We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following retirees, whose dedication, leadership, and care have made a lasting impact on the Wilmington Friends School community!
Kristin Ragan joined the Wilmington Friends community in 2006 as a fourth grade teacher before shifting to fifth and then second grades during her 19 years with us. In each position, Kristin has demonstrated a dedication and commitment to her students that is second to none. Kristin is a masterful teacher who combines a deep respect for children with a love of the craft of teaching. Kristin’s care for her students, colleagues, and the practice of teaching will be greatly missed, and we are incredibly appreciative of all that she has provided to our lower school community.
Ray Carbone joined the WFS community in 1999 as a Maintenance Technician and was promoted to Director of Facilities in 2001. Throughout his tenure, Ray has overseen countless improvements to our facilities, from major renovation projects to the daily maintenance that keeps our school running smoothly. His approach to facilities management and his deep institutional knowledge have been invaluable assets to our community. Beyond his professional expertise, Ray has demonstrated care for our community through a delicate balance of short-term needs with planning for future physical plant sustainability. Whether responding to emergency maintenance issues or planning long-term campus improvements, his problem-solving skills have made him a tested leader. Ray will continue to oversee the lower school renovation project until its completion in the spring of 2026.
Amy Bailey retires from Wilmington Friends School, having been a stalwart member of the upper school mathematics department and having left her mark on hundreds of graduates. Amy taught a wide variety of courses over her years at WFS, but most recently has been known for her work with both the IB Math Analysis course as well as the development of the Discrete Mathematics course. Amy is a thoughtful and caring teacher, arriving early each day and finding opportunities to consistently and diligently work with students both in and out of the classroom. Her colleagues describe not only her mastery of mathematics and teaching pedagogy, but her friendship and thought-leadership among the entire faculty throughout her time here at WFS.
For the past nine years, Jeff Ransom has led with grace, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the growth and success of our student athletes and coaches. His leadership has inspired many to exceed their own expectations. Jeff’s tenure in the increasingly challenging world of interscholastic athletics is a testament to his exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills. Under his leadership, the athletic department has seen remarkable achievements, including equity and inclusion initiatives to ensure equal access to athletic success and coaching excellence for all student-athletes and coaches, as well as multiple conference and state championships. We are grateful for all that he has done for our program and community.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following retirees, whose dedication, leadership, and care have made a lasting impact on the Wilmington Friends School community!
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is often considered the highest standard for college preparatory education. This year, 29 members from the Class of 2025 were IB diploma candidates.
Max Leffler ’22 recently hosted his 5th Annual Disc Golf Tournament, raising $5,200 in support of The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation and its mission to fight childhood cancer.
At the start of summer break, 15 Wilmington Friends Upper School students traveled to El Paso, Texas, as part of a QUEST Term Service/Leadership Trip. This immersive experience combines global education, leadership development, and community engagement.
The mastery program in middle school is a semester or year-long, student-initiated and student-produced project designed to develop that student's talents, interests, and skills. The emphasis is on achievement and completing a finished product that is either presented or displayed publicly in a polished, masterful way. Mastery projects may include academic research papers, visual and performing arts projects or performances, special teaching units, and physical projects.
Thank you for joining us for the Alumni & Friends baseball, lacrosse, and soccer games this past Saturday! It was a fun day of friendly competition, school spirit, and reconnecting with the WFS community—whether you were back on the field or cheering from the sidelines.
We hope you'll stop by campus to catch a game or say hello next year!
So much laughter and fun (for the grown ups, too!) at this week's lower school field days. Bring on summer! For more photos, visit our Smugmug page (password can be found in the Friends on Friday message). Photos courtesy of WFS Yearbook
For Mental Health Awareness Month, middle and upper school students answered the question "How will you take care of your wellness this summer?" The Quaker Cares committee then created a vision board with the many responses!
Celebrations for the Class of 2025 have begun, and last night was Senior Exploration Night, where members of the Class of 2025 presented the projects they’ve been working on for the last month.
Our final Lower School Culture Quest was a celebration of Juneteenth! Students explored the significance of Juneteenth through hands-on activities, music, food, and arts and crafts. It was a fun and meaningful way to learn about and honor this important day!
We wrapped up our spring concert series today with a preschool "informance," where our youngest students showcased their singing, dancing, and instrument playing!
One of our most beloved spring traditions...the middle school 5K! Costumed students (everything from the cast of Scooby Doo to famous athletes) walked and ran the Alapocas neighborhood all to benefit a good cause.
L-T Alleyne '26 sparked a chain of kindness in our upper school with a simple idea: write a thoughtful note to someone you don’t usually talk to—and pass it on. Thanks to everyone who took part, this sweet gesture made its way through our community, one kind message at a time.
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
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.