

Dr. Evan's Sparks Legacy of Reflection & Action
“It’s a good time to be at Friends,” Dr. Meredith Evans ’90 declared during her address to the Upper School. “I learned to care about...


Celebrating Excellence: Recent Award Recipients
Friends Seminary is proud to recognize the remarkable achievements of our students across a variety of disciplines, from mathematics and...

Shaping Global Citizens
Global education cultivates the knowledge, skills, and empathy required to understand multiple perspectives and thrive in an increasingly...


Circuits Electrify Learning
In Steven Fong’s Grade 3 class, students have been developing their understanding of electric circuits through hands-on learning. After...


A Living Tomb Unearths Ancient Egypt
Fifth graders stepped into the role of historians as they immersed themselves in their study of Ancient Egypt. With the grandeur of the...


Donors Support Enriches Peace Week Programming
The week of January 20th marked the 20th annual observation of Peace Week at Friends Seminary. This year’s programming centered on the...


MS Actors Light Up the McCray Theatre
Under the direction of Middle School Drama Teacher Trent Williams, Grade 7 and 8 students delighted audiences with a performance of...


Proceeds from Contemporary Art Sale Support Financial Aid
Fairy Dust, 2022, Suzanne Anker The annual Friends Seminary Contemporary Art Preview was held on Thursday, February 20 at 52 Walker. To...

Honoring Community Support
In December, Friends Seminary issued the 2023-24 Annual Report that acknowledges community-wide support for advancing Friends Seminary’s...


Friends Welcomes Peace Week 2025 Speaker
We are excited to announce the details of Peace Week 2025, taking place January 21-24. For nearly two decades, Friends Seminary has set...


Experience the Skyspace at Sunset
Early sunsets in January are an ideal time of year to experience the Skyspace. Two sessions are available to members of the community:...


Students Visit a Library on Their Doorstep
On October 30, the 15th Street Meeting opened its Quaker Library to students, faculty and staff. Meeting member Carmen Hendershott was on...