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Veterans day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. As a Quaker school, we have a unique relationship with this particular holiday. Quakers historically have been considered pacifists and many Quakers today do align themselves with this philosophy...

“We're always talking about different ways to recognize and celebrate various aspects of a person's identity. I'm glad we're striving to recognize and learn more about some of the many, diverse tribes and Nations of Indigenous People,” writes T. Holly... 

In this issue of Dragon Tales, we explore how MPFS students show up as agents of change in our local community...

We are so excited (and grateful to an anonymous donor parent) to host the musical duo Harris & Moock for their workshop/concert Race & Song: A Musical Conversation this afternoon...

The celebration this year was particularly special at MPFS, as the community had the opportunity, in partnership with Media Meeting, to honor longtime guidance counselor Teacher Laura Taylor, who recently retired after 20+ years of service to the school...

Media-Providence Friends School has been named a 2022 Talk of the Town Favorite by Delaware County News Network...

What interests have been sparked during your time at MPFS?
Ukulele -- this year got me into playing outside of school. And maybe literature…writing essays and things. It makes me feel more interested in that topic...

Anything you want your family, friends, or teachers to know about you or your MPFS experience?
I feel like the smaller environment made a huge difference in my personality and, also I feel like I’m ready for a bigger environment...

As part of a school-wide Modern World Cultures Social Studies theme, students have studied Australia & the Arctic this year. We choose to highlight four primary subcategories within our Five Year Social Studies Cycle. Our students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their beliefs, and their values. We enable students to gain a sense of their place in history...

The Class of 2022 traveled to New Mexico for their culminating eighth grade trip. The purpose of this trip is multidisciplinary. Students learned about the history of the American Southwest Indians...