Alumni Spotlights
Lower School Culture Quest Celebrates Juneteenth
Our final Lower School Culture Quest was a celebration of Juneteenth! Students explored the significance of Juneteenth through hands-on activities, music, food, and arts and crafts. It was a fun and meaningful way to learn about and honor this important day!
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Lower School Culture Quest Celebrates Juneteenth
Read MoreOur final Lower School Culture Quest was a celebration of Juneteenth! Students explored the significance of Juneteenth through hands-on activities, music, food, and arts and crafts. It was a fun and meaningful way to learn about and honor this important day! -
Preschool "Informance"
We wrapped up our spring concert series today with a preschool "informance," where our youngest students showcased their singing, dancing, and instrument playing!Read More -
Middle School 5K
One of our most beloved spring traditions...the middle school 5K! Costumed students (everything from the cast of Scooby Doo to famous athletes) walked and ran the Alapocas neighborhood all to benefit a good cause.Read More -
Preschool Field Day
So much fun at last week's preschool field day! Photos courtesy of WFS Yearbook.Read More -
Upper School Kindness Chain
L-T Alleyne '26 sparked a chain of kindness in our upper school with a simple idea: write a thoughtful note to someone you don’t usually talk to—and pass it on. Thanks to everyone who took part, this sweet gesture made its way through our community, one kind message at a time.Read More -
Upper School Pops Concert
Jenna Fabiano, a music education major at the University of Delaware, joined WFS as a student teacher in the second half of the spring semester.Read More -
Pre-K Performs "Zog and the Flying Doctors"
Read MoreOur Pre-K students took the stage last week with their performance of "Zog and the Flying Doctors" by Julia Donaldson! Each spring, pre-kindergarteners put on a play to celebrate how much they have grown since September. From choosing their own roles to working as a team, our young performers showed that you're never too small to be part of something big. -
WFS Middle School Chinese Teacher Presents at Chinese Language Teachers Association Conference
We’re proud to share that WFS middle school Chinese teacher Jianglin Shi recently attended the 2025 Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) Annual Conference in New York City. Jianglin co-presented a session titled "Gamifying the Chinese Program With AI-Enhanced Learning and Hands-On Games," highlighting innovative approaches to language instruction!Read More -
Upper School Students Recognized for Outstanding Writing
Read MoreCongratulations to Henrik Maansson '27, Lindsey Forman '28, L-T Alleyne '26, and Landis Hershey '26, along with Mia Davenport '25 and Jordyn Moore '26 (not pictured), for being recognized by the Delaware Chapter of the Scholastic Writing and Arts Awards for their outstanding writing! -
WFS Welcomes Students from Calmare International School in Kalmar, Sweden
Read MoreThis week, WFS proudly welcomed student and teacher visitors from Calmare International School in Kalmar, Sweden—Wilmington’s sister city! -
Wellness Bingo Challenge!
Read MoreIn honor of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, WFS is prioritizing self-care, connection, and mindfulness with our May "Wellness Bingo Challenge!" -
First Grade Grub Hub Supports Sunday Breakfast Mission
First Grade Grub Hub is open for business! After visiting the Sunday Breakfast Mission last week, WFS first graders were inspired to create their own restaurant to support the community pantry.Read More -
Second Grade Wax Museum
Read MoreThis year's second grade wax museum featured athletes, astronauts, musicians, and scientists (among others!) -
7th Grade Chinese Students Visit Winterthur
Seventh grade Chinese students visited Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library to learn more about its Chinese wallpaper and book collection, helping the students gain valuable insight into Chinese history and culture.Read More -
Quakerism Students Visit Wilmington and Centre Meetinghouses
Tenth grade Quakerism classes recently visited Wilmington and Centre Meetinghouses.Read More -
WFS Middle and Upper School Learning Resources Coordinator Stella Mask Presents at ADVIS Conference
WFS Middle and Upper School Learning Resources Coordinator Stella Mask recently presented to a packed house at the MCRC@ADVIS (Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools) DEIJB Conference.Read More -
Sophomores Chosen for Delaware Governor's School for Excellence Program
Read MoreCongratulations to sophomores Easton Martinenza, Teagan Grubb, and Decker Reitemeyer for earning spots in this summer's prestigious Delaware Governor's School for Excellence (DGSE) Program. -
6th and 7th Grade Service Trips
WFS 6th and 7th graders recently traveled in their service groups to different locations: the Delaware Food Bank; Faithful Friends Animal Society; Guardian Angels Daycare; Rockland Place Assisted Living; the Materials Resource Center in Ephrata, Pennsylvania; and Alapocas State Park.Read More -
Class of 2025 Senior Scroll Signing
The end-of-year senior traditions have begun, with the Class of 2025 signing the Senior Scroll and receiving their WFS laundry bag. This tradition has been a part of the senior class spring for more than 25 years!Read More -
IB Art and Visual Arts Major Exhibit on Display
Read MoreCongratulations to our IB Art and Visual Arts Major students, who welcomed friends and family to the opening of their exhibition, showcasing works from the portfolios they have developed over the past two years.
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