7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
7th Grade Explores Washington D.C. and 8th Grade Explores Philadelphia
WFS 7th and 8th graders hit the road this week with trips to Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
7th graders spent the day exploring the National Japanese-American Memorial to Patriotism and the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., as well as various other monuments, which connected directly to their study of World War II and the Holocaust in both their English and social science classes.
8th grade students toured the Museum of the American Revolution, learning not only about the events of the Revolution but also about the role of African Americans, Indigenous people, and women in helping the colonists win the war. Later in the day, students spent time in the Independence Mall area, taking turns presenting research they had conducted about the historical significance and architecture of famous landmarks in the area, including The Liberty Bell Center, Betsy Ross House, and Old City Hall.
Each month during the school year, Wilmington Friends School continues its long-standing tradition of providing home-cooked meals to the Ministry of Caring’s Emmanuel Dining Room.
Last week, WFS 9th through 11th graders participated in a day of service, volunteering at Delaware organizations from the New Castle County Hope Center to Friendship House Clothing Bank, and also helping to clean and prepare the WFS garden and greenhouse.
“Everything works out,” is the perspective Kiera Patterson ’20 carries with her from her days at WFS through her time at the University of Michigan and MIT, which she recently shared with the WFS upper school Steminist Club.
Now that most of our seniors have completed their college essays and the Common Application, they are meeting with their WFS college counselor to finalize their college list and plan next steps.
The WFS volleyball program honored the life and legacy of Coach Bob Trinsey last night. Since 1999, Bob and the Trinsey family have shaped Wilmington Friends School volleyball into one of the state’s most respected programs.
Last week, Jimmy Butterfield’s ’20 band (second from left), Butterfield, played in Eakins Oval in front of the Philly Art Museum. They were the first band on the R&B After Dark Series that night. Mark McMillan ‘20 (far left) and Jack Hanson ‘18 (far right) came to hear them play and had a blast together!
Thank you to our incredible Building Services and Grounds teams for all the behind-the-scenes work that makes our campus ready to welcome students back!
Members of the WFS Class of 2026 gathered this morning for a Senior Breakfast before their last first day of school! Special thanks to the Senior Class Reps for hosting and the delicious food.
The first day of school is here, and lower school students were so excited to greet their friends and teachers on this beautiful morning! Welcome back, friends!
It was a beautiful day to welcome our lower school students and families to "Friends Village" as they explored their new learning cottages for the very first time!
Thank you to all of the new families who joined us for last night’s New Parent & Guardian Reception! Guests were welcomed by Head of School Ken Aldridge, connected with members of the Home & School Association, and learned about the many ways to get involved in our community.
A big thanks to our Home & School Association for helping organize this event, greeting families, and sharing the numerous ways they help enhance life at WFS. We are excited for the year ahead and look forward to all that we will do together!
WFS Lower School teachers spent the past week moving into “Friends Village” and setting up their new classrooms! We can't wait to welcome Lower School families back to campus tomorrow for our Open House. See you soon!
This summer, Felicity Joppa '31 represented the USA at a CISV Youth Meeting in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, with a delegation from Brandywine Valley CISV. Youth Meetings bring 12-13-year-olds from 8 countries together to learn from each other, build global friendships, and work for peace.
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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.