WFS Students Attend Baltimore Student Diversity Leadership Conference
WFS Students Attend Baltimore Student Diversity Leadership Conference
WFS students L-T Alleyne '26, Sofía Hasse-Mas '25, Charlotte Kass '26, and Kayla Turman '26 recently attended the Baltimore Student Diversity Leadership Conference (BSDLC) at Sandy Spring Friends School.
BSDLC is a high school diversity and equity leadership training event that is planned by and led by upper school students in grades 9-12 from independent schools in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Delaware. Through keynote speakers, student-planned and led workshops on pertinent topics, and many opportunities for participants to share their voices, students experience a day of learning, affirmation, and lasting connections. Our students were encouraged by the workshops they attended and motivated to incorporate what they've learned as they continue to grow as leaders here at Friends.
After their luncheon in the library, seniors held a noise parade, celebrating their last day of school before heading off to Senior Exploration and IB exams. The day ended with their final school-day Meeting for Worship, a time for gathered silence and reflection.
The Spring Concert Series continued with an outstanding upper school instrumental concert, featuring our Jazz Band and Symphonic Band in the Friends Theater.
The end-of-year senior traditions have begun, with the Class of 2026 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!
IB Art and Visual Arts Major students welcomed friends and family to the opening of their exhibition, showcasing works from the portfolios they have developed over the past two years.
The WFS Spring Concert Series began with a fantastic middle and upper school choral concert on Tuesday evening, featuring performances from our 6th Grade Choir, 7th & 8th Grade Choir, Chorale, and Chamber Singers.
7th-grade Chinese students explored the history of kites in China before heading outside to practice flying them. With the campus in full spring bloom, flying kites in the beautiful surroundings was refreshing for the students.
Upper school chemistry students recently brought science to life through the “nylon rope trick,” exploring how one of the world’s first fully synthetic fibers is made.
Each spring, Head of School Ken Aldridge looks forward to sitting down with our 12th-grade advisory groups for pizza and conversation—an opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate the senior class during their final weeks on campus.
1st graders wowed students, families, and faculty with their coordination and confidence as they took the stage for the 1st Grade Circus—showcasing their skills in hula-hooping, juggling, balance beam walking, and plate-spinning. This beloved WFS tradition helps students build strength, focus, and hand-eye coordination.
Isla White ’29 and Scarlett Murphy ’27 earned regional recognition in the Delaware Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a highly competitive program that honors outstanding creative work from students across the state.
WFS will host our annual Be Bold for Blue Giving Day on Friday, April 17, 2026. This fundraising event brings the community together to support our mission through Quaker education. This year, the school has set a goal to raise $150,000 from 350 individual donors.
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