The Upper School Club Fair showed off 40 student-led clubs at Friends. From new options like Mahjong, Ping Pong, Music Production, Girls Rock, Medicinal Chemistry, Fashion Marketing, and Video Game Club to the many groups already part of school life, there’s a club for every interest — arts, culture, science, sports, and more.

Friends Seminary’s first Anchor Grant & Lighthouse Award  gallery walk on Monday, September 29, 2025, showcased a culture of open sharing and sustained innovation across the curriculum. Conceived and launched by K-12 Dean of Studies Hassan Wilson, the initiative will continue annually, creating a dependable rhythm for faculty to bring summer work into public view and into conversation with colleagues. Over the summer, talented educators researched, designed, and prototyped ne

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...

A boat tour of Barcelona’s bustling port, a guided visit to Antoni Gaudí’s breathtaking Sagrada Familia, and an excursion to the...

On March 3, eight Upper and Middle School students — William K. '27, Michael '27, Adela '28, Gloria '28, Maya '29, Theano '29, Mila '30,...