Wilmington Friends School student-athletes delivered an outstanding week of postseason performances, representing the Blue with pride across the DIAA State Championships. From record-breaking swims and podium finishes to historic wrestling milestones, standout track performances, and a hard-fought basketball season, the Quakers once again showcased the talent, resilience, and leadership that define WFS athletics.
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IB Visual Arts Students Explore “Sense of Place” with Photographer Angie Gray
IB Visual Arts students recently welcomed professional photographer and WFS parent Angie Gray to their classes for a hands-on critique experience.Read More -
National Athletic Training Month: Noah Underwood
"The community is what I love most about being an athletic trainer, and it’s my favorite part of Wilmington Friends. I truly do come to work every day, and I don’t watch the clock; I don’t feel that it is work.” — Noah Underwood.Read More -
WFS Chamber Singers Earn Superior Rating at Delaware ACDA Festival for Sixth Straight Year
Wilmington Friends School hosted the Delaware ACDA Choral Festival last week, welcoming talented student musicians from across the State of Delaware.Read More -
Lower School Students Welcome Author Rebecca Louick for Visit
Lower school students welcomed local author Rebecca Louick to campus on Friday! Students in grades PK–5 had the opportunity to connect with Rebecca, hear about her writing journey, and learn firsthand about the importance of perseverance, reading, and storytelling.Read More -
Upper School Students Explore Art and Performance on Washington, D.C. Research Trip
Upper school Power and Performance English classes, IB Higher Level Visual Arts students, and Visual Art Majors traveled to Washington, D.C., for a research field trip.Read More -
WFS College Guidance Director Kathleen Martin Visits George Mason University
WFS Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin was one of 17 counselors invited to experience George Mason University (VA), about 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.Read More -
Winter Athletics Review 2025-26
It was another excellent winter for WFS athletics. Our student-athletes competed with purpose, resilience, and school pride across every court, mat, pool, and track. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful to the fans who cheered them on.Read More -
Impact of Senior Explorations With Leah Rizzo ’11
As WFS seniors prepare to head out on their Senior Explorations, Leah Rizzo ’11 knows firsthand just how impactful that experience can be.Read More -
AVP Facilitators Lead Powerful Peace & Conflict Resolution Workshop with 9th Graders
Rick Grier Reynolds, who created the Global Peace & Justice course at WFS, returned today with Brian Winward, a returned citizen and long-time AVP facilitator, and parent of alumni Tim Terranova, to discuss the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) and run an AVP workshop with 9th grade students.Read More -
2026 Panda Day
Happy Panda Day 2026!Read More -
Books & Breakfast: Connecting Students Across Divisions Through Stories of Curiosity and Discovery
Lower school students enjoyed a special “Books & Breakfast” experience, bringing together students across divisions for a morning of storytelling and connection.Read More -
Investigating the Science Behind Accessible Ramp Design
As part of his Physics Internal Assessment, Guillermo Romero Feito ’26 (right), with support from Henry Winn ’26, investigated the science behind accessibility—specifically, why the ADA standard for ramps is set at a 1:12 ratio.Read More -
QUEST Scholars: Cora Lohkamp ’26 and Lila Rubano ’26 Lead Meaningful Environmental Service and Community Impact
Cora Lohkamp ’26 and Lila Rubano ’26 shared their work from the QUEST Scholars Program, a three-year service-learning experience that challenges students to engage deeply with an issue they care about and make a meaningful impact in the community.Read More -
Nathan M. Clark Speaker Series: Cristina Henríquez
Wilmington Friends School was honored to welcome acclaimed author Cristina Henríquez to campus as part of the Nathan M. Clark Speaker Series for an evening presentation for the community as well as a daytime collection for upper school students.Read More -
Preschool Students Showcase Their Singing and Dancing!
Bravo to all of our students who performed in our preschool “informances” throughout the week.Read More -
WFS Alum Max Okolo ’18 Continues His Path Toward a Career in Medicine
Wilmington Friends School alumnus Max Okolo ’18 continues to make an impact in the medical field.Read More -
Piper Roskovensky ’26 and Josh Fung ’26 Perform Diverse IB Music Recital
Tuesday night’s International Baccalaureate (IB) recital showcased the talents of IB Music HL2 and SL students in an evening of vocal and instrumental performances.Read More -
Welcome, Sarah Golden!
We are excited to welcome our new Director of Annual Fund, Sarah Golden, to the WFS community.Read More -
Bringing Homeostasis to Life in Upper School Biology
Upper school biology students brought the concept of homeostasis to life through a lab that demonstrated how the human body maintains balance.Read More -
Upper School Student Musicians Shine
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WFS Students Honored for Leadership and Impact at Blood Cancer United’s Student Visionaries of the Year Celebration
Numerous WFS students were honored at the Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale Celebration, recognizing their leadership, compassion, and commitment to making a difference in the fight against blood cancer.Read More -
WFS Mock Trial Team Places 3rd
The Wilmington Friends School Mock Trial team delivered an outstanding performance at the 35th Annual Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition, competing against 26 teams from across the state. The WFS “A” Team finished 3rd overall, while the “B” Team earned an impressive 9th-place finish.Read More -
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of This Year’s 5th Grade Musical!
Read MoreCongratulations to the cast and crew of this year’s 5th grade musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” Bravo! -
Quakerism Students Explore Prison Reform Through the Legacy of Elizabeth Fry
10th grade Quakerism students explored the role Quakers played in the early prison reform movement in England, focusing on the work of Elizabeth Fry.Read More -
WFS Juniors Gain Inside Look at College Admissions Through Case Studies Program
The WFS College Office recently hosted a Case Studies program for juniors and their parents/guardians. Prior to the program, students and families were given three college applications to read.Read More -
3rd Graders Visit Grand Opera House
3rd graders recently visited the Grand Opera House to see a live production of Alice in Wonderland!Read More -
2nd Graders Celebrate "I Love to Read Month" With Mr. Aldridge
Head of School Ken Aldridge visited 2nd graders in February to celebrate "I Love to Read Month," sharing two meaningful stories with students, “The Trouble with Giraffes” and “Strictly No Elephants.”Read More -
Hershey and Maansson Represent WFS at the English-Speaking Union Philadelphia Branch Shakespeare Competition
Bravo to Landis Hershey ’26 (left) and Henrik Maansson ’27 for representing Wilmington Friends School at the 2026 English-Speaking Union Philadelphia Branch Shakespeare Competition!Read More -
WFS Student-Athletes Shine in State Tournaments
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Congratulations to our 8th Grade Cast and Crew on Their Performance in This Year’s Musical!
Congratulations to our 8th grade cast and crew on their performance in this year’s musical!Read More -
Quaker Game Night 2026
Thank you for an incredible Quaker Game Night! This year’s event was truly special, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing WFS community.Read More -
WFS Student Vincent Jackson ’27 Becomes Published Author with Novel, "Within the Darkness"
Congratulations to Vincent Jackson ’27 on becoming a published author with the release of his book "Within the Darkness" (you can find it in the WFS library)!Read More -
WFS Model UN Makes Strong Debut at Garnet Valley Conference, Earns Best Delegate Honors
Last week, the WFS Model UN Club, accompanied by faculty advisor Nick Childers, sent a delegation of six students to the Garnet Valley Model UN Conference. This was their first time participating in the Garnet Valley Model UN Conference, and the Quakers built on their experiences from past conferences.Read More -
Black History Month Bulletin Board Created by WFS Students
Read MoreMiddle school students had the opportunity to engage with a Black History Month bulletin board created by Sisters of Color members Zoe H. ’30, Maddie W. ’30, and Mia J ’30. -
Henrik Maansson ’27 Selected as Delaware Poetry Out Loud Finalist
Congratulations to Henrik Maansson ’27 on being selected as a finalist in the 2026 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals!Read More -
LS Students say Goodbye to Friends Village
Lower school students shared a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to Friends Village last week, which has been their home throughout the 2025–26 school year during construction.Read More -
Nathan Participates in THON Fundraiser
Reena Robinson ‘22, Alyssa Nathan ‘17 and Jocelyn Nathan ‘23 at Penn State’s fully student run THON fundraiser. Joce participated in a 46-hr no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon that raised over $18.8 million for pediatric cancer research and treatments.Read More -
WFS Students Attend Youth Environmental Summit
Wilmington Friends School students spent the day learning, collaborating, and taking action at this year’s Youth Environmental Summit (YES) in Delaware.Read More -
Celebrating the Year of the Horse
Our campus came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors as we celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Horse!Read More -
5th Grade Students Attend “Black History Hall of Fame"
5th grade students attended “Black History Hall of Fame,” a performance by the BrightStar Touring Theatre at The Grand Opera House.Read More -
A Message of Service That Still Guides Us From the Honorable Reverend Jesse Jackson
“Excellence is your best bet against the odds. Every generation has a challenge, a challenge to become a greater generation. All of us cannot be famous—but all of us can be great, because all of us can serve.”Read More
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Coco the Kangaroo “Hops” Into Lower School Morning Gathering for Her Next Classroom Adventure
Coco the Kangaroo made another memorable stop on her year-long tour during this week’s Lower School Morning Gathering, when Mr. Aldridge helped her “hop” off to her next classroom adventure.Read More -
Lower School Students Participate in Winter Olympics
Lower school students got into the Winter Olympics spirit this week!Read More -
WFS Students Build Leadership Skills at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference
Easton Martinenza ’27, Justin Hutchful ’27, and Decker Reitemeyer ’27 represented Wilmington Friends School at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference in Ocean City, Maryland.Read More -
Fung Earns Gold Keys for Photography
Read MoreJosiah Fung ’29 earned two Gold Keys for his photography in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors the top creative work from students across the state. -
Twin Poets Laureate Visit WFS for Black History Month
As part of Black History Month celebrations, middle and upper school students met with Delaware’s Twin Poets Laureate, Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (also a WFS parent) and Al Mills.Read More -
WFS French Students Traveled to Québec
The 2026 Québec trip did not disappoint!Read More -
Nikki Goloskov Dalrymple ’97 Blends Storytelling, Service, and Style
From documentary film sets to thoughtfully designed homes, Nikki Goloskov Dalrymple ’97 has built a career rooted in curiosity, reflection, and a deep respect for people’s stories.Read More -
Seniors and 1st-Grade Buddies Make Valentines
Read MoreSeniors and their 1st-grade buddies celebrated Valentine’s Day, spending time together, creating cards, and building friendships across grade levels. -
WFS Eighth Graders Earn Top Honors in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Five Wilmington Friends School eighth-grade students earned regional recognition in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors the top creative work from students across the State.Read More -
Kindergarteners Explore Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Our kindergarten students had a wonderful adventure at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science!Read More -
Osi Chukwuocha ’22 Named First Team Academic All-American
Congratulations to Osi Chukwuocha ’22 on being named a First Team Academic All-American as a member of the Case Western Reserve University football team!Read More -
Class of 2026 Celebrates a Strong Start to College Acceptances
The Class of 2026 has been hard at work throughout the college application season, and their efforts are paying off.Read More -
WFS Ethics Bowl Team Competes at Villanova
The WFS Ethics Bowl team competed in the 14th Annual Delaware Valley Regional High School Ethics Bowl at Villanova University, finishing 11th overall in a competitive field.Read More -
6th-Grade Students Visit Penn Museum
Read More6th-grade students visited the Penn Museum to learn about Greek art and culture, supplementing their study of ancient Greece. Students toured galleries and participated in hands-on workshops led by archeology experts. -
Fahey Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame
Read MoreCongratulations to Brian Fahey on his induction into the Delaware Basketball Hall of Fame! -
PRISM Night Celebrates Creativity Across WFS
From powerful live performances to beautiful visual art, PRISM Night showcased the incredible talents of Wilmington Friends School students. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so memorable.Read More -
Swimming and Wrestling Capture DISC Titles
Wilmington Friends School athletes delivered a weekend to remember, as the swim and wrestling programs both turned in standout performances at their respective DISC Championships.Read More
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8th Graders Bring Collaboration and Creativity to Life in Annual Musical
Our 8th-grade class spent the day practicing and working hard as they prepared for the annual 8th-grade musical later this month.Read More -
Bret Snyder ’87 Shares a Leadership Journey Rooted in Curiosity and Resilience at GRIT Talks
Bret Snyder ’87, CEO and President of W.L. Gore & Associates, took the GRIT Talks stage as a featured speaker at the quarterly community event highlighting local leaders and their stories of resilience. In his talk, Bret shared how curiosity, perseverance, and humility can shape a life of impact.Read More -
Celebrating National Women and Girls in Sports Day
On this National Women and Girls in Sports Day, we proudly recognize our WFS girls’ basketball program.Read More -
2026 Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition
Read MorePeace posters from the WFS Class of 2038 were on display as part of the 2026 Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition with Pacem in Terris at the Wilmington Library! -
Bravo to the Cast and Crew!
Read MoreCongratulations to the cast and crew of this year’s student-run production, Instructions for Hugs & Other Post-Quarantine Tutorials! Bravo! -
Creating Change Together: WFS Students Attend Quaker Youth Leadership Conference
Aubrey Ashman ’26, Abigail Thurlow ’26, Easton Martinenza ’27, Emma Furman ’28, Bayan Katirai ’29, and Will Van Druff ’29 spent the weekend in Providence, Rhode Island with chaperones Megan Hegenbarth and Katie Wolf Martinenza ’99 at the Quaker Youth Leadership Conference (QYLC).Read More -
WFS Chamber Singers Celebrate a Day of Collaboration and Choral Excellence
Our WFS Chamber Singers joined choirs from Tower Hill, Sanford, and Tatnall for a full day of music-making at the annual Four School Choir collaboration—an experience of learning, rehearsal, and shared artistry.Read More -
8th-Grade Chinese Students Bring Language Learning to Life at LeShio
Read MoreOur 8th-grade Chinese students recently completed a unit on dining culture and brought their learning to life with a visit to LeShio Restaurant in Wilmington! -
Students Explore Blind Contour Drawing in Second-Semester Drawing Class
Read MoreWith the start of the second semester comes new electives—and in Drawing class, students are diving into blind contour drawing. -
Students Take the Stage: Upper School Student-Run Production Brings Instructions for Hugs & Other Post-Quarantine Tutorials to Life
The WFS Upper School Student-Run Production is an annual tradition in which students are chosen to create, direct, and produce (and often write) their own vision for the stage.Read More -
Jen Rosenberg Keim ’06 Inspires Pre-Med Club with a Career Rooted in Science, Service, and Compassion
When Jen Rosenberg Keim ’06 returned to campus to speak with the upper school Pre-Med Club, she shared the experiences that shaped her path from a WFS student passionate about science and social justice to her current role as a pediatrician and Medical Director of the ACTION (All Children Thrive In Our Neighborhood) Foster Care Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Read More -
Thank You to Our Grounds & Building Services Team!
A huge thank you to our incredible Grounds and Building Services team for their tireless work over the past three days—morning and night—clearing snow and making sure our campus is accessible for members of our community. Your dedication, care, and behind-the-scenes efforts make a real difference!Read More -
Cottone Scores 1,000 Points!
Gianna Cottone ’26 became just the 9th WFS basketball player in school history to record 1,000 career points on Saturday afternoon!Read More -
Middle School Ski Trip
Read MoreMiddle school students had a blast on the slopes of Blue Mountain during one of our beloved WFS traditions, the middle school ski trip. -
Noa Romero-Feito ’28 Embarks on a Semester Abroad in Rennes
Noa Romero-Feito '28 is spending the semester in Rennes, France, with the School Year Abroad program.Read More -
8th Grade Bingo Bash
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A Legacy of Peace: Kindergarteners Carry Jane Goldberg’s Vision Forward
One of our most beloved traditions will happen today: the Kindergarten Peace March.Read More -
From Reflection to Action: Students Engage Dr. King’s Legacy Through Learning and Service
Upper school students led Martin Luther King Jr. workshops on Thursday morning, guiding peers through reflection, dialogue, and hands-on learning.Read More -
Kindergarteners Lead Peace March
Kindergarteners led the annual peace march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while lower school students watched in silent reflection.Read More -
Middle School Students Compete in Lego League Tournament
The middle school team competed in the First Lego League qualifying tournament on Saturday!Read More -
From Question to Evidence: HL IB Biology Students Launch Independent Scientific Investigations
HL IB Biology students have begun collecting data for their Internal Assessment investigations.Read More -
First Graders Connect With Elder Buddies!
Read MoreFirst graders had a blast coloring, playing cards, and connecting with their Elder Buddies! -
Guiding Students to Navigate the Digital World with Purpose and Care
At Wilmington Friends School, our partnership with The Social Institute (TSI) supports students, families, faculty, and staff in navigating the digital world with intention and care.Read More -
Reunited in Courage: Two Trailblazing Alumnae and Their Coach, United by Leadership, Service, and Legacy
Stephanie Bonnes ’04 (left) and Colleen Farrell ’04, former teammates on the WFS baseball team under Coach Bob Tattersall in 2003 and 2004, reunited with their coach at the Yale–Harvard football game.Read More -
ASP Celebrates Creativity, Celebration, and Community
Over winter break, the Wilmington Friends After-School Program hosted three festive days of child care filled with creativity, celebration, and community.Read More -
Civic Discourse in Action: 8th Graders Engage in Pop-Up Debate with East Side Charter’s APEX Honors Program
Mrs. Agne’s 8th-grade U.S. History class visited East Side Charter School’s APEX Honors Program for a “pop-up debate” as part of an ongoing exchange between the two programs.Read More -
Maya Dobson ’28 Earns National Recognition for Essay on Language and Culture
Maya Dobson ’28 participated in the national Why Learn Language – Why Learn Chinese competition this past November.Read More -
Practicing Quakers Visit 10th-Grade Students
Mrs. Hegenbarth’s 10th-grade Quakerism class recently welcomed a panel of practicing Quakers for a meaningful conversation and shared reflection.Read More -
4th Graders Explore Their Family Heritage
Since Thanksgiving break, fourth graders have been exploring their personal histories through a family heritage project.Read More -
Abby VandenBrul ’20
Abby VandenBrul ’20 (far right) graduated from Penn State University with a degree in stage management and is currently working as a Production Assistant on the Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).Read More -
El Dia de los Reyes
Kindergarten students celebrated El Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day) by wearing their "coronas" and leaving their shoes outside of their classroom in anticipation and hopes that the Three Kings would swing by WFS and leave treats! They were in luck!Read More -
From Whittier to National Advocacy: John Bonifaz ’84 and a Lifelong Commitment to Democratic Justice
WFS archivist and longtime teacher Terry Maguire recently enjoyed tea and conversation with alumnus John Bonifaz ’84—reconnecting over shared history and a lifelong commitment to purpose-driven work.Read More
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