Immersion Week
In two weeks, Friends School’s 5th-8th grade students will participate in our Immersion Program, a week-long, immersive, interdisciplinary, and experiential program where students will engage in a variety of educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
(Not So) Random Acts of Kindness
Random Acts of Kindness Week took place early in February. Friends School teachers engaged our lower school students in several activities that call attention to how we show kindness.
Winter’s Opportunity
These cold winter days make me want to stay indoors, maybe watch a movie or work on a puzzle and enjoy a cup of tea, but daily life doesn’t always offer those lazy days. Instead, I find myself contemplating the opportunities
The Goal of Individualized Support
A close friend who is not an educator sent me an article yesterday from The Wall Street Journal, titled “Parents Who Hire Elite Tutors Are Setting Up Their Kids for Failure.”
Portrait of a Graduate
Back in 2019, our faculty and staff came together to develop a “portrait of a graduate” of Friends School. The idea behind creating such a portrait is to truly dig into the mission of our school and endeavor to translate it into a description of the skills and character of the young people we aim to nurture through our program.
The Power of Performance
Last week I had the opportunity to attend our elementary weekly gathering and witness the fourth grade revolution skits, written and performed by students. Then on Wednesday evening I had the chance to attend our seventh grade performance of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead
Education is a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
This is the time of year when we parents pause for a moment and think about the education that we are providing for our children. An independent school education is accompanied by a price tag that demands this reflection. I was raised by parents who prioritized education
Education’s Commitment to Progress
At Friends School, we focus on building the capacities that truly prepare students for an uncertain future—creativity, critical thinking, engagement, and empathy.
Forrest Eppler
I graduated with a BA in Geography from the University of Northern Colorado in December 2019 (sko Bears!). Soon after, the pandemic hit. In the fall of 2021, I switched gears, and became a reading tutor with the Reading Corps program in Thompson School District. For the last two years, I have focused on substitute […]
Sheri Replane
As the Interim Director of Development at Friends School, I bring a diverse background in fundraising, event planning, marketing, and admissions. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading initiatives that build strong community connections and support the growth of organizations I care deeply about. Fundraising plays a vital role in the success of […]
