WFS Eighth Graders Earn Top Honors in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Five Wilmington Friends School eighth-grade students earned regional recognition in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors the top creative work from students across the State.
Submissions are evaluated by professionals for originality, technical skill, and personal voice, with awards given only to the top 20% of entries. Regional honors include Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions, with Gold Key works advancing to national consideration.
⁃ Katalina M. ’30 (Gold Key and Honorable Mention in poetry) ⁃ Akshainie K. ’30 (Silver Key in flash fiction) ⁃ Elvira M. ’30 (Silver Key in poetry) ⁃ Francesca C. ’30 (Silver Key in poetry) ⁃ Izzy R. ’30 (Honorable Mention in poetry)
Katalina’s poetry was also named an American Voices Nominee, an honor reserved for only the top five works in the State. Her work will now be judged at the national level. All of our eighth-grade students have been busy this year developing their voices as young writers, and we are proud of the growth, creativity, and dedication they have shown throughout the process.
Lower school faculty, staff, and students celebrated the 5th grade class as they made one final walk through the halls this morning before entering the Meeting Room for gathering.
Middle school students enjoyed their last day by sharing appreciations, performing at the annual talent show, watching the 8th grade celebration video, and spending time with friends!
8th grade students explored tower design as part of their Innovative Architecture unit with Mr. Machado. Students learned about the history of towers, structural awareness, sustainable use of resources, and community oriented design.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Wilmington Friends School and can't wait to see where your journeys take you next.
From Taco Tuesday at home to a special lunch at La Tolteca, first graders celebrated their study of Mexico with delicious foods, new vocabulary, and lots of smiles!
Congratulations to our middle school band and choir on their outstanding performances at last week's Music in the Parks competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania!
Middle and upper school students enjoyed ice cream and time with friends during yesterday’s 2025-2026 yearbook distribution! The countdown to summer is officially on!
Congratulations to Nora Abd El Kader ’27, Charlie Kurz ’27, Scarlett Murphy ’27, and Nya Parker ’27 for representing WFS at the 2026 Delaware Department of Transportation Bridge Competition held at Polytech High School!
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