“Wilmington Friends School provided me with the foundation for understanding what a community truly is. My teachers, coaches, and classmates helped me learn that a community is not necessarily a physical space but a feeling where everyone is valued and has a sense of belonging. Most importantly, my time at Friends formed my core belief that there is light in everyone and that every human being deserves to live a life of dignity.”
Miles Katzen ’16 graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a degree in Human Services. During college, he worked as a Senior Counselor and Program Director at Camp Skylemar in Naples, Maine. After graduating from the University of Delaware, Miles returned to Wilmington Friends School to serve as an Associate Teacher and Assistant lacrosse coach for three years while pursuing his Master's in School Counseling from Villanova University. He currently serves as a Health and Wellness educator, coach, and advisor at The Haverford School. Reflecting on what he enjoys most about his work, Miles states, “I love that each day I am able to make a positive impact on someone else’s life. I am motivated to be the role model and person of support for our next generation of learners, whom I was so lucky to have during my time as a student at WFS.”
His advice to the Class of 2025? “Express your gratitude and keep doors open! WFS is a special place full of caring, dedicated, and impactful people. I never imagined returning to WFS to work as a teacher, but this opportunity allowed me to rekindle relationships with many people who positively impacted my life. I was so fortunate to be able to thank these people for all they did for me, and I was glad to show them how they have helped me get to where I currently am. Take the time now to write that thoughtful thank you note to a teacher, to send a message to a coach, or to express your gratitude in person to your advisor. Let the people in your life at WFS know how much you appreciate them - these relationships will help you long after your days in Alapocas!”
Peace posters from the WFS Class of 2038 were on display as part of the 2026 Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition with Pacem in Terris at the Wilmington Library!
Aubrey Ashman ’26, Abigail Thurlow ’26, Easton Martinenza ’27, Emma Furman ’28, Bayan Katirai ’29, and Will Van Druff ’29 spent the weekend in Providence, Rhode Island with chaperones Megan Hegenbarth and Katie Wolf Martinenza ’99 at the Quaker Youth Leadership Conference (QYLC).
Our WFS Chamber Singers joined choirs from Tower Hill, Sanford, and Tatnall for a full day of music-making at the annual Four School Choir collaboration—an experience of learning, rehearsal, and shared artistry.
Our 8th-grade Chinese students recently completed a unit on dining culture and brought their learning to life with a visit to LeShio Restaurant in Wilmington!
The WFS Upper School Student-Run Production is an annual tradition in which students are chosen to create, direct, and produce (and often write) their own vision for the stage.
A huge thank you to our incredible Grounds and Building Services team for their tireless work over the past three days—morning and night—clearing snow and making sure our campus is accessible for members of our community. Your dedication, care, and behind-the-scenes efforts make a real difference!
At Wilmington Friends School, our partnership with The Social Institute (TSI) supports students, families, faculty, and staff in navigating the digital world with intention and care.
Over winter break, the Wilmington Friends After-School Program hosted three festive days of child care filled with creativity, celebration, and community.
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.