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Linking the Classroom to the World
Wilmington Friends, a Quaker school with high standards for academic achievement, challenges students to seek truth, to value justice and peace, and to act as creative, independent thinkers with a conscious responsibility to the good of all.
Quaker Minute
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How to Take a Graduation Photo in a Pandemic
When the Class of 2020 gathered for its commencement ceremony on July 18, they knew the day would be far from traditional. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the course of their senior year, but there was one tradition that would live on - the senior class composite photo, which dates back to 1890.Read More -
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WFS Remote Learning –– A Message from Ken
WFS Head of School Ken Aldridge reflects on the first full week of remote learning.Read More -
5 Easy Ways to Move Toward Zero Waste
Sophomore Grace Morrison explains Zero Waste and provides guidance on how to move towards that lifestyle.Read More -
Trying New Things in Tasmania
This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Hobart, Tasmania for a month-long exchange trip. The program included classes at The Friends School (TFS), a fellow Quaker school in Hobart, as well as weekend excursions throughout the island.Read More
WFS Admissions
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News
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Two DISC Champs This Fall!
Congratulations to the volleyball team on their repeat title of Delaware Independent School (DISC) champs, and to the boys' soccer team who were DISC co-champs this year!Read More -
Scoop or Treat!
Read MoreOn October 31, WFS upper school lacrosse players volunteered with Sling Shot Lacrosse in partnership with the City of Wilmington and the Delaware Chapter of US Lacrosse at a "Scoop or Treat" event--a combination trunk or treat and lacrosse clinic for kids new to the sport. -
WFS Junior Hannah Carter in online Broadway Musical
Congratulations to WFS junior Hannah Carter who was selected to participate in an online concert of a new Broadway musical, "Sticks and Stones" starring Audra McDonald! Click here for moreRead More -
WFS Junior Austin Sarker-Young Gets Published
"The Forgotten Leader of the French Revolution: The Life and Legacy of Georges Danton," was recently published in The Concord Review.Read More -
A Beautiful First Day of School!
Read this message from the Head of School Ken Aldridge hereRead More -
WFS Moves to Remote Learning
WFS is engaging in remote learning during the current health crisis. With our 1-1 laptop program for grades 5-12 and our web-based learning management system for all grades, the transition has been somewhat seamless! Not only do we aim to continue the rich and vibrant learning that goes on at WFS, we are also looking for ways to maintain our sense of community. MORE INFORMATIONRead More -
WFS 5th Grader's VR project features Friends Meeting House
WFS Fifth grader Sylvia G. created a Virtual Reality tour of the Friends Meeting House in Delaware as part of a collaborative Social Studies project where students researched and chose a depot on the Underground Railroad and learned about the role of the stationmaster in guiding slaves to freedom. Enjoy the tour here, and click on the icons to view points fo interest. Be sure to click on the settings icon to turn on the sound!Read More -
LS Science Teacher Earns Award for Excellence
WFS lower school science teacher Tim Dalby has been selected for the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Teacher Excellence Award. This award recognizes teachers who are making a significant difference in the lives of their students and who are working to develop their students’ technological literacy.Read More -
WFS Only School to Qualify for All 4 State Tournaments!
WFS varsity field hockey, football, boys' soccer, and volleyball teams all qualified for the DIAA State tournaments this fall -- the only school in the state to do so! WFS also won 4 conference championships for boys' cross country, boys' soccer, football and volleyball.Read More -
TWO DISC CHAMPS THIS FALL!
Congratulations to the volleyball team on their repeat title of Delaware Independent School (DISC) champs, and to the boy's soccer team who were DISC co-champs this year!Read More -
Boys XC 1st Place
Congratulations to the WFS Boys Cross Country team for winning 1st place at the Sallies Invitational!Read More -
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Health Science Career Panel a Success
Thanks to all who joined us for the Health Science Career Panel on Sunday. Special thanks to the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance and the Delaware Academy of Medicine Delaware Public Health Association, as well as WFS alumni Omar Khan ’90 and Tim Gibbs ’76 who organized the event. Attendees learned a lot about valuable programs for aspiring med students in Delaware including the Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research (DIMER) as well as Mini-Medical School.Read More -
Junior Organizes Volleyball Special Olympics Event
Read MoreSidelined by shoulder problems but still eager to stay involved with Quaker Volleyball, Kat Harron ‘21 organized the first WFS Volleyball Special Olympics event, held on August 17th. The event was a wonderful success, and Kat and her family are grateful to all who volunteered and participated. -
Middle Schoolers Travel to Puerto Rico
Read MoreThe middle school World Language trip this year was to Puerto Rico. Geared toward helping student practice their Spanish-speaking skills and learn about about Puerto Rican culture, this was a well-rounded adventure. Students visited cultural sites and enjoyed the natural areas of the island through hiking, swimming and zip lining. They learned to salsa dance, they boxed, and they took a cooking class. The students also volunteered at a local summer camp and learned about urban renewal. -
South Africa Service Trip
Read MoreUpper school students traveled to South Africa to experience first hand the rich history and culture of Cape Town and Pretoria, as well as the beauty of Madikwe game reserve. Students were immersed in the study of Nelson Mandela and his nonviolent campaign to end Apartheid in South Africa. In addition, students gained a deeper understanding of the global issues surrounding race and inequality through the lens of historical and current residential segregation in South Africa. Students and chaperones partnered with New BeginningZ to assist in implementing programs that address the increasing number of abandoned, abused, and neglected babies and children living in and around Tshwane. -
Service Learning in the DR
On the fourth WFS QUEST service learning trip to the Dominican Republic, upper school students worked with the DREAM Project, which seeks to deliver quality education to at-risk youth, volunteering at a summer camp in Islabon. LEARN MORE about QUESTRead More -
8th Grader Nisbet Wins Tennis State Tournament
Congratulations to WFS tennis player Aubrey Nisbet who is the First Singles State Champion!Read More -
Sophomore Participating in SYA China
WFS senior Krystal Xu, who is from China, met with WFS sophomore Elissa Belleroche who is participating in School Year Abroad - SYAChina next year. Krystal shared lots of helpful information about transportation apps, cultural differences, weather, and other insights. It was a great informational exchange!Read More -
Community Service Project a Big Success!
Thank you to everyone who was able to volunteer on Saturday to help pack 20,000 shelf-stable meals for food pantries in the Wilmington area! We were able to reach our goal in two hours, and everyone enjoyed the spirit of service and community.Read More
Friends Education
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Alumni Spotlight
Hear Our Stories
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Joey Gutierrez
Joey Gutierrez '07 joined the WFS community in 3rd Grade. After graduation, he attended Bucknell University, where he majored in Comparative Humanities and founded a student group focused on philanthropy education. After college, Joey moved to the Bay Area where he has held various roles in education technology and impact investing. He most recently completed an MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business and started working at an edtech startup in San Francisco.Read More
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Kenji Endo
After graduating from WFS, Kenji matriculated to Brown University and pursued animation and computer graphics. He interned at Pixar and had the chance to work on "Incredibles 2." Kenji is currently working as a technical director at Blue Sky Studios, whose next movie starring Will Smith is due out in the fall of 2019.Read More
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Hon. Shirley Padmore-Mensah
After spending two decades as a private practice trial lawyer, Shirley shifted the focus of her career to public service. She credits WFS with instilling in her the many values needed to be an effective U.S. Magistrate Judge.Read More
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Tyrie Jenkins, M.D.
Tyrie is a pioneer in eye care. She was the first person to perform LASIK in Hawaii, and more recently, was the first to perform laser assisted cataract surgery. She has fond memories of her experiences at WFS, and believes this school’s commitment to educational excellence has made her value life long learning.Read More
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Marguerite (Marty) Marston Kritkausky
After retiring from a successful 30 year career at Ikea, Marty has embarked on an exciting second career as a transition life coach in Wilmington. Working as a life coach helps Marty pursue her passion of helping people achieve their goals. She credits WFS with instilling in her the curiosity, self-confidence and enthusiasm to try new things.Read More
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Josh Loeffler
Josh just completed his second year as the head coach at Johns Hopkins University. The Blue Jays were conference champions in 2018. He joined Friends in the sixth grade and had four other siblings who attended the school, including Chris ’00 and Cassandra ’05. At WFS, Josh played football, basketball and baseball, and was involved in The Whittier Miscellany, Student Discipline, and theater. He played basketball and football and was awarded the McCabe Scholarship. He has coached college basketball since graduation, acting as an assistant at Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Williams, Lafayette, Rutgers, and Loyola Maryland. He served as the head coach at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2006-08 where he helped take the Ducks to the Sweet 16. Josh and his wife Helen, live in Baltimore with two children.Read More
