WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
WFS Community Recognizes the Life and Work of MLK, Jr.
The WFS community spent time this week reflecting and recognizing the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Lower school students sat in silent reflection as they watched our annual kindergarten peace march. Some of the kindergarteners' inspirational messages included, "Be Kind Tu Erf" (Be Kind To Earth), "Do Not Litr the Osn" (Do Not Litter the Ocean), "Shre" (Share), and "Tac Kar Uv Pepl (Take Care of People). The lower school community then gathered for Meeting for Worship.
Middle school students watched Dr. King's "To Serve" video and then heard from upper school students about what service means to them, including Brandon Jones '25 and Ryan Tattersall '25, who spoke about their time with the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware; Jillian Farley '25 who spoke about Best Buddies; and Josh Fung '26 who talked about his mission trips. Students then spent time in several service activities including making sandwiches to donate to Wilmington's Ministry of Caring and writing cards for children in the hospital and those in senior care facilities.
Upper school students listened to a conversation between Sarah Lester '04, President and CEO of Cornerstone West & Community Development Corporation and Lucia Cericola '25, Andrew Forman '25, and Temilola Lufadeju '25. Lester's Wilmington-based organization provides programs, services, support and advocacy when and where they are needed to ensure families become self-sufficient, and our communities thrive. Students then engaged in student-designed and led workshops related to themes of Dr. King's work.
Students in the upper school Smart Machines class began the year with a cup-stacking challenge (with a twist) to prepare them for the hands-on labs and group projects they will complete this semester. Requiring communication, patience, and teamwork, groups of four used a rubber band with attached pieces of yarn to move the cups to the correct location without touching the cups with their hands!
This week kicked off with faculty meetings and professional development , along with a lovely event with our new parents and guardians. And student orientation day did not disappoint, with energy filling both campuses!
The WFS football team hosted the Special Olympics Delaware Flag Football Clinic on Saturday afternoon. WFS student-athletes and Special Olympians participated in a variety of drills together, working on their passing, receiving, and blocking skills!
Gavin Gray ’28 was one of three WFS students who participated in the UPenn Social Innovators Program this spring. This 12-week virtual program allows students to learn more about social entrepreneurship and earn a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania.
The WFS field hockey seniors ran a clinic for 5th through 8th grade students on Thursday afternoon. Participants worked on their dribbling, passing, and receiving skills throughout the morning.
New faculty and staff members began their orientation this week! Over the next couple of days, they’ll dive into the history of WFS, explore Quaker Faith and Practice, connect with their mentors, and enjoy activities like “Who’s Who?” and Friends Trivia.
“My kids had the benefit of learning from incredibly talented faculty, being part of a caring and loving community that truly values seeing people for who they are, and what they might not realize they can be.”
On the latest episode of the Quaker Matters Podcast, WFS Director of Athletics Brad Greenman breaks down his first year, the lessons that student-athletes learn through athletics, and his hopes for the 2026–27 school year.
The Class of 2027 participated in the College Counseling Office's annual Application 101, where students completed the Common Application and refined their essays. The workshop was led by Interim Director of College Counseling, Rose Gnade, who has served on the College Counseling team since 2017.
Who remembers when the Class of 1996 took over the parking lot to spell out their graduation year?!
This fall, the Class of 1996 will celebrate its 30th Reunion during Homecoming Weekend, October 23-24, 2026. We hope to welcome as many classmates back to campus to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate together.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is often considered the highest standard for college preparatory education. This year, more than 30 members from the Class of 2026 were IB Diploma candidates.
“I think that the experiential leadership experience, trying all these new things, was very, very helpful for me. I knew I felt ready going to a liberal arts college after this experience [at WFS] because of that…but then I think the most important thing to me, and this is where I think it’s foundationally and morally changed who I am, is just leading with empathy.”
Colton Loeffler ’29 participated in the Ulster Project Delaware this summer, a month-long program in July where American teenagers host Northern Irish teenagers while participating in team-building activities, embarking on exciting day trips, and creating lasting friendships- all while fostering peace.
When reflecting on the history of girls’ athletics at Wilmington Friends School, one name stands as a monumental pillar of leadership, transformation, and excellence: Natalie S. “Lee” Bush. Serving the school from 1966 to 1999 as the Director of Girls’ Physical Education, teacher, coach, and grade dean, Lee spent over three decades establishing a culture of empowerment that changed the trajectory for countless female student-athletes.
Drew Milford '00 (left) and Josh Galperin '00 (center) recently returned to campus for a tour with their classmate and Head of Lower School, Chris Loeffler '00!
“It is my hope that when families think about the role of music at Wilmington Friends, they think far past just the entertainment factor of the performance, but all of the influences that music has on their child’s complete education.”
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