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Seniors and 1st-Grade Buddies Connect!
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!
This beloved Wilmington Friends School tradition helps students build connections across divisions. These joyful experiences highlight the strength of the WFS community and the meaningful relationships that form between lower and upper school students.
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Middle School Students Explore Earth and Life Sciences Through Active Investigation
Check out what our middle school students have been up to in their respective science classes!Read More -
Seniors and 1st-Grade Buddies Connect!
Read MoreToday, 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! -
Pamela Moore ’27 Wins Athlete of the Week!
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.Read More -
Smart Machines Students Design Bridges
WFS upper school students in Smart Machines worked in pairs to design and build popsicle stick bridges.Read More -
Visual Art Major Students Begin First Project
First-year IBHL Visual Arts and Visual Art Major students are working on their first major project of the 2026-27 school year.Read More -
Environmental Science Students Conduct Biological and Chemical Surveys
Environmental Science students are conducting biological and chemical surveys at Alapocas Run State Park to assess the ecosystem's health.Read More -
WFS Volleyball Program Raises Money for Blood Cancer United
The WFS volleyball program held its annual “cause game” Tuesday afternoon, choosing to benefit Blood Cancer United this year.Read More -
6th Grade Car Wash!
Read MoreThank you to everyone who came out and supported the 6th grade car wash and bake sale on a beautiful fall Saturday! -
French 3 Students Create Songs
French three students are practicing how to ask for medical help.Read More -
Home & School Picnic Fun!
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.Read More -
Celebrating the WFS Field Hockey Teams
From 1983 to 1986, the WFS field hockey team was nearly unstoppable in the State of Delaware.Read More -
Big Scissors, the Band, and Bubbles: Celebrating Our Reimagined Lower School
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.Read More -
HL IB Biology Use CRISPR/Cas9 Technology in Lab
Read MoreHL IB Biology year two students used CRISPR/Cas9 technology in their latest gene knockout lab to disrupt a gene in bacteria and observe a phenotypic change as a result. -
Middle School Bonding Day
Middle School Bonding Day is dedicated time for teamwork, reflection, and connection.Read More -
Upper School Clubs and Committees Fair
Read MoreThe library was jam-packed with students this morning during the annual upper school Clubs and Committees Fair! During the fair, students have forty minutes to learn about the numerous clubs and committees on campus (we had over 50 during last school year). -
4th Graders Investigate Rock and Mineral Samples
Read MoreFourth-grade geologists investigated unknown rock and mineral samples. -
Ronny Berry ’27 Wins Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Ronny Berry ’27 on winning the Delaware Online Football Athlete of the Week for his excellent performance last week against Delmar. Berry intercepted two passes, returned one for a touchdown, gained 89 total yards of offense, and caught a touchdown pass.Read More -
1st Grade Students Build Their Spanish Skills
Read More1st grade students are building their Spanish skills by expanding their vocabulary and practicing basic conversational routines in class. -
Philadelphia Regional Reunion
Thank you to all of our WFS alumni and friends who joined us for our Philadelphia regional reunion on Wednesday evening!Read More -
4th and 5th Grade Band Preparation Begins
Read More4th and 5th grade band members are practicing for their Homecoming football halftime show!
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