A Remarkable Day of Celebration at AFS
May 13, 2018
A celebratory groundbreaking ceremony for the Richard N. Berman Athletics Center was the high point of a full day of activities that also included Alumni Day and an EcoFest and Nature Playdate.
Read MoreStudents in Memoir-Writing Class Gather ‘Seeds of Wisdom’ from Elders
March 23, 2018
Fourteen seniors enrolled in a memoir-writing class sat down to talk with elderly residents of Hopkins Center in a project designed to give voice to those who generally are isolated from the outside world.
Read MoreAFS Joins National Walkout Against Gun Violence
March 16, 2018
At AFS, the school took part in the 17-minute walkout in hopes of sustaining attention about ending gun violence in our schools and communities and lifting up the Quaker values of peace and non-violence.
Read MoreA Letter from Rich Nourie about the National School Walkout
March 12, 2018
The Head of School explains why AFS will participate in the 17-minute national school walkout on March 14, which is intended to bring sustained attention to gun violence in our schools and communities.
Read MoreA Letter by Rich Nourie in Response to the Tragedy in Florida
February 17, 2018
The Head of School writes that empowerment is a powerful antidote to anxiety and encourages AFS families to find voice and channels of civic engagement that are essential to moving our country forward.
Read MoreA Discussion about Breaking the Binary of Sex and Gender
February 16, 2018
One of the panelists spoke about the need to validate the existence of a multitude of genders. A parent reminded the audience that a child's exploration of gender was a journey for a parent, too.
Read MoreEvan Greenberg Lecture: Sowing Seeds of Peace in the World
February 9, 2018
Daniel Moses described the work that his organization, Seeds of Peace, is doing to try to develop young leaders to bring peace to regions in conflict.
Read MoreA Video of AFS ‘King Day of Service,’ Thoughts about His Life of Extraordinary Achievement
January 19, 2018
Head of School Rich Nourie spoke about what had motivated Dr. King and volunteers sang songs and listened to inspirational quotes before heading off to work on projects for those in need.
Read MoreA December Letter from the Head of School
December 16, 2017
May the themes of hope, peace and promise lift your spirits this special season of the year.
— Rich Nourie
Parent Reviews Highlight Our Commitment to Academic Excellence, Community and Diversity
December 1, 2017
The results of the 2017-2018 survey were posted on a website that bills itself as 'The Parent's Guide to Philadelphia.'
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