Wilmington Friends School offers an unsurpassed academic program, and just as important, it is a great place to grow up.
There is no “typical” Friends School student or family. We recognize diversity of thought, identity, and experience as essential to both academic excellence and the character of our community.
Our teachers know our students. They provide individual attention and are deeply invested in students’ growth and success. Because they are known as individuals, students are able to discover and develop the best in themselves. Because they are valued and held to high standards as members of a community, students are motivated to contribute and to lead.
For parents, Friends is a great place to join with other families who share a commitment to education that inspires the best in each student while fostering an active responsibility to the good of all.
School News
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Preschool "Informance"
Read MoreAt our preschool "informance," our youngest students showcased their singing, dancing, and instrument playing!
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8th Graders Learn about Constitutional Rights
As part of their unit on the constitution, 8th grade students recently met with Judge Eliza Hirst. Eliza and her colleague Paige Chapman delivered an engaging presentation focused on young people's constitutional rights.Read More
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DISC Championship Results!
The following WFS student-athletes placed amongst the top-three in their respective events/weight classes in the DISC Championships.Read More
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Lower School Visiting Author
Lesa Cline-Ransome, acclaimed author of numerous award-winning picture books, visited the WFS lower school this week!Read More
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Quaker Cares Read-Aloud
Read MoreThis school year, we launched an exciting Read-Aloud series where our Middle and Upper School Quaker Cares Club students visit the Lower School to share powerful messages about self-esteem.
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WFS Middle School Lego Robotics Team Qualifies for Delaware State Championship!
The WFS Middle School Lego League Robotics team, "WFS Fish," competed in a tournament last week in Dover.Read More
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Sixth Grade Visits Penn Museum
WFS sixth graders visited Penn Museum last week in preparation for their upcoming social studies unit on Ancient Greece. Students toured galleries and participated in hands-on activities with artifacts to learn about culture and daily life in Ancient Greece.Read More
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Class of 2025 Signing Day
Read MoreCongratulations to our senior athletes who plan to play at the next level!
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Upper School Students Attend Quaker Youth Leadership Conference
Easton Martinenza ‘27, Elia Lichterman '28, and Kylie Poole '28 gained valuable leadership and advocacy skills at the Quaker Youth Leadership Conference (QYLC) held at Carolina Friends School, engaging in meaningful experiences centered on social change and environmental responsibility.Read More
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Lower School Sports Connection
Upper school sports winter captains recently visited the lower school. During their visit, captains discussed the strategy behind their respective sports, demonstrated various drills that students could practice at recess or home, and got everyone in the lower school excited by leading them in some of their favorite cheers!Read More
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Upper School Student Run Production - Yellow Wallpaper
Read MoreCongratulations to the entire cast and crew of this year's Student Run Production, Yellow Wallpaper, on their incredible performances!
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WFS Chamber Singers Participate in Four-School Workshop
Last week, Chamber Singers participated in the annual Four-School Workshop and Festival Concert with choirs from Sanford, Tatnall, and Tower Hill schools.Read More
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6th Grade Three-on-Three Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of our sixth grade three-on-three tournament - Caroline, Cider, and Oliver!Read More
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Exploring Space-Related Concepts
Seventh-grade astronomy students are exploring key space-related concepts such as black holes, extraterrestrial life, and space exploration while demonstrating their understanding through research, collaboration, and multimedia presentations. Students are applying scientific reasoning, computational thinking, and math skills to analyze data, communicate findings, and expand their knowledge of the universe.Read More
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IB Biology Students Begin Data Collection
Read MoreThe HL IB Biology students were working on data collection for their internal assessment. Each student has formulated a research question and designed an experiment to attempt to answer the question. All the experiments are biological and include topics such as investigating plant propagation, germination, enzyme activity, fermentation, antibiotic resistance, and many others.
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Middle School and Upper School Performing Arts
Read MoreThe WFS Upper School Student Run Production is a yearly tradition where students create, direct, produce (and often write) their own vision for the stage. This year’s production, Yellow Wallpaper, is being directed and led by two seniors. Yellow Wallpaper was adapted from the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.8th grade students have been working hard on their annual musical. On February 28, students will perform, High School Musical, for the entire school to see. Each member of the class participates—as a member of the cast, pit band, stage crew, or technical crew.
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Class of 2037 Peace Posters on Display
Peace posters from the WFS Class of 2037 were on display as part of the 2025 Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition with Pacem in Terris at the Wilmington Library!Read More
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Lower School Lunar New Year Culture Quest
Our third Lower School Culture Quest of the year celebrated the Lunar New Year! Lower and middle school faculty and upper and middle school students led activities aimed at teaching students about the history and culture of the Lunar New Year through reading, crafts, and food!Read More
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Middle School Ski Trip!
Read MoreMiddle school students had a blast on the slopes of Blue Mountain during one of our beloved WFS traditions, the middle school ski trip.
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Quakerism Class Visits with Practicing Quakers
Mrs. Hegenbarth’s 10th grade Quakerism class recently heard from three practicing Quakers.Read More
WFS Education and Parenting Blog
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Make the Most of an Admissions Open House
Read MoreWhen researching private schools, attending an admissions open house event is a great opportunity for your family to tour campuses and see where your child could spend their days.And while facilities conducive to learning and state-of-the-art resources are important, families should also look beyond the physical environment. A school’s true strength lies in its culture and academic program.
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The Gift of Education
Read Morefrom “Reading, Writing and Ciphering”to Broadened Perspectivesof Social Justice and Quaker Values
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Middle School Faculty Pursue Professional Development Opportunities
Several middle school teachers and administrators recently had exciting professional development opportunities!Read More
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Middle School Students Take the Lead on Conferences
Read MoreIn January, WFS middle school students take the reins and lead portfolio-led conferences with parents/guardians and advisors. This approach not only fosters a sense of accountability for the students but also strengthens the partnership between parents/guardians, students, and advisors. The two main objectives of these conferences are:
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Helping Students Navigate the Digital Landscape with TSI
The digital landscape plays an essential role in the lives of students and adults, and at Wilmington Friends School, we want to equip our students, families, faculty, and staff with the necessary tools to ensure that they make positive and safe decisions online every day.Read More
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Key Take-Aways from Our Networking Panel
Wilmington Friends kicked off the 275th Webinar Series on Thursday, November 9, with "How Networking Enhances Your Brand," featuring Andy McEnroe '04, Managing Director for Raymond James; Monterry Luckey, Deputy Director of the Delaware Workforce Development Board; and Lynne M. Williams, Executive Director of Great Careers Group & BENG; and moderated by Connor Dalton ’08.Read More
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Fostering Independence in Your Elementary-School-Aged Child
Read MoreAs children move from early childhood into elementary school, helping them through challenges and opportunities might feel more complicated.
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Why Should Kids Learn to Code? A Delaware School's perspective
Read MoreAs organizations continue to rely on ever-changing technology, computer science has become increasingly more popular in high school and college curricula.
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Mindful Studying Tips From a Delaware School Counselor
Meditation and breathing exercises can’t tackle your to do list, but they can help you calm down and center you to start again.Read More
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The Power of Networking in Delaware and Beyond
Networking is one of the most important ways to discover the jobs that are most worthwhile pursuing and learn from others in your field.Read More
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8 Tips for Teaching Your Kids How to Resolve Conflict
“It’s mine!” “No, it’s mine!” Your blood pressure starts rising as you hear your kids yelling at each other in the other room.Read More
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Choosing a Middle School in Delaware
Read MoreDeciding to invest in a private school education for your rising middle schooler can feel like an onerous process.
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Getting the Most Out of School Athletics Programs
Whether as a participant or a fan, when we think of our experiences with athletics growing up, big moments come to mind.Read More
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How to Get Back Into Community Service in Delaware and Beyond
Read MoreMany of us are interested in volunteering, but with the demands on our time and attention these days, community service can easily be placed on the back burner.
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Summer Math Fun for Elementary School Students
Click Here for Summer Math Fun!Read More
Summertime provides a great opportunity to positively impact your child’s math journey.
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The 4 Essential Outcomes of Quaker Education
90% of the students who attend Wilmington Friends are non-Quakers.Read More
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Top Tips for Transitioning Your Little Ones Back to School
As school supply lists are distributed and classroom teachers announced, many parents and guardians are beginning to think about the new school year.Read More
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What in the World is IB? A Quick Guide from a Delaware IB School
Read MoreMany of us know of Advanced Placement or “AP” courses in high schools, and often see “AP” grouped with “IB” in references to more challenging coursework.
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Your Child's Middle School Success: Tips for Parents and Guardians
Read MoreAs your student enters adolescence, you may be wondering how your role in their academic life should evolve.
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Your Role in Your High School Student's College Application Process
Read MoreIf your child is pursuing higher education, at some point you might feel compelled to step into, and perhaps even manage, their college application process.
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Alumni Spotlights
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Osi Chukwuocha ’22
“I believe my time at WFS prepared me for success at CWRU both academically and athletically. Academically, the high rigor of WFS courses like AP Physics gave me a great foundation coming into CWRU. However, I think the most effective tool I learned from WFS was building relationships with teachers. Building relationships with teachers at CWRU has helped me monumentally with assignments and exams.”Read More
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Manny Adebi ’20
Read More“My experience at Wilmington Friends School set me up for success by providing challenging coursework that required critical thinking. Learning how I learned and figuring out a process that worked for me was one of the most important things because regardless of what you want to major in or what sport you want to play at a higher level, you will need to learn the information and how to apply it when it is necessary. Friends helped me facilitate my learning process, and I’ve continued to adapt and improve it based on the situation.”
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Jocelyn Nathan ’23 Wins the National Championship!
Congratulations to Jocelyn Nathan ‘23 and the Penn State University women’s volleyball team on winning the National Championship! In their 3-1 victory over the University of Louisville this afternoon, Nathan recorded a career-high ten digs.Read More
Jocelyn is pictured with her parents, Len and Lynne, and sisters, Dani ‘19 (bottom left) and Alyssa ‘17.
Great work, Jocelyn!
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Madeline Rowland ’23
Read More“My experience at Wilmington Friends School taught me the importance of time management, resilience, and community. Academically, the rigorous curriculum helped me develop my critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and the habits to handle complex material, all of which have equipped me with the tools to excel at Williams.”
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Philip Montigney ’07
“I always mention Wilmington Friends as having an incredible influence in my life as preparation not only for college but well beyond. Acceptance and curiosity in understanding sound simple enough, but as I get older, I realize the world would benefit greatly if more people were taught those lessons at a young age.”Read More
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Zach Williams ’02
“There’s no need to be modest about your ambitions or your hopes. If there is something that you want to do or something that you want to see happen in the world, move toward it one little step at a time, and you can be a part of how things change.”Read More
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Josh Galperin ’00
On the latest episode of the Quaker Matters Podcast, hosted by Piper Roskovensky ’26, Josh Galperin ’00 discusses what it’s like to work in environmental law, what he enjoys most about teaching law, and shares advice to students who are interested in pursuing a career in law.Read More
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Sarah Schenck Maheshwari ’91
Sarah Schenck Maheshwari ’91 joined the Quaker Matters Podcast.Read More
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A Family’s Ties to WFS Since the 18th Century
When Kaylea Ann Donaghy, age 3, walked into Wilmington Friends Lower School in January, 2021, she was not aware that she may well be the ninth generation and 38th member of her family to attend or be involved with the oldest school in Delaware.Read More
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Chris Loeffler ’00
Chris Loeffler ’00 currently serves as the Interim Head of Lower School.Read More
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John Bonifaz ’84
Voices of Friends: John Bonifaz ’84, Co-Founder and President at Free Speech For PeopleRead More
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Ethan Cooperson ’87
Voices of Friends: Ethan Cooperson ’87 is a Senior Researcher at Stats Perform.Read More
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Meryl Gatti ’15
Meryl Gatti ’15 currently serves as an Entity Management Product Trainer for CSC.Read More
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Dr. Omar Khan ’90
Voices of Friends: Enterprise Chief Scientific Officer and Vice President of Research Administration and Scientific Affairs for ChristianaCare, Dr. Omar Khan ’90.Read More
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