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.
Learning about Indigenous communities, lower schoolers enjoyed a special “Books & Breakfast” experience, bringing together students across divisions for a morning of storytelling and connection.
Kara 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.
First graders gathered for the annual monarch butterfly migration, a beloved, cross-curricular tradition for both students and teachers that connects science, Spanish, and art classes.
Congratulations to Palmer Jenney ’30 on being named Delaware Online Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performances last week! Jenney scored five goals across the Quakers' victories over Sanford, St. Andrew’s, and Archmere.
3rd-grade students explored the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) as they continue to study the Quaker testimony of Stewardship throughout the school year.
On the evening of Friday, October 23, WFS community members gathered in the Library Learning Commons for a night of community, music, and recognition at the All Alumni Reception. Guests enjoyed dinner, a lively performance by the upper school Jazz Band, celebrating the 1980s field hockey teams and 50 years of cross country, and recognition of this year’s alum award recipients.
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.