For each assignment, there are two excerpts of essays that were written and submitted by real FSS students for real assignments. One excerpt was written by ChatGPT, given the exact same prompts that students...

The Friends Select Upper School currently comprises the 2nd floor of the Parkway building and the relatively new STEAM building. However, there is a new plan to move the Friends Select Upper School. The...

Philly is known to have some of the best pizza. These are five of Philadelphia's most popular pizza places, according to FSS students: Angelo’s, Emmy Squared, Pizzeria Stella, and Santucci’s. Pizza...

There are a couple of study spots in school, but some are more popular than others. A Google form was sent out to all upper school students asking what spot in school is their favorite to study in.  Supported...

Lower, Middle, and Upper School students crafted various kinds of art inspired by their observations from field trips to The Academy of Natural Sciences. All of the pieces were then composed into an art...

Students from Friends Select School (FSS) were among the thousands who attended the Eagles' recent Championship parade, showing their pride and support for the team. Ninth through twelfth graders joined...

What are the benefits of finding a good place to work near school? For students, finding a dedicated space to study outside of school, yet close to it, can further their productivity and minimize distractions,...

These days, an acceptance letter doesn’t guarantee you admission. During each college admission cycle, thousands of students bear the disheartening reality – being accepted to college, but unable...

The oldest known shoe, crafted from cowhide, dates back 5,500 years. Today, Friends Select students showcase a variety of popular footwear brands, including Nike, New Balance, Ugg, Converse, and other...

Paloma Puig ‘25 and Sofia Rouco ‘25 share their advice for underclassmen, making and documenting memories. “Have a life outside of school,” says Sofia Rouco. “What advice would you give to...

New York may be notorious for its bodega cats, but did you know that Philadelphia has its fair share of employed felines as well? From bookstores to pet supply retailers to music shops, encountering...

The year 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar. On February 12th, Friends Select Upper School held their Lunar New Year Assembly to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake. The Assembly...