WFS Students Embarked on a Memorable Journey Through France!
This June, 14 WFS students embarked on a memorable journey through France!
Beginning with three days in Paris, students explored the City of Light from above (the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre) and below (a scenic river cruise along the Seine). Next, they boarded the high-speed TGV train to Provence, where the historic city of Avignon served as their home base. Once there, students toured the famous Pont d’Avignon and Papal Palace. Their travels also took them to Les Baux de Provence—a medieval fortress with breathtaking views stretching to the Mediterranean—and to St. Rémy, where we learned to make the classic Provençal dish, ratatouille.
Their final stop was Carcassonne, with a memorable picnic at the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard en route. Students stayed with local host families for three days, immersing themselves in French daily life and culture. During their time, they also spent a rewarding day connecting with students at a local middle school. They wrapped up their trip in the seaside village of Collioure, near the Spanish border, and experienced the summer solstice celebrations of the Fête de la Musique. From boat rides on the Canal du Midi to rock climbing and citywide concerts, students made the most of each moment of this trip.
Lastly, students were able to achieve their goal of having an ice cream (une glace) per day!
Members of the WFS Class of 2026 gathered this morning for a Senior Breakfast before their last first day of school! Special thanks to the Senior Class Reps for hosting and the delicious food.
The first day of school is here, and lower school students were so excited to greet their friends and teachers on this beautiful morning! Welcome back, friends!
It was a beautiful day to welcome our lower school students and families to "Friends Village" as they explored their new learning cottages for the very first time!
Thank you to all of the new families who joined us for last night’s 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 many ways to get involved in our community.
A big thanks to our Home & School Association for helping organize this event, greeting families, and sharing the numerous ways they help enhance life at WFS. We are excited for the year ahead and look forward to all that we will do together!
WFS Lower School teachers spent the past week moving into “Friends Village” and setting up their new classrooms! We can't wait to welcome Lower School families back to campus tomorrow for our Open House. See you soon!
This summer, Felicity Joppa '31 represented the USA at a CISV Youth Meeting in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, with a delegation from Brandywine Valley CISV. Youth Meetings bring 12-13-year-olds from 8 countries together to learn from each other, build global friendships, and work for peace.
On Sunday, the WFS football team hosted athletes from Special Olympics Delaware. WFS student-athletes and Special Olympians participated in various football drills and enjoyed water ice together!
Check out the earliest image of Friends Lower School children — taken in 1891 in the kindergarten room. Friends' School had the second kindergarten class in Delaware and, for several years, served as a “normal” or training school for kindergarten teachers. The teacher pictured here is Katharine Clark.
Our Lower School teachers have begun moving into their cottages this week and are so excited to welcome everyone back. See you soon!
Today marked the start of orientation for our new Wilmington Friends School faculty and staff! Over the next three days, they’ll dive into the history of WFS, explore Quaker Faith and Practice, connect with their mentors, and enjoy activities like “Who’s Who?” and Friends Trivia.
Congratulations to the following WFS student-athletes who were named as some of the top three-sport athletes in the State of Delaware by Delaware Online!
On the latest episode of the Quaker Matters Podcast, Rose Mulveny ’26 reflects on her year abroad in Zaragoza, Spain with the School Year Abroad (SYA) program.
In June, 37 WFS middle school students embarked on an unforgettable journey to Puerto Rico for a week of cultural exploration, environmental learning, and community connection.
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