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March For Our Lives Walk Out
The upper school March For Our Lives Club held a walkout today to honor those lost in the recent Uvalde and Buffalo shootings.
Students wore orange, which represents the national March For Our Lives movement, and stood in silent protest.
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National Merit
Read MoreCongratulations to the members of the Class of 2023 who are being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program. -
Pre-K Paints their Inner Light
Read MorePre-kindergarten students painted their inner light as part of the lower school's September testimony project! -
Upper School Improv Class
During upper school improv class, students warm up for class by doing an exercise called, "This is a ball."Read More -
Kathleen Martin - NACAC Rising Star!
Congratulations to Kathleen Martin, WFS Director of College Guidance, who recently received the Rising Star Award from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling.Read More -
Middle School International Day of Peace 2022
Over the course of the last five years, the middle school has engaged in a series of experiences to strengthen student's intercultural competencies and appreciation for the diversity of the personal stories each person contributes to the community.Read More -
8th Grade Trip to Philadelphia
As part of their historical events and opera units, eighth grade students traveled to Philadelphia to visit the Museum of the American Revolution and to the Academy of Music to see "Otello."Read More -
The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions
Please join us October 6 at 7pm in the Friends Theater for a talk with Timothy L. Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown, college admissions experts and authors of The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation About Education, Parenting, and Race. This event is open to the public!Read More
Questions? Contact Kathleen Martin, WFS Director of College Guidance at kmartin@wilmingtonfriends.org. -
School Year Abroad - Greta Munch '25
In 2007, WFS became the first high school in Delaware accepted as a member of the School Year Abroad (SYA) consortium, a national group of leading independent schools with a commitment to international education.Read More -
Upper School Service Day and Senior Bonding
On Friday's upper school service day, groups of 9th-11th graders volunteered at local organizations including the New Castle County Hope Center, Easter Seals, and Food Bank of Delaware, among others.Read More -
Retired WFS Teacher Javier Ergueta Featured in Delaware Today's Top Teachers Issue
Congratulations to retired WFS teacher Javier Ergueta on being featured in Delaware Today's Top Teachers issue!Read More -
Second Week of School!
Check out all the amazing things happening during our second week of school!Read More -
Upper School Club Fair
The upper school Club Fair gives students the opportunity to learn about the many clubs available at WFS.Read More -
First Grade Scientists
Read MoreIn science, first graders answered the question, "How many colors can you make using the primary colors?" Quote of the day: "I made root beer color." -
Middle School Bonding Day!
Middle School Bonding Day is an important tradition that gives students a chance to participate in games and activities to foster a sense of community among their peers and grow as a grade.Read More -
Congratulations Jace Boland '23!
Congratulations to Jace Boland '23 who earned recognition for his outstanding performance on the PSAT from the College Board with the National African American Recognition Award!Read More -
First Day of School 2022-2023!
A rainy start to the 2022-2023 school year, but one filled with lots of smiles as friends greeted each other and teachers welcomed students back into the classroom. It's going to be a great year!Read More -
Welcome to our new faculty and staff members!
Read MoreNew faculty and staff members participated in orientation, including Quaker faith and practice training. We are excited to have this wonderful group join the WFS community!
Back Row: Candice Culmer-Smith, Delaney Martin ’18, Joe Bennett, Rodrigo Saldana, Eddie Gallagher3rd Row: Rachel Anderson, Michelle Oosterbaan, Jaime Morefield, Maria Scott2nd Row: Esme Ayllon, Tami-Marie Gerber, Nick Childers, Jonathan Artis -
Registration is open!
Read MoreRegistration is now open for the 26th annual Wilmington Friends School Smith McMillan 5K! -
Special Olympics & WFS Athletes Join Together
The WFS football and soccer teams hosted athletes from Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) in mid-August. In the clinics, the athletes participated in drills together, learned a lot, and had a blast! This tradition is something that WFS student athletes and Special Olympians look forward to each year and is a great way to for them to connect.Read More -
2022-23 Pilot Light Food Education Fellow
Read MoreCongratulations to lower school teacher Sia Willie who was named a 2022-23 Pilot Light Food Education Fellow! From their website, "Food Education Fellows are leaders in food education across the nation. Fellows implement weekly Pilot Light lessons, create new Pilot Light resources, and help to refine and evaluate what Pilot Light and food education looks like in classrooms."Read more about Sia and the program here:
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