Friends Select School has appointed Sarah Kelly as interim upper school dean of students, marking a new chapter in the school’s leadership, as longtime dean Norman Bayard P’24, ’28 prepares to step...

Every April, people around the world celebrate Earth Month as a time dedicated to environmental awareness and action. It began with Earth Day, first celebrated on April 22, 1970, with an estimated 20 million...

In April, Friends Select welcomed Asali Solomon as part of our Upper School Visiting Writer Program. Throughout the day, Solomon met with students and faculty in multiple settings. Her visit began in the...

Friends Select upper school students share their perspectives on peaceful protest and social change, giving a sense of how they engage with and think about activism. Since the majority of responses came...

Chris Ryan ’95, the editorial director of The Ringer, got the spark for his career in media in the classrooms and hallways of Friends Select School. As a member of our 13-Year Club, Ryan attended Friends...

Maya ’26 I am most annoyed by the stereotype that Gen Z is too tech-dependent. I do agree that many Gen Z people heavily rely on technology, but at this point in time, everyone does. There are plenty...

Friends Select Upper School students have been using the new building, Three Parkway, since January 6th, having over a month to see how it works for daily school life. Middle school students have moved...

Friends Select Upper School’s Rock Climbing Club had its first ever Climbing Day at Movement Callowhill on Sunday, December 7th. The event hosted students, families, and community members to try rock...

During the advisory period on December 16th, students and teachers had the opportunity to walk through the new Upper School building, Three Parkway, before the Upper School officially moves in. The...

The Holiday Sing happens every year, and this year it will take place on Friday, December 19th, at 2 pm in the Race Street Meetinghouse. Families and students are welcome to join the celebration. This...

On November 25th, the Upper School will have our annual Day of Inclusivity, Community, and Equity (DICE). This year’s theme is the city of Philadelphia, connecting students learning about social justice...

Alyx Liu, an 11th grader at Friends Select and captain of the Philly Roller Derby Juniors, has been roller skating since he was two. Over the past decade, he has grown into a national champion and a member...

Students in The Falcon club reflected on their academic experiences so far this year.  Maya Vakharia ‘26: So far, my most interesting class this semester has been Computer Science. I have...

This year, Friend Select welcomed Anna Gallagher to the History department after five years teaching at an all-girls public high school in New York City and later at a public school in Hudson Valley. Anna...

Dear Readers,  Welcome to a new school year! The Falcon is back, and we are ready to publish stories that celebrate student voices and engage with the community. We are excited to be your Editors-In-Chief...

The Falcon club shares their highlights and favorite moments from the school year. Carl Heyne ‘27 Working on the musical, specifically during tech week, was probably the best part of my sophomore...

On April 17th, Freedom Fighter Kenneth Salaam came in to visit Friends Select School and spent the day with students and teachers from all divisions. He spoke with high school students for DICE day, met...

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...

Duc Tran ‘26  I was a member of the Healthcare track. In SJW, I learned a lot of interesting things like how to perform CPR and first aid correctly from Rae Asbridge. I also had a crazy time at the...

Social Justice Week is a week-long, student-led exploration of a topic. With assistance from staff and faculty, students will have guest speakers, field trips, projects, debates, etc. This school year,...

On November 9th, Friends Select hosted its first Diwali festival, which included a “night market” in the newly renovated gym and an Indian food buffet in the cafeteria.  Diwali, known as the “Festival...

Kit Kat: Jessica Li ‘27 and Abby Davenport ‘27 “Have a break, have a Kit Kat!” This catchy slogan was first invented in 1958, twenty-three years after the candy was created. The British company...

Just in time for the start of the 2024-25 school year, at least 13 U.S. states, including Pennsylvania, have passed laws or policies restricting phone usage in schools. Pennsylvania allocated millions...