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Mindfulness: A Pathway to Well-being for Students and Educators

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...

View of the cream colored front door of Media-Providence Friends School and red brick pathway from the front lawn and planter

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...

Embracing Failure and Adversity: the Partnership Between Schools & Families

Watching our children fail can be one of the greatest challenges as a parent. The first instinct may be to find a way to remove all things that upset a child, or remove them (sometimes permanently) from any situation where they could face discomfort. However, numerous educational and psychological experts argue that allowing children to fail is crucial for their development...

End of Year Letter from Head of School, T. Jon

Another exciting and enriching academic year has come to an end, and it's time to reflect on the accomplishments, memorable experiences, and transformative initiatives that have defined our journey. This past school year has been a testament to our collective dedication to excellence, innovation, and community engagement...

Get to Know Your Grad, Luka: Countdown to the Class of 2024 Graduation!

Anything you want your family, friends, or teachers to know about you or your MPFS experience?

MPFS was a big change from public school to private school and it showed me how having a smaller community can change (your) way of learning. The teachers here helped us throughout all of our years being here. My friends and family also supported me throughout my MPFS years and I appreciate everything they have done to help me...