On Monday, seventh graders and faculty members traveled to Washington, D.C. where they had a busy day visiting the National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism, the United States Holocaust Museum, the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
These visits helped show the seventh grade curriculum in real life -- in both seventh grade English and social science, students spend time examining the causes and implications of genocide with a specific focus upon the Holocaust. Students read The Diary of Anne Frank as well as a second Holocaust book, and then examine the context of the Holocaust within history/Word War II in social science. Students also examine Japanese-American internment and the causes and results of sending innocent American citizens to confined camps during a time of crisis - World War II.
On the field trip, in addition to seeing how key historical figures are recognized for their achievements and accomplishments, students saw a greater context of discrimination, hatred, and racism, and learned how to work to help others who are facing potential or real persecution.
Thank you to all the WFS community members who came out to Charcoal Pit on Wednesday night to try Coach T’s “Quaker Shake” on his birthday and celebrate our 2025 State Champion Field Hockey Team!
During recess, 1st-grade students worked together on our Natural Playground to design and build their very own see-saw using fallen branches and logs. With teamwork, problem-solving, and plenty of creativity, they transformed natural materials into a working structure—all through hands-on learning and exploratory play.
It was another excellent fall for WFS athletics. Our student-athletes competed with purpose, resilience, and school pride across every field, course, and court. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful to the fans who cheered them on.
The Quaker Cares Club brought energy and encouragement to campus with a Wellness Smoothie Bike for our Middle and Upper School students! By hopping on the bike and pedaling fast, students blended their own healthy, delicious smoothies—a fun reminder that taking care of yourself matters, especially during high-stress times.
Wilmington Friends School middle school student-athletes wrapped up a successful fall season marked by growth, teamwork, and competitive spirit across cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, and volleyball.
A huge thank you to all of our alumni who came out on November 29 for wrestling, basketball, and volleyball! It was wonderful to see teammates reconnect, compete, and cheer each other on across all three games. Go Blue!
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