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This theme invites our community to explore the concept of stewardship—the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. Moving beyond simply identifying challenges, we will focus on the power of innovation to create solutions...

We're revitalizing our Summer Friends program for 2026 with a vibrant new visual identity, specialized leadership, and the debut of a STEAM-themed playground. This "Fresh Start" blends the camp’s 50-year tradition of Friends values with enhanced programming, including regional field trips and instructional swimming, to provide a premier summer experience for children ages 3–10...

It’s one of the most foundational, beautiful, and sometimes puzzling phrases you’ll hear when discussing Friends education and the values of Media-Providence Friends School (MPFS): "the Inner Light" What does it truly mean?

The start of 2026 has brought a profound weight to our doorsteps. The tragic murder of Renee Good at the hands of federal agents has rightfully sparked national outrage. Yet, as we process this specific loss, we must also acknowledge the painful reality that this event is a visible peak of a much larger mountain of injustice...

Here at Media-Providence Friends School, we are committed to nurturing the whole child—and the whole adult! That's why we are thrilled to host Mindful Mornings every Wednesday, a program for our teachers and students led by MPFS parent Amy Sund...

We know that strong foundational skills in reading and math are the building blocks for all future learning. We are excited to share an update on how we are leveraging an effective new tool to ensure every child in our Lower School gets the support they need, precisely when they need it...

Students who learn this skill with intentional support, gain the ability to bounce back when faced with difficult or challenging life experiences...

The tradition of the ofrenda, often associated with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a beautiful way to honor the memory and lives of those who have passed...

On October 4, Sixth Grade scientists represented Media-Providence Friends School at the PAGES (Philadelphia Area Girls Enjoying Science) mini-conference at Villanova University...
 

We are thrilled to look back on a literary September! The MPFS campus was buzzing with excitement as we hosted two phenomenal author visits across different grade levels, leaving students inspired and ready to read...