5th Grade Students Attend “Black History Hall of Fame"
5th grade students attended “Black History Hall of Fame,” a performance by the BrightStar Touring Theatre at The Grand Opera House.
Students followed an inspiring and fast-paced journey through Black History, meeting influential figures such as Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, and the Buffalo Soldiers. The performance combined music, storytelling, and powerful acting to celebrate courage, creativity, and resilience.
Students made wonderful connections between this performance and their own study of theater as they continue to prepare for the upcoming 5th grade musical, as well as to the notable historical figures they’ve been exploring in class.
“Excellence is your best bet against the odds. Every generation has a challenge, a challenge to become a greater generation. All of us cannot be famous—but all of us can be great, because all of us can serve.”
Coco the Kangaroo made another memorable stop on her year-long tour during this week’s Lower School Morning Gathering, when Mr. Aldridge helped her “hop” off to her next classroom adventure.
Easton Martinenza ’27, Justin Hutchful ’27, and Decker Reitemeyer ’27 represented Wilmington Friends School at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference in Ocean City, Maryland.
Josiah Fung ’29 earned two Gold Keys for his photography in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors the top creative work from students across the state.
As part of Black History Month celebrations, middle and upper school students met with Delaware’s Twin Poets Laureate, Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (also a WFS parent) and Al Mills.
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.
The WFS Ethics Bowl team competed in the 14th Annual Delaware Valley Regional High School Ethics Bowl at Villanova University, finishing 11th overall in a competitive field.
6th-grade students visited the Penn Museum to learn about Greek art and culture, supplementing their study of ancient Greece. Students toured galleries and participated in hands-on workshops led by archeology experts.
From powerful live performances to beautiful visual art, PRISM Night showcased the incredible talents of Wilmington Friends School students. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so memorable.
Wilmington Friends School athletes delivered a weekend to remember, as the swim and wrestling programs both turned in standout performances at their respective DISC Championships.
Peace posters from the WFS Class of 2038 were on display as part of the 2026 Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition with Pacem in Terris at the Wilmington Library!
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