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2025 Home & School Back-to-School Picnic!
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 lawn games, the afternoon was filled with laughter, connection, and a great start to the school year.We’re grateful for the spirit of community that events like this bring to Wilmington Friends — a chance for families, students, and staff to enjoy time together and build lasting friendships.
For more photos, visit our SmugMug page — login and password information are in last week’s Friends on Friday message.
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2025 Home & School Back-to-School Picnic!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saturday’s Home & School Back-to-School Picnic, and to the volunteers who made it possible.Read More -
First Meal Service of the Year: WFS Serves Emmanuel Dining Room
Each month during the school year, Wilmington Friends School continues its long-standing tradition of providing home-cooked meals to the Ministry of Caring’s Emmanuel Dining Room.Read More -
WFS Upper School Students Engage in Service, Growth, and Senior Bonding Traditions
Last week, WFS 9th through 11th graders participated in a day of service, volunteering at Delaware organizations from the New Castle County Hope Center to Friendship House Clothing Bank, and also helping to clean and prepare the WFS garden and greenhouse.Read More -
Kiera Patterson ’20: Applying Data Science to Improve Healthcare Nationwide
“Everything works out,” is the perspective Kiera Patterson ’20 carries with her from her days at WFS through her time at the University of Michigan and MIT, which she recently shared with the WFS upper school Steminist Club.Read More -
IB Diploma Kickoff: 29 Juniors Embrace Academic Rigor, Global Perspective, and Collaboration
29 members of our Junior Class officially kicked off their IB Diploma Journey on Wednesday evening.Read More -
Landis Hershey ’26 Named National Merit Semifinalist
Congratulations to Landis Hershey ’26 on being named as one of 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.Read More -
2025 Alumni Parent Coffee
We are grateful to all of our alumni parents and guardians who joined us for this year’s Alumni Parent & Guardian Coffee on the Jones House Porch.Read More -
Seniors Take the Next Step in Their College Journey
Read MoreNow that most of our seniors have completed their college essays and the Common Application, they are meeting with their WFS college counselor to finalize their college list and plan next steps. -
Celebrating the Legacy of Bob Trinsey
Read MoreThe WFS volleyball program honored the life and legacy of Coach Bob Trinsey last night. Since 1999, Bob and the Trinsey family have shaped Wilmington Friends School volleyball into one of the state’s most respected programs. -
Jimmy Butterfield ’20 Performs!
Read MoreLast week, Jimmy Butterfield’s ’20 band (second from left), Butterfield, played in Eakins Oval in front of the Philly Art Museum. They were the first band on the R&B After Dark Series that night. Mark McMillan ‘20 (far left) and Jack Hanson ‘18 (far right) came to hear them play and had a blast together! -
Thank you to our incredible Building Services and Grounds teams!
Read MoreThank you to our incredible Building Services and Grounds teams for all the behind-the-scenes work that makes our campus ready to welcome students back! -
LS Students Visit "Friends Village"
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!Read More -
Middle School Orientation
Today, our 8th-grade WEB leaders welcomed 6th graders and new students to middle school!Read More -
Upper School Orientation
Today, we welcomed our 9th graders and new upper school students to campus for orientation!Read More -
New Parent & Guardian Reception
Read MoreThank 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 Teachers Move Into "Friends Village" This Week!
Read MoreWFS 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! -
Felicity Joppa '31 Represents WFS at the CISV Youth Meeting
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.Read More
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