Faculty members Roseanne Liberti and John Rison walked 97 miles across the northern tier of England together, a trek that tested their endurance, taught them about the power of sharing stories and reminded them that kindness can be contagious. Read about their adventure of hiking along Hadrian's Wall.
Read MoreViewing a total eclipse of the sun, amid a sea of thousands of people who gathered from around the country and the world at a fairgrounds Hopkinsville, Ky.,will add more meaning and nuance to how I teach about eclipses in my Astronomy courses. Before, I was always able to show pictures and videos, but now I can explain what it is really like and hopefully inspire my students to look up with wonder — like I still do.
— Jordan Burkey
Upper School Physics Teacher
At AFS, we are focused on creating citizens of the world, and that means understanding who we are, but also being open to understanding the perspectives of others. While talk of the flora and fauna I saw on my trip to Cuba this summer will certainly make its way into my classroom, perhaps more important is my deeper understanding of a different culture.
— Kristina Bickford Denzel ’93
'Algebra,' sung to the catchy Christmas tune 'Jingle Bells,' was the top request as eighth graders and their math teacher, Justin Solonynka, visited Upper School classrooms before Winter Break.
Read MoreThe small, group-learning cohort is for Upper School students who are interested in business and entrepreneurship. They will meet with professionals in the field over the course of a year.
Read MoreMay the themes of hope, peace and promise lift your spirits this special season of the year.
— Rich Nourie
Go Roos! Winter White Out School Spirit Day is Friday, January 12
Read MoreEntering the new season, AFS boys' basketball teams had won 16 Friends Schools League titles and logged 626 victories with Coach C at the helm.
Read MoreThe focus was on the Moon as students recited original poetry in Spanish and gave a recitation in Chinese of the poem 'A Quiet Night Thought.'
Read More“From the clean scenic design to the two-piece pit ... you would think you walked in to a professional house.'
— Independence Awards review of the Upper School musical 'Peter and the Starcatcher.'