Middle school students recently took place in a collection where the topic was internet safety, sponsored by the Beau Biden Foundation.
Students heard from Reggie Laster, a retired New Castle County police officer and investigator, who spoke on strategies to help them make safe decisions online. Topics discussed at a middle school appropriate level included bullying/cyberbullying, online gaming, how to be an up-stander, knowing and finding your trusted adults when needed, and understanding your digital footprint.
Lower school students are again participating in the Traveling Mural Project, which began in 2018, allowing students to connect with other schools, classrooms, and libraries.
The Upper School Quakerism and Thee class recently welcomed three guest speakers to deepen their understanding of prison reform and Quaker contributions to the movement.
Five WFS students recently participated in Share the Stage, a benefit concert for the Autism Research Foundation, where neurodiverse musicians perform and collaborate with professional and student musicians to create truly inclusive, inspiring, and fun performances.
First grade students recently gathered for the annual monarch butterfly migration, a beloved lower school tradition which connects science, Spanish, and art classes.
WFS was pleased to present three Alumni Awards at Homecoming 2024 to Carol Bancroft Morley '68 (Outstanding Service Award), Leslie Davis Guccione ’65 (Distinguished Alumna Award), and Stephanie Bonnes ’04 (Young Alumna of the Year Award). The three were honored for their dedication to their professions and community service. They are the embodiment of what a Friends education stands for.
Adrian Burston, a former Friends teacher and Vice President of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, and his wife Debbie Burston, recently presented to 10th grade American History classes about the local history of the Underground Railroad and the involvement of Quakers in the local abolition movement.
Lower school students enjoyed spending time with middle and upper school student-athletes today. During their visit, athletes discussed the strategy behind their respective sports, demonstrated various drills that students could practice at recess and home, and excited everyone in the lower school by leading them in some of their favorite cheers!
The WFS middle school concluded its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month last week with an educational and interactive performance by Los Bomberos de la Calle.
WFS recently hosted a workshop for the Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), gathering kindergarten through college Chinese educators to exchange ideas and experiences on organizing summer study abroad tours.
Gavin Jefferson '26 became involved with the Jester Artspace for a project in his Quakerism class, and continued helping the organization even after his project was complete. Click here to read more.
I am excited to announce that Chris Loeffler ’00 has been appointed the next Head of Lower School. Chris’s philosophy that education extends beyond knowledge acquisition to making the world a better place along with his comprehensive understanding of our school community make him uniquely qualified for this role.
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