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WFS Mock Trial Team Finishes Second in Delaware!
The WFS Mock Trial team had an outstanding performance at this year's state competition, finishing second in the state!
Temi Lufadeju '25 led WFS, earning a team-high two gavels for Best Attorney. Scarlett Murphy '27, Wyeth Garey '28, and Amelia Rolls '25 each earned one gavel for Best Attorney, while Cooper Miller '28, Steven Kozikowski '25, and Carter Fenimore '25 received one gavel apiece for Best Witness.
A huge thank you to the WFS community for their excellent coaching and support!
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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 -
Upper School Students Attend Youth Environmental Summit
Upper school students recently attended Delaware's Youth Environmental Summit (YES!) held at the Chase Riverfront Center.Read More -
Lower School Students Study Important Figures in Black History
This year, WFS lower schoolers were lucky enough to pair their studies of important figures in Black history with a visit from author Lesa Cline-Ransome, who has written many books about important people in Black history. Each class chose a book written by Cline-Ransome for their study. Class posters are currently on display in the lower school lobby!Read More -
6th Grade Students Develop Surveys in IT Literacy Course
As part of their IT Literacy course, 6th grade students are developing and analyzing surveys on topics related to middle school life, learning how to craft effective questions and interpret results.Read More -
Class of 2027 Visits National Museum of African American History and Culture
Read MoreThe Class of 2027 visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture as part of their continuing study of American history. -
Preschool "Informance"
Read MoreAt our preschool "informance," our youngest students showcased their singing, dancing, and instrument playing! -
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 -
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 -
Lower School Visiting Author
Lesa Cline-Ransome, acclaimed author of numerous award-winning picture books, visited the WFS lower school this week!Read More -
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. -
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 -
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 -
Class of 2025 Signing Day
Read MoreCongratulations to our senior athletes who plan to play at the next level! -
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 -
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 -
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! -
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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