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Do you have an idea of what you’d like to study in college or what you might want to be when you grow up?
Mechanical engineering -- I like cars and seeing inside the cars and I feel like I would also like to learn the engineering behind making a car...

What interests have been sparked during your time at MPFS?
I started my own aquaponics system. T. Daryl, she got an aquaponics system and that inspired me to start my own...You’re basically having your own ecosystem in your house. It's really cool to wake up every morning to see the fish and plants growing...

What do you think is the most important lesson you’ve learned at MPFS?
A really simple one which is to treat others how you want to be treated. It’s taught me to make sure if you’re going to say something to someone, imagine how that would make you feel.

What do you think is the most important lesson you’ve learned at MPFS?
I wouldn’t say it’s much of a lesson, but I found out about myself that I am more of a kinesthetic learner. It’s easier when it’s hands-on.

Do you have a favorite MPFS memory, event, or tradition?
I enjoyed going to Bear Creek. I liked that you’re outside and you know everybody. I liked going kayaking or canoeing. 

Do you have a favorite MPFS memory, event, or tradition?
Doing the food drive and walking down to the Upper-Providence Food Bank. I liked how we were able to see everyone’s happy faces and got to see the inside of the food bank and see how all the donations go to good use.

For the past two years, almost to the day, Covid has changed our lives and had a huge impact on school-aged children. Despite all of the negative aspects that come with wearing a mask around all day every day, our community has never put the school in a situation to have to defend our decisions...

In the month of February, students at Media-Providence Friends School helped to organize and participated in Black Lives Matter Week of Action at School in honor of Black History Month...

In this issue of Dragon Tales, we explore the process for crafting our new mission statement and several exciting updates including the expansion of our preschool program...

Twelve or more years ago, our school decided that the day before Winter Break would be a day of joy and freedom from academic work for Middle Schoolers. Each year plans were made for this day of celebration with more of the day incorporating service to our community....