April 2022

A Letter from Rebecca

Dear Friends, I hope this issue of the April newsletter finds you and your family happy and well. School life is starting to return to...

The 2021-22 Preliminary Annual Report recognizes donors whose philanthropic support helps to enrich teaching and learning at Friends....

In February, students in Grades 7 and 8 performed "curiouser/CURIOUSER: An adaptation of Alice in Wonderland!" in the Great Room, a new...

Annual Benefit Raises 400,000 for Robin Hoffmann Fund for Equitable Education Better Together: Friends Benefit 2022 lived up to its name....

Lower School Art teacher Isabel Dominguez will deliver the Art of Teaching Lecture on Wed, April 13 from 6-7 PM (reception prior at 5:30...

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Friends Seminary Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 students and their teachers look forward to welcoming you for a...

History department chair Stefan Stawnychy typically offers lunchtime discussions throughout the year on topics that tie to the Politics...

Throughout the year, students learn about the many contributions Black people have made—and continue to make—but with a special emphasis...

During Peace Week 2022 the community contemplated the Quaker Testimonies and the importance of faith in action—living one’s values and...

Winter sports wrapped up a successful season with special congratulations to Saagi ’24 who won the NYSAIS Championship in Triple Jump and...

Elena ’22 and Tenzin ’22 are 2022 Ivy League Parliamentary Champions! The pair recently won the national high school debate tournament by...

On Saturday, February 12, more than 200 students, parents and employees participated in Maker Day, now in its sixth year. Maker Day...

Young Alumna Transitions from School to University As a student at Friends, Ananya Modi ’21 valued the sense of community and shared...