raymond James; Monterry Luckey, Deputy Director of the Delaware Workforce Development Board; and Lynne M. Williams, Executive Director of the Great Careers Group & BENG. Click here to listen to the webinar. Watch the recording here.
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302.576.2900 | info@wilmingtonfriends.org
302.576.2900 | info@wilmingtonfriends.org
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