A Reflection for the Summer Months
June 30, 2022
This year, I saw life itself breathed into our children by the experience of being at school with incredibly caring and committed adults in their lives. We look forward to a joyful reunion in September.
Read MoreA Response to the Recent Tragedies and Violence in America
May 25, 2022
At this time, may we seek the peace within, always present, as the ground from which to live and respond. May we help others to do the same and accept the help of others in finding it ourselves.
Read MoreIntroducing the AFS Strategic Plan – Envisioning the Fourth Century of Friends Education
May 23, 2022
Our new Strategic Plan will guide Abington Friends’ progress over the next three to five years. It is a plan written with the confidence of a strong school growing stronger.
Read MoreA holy season for Muslims, Jews and Christians
April 15, 2022
As Muslim Ramadan, Jewish Passover and Christian Holy Week and Easter converge in the calendar this week, billions of people around the world are centering their lives around spiritual connection.
Read MoreA Response to the War in Ukraine
March 11, 2022
With the rest of the world, we are watching the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. The Quaker Peace Testimony is rooted in our consciousness of the preciousness and unconditional dignity of all human life.
Read MoreA Response to Crisis at Congregation Beth Israel
January 19, 2022
As a community, we are holding in the Light all those terrorized by the hostage crisis that unfolded over 11 hours at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.
Read MoreA Message for the New Year
December 17, 2021
In this, our 325th year, let us be inspired anew by the collective inner light.
Read MoreA Thanksgiving Message from Rich Nourie
November 24, 2021
May we be refreshed by a spirit of giving thanks together and by the goodness of the love in our homes.
Read MoreIn Our 325th Year, A Time to Lift Our Eyes, Pause and Reflect
October 14, 2021
As one of the oldest schools in the country, we are a school of many traditions, from age-old celebrations like Arbor Day to newer additions like ECOFest, the Nature Playdate and Black Excellence Night.
Read MoreAFS Covid Procedures for 2021-2022
August 6, 2021
The Pandemic Team has been meeting this summer and adapting plans to shifting conditions, trends and guidance for schools.
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