Alumni Spotlights
WFS College Counseling Office Presents at PCACAC Annual Conference
Kathleen Martin and Rose Gnade from the WFS College Counseling office were presenters at the April 2024 Potomac Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counseling (PCACAC) annual conference.
Kathleen presented, "Defend the Rainbow: How to Support LGBTQIA+ Students and Colleagues in the Context of Recent Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation." Rose presented, "Not Just Study Abroad: What Counselors Need to Know About International Higher Education." Kathleen also serves as a board member of PCACAC and is chair of the counselor resource committee.
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Middle/Upper School Wellness Day
As part of our annual Wellness Day, organized by members of the Quaker Cares Committee, WFS middle and upper school students participated in various activities facilitated by faculty and staff members. Students enjoyed yoga, playing multiple sports, and jamming out in the band room.Read More -
Dr. Tracey Dennis-Tiwary Speaks to Parents and Faculty About Anxiety in the Context of Education
Dr. Tracey Dennis-Tiwary, author of the book, Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good for You (Even Though It Feels Bad) recently visited with WFS parents and faculty members. In her talk on anxiety in the context of education, Dr. Dennis-Tiwary, who is an anxiety researcher and bestselling author, discussed new perspectives on child anxiety.Read More -
WFS Boys' Lacrosse Team Captures DISC Title!
The WFS boys’ lacrosse team defeated St. Andrew’s School on Saturday afternoon, 9-3! With their victory over the Saints, the Quakers finished undefeated in conference play and captured the DISC Championship for the second consecutive year.Read More -
Lower School PK/K and 1st and 2nd Grade Concerts
So much laughter and so many smiles at yesterday's pre-kindergarten/kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grade concerts!Read More -
“A Tower for Wilmington”
8th grade students recently completed their “A Tower for Wilmington” projects with MS Visual Arts teacher Paulo Machado!Read More -
4th Graders Deliver Persuasive TED Talks
Fourth grade students inspired and amazed with their passion for learning when they recently presented their TED Talks.Read More -
WFS College Counseling Office Presents at PCACAC Annual Conference
Read MoreKathleen Martin and Rose Gnade from the WFS College Counseling office were presenters at the April 2024 Potomac Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counseling (PCACAC) annual conference. -
Community Gathers for WFS 275th Photo
Students, faculty, and staff gathered for an all-school Meeting for Worship on Mellor Field and sat in a 275-configuration to commemorate the School's anniversary! Click here to download the photo.Read More -
Welcome to our New Summer Camp Director, Ryan Shelton!
Read MoreThis summer, WFS will welcome a new Camp Director, Ryan Shelton! Take a few moments to learn more about Ryan and what he's looking forward to at WFS. -
WFS Boys' Lacrosse Visits Ferris School
Read MoreThe WFS boys' lacrosse team was invited to run a clinic with students at Ferris School. The Delaware Lacrosse Foundation and several members of the WFS community helped found the lacrosse team at Ferris seven years ago, and players have found the exchange very rewarding as they share their love of the game. -
7th Grade Chinese Students Visit Winterthur Museum
Read MoreSeventh 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. -
Sixth Grade Service Day
Sixth graders recently spent time off campus for a morning of service activities in the local community. These trips included volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware, Faithful Friends Animal Rescue, Rockland Place, Guardian Angels Daycare, and Alapocas State Park.Read More -
WFS Celebrates Earth Day
During Earth Day at WFS, preschoolers worked on beautifying their playground and fourth graders picked up trash around the athletic facilities. We thank these students for their stewardship!Read More -
WFS Participates in Global Peace Run
Read MoreWFS was a recent stop on the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, a global torch relay that was founded in 1987 by peace visionary Sri Chinmoy. -
Senior Water Balloon Fight
Read MoreToday is the Class of 2024's last day on campus and they celebrated yesterday with a festive water balloon fight!Photos courtesy of WFS Yearbook -
WFS Hosts Delaware ACDA State Choral Festival
WFS recently hosted the Delaware ACDA State Choral Festival, led by co-chairs Sara Gaines and Margaret Anne Butterfield.Read More -
Helping Forest Group Helps Identify and Remove Invasive Plants in Alapocas Woods
The middle school "helping forest group" recently visited Alapocas Woods to learn how to identify and help remove invasive plants!Read More -
Lower School Students Utilize Compost Soil
The lower school recently received soil from WasteWell, a local company that collects the lower school's compost. Students used the soil to re-pot classroom plants and will also contribute soil to the school garden!Read More
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