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Uncovering the Science of Autumn: 8th Graders Explore Why Leaves Change Color
In 8th-grade Life Science, students explored the guiding question: Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Throughout this unit, they investigated photosynthesis, leaf pigments, visible light, microscopy, leaf anatomy, mixtures, and even chemical formulas to understand the science behind seasonal color changes.
For their chromatography lab, students collected leaves, created pigment solutions, and used chromatography strips to separate and observe the individual pigments. Their chromatograms revealed the variety of pigments hidden in each leaf, and demonstrated how differences in solubility allow those pigments to travel at different rates.
A vibrant, hands-on way to see the science of autumn in action!
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Celebrating Tradition: Stone Davis ’26 Receives the Kangaroo Robe
This year marked the 11th awarding of the Kangaroo Robe for the upper school musical.Read More -
Community, Connection, and The Lorax: A Joyful Movie Night at WFS
WFS families gathered on Friday evening for the Home & School Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging Movie Night — complete with pajamas, blankets, popcorn, chicken fingers, snacks, and a full candy “salad bar” as we transformed the space into the colorful world of The Lorax.Read More -
Shrek the Musical!
Read MoreBravo to the cast and crew for an unforgettable performance of Shrek the Musical! Their talent, teamwork, and sheer joy lit up the stage. -
From Tasmania to Wilmington: Austin and Vega Dive into WFS Life
This morning, Nick Heckles ’28, Kylie Poole ’28, Head of School Ken Aldridge, Samantha Poole, and Matt Heckles gathered for an appreciation and reflection breakfast with Austin and Vega, our exchange students from The Friends’ School Hobart in Tasmania, Australia.Read More -
8th Graders Visit Philadelphia
8th graders spent the day in Philadelphia as they prepared to begin their American Revolution unit.Read More -
Storytime Surprise: Ken Aldridge Joins the Preschool Roos
Our preschool Roos loved having Head of School Ken Aldridge visit and share a story with them!Read More -
WFS Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin Visits Guilford College
Read MoreWFS Director of College Guidance Kathleen Martin recently joined 11 other guidance counselors from Quaker-affiliated independent schools across the East Coast for a two-day visit to Guilford College, the only Quaker-founded college in the Southeast. -
7th Graders Travel to Washington, D.C.
7th graders spent the day in Washington, D.C., connecting classroom learning to real-world history.Read More -
Connecting Food, Culture, and Language!
French 5 students explored the connections between food, culture, and language — and what better way to do that than through dessert? This week, they made a délicieuse sauce au chocolat in class. Miam!Read More -
Model UN Teams Earns Best Small Delegation Award!
Read MoreCongratulations to the Wilmington Friends School Model UN team on earning the Best Small Delegation award at the St. Andrew’s Model UN Conference! -
Sharing Gratitude Across Divisions
Read MoreMiddle and upper school students on the Quaker Cares committee visited lower school classrooms to lead a special read-aloud on the theme of gratitude. -
WFS Singers Participate in the Festival for Treble Voices
Nine WFS singers recently participated in the Festival for Treble Voices, sponsored by the Delaware ACDA (American Choral Directors Association)!Read More -
Field Hockey Captures State Championship!
Read MoreThe Wilmington Friends School field hockey team captured the Division II State Championship on Friday evening, defeating Newark Charter 2–0! -
Smart Machines Students Learn How to Solder
Read MoreSmart Machines students recently learned how to solder, a process that involves joining metal pieces together with melted filler metal that solidifies into a strong, conductive bond. -
Talleyville Fire Company Visits!
This morning, preschool and pre-kindergarten students welcomed members of the Talleyville Fire Company for an engaging lesson in fire safety.Read More -
WFS College Guidance Team Hosts College Financial Aid Program
The WFS College Guidance Department welcomed Patrick Orr, Senior Associate Director of Admission and Director of Scholarship Recruitment at Centre College, to campus for a College Financial Aid Program.Read More -
Monarch Butterfly Migration
First-grade students gathered for the annual monarch butterfly migration, a beloved tradition in the lower school that connects science, Spanish, and art classes.Read More -
Shopping at the QC!
Read MoreHave you been to the Quaker Closet (QC) this year? For those new to the Friends community or who may have missed our announcements in the Friday Message, the QC is the clothing consignment store located on the ground floor of the middle/upper school campus. -
El Día de los Muertos
Read MoreAfter learning about El Día de los Muertos in Spanish class, first graders brought the tradition to life by decorating colorful calaveras—sugar skulls that honor and celebrate loved ones.
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