On Saturday, September 6, Grade 9 students and their families took the ferry to Governor’s Island for a day of service. Now in its 14th year, this milestone Friends event, Making a Difference from Day One, is an opportunity for Grade 9 students and families to get to know one another, to roll up their sleeves, and to put the Friends mission of service and community into action. Partnering with Earth Matter, a non-profit dedicated to reducing organic waste through composting,

A poem by alumna, An Experience by Ruth Burlington Georgiou '39

Short December days are an ideal time of year to experience Leading , the James Turrell Skyspace at Friends. We are delighted to offer a sunset experience on Thursday, December 18,  from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Click here   to reserve your place or contact Rebecca Holmes . Seating is limited and reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dear Friends, As you will read in this first issue of the new school year, autumn is off to a great start on 16th Street. In this issue, you will read about topics ranging from a new Grade 9 course requirement on Quaker values and practices to the launch of more than 40 clubs in Upper School. The newly appointed Interim Head of School, Rich Nourie, has been given a warm welcome. Rich brings the wisdom of more than 40 years of Quaker educational experience and deep expertise i

As another school year comes to a close, Friends continues to honor its cherished traditions while embracing new ones. Across all...

After 23 years of stewardship to Friends Seminary—as the longest-serving principal/head of school in the institution’s 239-year history—Robert “Bo” Lauder retires from leading a community that speaks more loudly in its pursuit of justice, dreams more boldly, stands on firmer ground, and reflects a vibrant culture as layered and complex as the world around it.

In Courtney Retzler’s classroom, wisdom grew wings. Released early in gratitude, this feature will appear in our next print issue of...

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved friend, Gordon Hulse, August 10, 1945 - July 3, 2025.

A highlight of 2024-25 for Upper School was the successful renovation of the Annex. Home to Math, Science and the Performing Arts,...

At Friends Seminary, the city is more than just a backdrop—it’s an extension of the classroom. This spring, students across divisions...

This spring, Grade 6 students at Friends Seminary have been engaged in a powerful and multifaceted exploration of Anne Frank: The Diary...

As part of the lead-up to their culminating independent research projects, Susannah Walker’s Advanced U.S. History students took a...