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H&S Parents for Multiculturalism Potluck
Thank you to everyone who attended last week's Home and School Parents for Multiculturalism Potluck, celebrating family traditions and cultural dishes from Nigeria, Turkey, Brazil, Kenya, China, Jamaica, and Argentina!
Those in attendance were also treated to cultural crafts courtesy of our world languages faculty. Special thanks to WFS parent Kendra Okolo for organizing the event and to Erica Childs, WFS's Director of Equity, Justice, Community, and Engagement, for her insightful presentation about the School's diversity and equity initiatives.
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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 -
Fifth Grade Musical - Giants in the Sky!
A huge congratulations to the cast and crew of this year's fifth grade musical, Giants in the Sky!Read More -
WFS Mock Trial Team Takes Second Place
Congratulations to the WFS Mock Trial team for coming in second in the state competition!Read More -
A Visit with Delaware's Poets Laureate
Read MoreAs part of Black History Month celebrations, middle school students met with Delaware’s Twin Poets Laureate, Representative Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (also a WFS parent) and City Councilman Albert Mills. -
Second Grade Celebrates the 100th Day of School!
Read MoreSecond graders celebrated the 100th day of school this week with lots of 100-day activities, including writing what life might be like 100 years from now, finding all the ways to make 100 in math, making 100 day glasses, and brainstorming 100 reasons to love school!
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