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A Letter from Rebecca Holmes
Dear Friends, Earlier this month, I was delighted to help Grade 1 students plant pumpkin seeds with their science teacher, Jeneen Mangel...
A Piece of Quaker History Gifted to Friends
Inspired by the acquisition of the Gee’s Bend print, Jane Curley, an art historian and alumni parent ’01, ’05, donated a 1899 work by...
2020-21 Annual Report Available Online
The 2020-21 Annual Report recognizes more than 1,160 members of the community who have made a gift to Friends Seminary. Generous donors...
Donors Make Bigger Impact Through IRAs
Now is the time of year when many individuals over the age of 70½ are thinking about the minimum required distributions from their...
A First Hand Look at Energy Generation
Upper School students in the Global Education Program are examining the political, technological and social issues surrounding energy...
Live Performances Resume!
After a two-year hiatus, Upper School students and their teachers were thrilled to perform the annual Autumn Choral and Orchestral...
JV Boys’ Soccer Wins Title
On October 28 the JV Boys’ Soccer Team defeated Packer Collegiate in penalty kicks to win the ACIS championship title. Athletic Director...
Instilling a Growth Mindset
This fall, Head of the Upper School, Blair Parker has asked faculty, staff and parents to think about ways to develop the growth mindset,...
Pediatrician Shares Expertise and Insight with Parents
November was an exciting month for Dr Hina Talib, a new Lower School parent and pediatrician, who met Dr Biden and singer Ciara at the...
Logging Virtual Travel Experiences in Lower School
On occasional Sunday afternoons this year, Lower School students and their families are invited to participate in the Global Perspectives...
Students Supporting Students, 30+ Years and Counting
Banana Splits, a support and affinity group for students who reside with one parent or one parent at a time because of separation,...
Creating Fun in Upper School
The Parents Association generously sponsored a special Upper School assembly in the Meetinghouse on November 3 featuring the magician...
Inspiring the Young to Protect the Environment
Alexandra Zissu ’92 put her skills as an environmental journalist to work to educate, empower and inspire young readers on issues related...
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