Frankford Friends School

Wishing all of our FFS community a happy summer! We're sharing a few highlights of things you might've missed over the last few weeks of school.

River Otter Field Day is full of competition, laughter, and community. Students threw themselves into a full day of games organized by the 7th-grade class and Tr. Mark. The crowd went wild during the annual student-faculty dodgeball game! ☺️

Students at the ECC are having fun experimentingwith printmaking! Equipped with fruits, paint, rubber stamps, ink, and even their shoes, students are making their mark. They used different techniques—like pressing apples, oranges, and lemons into paint—to transfer patterns to paper. What's left is a unique piece of art that they share with their peers.

Looking for childcare in Fishtown for children aged 2 through Kindergarten-ready? Immediate openings for students 3 years and older. To schedule a visit: frankfordfriends.org/admissions

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Frankford Friends welcomes 20 new graduates into the alumni network, and we are excited to see what they achieve next.

As part of their year-long exploration of Consumerism and fast fashion, 6th grade headed to The Fabric Workshop and Museum, where they explored the exhibit and took part in a screenprinting workshop!

Move-Up Day brought a buzz of excitement as students got their first look at what's ahead for the 2026–27 school year — stepping into new classrooms, meeting their future teachers, and asking all the questions on their minds. There was plenty to look forward to: new reading adventures, mastering times tables, and for some, the irresistible appeal of brand-new building blocks.

Meanwhile, 5th graders got a front-row seat to middle school life as current middle schoolers took the stage for a student-led panel discussion. They tackled the big questions — how grading works, what study halls are really like, and the exciting leadership opportunities waiting for them in the building next year. It was the kind of honest, peer-to-peer conversation that makes a big transition feel a whole lot less daunting.

Apply now for Preschool at our Frankford campus in the fall!
Looking for a school that engages your child's curiosity and prepares them for future success? Consider Frankford Friends' preschool for three-year-olds, where students grow both as learners and as members of a community where every voice is valued and every student has a place.
Apply today: https://www.frankfordfriends.org/admissions

On your marks, get set… BALANCE! Our preschoolers are hard at work in PE, racing, climbing, and balancing their way to stronger gross motor skills, coordination, and body confidence. Big movers, big learners!

Limited openings for fall in our 3 year-old class. https://www.frankfordfriends.org/admissions

4th graders are leaning into the art of still life! In art class, fourth graders created still-life drawings inspired by their favorite stuffed animals. Students were excited to bring in a special toy from home to use as their subject—bears, robots, and even oversized Peep bunnies—made appearances in the art room. Using colored pencils, viewfinders, and watercolors, students brought stuffed animals to life on paper.

Our preschool is ready to welcome your 3-year-old adventurer! Secure your spot by visiting the link in our bio.

The Nest transformed into a dig site, where our preschoolers were practicing map-reading skills as they searched for dinosaurs, excavated the Nest, and tracked down their scaly companions. Along the way, they utilized collaborative teamwork, strengthened major motor skills, and soaked up some sunshine. Learning looks a lot like adventure around here!

Students at our Fishtown campus are sew-inspiring! 🧵 As part of their art exploration, preschoolers are strengthening fine motor skills by learning to embroider fabric. A new song helps them remember the steps and rhythm of a basic stitch — making the process as joyful as the finished piece. These are collaborative works of art, touched by many little hands before they're framed and displayed. We love what they're creating!

We have a few openings for three and four year-olds for July 2026. Tour and apply now! www.frankfordfriends.org/admission