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Lower School Visiting Author
Lesa Cline-Ransome, acclaimed author of numerous award-winning picture books, visited the WFS lower school this week!
A MacDowell Fellow and 2022 NAIBA Legacy recipient, Lesa has received numerous honors and awards including the NAACP Award, Kirkus Best Book, New York Public Library Best Book, SLJ Best Book, ALA Notable, CBC Choice Awards, two Top 10 Sports Books for Youth, and an Orbis Pictus Recommended Book. Lisa presented to students and also hosted an interactive workshop for 5th grade students!
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A Favorite Spring Tradition: Conversations, Reflection, and Connection with the Senior Class
Each spring, Head of School Ken Aldridge looks forward to sitting down with our 12th-grade advisory groups for pizza and conversation—an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate the senior class during their final weeks on campus.Read More -
First Graders Shine at Annual Circus—Demonstrating Skill, Confidence, and a Heart for Service
1st graders wowed students, families, and faculty with their coordination and confidence as they took the stage for the 1st Grade Circus—showcasing their skills in hula-hooping, juggling, balance beam walking, and plate-spinning. This beloved WFS tradition helps students build strength, focus, and hand-eye coordination.Read More -
Isla White ’29 Earns National Silver Medal; Scarlett Murphy ’27 Recognized in Scholastic Writing Awards
Isla White ’29 and Scarlett Murphy ’27 earned regional recognition in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors outstanding creative work from students across the state.Read More -
Wilmington Friends School to Host Annual Giving Day on April 17
Read MoreWFS will host our annual Be Bold for Blue Giving Day on Friday, April 17, 2026. This fundraising event brings the community together to support our mission through Quaker education. This year, the school has set a goal to raise $150,000 from 350 individual donors. -
Second Grade Spanish Students Bring “Las Partes del Cuerpo” to Life Through Hands-On Learning
Second grade Spanish students have been exploring las partes del cuerpo (parts of the body)—and bringing their learning to life!Read More -
WFS Students and Faculty Shine at Informal Concert
Read MoreCongratulations to our community members who shared their talents at this week's Informal Concert! -
5th Grade Students Build Ceramic Slab Containers
5th-grade students designed and built ceramic slab containers in art class with Teacher Teal, applying many math skills learned in their home base classroom.Read More -
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 -
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 -
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
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