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:
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.
WFS archivist and longtime teacher Terry Maguire recently enjoyed tea and conversation with alumnus John Bonifaz ’84—reconnecting over shared history and a lifelong commitment to purpose-driven work.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Alumni & Friends Holiday Singing Meeting for Worship last week. It was wonderful to welcome so many familiar faces back on campus and to share in a meaningful time of reflection and song.
During a recent middle school Forest Time (Shinrin-yoku) experience, students embraced learning and reflection in the woods following a light dusting of snow.
10th-grade chemistry students tackled electrochemistry with a hands-on copper-plating ornament project, discovering how chemical reactions deposit metal onto objects.
After our annual “The Thing in the Gym” celebration, seniors and their first-grade buddies connected by playing games, sharing holiday plans, and creating festive cards together. These moments highlight the special cross-grade relationships that are a part of life at Wilmington Friends School.
The 8th grade choir traveled to Kendal-Crosslands to spread holiday cheer through music! Singing for the residents of both communities, the student musicians enjoyed sharing their talents and celebrating the holiday season with this special group.
Thanks to middle school parents Inna Snyder and Julia Morse Forester '00, working alongside Jewish Student Union (JSU) advisor Shoshana Kaplan, students enjoyed a meaningful and delicious Hanukkah celebration.
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!
Statement of Nondiscrimination as to Student Enrollment
Wilmington Friends School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of these schools. Wilmington Friends School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.