Wilmington Friends School student-athletes delivered an outstanding week of postseason performances, representing the Blue with pride across the DIAA State Championships. From record-breaking swims and podium finishes to historic wrestling milestones, standout track performances, and a hard-fought basketball season, the Quakers once again showcased the talent, resilience, and leadership that define WFS athletics.
Quaker News Detail
Books & Breakfast: Connecting Students Across Divisions Through Stories of Curiosity and Discovery
Lower school students enjoyed a special “Books & Breakfast” experience, bringing together students across divisions for a morning of storytelling and connection.
Members of the upper school STEMinist Club visited classrooms to read inspiring books like Ladybug Launch—the story of Luna, a ladybug who dreams of becoming an astronaut—and How the Cookie Crumbled, which explores the mystery behind the invention of the chocolate chip cookie.
Through stories of curiosity and discovery, our youngest learners were introduced to big ideas in science and innovation, while building meaningful connections with upper school mentors.
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Books & Breakfast: Connecting Students Across Divisions Through Stories of Curiosity and Discovery
Lower school students enjoyed a special “Books & Breakfast” experience, bringing together students across divisions for a morning of storytelling and connection.Read More -
Investigating the Science Behind Accessible Ramp Design
As part of his Physics Internal Assessment, Guillermo Romero Feito ’26 (right), with support from Henry Winn ’26, investigated the science behind accessibility—specifically, why the ADA standard for ramps is set at a 1:12 ratio.Read More -
QUEST Scholars: Cora Lohkamp ’26 and Lila Rubano ’26 Lead Meaningful Environmental Service and Community Impact
Cora Lohkamp ’26 and Lila Rubano ’26 shared their work from the QUEST Scholars Program, a three-year service-learning experience that challenges students to engage deeply with an issue they care about and make a meaningful impact in the community.Read More -
Nathan M. Clark Speaker Series: Cristina Henríquez
Wilmington Friends School was honored to welcome acclaimed author Cristina Henríquez to campus as part of the Nathan M. Clark Speaker Series for an evening presentation for the community as well as a daytime collection for upper school students.Read More -
Preschool Students Showcase Their Singing and Dancing!
Bravo to all of our students who performed in our preschool “informances” throughout the week.Read More -
Piper Roskovensky ’26 and Josh Fung ’26 Perform Diverse IB Music Recital
Tuesday night’s International Baccalaureate (IB) recital showcased the talents of IB Music HL2 and SL students in an evening of vocal and instrumental performances.Read More -
Welcome, Sarah Golden!
We are excited to welcome our new Director of Annual Fund, Sarah Golden, to the WFS community.Read More -
Bringing Homeostasis to Life in Upper School Biology
Upper school biology students brought the concept of homeostasis to life through a lab that demonstrated how the human body maintains balance.Read More -
Upper School Student Musicians Shine
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WFS Students Honored for Leadership and Impact at Blood Cancer United’s Student Visionaries of the Year Celebration
Numerous WFS students were honored at the Blood Cancer United Student Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale Celebration, recognizing their leadership, compassion, and commitment to making a difference in the fight against blood cancer.Read More -
WFS Mock Trial Team Places 3rd
The Wilmington Friends School Mock Trial team delivered an outstanding performance at the 35th Annual Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition, competing against 26 teams from across the state. The WFS “A” Team finished 3rd overall, while the “B” Team earned an impressive 9th-place finish.Read More -
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of This Year’s 5th Grade Musical!
Read MoreCongratulations to the cast and crew of this year’s 5th grade musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” Bravo! -
Quakerism Students Explore Prison Reform Through the Legacy of Elizabeth Fry
10th grade Quakerism students explored the role Quakers played in the early prison reform movement in England, focusing on the work of Elizabeth Fry.Read More -
WFS Juniors Gain Inside Look at College Admissions Through Case Studies Program
The WFS College Office recently hosted a Case Studies program for juniors and their parents/guardians. Prior to the program, students and families were given three college applications to read.Read More -
3rd Graders Visit Grand Opera House
3rd graders recently visited the Grand Opera House to see a live production of Alice in Wonderland!Read More -
2nd Graders Celebrate "I Love to Read Month" With Mr. Aldridge
Head of School Ken Aldridge visited 2nd graders in February to celebrate "I Love to Read Month," sharing two meaningful stories with students, “The Trouble with Giraffes” and “Strictly No Elephants.”Read More -
Hershey and Maansson Represent WFS at the English-Speaking Union Philadelphia Branch Shakespeare Competition
Bravo to Landis Hershey ’26 (left) and Henrik Maansson ’27 for representing Wilmington Friends School at the 2026 English-Speaking Union Philadelphia Branch Shakespeare Competition!Read More -
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Cast and Crew on Their Performance in This Year’s Musical!
Congratulations to our 8th grade cast and crew on their performance in this year’s musical!Read More
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