“My experience at Wilmington Friends School taught me the importance of time management, resilience, and community. Academically, the rigorous curriculum helped me develop my critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and the habits to handle complex material, all of which have equipped me with the tools to excel at Williams.”
Madeline Rowland ’23 is a sophomore student-athlete at Williams College majoring in Psychology and English. This past summer, Rowland served as a Research Analyst for MehtaCognition. In her role, she led research and quantitative (primary and secondary) and qualitative data analysis through customer segmentation comparisons, competitive profiles, and market sizing and growth analyses. Rowland was responsible for translating the findings from her research into actionable implications to improve clients’ core businesses.
Rowland helped lead the Williams field hockey team to the Division III National Semifinals this fall. She played in all 20 contests, starting ten games and accumulating 12 points (five goals, two assists). As a student-athlete at WFS, Rowland noted, “Competing at a high level while managing my academics has taught me how to efficiently manage my time. Most importantly, Quaker values, such as teamwork and integrity, have shaped my ability to build strong relationships with teammates and professors, which has been critical for balancing college sports and academics. These experiences have given me confidence in my ability to face challenges head-on and thrive in the supportive and ambitious atmosphere that is Williams College.”
3rd-grade students explored the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) as they continue to study the Quaker testimony of Stewardship throughout the school year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADVIS (Advancing Independent Schools) and Future Design School leader Leslie McBeth co-designed and facilitated our most recent professional development day workshop.
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.
Today, 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!
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.
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.