Wilmington Friends School offers an unsurpassed academic program, and just as important, it is a great place to grow up.
There is no “typical” Friends School student or family. We recognize diversity of thought, identity, and experience as essential to both academic excellence and the character of our community.
Our teachers know our students. They provide individual attention and are deeply invested in students’ growth and success. Because they are known as individuals, students are able to discover and develop the best in themselves. Because they are valued and held to high standards as members of a community, students are motivated to contribute and to lead.
For parents, Friends is a great place to join with other families who share a commitment to education that inspires the best in each student while fostering an active responsibility to the good of all.
School News
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Lower School Fall Parade!
Students had a great time today dressing up for the lower school fall parade (especially our seniors and their first grade buddies)!Read More
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3rd Graders Explore Delaware Solid Waste Authority
3rd-grade students explored the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) as they continue to study the Quaker testimony of Stewardship throughout the school year.Read More
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students from all three divisions have celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in October!Read More
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WFS Community Celebrates Tradition, Service, and Excellence at Annual All Alumni Reception
On the evening of Friday, October 23, WFS community members gathered in the Library Learning Commons for a night of community, music, and recognition at the All Alumni Reception. Guests enjoyed dinner, a lively performance by the upper school Jazz Band, celebrating the 1980s field hockey teams and 50 years of cross country, and recognition of this year’s alum award recipients.Read More
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From Public Relations to Woodworking, Middle Schoolers Put New Skills into Action This Fall
Middle school students are enjoying their first semester electives this fall!Read More
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Early Years Students Welcome New Castle County Police Mounted Patrol Unit
Early years students enjoyed a visit from the New Castle County Police Mounted Patrol Unit!Read More
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WFS Class of 1976 Marks 50th Reunion and Historic Athletic Milestones
It was wonderful to welcome the Wilmington Friends School Class of 1976 back to campus to celebrate its 50th reunion! Throughout Homecoming Weekend, classmates reconnected, reminisced, and celebrated the friendships and experiences from their time at WFS.Read More
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WFS Homecoming 2026!
Thank you to all in our community for a wonderful Homecoming 2026! It was great to have so many current families, alumni, and friends on campus for the festivities.Read More
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Second Graders Bake and Learn with Teacher Alex Mellow ’01
Second Grade Teacher Alex Mellow ’01 is one of 25 teachers selected as a Pilot Light Food Education Fellow, a program that helps students learn more about food and nutrition in their everyday classroom learning.Read More
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Spirit Week Sports Connections Bring Athletes Together Across Divisions
For Spirit Week Sports Connections, upper- and middle-school athletes visited the lower school and introduced students to cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, and volleyball.Read More
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Carter Gramiak ’21 Shares his Journey in Politics
“I know I’m in the right place. I love what I do."Read More
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Kaylee Ogbeide ’28 Completes Penn Social Innovators Program
Kaylee Ogbeide ’28 was one of three students who completed the Penn Social Innovators Program last spring—a 12-week virtual program centered on social entrepreneurship that awards a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania.Read More
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WFS Students Travel to NYC!
IBHL Group 6 Performing and Visual Arts students, along with Music and Visual Arts Major students, took their annual epic field trip to New York City!Read More
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WFS Welcomes ADVIS and Future Design School Leader, Leslie McBeth
Read MoreADVIS (Advancing Independent Schools) and Future Design School leader Leslie McBeth co-designed and facilitated our most recent professional development day workshop.
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Sabbatical Spotlight: Real-World Connections & Cultural Journeys
During our professional development day on Friday, October 9, faculty and staff learned more about their colleagues' sabbaticals: middle school English teacher Sean Kerrane and 2nd grade teacher Alex Mellow ’01.Read More
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Middle School Students Explore Earth and Life Sciences Through Active Investigation
Check out what our middle school students have been up to in their respective science classes!Read More
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Seniors and 1st-Grade Buddies Connect!
Read MoreToday, seniors met with their first-grade buddies on the lower school playground and enjoyed playing 4-square, climbing on the “Big Toy,” and much more!
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Pamela Moore ’27 Wins Athlete of the Week!
Congratulations to Pamela Moore ’27 on winning Delaware Online Athlete of the Week for her excellent performance last week against St. Andrew’s. Moore had three kills, one ace, one block, eight digs and 17 assists in a 3-1 win over St. Andrew's. She also surpassed 1,000 career assists.Read More
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Smart Machines Students Design Bridges
WFS upper school students in Smart Machines worked in pairs to design and build popsicle stick bridges.Read More
WFS Education and Parenting Blog
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Top Tips for Transitioning Your Little Ones Back to School
As school supply lists are distributed and classroom teachers announced, many parents and guardians are beginning to think about the new school year.Read More
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Your Child's Middle School Success: Tips for Parents and Guardians
Read MoreAs your student enters adolescence, you may be wondering how your role in their academic life should evolve.
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Make the Most of an Admissions Open House
Read MoreWhen researching private schools, attending an admissions open house event is a great opportunity for your family to tour campuses and see where your child could spend their days.And while facilities conducive to learning and state-of-the-art resources are important, families should also look beyond the physical environment. A school’s true strength lies in its culture and academic program.
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Navigating the Transition to College: Insights on Mental Health and Resilience from Lienna Wilson ’98
Lienna Wilson ’98 centers her work on supporting mental health and well-being. A licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in evidence-based therapy for anxiety and related disorders, with particular expertise in working with young adults and college students.Read More
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Your Role in Your High School Student's College Application Process
Read MoreIf your child is pursuing higher education, at some point you might feel compelled to step into, and perhaps even manage, their college application process.
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The Top Five Ways High Schools Should Prepare Students for College
Read MoreCollege readiness is more than academic achievement—it's about independence, resilience, and developing life skills. When exploring high schools, look for programs that focus not only on academic excellence but also on essential life skills. Here are five key areas where high schools can make a meaningful difference in preparing your student for college (and beyond):
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Getting the Most Out of School Athletics Programs
Whether as a participant or a fan, when we think of our experiences with athletics growing up, big moments come to mind.Read More
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Helping Students Navigate the Digital Landscape with TSI
The digital landscape plays an essential role in the lives of students and adults, and at Wilmington Friends School, we want to equip our students, families, faculty, and staff with the necessary tools to ensure that they make positive and safe decisions online every day.Read More
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Fostering Independence in Your Elementary-School-Aged Child
Read MoreAs children move from early childhood into elementary school, helping them through challenges and opportunities might feel more complicated.
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Why Should Kids Learn to Code? A Delaware School's perspective
Read MoreAs organizations continue to rely on ever-changing technology, computer science has become increasingly more popular in high school and college curricula.
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The 4 Essential Outcomes of Quaker Education
90% of the students who attend Wilmington Friends are non-Quakers.Read More
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What in the World is IB? A Quick Guide from a Delaware IB School
Read MoreMany of us know of Advanced Placement or “AP” courses in high schools, and often see “AP” grouped with “IB” in references to more challenging coursework.
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The Power of Networking in Delaware and Beyond
Networking is one of the most important ways to discover the jobs that are most worthwhile pursuing and learn from others in your field.Read More
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How to Get Back Into Community Service in Delaware and Beyond
Read MoreMany of us are interested in volunteering, but with the demands on our time and attention these days, community service can easily be placed on the back burner.
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Choosing a Middle School in Delaware
Read MoreDeciding to invest in a private school education for your rising middle schooler can feel like an onerous process.
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Summer Math Fun for Elementary School Students
Click Here for Summer Math Fun!Read More
Summertime provides a great opportunity to positively impact your child’s math journey.
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The Gift of Education
Read Morefrom “Reading, Writing and Ciphering”to Broadened Perspectivesof Social Justice and Quaker Values
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Middle School Faculty Pursue Professional Development Opportunities
Several middle school teachers and administrators recently had exciting professional development opportunities!Read More
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Middle School Students Take the Lead on Conferences
Read MoreIn January, WFS middle school students take the reins and lead portfolio-led conferences with parents/guardians and advisors. This approach not only fosters a sense of accountability for the students but also strengthens the partnership between parents/guardians, students, and advisors. The two main objectives of these conferences are:
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Mindful Studying Tips From a Delaware School Counselor
Meditation and breathing exercises can’t tackle your to do list, but they can help you calm down and center you to start again.Read More
Quaker Matters Podcast
Our podcast shines a light on what make WFS such a vibrant and unique learning community that allows students to, in the words of George Fox, "let their lives speak."
Videos
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Alumni Spotlights
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Bruno Yeh ’22 Returns for Upper School Art Critiques & Homecoming Exhibit
Bruno Yeh '22 and Mia Mueller, both 5th-year architecture students at Syracuse University, spent the day critiquing IBHL and Art Major students in the upper school art room.Read More
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WFS Basketball Alumni Connect at Catholic University
Read MoreHenry Winn ’26 (left) and Finn Butler ’23 connected last weekend at Catholic University’s Club Basketball Tournament!
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WFS Field Hockey Alumni Connect at Indiana University
Read MoreElla Fontanazza ’26 (left) and Emma Slease ’23 (right) connected with Anna Weiner ’26 (middle) last weekend!
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WFS Field Hockey Represented in NESCAC Matchup
Madeline Rowland ’23 (far left) and Sawyer Rowland (far right) caught up with Sara Clothier ’26 (middle) after their NESCAC field hockey matchup on Sunday afternoon. The Bowdoin College Polar Bears defeated the Williams College Ephs 1-0.Read More
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Kristin Foss ’04 Connects Teaching Back to WFS!
When Kristin Foss ’04 began teaching Social Justice at an international school in Taipei, Taiwan, she found herself thinking back to one of her most formative classes at WFS: Rick Grier-Reynolds’ Peace, Justice & Social Change course.Read More
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Celebrating the WFS Cross Country Program
With no cross country team at Wilmington Friends School to speak of, members from the Class of 1976 took matters into their own hands. Determined to form a team and compete interscholastically, these students brought the WFS XC program to life by working with school leaders and the Delaware Association of Secondary Administrators (DASA).Read More
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Celebrating the Class of 1976's Historic Run!
At halftime of the football game on Homecoming Saturday, October 24, we will celebrate the Class of 1976’s historic run on the gridiron.Read More
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Ava Steinberger ’23 Elected Co-President at Bates College
Read MoreCongratulations to Ava Steinberger ’23 (right) on being elected student body Co-President at Bates College!Ava, a senior Philosophy major with a concentration in Film and Media Studies, has been involved in student government since her first year and is also a member of the Bates women’s tennis team.
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Izzy Miller ’23 Qualifies for Triathlon World Championships
Isabelle "Izzy" Miller '23 competed in Triathlon Nationals (Olympic distance) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this summer and finished 6th place in her category for Team USA, qualifying for Triathlon World Championships in Hamburg, Germany in September 2027!Read More
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Brooke Harrison ’23 Completes Jones House Internship
Brooke Harrison ’23 recently wrapped up her summer internship in the Alumni/Development office.Read More
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A Historic Victory: Celebrating WFS's First Mock Trial State Champions
Today’s throwback features four members from the Class of 2016, who helped make school history as they led the Wilmington Friends School Mock Trial team to its first State Championship!Read More
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Celebrating Elizabeth Burr Papastravos ’49 and a Lasting WFS Connection
A recent family gathering honored Elizabeth Burr Papastravos '49 on her 95th birthday!Read More
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Phil Crock ’23 Helps Develop Award-Winning Medical Training Technology
Phil Crock ’23 (far left), along with two other Alvernia University mechanical engineering students, secured a provisional patent and first place in the collegiate division of the 24th Annual tecBridge Business Plan Competition. The team members earned $10,000 and $100,000 in in-kind services to continue growing their business, Learn2Inject.Read More
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A Look Back at the Class of 1976
Today's throwback features the Class of 1976 during sophomore year – friendships and memories that have lasted for decades.Read More
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Celebrating 106 Years: Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Murch Livingston ’37!
Elizabeth Murch Livingston ’37 (bottom row, center) recently celebrated her 106th birthday with her five children!Read More
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Lesley Dennis Tryon ’71 Recognized for Decades of Service to Wilmington Friends School
Wilmington Friends School honored Lesley Dennis Tryon ’71 at Homecoming 2025 with the Outstanding Service Award in recognition of her more than three decades of dedicated service to the school community, her commitment to service as President of the Board for Survivors of Abuse in Recovery (SOAR), and as Treasurer for Friends of Bellevue State Park. She currently serves as Endowment and Finance Administrator at the Jewish Federation of Delaware.Read More
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Nathaniel Huxtable ’22 and Eddie Micheletti Jr. ’20 Reunite in Reading
Nathaniel Huxtable ‘22 (far right) and Eddie Micheletti Jr ‘20 reconnected after Eddie’s AA game in Reading, PA on July 5. Eddie’s New Hampshire Fisher Cats won 5-3 with Eddie going 1-2 with a single, two walks, and run scored from the cleanup position and played RF. In the July 4 weekend series, Eddie went 8-20 with two doubles, a triple, and a HR.Read More
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Class of 2019 Alumni Compete in Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon
Michael McKenzie ’19 and Peyton McNeill ’19 recently competed in the 2026 Lake Norman Sprint Triathlon!Read More
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From Internship to Impact: Caring for Rescued Exotic Animals
After graduating from WFS, Isaiah Gaines ’21 attended Indiana University, where he earned his B.S. in animal behavior in 2025.Read More
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Grace Terrell ’24 Receives Kathryn George Tyree Innovation Fellow Award
Congratulations to Grace Terrell ’24 on receiving the Kathryn George Tyree Innovation Fellow Award—recognizing an outstanding second-year student at Trinity College who demonstrates innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and forward-thinking entrepreneurship.Read More
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