During their overnight stay, our third graders had the chance to fully immerse themselves in the center's offerings, particularly the engaging pond and stream ecology programs. Armed with nets and boundless enthusiasm, the students transformed into budding naturalists, eagerly exploring the aquatic ecosystems...
This year witnessed outstanding achievements across the board, demonstrating the dedication and growth of our student-athletes. Our "A" team achieved a remarkable feat, finishing the season with a flawless 9-0 undefeated record...
This immersive experience empowered our students, from our youngest learners in Preschool through our Middle Schoolers in Grade 8, to investigate the complexities of our food systems, sparking curiosity about food inequity and inspiring them to become active problem-solvers...
At Media-Providence Friends School, the safety and well-being of our students is paramount. In an evolving digital landscape, we remain committed to proactively addressing potential online risks...
We have some wonderful news to share with the MPFS community! We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our cherished early childhood program with the addition of another full-day kindergarten classroom, set to welcome students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year...
We are thrilled to share an exciting and important update regarding our Lower School structure for the upcoming academic year. After careful consideration, thorough research, and thoughtful discussions, Media-Providence Friends School has decided to introduce multi-grade classrooms for our younger learners...
Fifth-grade students from Media-Providence Friends School (MPFS) were recently recognized for their creative work at the NAACP Media Area Branch’s “Black History Month Poster Contest” awards ceremony, held earlier this month...
At Media-Providence Friends School, even our preschoolers are engaging with important social justice issues. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the preschool Blue Group, or Preschool Age 4, explored the life and legacy of Dr. King through age-appropriate activities and discussions...
While MPFS has historically taught mindfulness before it was a trending word in education, we have begun to invest in professional development around mindfulness in the classroom. This training not only benefits our students but also our faculty, as the same positive outcomes that apply to children apply to adults as well...
Our primary goal is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for our students. While it's difficult as parents to contemplate emergency situations, these proactive measures provide an added layer of protection for our community...
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