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Innovation
Innovation isn’t just an out-of-the-box accomplishment, it’s a mindset that provides an organization with nimbleness that results in a continuing flow of strategic and sustained progress that supports student achievement.
We recognize the importance of cultivating the conditions necessary to foster an innovation mindset and a spirit of R&D. Student-centered classroom experiences focusing on problem-solving and innovation begin with our youngest students, and their academic journeys allow them to refine, strengthen, and expand upon concepts and skills in successive grades. Growing and supporting this atmosphere of innovation and spirit of R&D—for both our students as well as our faculty—plays a central role in the pursuit of truth, self-awareness, and continuing revelation.
We aim to:
We aim to:
- Expand ways for teams of teachers to learn and grow together in an environment that encourages them to try new ideas without fear of failure.
- Broaden our interdisciplinary and cross-divisional initiatives to better prepare students for tackling real-world challenges and embrace a spirit of entrepreneurship.
- Expand our course offerings with additional investment in our Malone Schools Online Network resources and facilities.
- Support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion work, with the understanding that multiple and varied perspectives and voices are a key driver of innovation that help generate new ideas about programs and practices.
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Upper School Talent Show
Our students and faculty took the spotlight at today's upper school talent show... From music to poetry reading, our community wowed the crowd!Read More
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WFS Day at the Blue Rocks!
Our community had a blast at WFS Day at the Blue Rocks where the Chamber Singers performed the National Anthem! Thank you to all who attended.Read More -
Baseball Team Visits with Corie Priest, Community Outreach Officer at Delaware DOJ
The WFS baseball team had the opportunity to hear from Corie Priest, Community Outreach Officer at the Delaware Department of Justice.Read More -
Award-Winning Slam Poet and Author Andre Bradford Visits WFS
Read MoreWe were honored to have award-winning slam poet and author Andre Bradford visit all three divisions at WFS! Through his "On Purposeful Empathy" programming, Andre stresses the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and the power of storytelling. He encouraged students to find strength in their own voices and embrace the impact of their own stories. -
8th Grade Chinese Students Visit Le Shio
Read More8th grade Chinese students recent visited Le Shio restaurant in Wilmington to practice their Chinese speaking skills and to learn how to order food in a restaurant! -
Peace and Justice Students Learn about Alternatives to Violence Project
Rick Grier Reynolds, who created the Global Peace and Justice course at WFS, returned today with Brian Winward, a returned citizen and long-time AVP facilitator, to discuss the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) with 9th grade students.Read More -
PRISM Night 2025
It's always great to see so many of our student and faculty's talents on display at PRISM Night!Read More
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Upper School Students Hear Inspiring Story of Ricky Singh
Read MoreRicky Singh, the first person to summit Mount Everest and complete 50 marathons in 50 states, recently visited the Asian Student Union Club to share how he got into running and the mindset that fueled his journey. -
Upper School Arts Trip to Washington, D.C.
Upper School Power and Performance English classes, International Baccalaureate Higher Level Visual Arts students, Visual Art Majors, and 3D Design students traveled to Washington, D.C., for a research field trip that took them on a cultural odyssey!Read More -
College Case Studies Program
Read MoreThe WFS College Office recently hosted a Case Studies program for juniors and their grownups. Prior to the program, students and adults were given three college applications to read. -
Upper School French Students Perfect Language Skills
Read MoreUpper School French students have been perfecting their language skills in the most delicious ways—French 2 students competed in a Top Chef Crêpes competition, while International Baccalaureate HL French students created a tarte au citron! -
Happy Panda Day 2025!
Happy Panda Day 2025! A new and beloved Lower School tradition on the day before Spring Break, students enjoyed a variety of activities, including visiting with a therapy dog, making special panda bookmarks and bird feeders, buddy reading, practicing Aikido and yoga, and completing several service projects.Read More -
IB Recital
Read MoreTuesday night’s International Baccalaureate recital showcased the talents of IB Music HL1 and HL2 students in an evening of vocal performances. Soprano vocalists Ella Morton ’25 and Piper Roskovensky ’26 presented a program of diverse repertoire featuring contemporary, traditional, and musical theatre selections. -
Middle School French Students Visit Martinique
In February, middle school French students visited Martinique, a French overseas department in the Caribbean.Read More -
First Graders Meet with Elder Buddies
Read MoreFirst graders had a blast spending time and baking with their Elder Buddies! -
IB Science Students Visit University of Delaware
International Baccalaureate chemistry, biology, physics, and computer science students visited the University of Delaware for a collaborative science project.Read More -
WFS Mock Trial Team Finishes Second in Delaware!
Read MoreThe WFS Mock Trial team had an outstanding performance at this year's state competition, finishing second in the state! -
3rd Graders Learn About Balance
Read More3rd grade students explored the concept of balance by working in pairs to create multiple types of sculptures. -
Jazz Band Participates in Improvisation Workshop
Read MoreThe Upper School Jazz Band recently had the opportunity to work with Blayne Salerni in a workshop on improvisation. Mr. Salerni, the band director at Smyrna Middle School, has led jazz improvisation workshops throughout Delaware for middle and high school students, as well as music educators -
Lower Schoolers Learn about Service
Braeden Mannering, the founder of 3B: Brae's Brown Bags, visited our lower school students to share his journey of creating a nonprofit that provides healthy snack bags to those in need. Braeden highlighted the importance of kindness, service, and how even young people can make a big impact in their communities.Read More
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