We are excited to welcome our new families for the 2025-2026 school year!
Save these dates!
New Family Pizza Picnic
Tuesday, May 20 | 6 – 7:00 p.m. RSVP here.
New Family Welcome and Social
Wednesday, August 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This is an adult-only social event for new families.
Back to School Barbecue
Friday, September 5 | 5 to 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate the start of the school year with food, games, live music, and more!
Forms and Services
Medical Forms
The required medical forms for new students are available through Magnus Health, found in the AFS Portal. The deadline to return forms is July 15. A checklist of all health forms required can be found here.
In order to attend the first day of school, all students, regardless of grade, must have a copy of their current immunization record on file. If you have questions about required health forms, please contact rmarcus@abingtonfriends.net.
Transportation
Transportation is provided through school district partnership, AFS vans and SEPTA for additional fees. An electronic form has been made available on your AFS portal for those eligible for transportation. It is important to submit this form, whether your child will require busing or not. Please be aware that each school district contacts families differently regarding time and routes; that information is typically provided by mid-August. The Philadelphia School District is offering reimbursement as a replacement for school bus service for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the AFS Transportation Office at 215.576.3981.
Extended Day Program
The Extended Day program at AFS is a thoughtful after-school care program with options for care and programming from 3 to 6:00 p.m. Registration will be available in August.
Academic Requirements
- Technology and required devices for students
- Summer Reading List (to be distributed)
Other Helpful Links
- Important Dates for 2025-2026
- AFS Portal Log-in Page
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Current Parent Page
- SMART Tuition FAQs
- Athletic Information
- AFS Campus Map
More About AFS Communications
We send communications using the contact information that appears on your student’s application. If you do not begin to receive AFS emails after you enroll, please contact the Admission Office at 215.576.3950 or contact your Admission representative directly.
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Our snow and emergency closing number is 360. Your profile information in the AFS portal will automatically sign you up to receive text alerts for snow closings, delayed openings and other such emergencies. Please feel free to contact our IT Department with any questions.
New Family Welcoming Committee
Current AFS parents will contact you shortly. The New Family Committee is run similarly to a “buddy system,” where you are provided with a current family partner within the same decision your child is entering. Our families are happy to help new families navigate the transition to AFS and can answer a variety of your questions.
If you have any questions that are not covered, please contact the Admission Office at 215.576.3950 or your School Division Office, and we will find an answer for you.
Upper School: 215.576.3969
Middle School: 215.576.3953
Lower School: 215.576.3960
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