Community
News
Sixth Grade Blogs
This fall, sixth grade students worked on building their own blogs around an interest or expertise they have, ranging from specific crafts, sports, culinary niches, etc.
Each student became an original content creator by writing a "how-to" article on their theme, and then took it one step further by writing a review for a product that fit into their theme. Through this project, students learn how to write engaging introductions, informative body paragraphs, and clear conclusions as well as valuable editing, design, and critiquing skills. It also serves as a great way for sixth grade faculty to get to know students and their varying interests as they make the transition to middle school!
Back
Please Note: Our news items are grouped by calendar year.
More News
-
Beth McClelland Lutostansky '88 Speaks About Career in Energy Industry
Read MoreBeth McClelland Lutostansky '88 recently presented to a packed house of upper schoolers––including those in the Environmental Science class and the STEMinist Club––on her career in the energy industry. -
Delaware ACDA Children’s Honor Choir Festival
Lower school music teacher Katie Martinenza and nine students from fifth grade participated in the 2023 Delaware ACDA Children’s Honor Choir Festival at Newark High School.Read More -
Gender Identity and Gender Expression Workshop
Read MoreReverend Karla Fleshman and her colleague, Finn, presented to seventh graders a long-awaited and much-requested workshop on gender identity, gender expression, and creating “affirming and safer space for LGBTQIA+ students.” -
Senior Speaker Series Focuses on Life Skills
Over the past month, WFS community members presented a speaker series for seniors to help prepare them for life after WFS.Read More -
A Visit With New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer '90
Read MoreThe upper school World Affairs Club welcomed New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer '90, who spoke to students about the role of the state/county legislature, with a focus on the HOPE Center in Wilmington, whose mission is to house and support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and the GreeNCC initiative, a county-wide program aimed at improving the environment and enhancing the quality of life in New Castle County. -
IB Art Students Visit Washington, D.C.
Read MoreInternational Baccalaureate art majors and higher level visual arts students traveled to Washington, D.C. to view artwork at the Hirshhorn Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum of African Art, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the National Museum of Asian Art. -
Preschoolers Explore the Delaware Art Museum
Last week, our preschool Kangas explored the Delaware Art Museum. Students spent time in the children's area and went on a special color scavenger hunt throughout the galleries!Read More -
Elder Buddy Visits
Read MoreLower school students had a special treat this week—spending time with their "Elder Buddies." -
Happy Panda Day!
Happy Panda Day is such a great send off to Spring Break--lower school students met with Ivy the therapy dog, made friendship bracelets, hunted for leprechauns, and practiced yoga, all in the comfort of their pajamas!Read More -
Young People's Constitutional Rights
Read MoreAs part of their unit on the constitution, eighth grade students recently met with WFS parent Eliza Hirst, an Assistant Public Defender in Delaware's Office of Defense Services. -
Youth Environmental Summit
WFS upper school students recently attended the Youth Environmental Summit at the University of Delaware.Read More -
A Visit to the National Museum of African American History
Read MoreLast week, the Class of 2025 visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture as part of their continuing study of American history. -
Guest Speaker - Thought Leader and Author Heather McGhee
Students in grades 7-12 attended a special presentation with national thought leader and author, Heather C. McGhee.Read More -
8th Grade Musical - Newsies!
Read MoreHats off to the cast and crew of the 8th grade musical, Newsies, on a fantastic performance! -
Happiness Challenge!
Read MoreLast week, middle and upper school students participated in a happiness challenge organized by the Quaker Cares Committee, which focused on positive relationships with family and friends. -
Lower Schoolers Visit with Author Adam Perry
Read MoreFourth and fifth grade students enjoyed their visit with Adam Perry, author of The Thieving Collectors of Fine Children's Books, The Magicians of Elephant County, Ghost Come Rising, and more! -
Black History Month Biographies
Read MoreTo highlight Black historical figures that lower schoolers learn about throughout the year, students created posters based on biographies to present what information they learned. -
Used Book Sale Thank You!
Read MoreThank you to all who came out and supported the Home & School Used Book Sale! Over 55 volunteers - adults and students alike - moved, sorted, and sold books, games, CDs and DVDs, and had a great time in the process. Shoppers found new books to add to their libraries, with one staff member saying it was her favorite day of the year! -
Girls Who Code
Fifth grade students have been enjoying "Girls Who Code," a national program for students that serves as a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world.Read More -
Learning from a Disney Imagineer
Last week, second graders joined an online event with Dan Joseph '02 to hear him speak about his experience as a Disney Imagineer.Read More
1
/
20
