Wilmington Friends School to Host Annual Giving Day on April 17
WFS will host our annual Be Bold for Blue Giving Day on Friday, April 17, 2026. This fundraising event brings the community together to support our mission through Quaker education. This year, the school has set a goal to raise $150,000 from 350 individual donors.
Under the theme “Fill a Bucket, Fuel Our Mission,” you are invited to direct your support to your choice of five key "buckets," allowing for a more personal connection to the impact of your philanthropy. Help "fill a bucket" in the following areas:
Faculty Support: Funds professional development and curriculum innovation, empowering the people who impact our students.
Visual and Performing Arts: Ensures that WFS studios and stages remain vibrant spaces for self-expression, supporting everything from lower school music to upper school IB visual arts.
Athletics: Provides resources for uniforms, equipment, and facilities that enhance the competitive spirit and physical well-being of student-athletes across all divisions.
Experiential Learning: Fuels "learning by doing," including hands-on problem solving, service, and community engagement.
Area of Greatest Need: Provides the School with the vital flexibility to meet immediate and shifting priorities.
Head of School Ken Aldridge noted the importance of this collective effort, stating that student growth in the classroom, on the field, and on the stage remains at the heart of the School's work. "Every gift, no matter the size, will help fuel our mission," Aldridge said.
Throughout the week leading up to the 17th, we will celebrate in fun ways on campus and through social media. Learn more or to donate here!
1st grade teacher Sia Willie won the Black Author Award from the Black Authors Association (BAA) for her children’s book, “Liberian Rice Bread. Be on the lookout for her book as it will be featured in Times Square later this summer. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment, Sia!
Students traveled on a WFS Language Trip to Spain, exploring the country's rich history, culture, and regional diversity through experiences in Madrid, Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla, and the small town of Dílar.
What makes our school so special? Sometimes it's the people who choose to come back. Did you know that 15 members of 2025-2026 Wilmington Friends School faculty and staff are also WFS alumni?
Former WFS art teacher and parent of alum Cynthia Mellow returned to campus this spring, stepping in as a substitute for Teacher Teal and working with students in grades 1–5.
WFS staff member Javier Rodriguez stopped by 1st grade Spanish class where he taught them a traditional Mexican song and explained the origin and history of the piñata. After this, students had a blast taking turns swinging at the piñata. Thank you, Javier!
5th grade ukulele players took their music on the road during the final week of school, visiting classrooms to share a short performance and a little joy.
During the final week of school, 2nd and 3rd graders took their learning beyond the classroom, participating in hands-on experiences that brought history and social studies to life.
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!
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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.