Middle School Chester County PA Area | Preschool - 12

Celebrating MLK Jr.

1/21/2022

Our school community took time this week to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Upper School Robotics!

1/18/2022

The WFS Upper School Robotics Team, "The Bad News Bots," participated in the first scrimmage of the season at Tower Hill on January 15.

WFS Peace Speaker

1/10/2022

Please join us for a talk by international peacekeeper, Rebecca Davis, on Tuesday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in the WFS Theater or via livestream on our YouTube channel (https://tinyurl.com/mrx5v6ey).

In the latest episode of our Quaker Matters podcast, WFS Head Athletic Trainer Devon Adams talks about the importance of athletics, wellness, and the lessons we learn from both. Click here to listen today! wilmingtonfriends.org/community/quaker-matters-podcast

Third Grade Detectives

1/5/2022

Third graders are enjoying their mystery unit in reading, noting patterns that occur across mysteries, thinking like detectives, and paying attention to clues and potential suspects.

Delaware Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award

12/29/2021

Congratulations to WFS faculty member Carlos Charriez and the WFS garden, which was recently named a recipient of the Delaware Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award!

Season's Greetings

12/20/2021

Third grade students used a fun app to create season's greetings, finding a snow globe image and then editing it to put themselves inside the snow globe and adding a personal message!

Kind to Kids Toy Drive

12/14/2021

This year's Kind to Kids Foundation Toy Drive was a huge success and will bring smiles to many children this holiday season!

US Robotics Club

12/14/2021

The Upper School Robotics Club presented at last week's parent coffee and brought along the robot they are working with to prepare for their upcoming and State competition.

NAIS POCC Conference

12/13/2021

Earlier this month, WFS faculty, staff, and students attended the National Association of Independent Schools' virtual People of Color Conference.

Quaker Matters Podcast

12/10/2021

In the latest episode of our Quaker Matters podcast, WFS Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Melissa Brown talks about the financial aid process, building relationships with families during this process, and how it yields families access.

Turkey Drive

12/3/2021

Thanks to many generous donors, she passed her goal of 50 turkeys and every family in need was able to have one on their table for Thanksgiving!

Lower School Artists

12/2/2021

Lower school students have been exploring their emotions through art.

5th Graders Learn about Puerto Rico and Cuba

11/30/2021

Upper school Spanish teacher Jorge Pardo recently visited with fifth graders to share about his native Puerto Rico and Cuban heritage during a super-engaging and informative visit. The students practiced their Spanish and learned a lot!

Class of 2028 Pie Making

11/24/2021

It’s a WFS tradition that the day before Thanksgiving break, sixth grade students make pies for Wilmington’s Sunday Breakfast Mission.

Culver Family Farms

11/23/2021

“I learned many things during my time at WFS, but the two that stand out the most for me now are the importance of critical thinking and personal connections."