Our first grade city planners put a lot of thought into their fictitious town, thinking about the needs of the residents and where things should be located.
First and foremost, they put the "Nine One One Center" in the middle, so everyone could easily be reached in case of emergency.
Next, they made sure to include an apartment building where everyone could live. For all of those working parents, they placed a daycare close to the apartment building, along with a pet store (because pets are family too). Not too far from there is a bookstore, which is always fun to visit.
A nice, big gym is easily accessible to the apartment building along with a restaurant. (There is another restaurant on the other side of town to accommodate everyone who wants to go out for a nice meal.) The mall is also nicely situated right next to the apartment building, and just a few doors down is the grocery store.
The auto shop/gas station is across town, but the bank is right next door to it, because you know how gas prices are these days. They couldn't forget to include a hospital to care for the residents, and a nail salon next door in case someone would like to get their nails done before visiting any sick loved ones.
Wilmington Friends School is the lovely little building in blue (GO BLUE!) which has a wonderful, large spa next door. Perhaps for the teachers to relax and rejuvenate after a busy week at school? Good thinking, Friends!
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!
Before the Class of 2024 heads off on their senior explorations next week, they attend a series of seminars ("Senior Seminars") aimed at giving them tools for adulthood.
The WFS Model UN Club, accompanied by faculty advisor Nick Childers, recently sent a delegation of five students to the inaugural Tower Hill Model UN Conference.
Upper school environmental science students built model carbon capture algae farms as part of their study of climate change mitigation. They developed ways to measure algae growth using microscopes and a spectrophotometer.
Congratulations to our community members who performed at last night's Informal Concert! This concert is designed to showcase the talent of our students, parents, and faculty in an informal, yet serious, chamber concert or recital format.
Wilmington Friends School hosted its second 275th Anniversary Webinar series on Monday, April 8, titled “Leadership, Teamwork, and Quaker Values from the World of Sports."
Congratulations to eighth graders Maya Dobson, Lindsey Forman, Cooper Miller, Victor Montejo, Levi Sawdon, and Sofia Velastegui-Fratticci who contributed to IMAZINE 2023, the annual Delaware Libraries teen literary and artistic magazine! Click here to check it out.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the upper school play, Radium Girls! This fast-paced ensemble piece featured 14 student actors playing multiple roles to create more than 30 characters. Bravo!
WFS welcomed Drew Smith, the Executive Director of Friends Council on Education, to campus to lead a discussion among our community members titled “275 Years of Quaker Education: What's it all about? Quakerism 101 for Parents.”
Each year, 3rd grade students utilize computer-aided design software (CAD) to replicate a renowned landmark from the various states that they are studying in Social Studies
Join us for a special birthday celebration commemorating the past 275 years of Wilmington Friends School and looking forward to all that's ahead. 6 p.m. on Friday, May 17 in the Lower School. Tours will be given, live music, & party favors! Heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. $25 per person or $40 per couple.
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