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Zooming with Researchers on a Ship!
WFS 6th graders had an incredible opportunity to connect via Zoom with Earth science researchers from the University of Delaware, who are currently on a research expedition in the Atlantic Ocean near the equator off Cape Verde!
Students got a virtual tour of the research ship, learned how scientists collect rocks from the ocean floor, and saw samples gathered along an underwater fault line. They wrapped up with a lively Q&A session, asking everything from how to lift 200-pound rocks to what daily life is like living on a ship!
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Zooming with Researchers on a Ship!
Read MoreWFS 6th graders had an incredible opportunity to connect via Zoom with Earth science researchers from the University of Delaware, who are currently on a research expedition in the Atlantic Ocean near the equator off Cape Verde! -
Eighth Grade Chinese Class Plants Vegetable Garden
The 8th grade Chinese class vegetable garden is thriving with lettuce, radishes, and green onions!Read More -
Arn Chorn-Pond Visits Wilmington Friends
We were honored to welcome Arn Chorn-Pond, musician, human rights activist, and founder of Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) and Living Arts International.Read More -
Kindergartners on the Farm!
Kindergartners visited Ramsey's Farm! Students engaged in five stations–– enjoying a hayride, feeding the cows and goats (and steering clear of pecky chickens!), picking pumpkins, navigating a corn maze, and playing on the combine playground. We love getting out into the fresh air for hands-on learning!Read More -
Stewardship Week in the Upper School
It was Stewardship Week in the upper school, led by the Fridays For Future Eco Team!Read More -
Students Learn About School Year Abroad
Read MoreUpper schoolers learned about the School Year Abroad (SYA) program at WFS, hearing from a representative from SYA along with Rose Mulveny ’26 and Abbie Thurlow ’26 who participated in the program last year. -
Celebrating Diwali in Lower School
We’re grateful to our families for helping our students experience the beauty and significance of this festival of lights!Read More -
Eighth Graders Enjoy Fright Night!
Read More8th graders enjoyed Fright Night, a fun event in the WFS Library Learning Commons featuring pizza and snacks along with one scary and one not-so-scary movie! -
Faculty and Staff Connect During Professional Development Day
During our recent professional development day, faculty and staff had time to participate in an activity to have fun and connect with colleagues. Choices included forest bathing; AIKIDO; pickle ball; volleyball; Meet and Greet; and Read and Relax. Here are photos from "Walk and Connect" in the neighborhood and Alapocas Woods.Read More -
Kindergartners Visit Ramsey's Farm
Read MoreKindergartners visited Ramsey's Farm! Students engaged in five stations–– enjoying a hayride, feeding the cows and goats (and steering clear of pecky chickens!), picking pumpkins, navigating a corn maze, and playing on the combine playground. We love getting out into the fresh air for hands-on learning! -
10th Grade Students Learn About Abolitionists in the Wilmington, DE, Area
Read MoreAdrian Burston, a former Friends teacher and Vice President of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, and Debbie Burston, board member of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, presented to 10th grade American History students about the local history of the Underground Railroad and the involvement of Quakers in the local abolition movement. -
From Selma to Santiago: Lara Munch’s Sabbatical Journey Through Culture, History, and Language
Lower School Spanish teacher Lara Munch spent her sabbatical exploring the intersection of culture, history, and language—both within the United States and abroad.Read More -
Living Intentionally in the Physical World: Laura Jersild Pardo's ’90 Sabbatical Journey
Middle School Spanish teacher Laura Jersild Pardo ’90 explored nature and the brain in a de-natured culture, asking how embodied, real-world experiences shape mental health, creativity, and problem-solving.Read More -
Computer Science Students Rebuild a PC from the Ground Up
Computer Science students took apart and reassembled a fully functional computer.Read More -
Coco the Kangaroo Visits 2nd-Grade
Teacher Laura Hannagan’s 2nd-grade class welcomed Coco the Kangaroo at the start of the school year, and she's been busy exploring ever since!Read More -
All School Meeting for Worship
Students, faculty, and staff gathered for an all-school Meeting for Worship on Mellor Field this morning.Read More -
Engineering in Action: Smart Machines Students Build Popsicle Stick Bridges to Test Design, Strength, and Creativity
WFS upper school students in Smart Machines worked in pairs to design and build popsicle stick bridges.Read More -
From Seed to Seed: Third Graders Explore the Plant Life Cycle Through Hands-On Investigation
Third graders became botanists this week as they planted seeds they discovered during a seed hunt!Read More -
A Celebration of Our Alumni Awardees and Coach Tattersall
Read MoreOn the evening of Friday, October 3, more than 200 guests gathered in the Library Learning Commons for a night of community, music, and recognition. Guests enjoyed dinner and a lively performance from the Upper School Jazz Band. The program then turned to celebrating this year’s alumni honorees, who all let their lives speak in their own ways.
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