Chris Loeffler ’00 currently serves as the Interim Head of Lower School.
“There are a lot of moments as a teacher where you are thinking about, ‘How is a child understanding themselves better? How are they understanding the world better?’ Because realistically, you have to balance those two… And I think, if we can create a community here that allows kids to understand themselves better and understand the world better, then that is what leads to a more peaceful world.”
Chris Loeffler ’00, who currently serves as our Interim Head of Lower School, joined the Quaker Matters podcast and discussed the importance of lower school students having a routine during the school year, numerous ways in which WFS encourages students to advocate for themselves, how he supports students and teachers throughout each school day, and his own WFS experience as a student.
Thank you to all the WFS community members who came out to Charcoal Pit on Wednesday night to try Coach T’s “Quaker Shake” on his birthday and celebrate our 2025 State Champion Field Hockey Team!
During recess, 1st-grade students worked together on our Natural Playground to design and build their very own see-saw using fallen branches and logs. With teamwork, problem-solving, and plenty of creativity, they transformed natural materials into a working structure—all through hands-on learning and exploratory play.
It was another excellent fall for WFS athletics. Our student-athletes competed with purpose, resilience, and school pride across every field, course, and court. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful to the fans who cheered them on.
The Quaker Cares Club brought energy and encouragement to campus with a Wellness Smoothie Bike for our Middle and Upper School students! By hopping on the bike and pedaling fast, students blended their own healthy, delicious smoothies—a fun reminder that taking care of yourself matters, especially during high-stress times.
Wilmington Friends School middle school student-athletes wrapped up a successful fall season marked by growth, teamwork, and competitive spirit across cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, and volleyball.
A huge thank you to all of our alumni who came out on November 29 for wrestling, basketball, and volleyball! It was wonderful to see teammates reconnect, compete, and cheer each other on across all three games. Go Blue!
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