The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) gives the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award to outstanding librarians. It is a highly selective, coveted award in the library community...

When I was in second grade at Friends Select, I ate in the Matthew Huffman Dining Hall ’91 for the first time. I walked in and was amazed by all of the options—pizza, french fries, cake—but the thing...

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...

The new building opened on January 6 to the Friends Select Upper School after two years of planning, designing, and construction. Immediately, it was filled with joy and excitement from students and staff....

Be sure to respond to the poll at the end of the article! YES: Harmful Effects of Caffeine BY Ruby Doggett In 2022, Penn student Sarah Katz died after drinking too much caffeine from a Panera...

After an extensive search for a new Upper School Biology Teacher, Friends Select School has welcomed Sean Kelch to its faculty. Sean brings over three years of laboratory experience at Perelman School...

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...

Sea Turtles are extremely important to the world's oceans because they protect coral reefs, provide transportation for species such as barnacles, and their eggs provide nutrients to beaches. Seven species...

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...

In June, Chris Singler, Director of the Upper School, announced that he will not be returning to Friends Select for the 2026-2027 school year; he will be taking a new position as Head of School at Friends...

On May 3rd, Friends Select invited families to the annual Spring Fair event. Upper School students ran different games for all ages in the back lot and on the roof. Kids could get fun prizes from tickets....

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...

Elena Wadley '28 helping out at the FSS merch shop.

Lily Rosen '28, Emma McCahill '28, and Julia D'Amico '28 at the Spring Fair.

People hanging out on the roof and listening to lab band.

Julia D'Amico '28, Harper Emerick '28, and Veronica Giardinelli-Hill '28 at the Spring Fair.

This school year, the spring musical was Curtains, a murder mystery comedy set in 1959 Boston, where the leading lady of a new musical is killed. A local detective is called to solve the case, and the...

25 students from Journalism and The Falcon voice their opinions on the use of AI at Friends Select. Paloma Puig, Grade 12 I don’t think students should be able to use AI unless appropriate...