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 Class of 2027 (and staff members) enjoyed one of their favorite traditions, the annual Ice Cream Social!
8th grade WEB leaders welcomed 6th graders and new students to middle school. Through team-building activities, tours, and helpful tips, WEB leaders offered guidance to help ease the transition to middle school.
Lower school students visited their classrooms, met their home-base teachers, and dropped off their school supplies. They were all excited to see all of their friends!
9th graders and new upper school students arrived on campus for orientation. Students were welcomed by members of the LINK crew (upper school student leaders), who help guide 9th graders and new students during their transition to upper school. New students met their teachers, connected with classmates, and participated in fun activities.
New families joined us for our annual 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 various ways to get involved in the community.
WFS archivist Terry Maguire explained WFS history and Quakerism history to new faculty and staff members.
Second Grade Teacher Alex Mellow ’01 is one of 25 teachers selected as a Pilot Light Food Education Fellow, a program that helps students learn more about food and nutrition in their everyday classroom learning.
For Spirit Week Sports Connections, upper- and middle-school athletes visited the lower school and introduced students to cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, and volleyball.
Kaylee Ogbeide ’28 was one of three students who completed the Penn Social Innovators Program last spring—a 12-week virtual program centered on social entrepreneurship that awards a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania.
ADVIS (Advancing Independent Schools) and Future Design School leader Leslie McBeth co-designed and facilitated our most recent professional development day workshop.
During our professional development day on Friday, October 9, faculty and staff learned more about their colleagues' sabbaticals: middle school English teacher Sean Kerrane and 2nd grade teacher Alex Mellow ’01.
Today, seniors met with their first-grade buddies on the lower school playground and enjoyed playing 4-square, climbing on the “Big Toy,” and much more!
Congratulations to Pamela Moore ’27 on winning Delaware Online Athlete of the Week for her excellent performance last week against St. Andrew’s. Moore had three kills, one ace, one block, eight digs and 17 assists in a 3-1 win over St. Andrew's. She also surpassed 1,000 career assists.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saturday’s Home & School Back-to-School Picnic, and to the volunteers who made it possible! From bouncy houses to face painting and dance parties, the afternoon was filled with laughter and joy.
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, we officially celebrated the opening of our reimagined lower school campus! Guests gathered in the lobby and checked out the beautiful panda donor wall.
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