With the start of the second semester comes new electives—and in Drawing class, students are diving into blind contour drawing.
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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
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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
Read MoreWFS 8th graders had a blast at our third annual Bingo Bash! -
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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