Dr. Imani Perry Presentation with Reflection from Dylan Burney ’21
March 5, 2020
Scholar of race, law, literature and African-American culture, and AFS parent Dr. Imani Perry, visited our Upper School.
Read MoreBlack Excellence Night Lifts Community with Student Talent and Fellowship, Reflection from Brianna Clark ’20
March 5, 2020
On Friday, February 28, as Black History Month came to a close, approximately 200 members of the AFS community gathered for the second annual Black Excellence Night.
Read MoreRoobotics Team Hops into a Galaxy Far, Far Away
March 5, 2020
The theme of the 2020 season of the FIRST® Robotics Competition is INFINITE RECHARGE. In the creative challenge, two alliances work to protect the "city".
Read MoreEarly Childhood Catbirds Class Got a Visit from a Firefighter
February 28, 2020
The Catbirds Early Childhood class got a special visit from Amber Glenning of the Glenside Fire Company.
Read MoreGirls Basketball Crowned PAISAA State Champions for First Time in School’s History
On Saturday, February 22 our Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated William Penn Charter 65-59 to win the 2020 PAISAA Tournament, making them PAISAA state champions for the first time in our school's history.
Read MoreYou Showed Your Love! Day of Giving Raises $52K
February 13, 2020
You Showed Your Love! On February 12, 2020, , the AFS community came together to support, with gratitude what they love most about AFS.
Read MoreFourth Grader Joins Advocates from Across the Region as Sen. Casey announces “Children’s Freedom Agenda”
February 12, 2020
Fourth grader Alayna Martinez introduced Senator Bob Casey at a press conference at the Please Touch Museum.
Read MoreRich Nourie on the Transformative Power of Authentic Relationships in Learning
February 12, 2020
Families and teachers alike who are new to AFS are sometimes surprised that teachers are called by their first names.
Read MoreAll Divisions Engaged in “Black Lives Matter at School” Week Programming
February 6, 2020
As Black History Month began, Abington Friends School started our participation in the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action.
Read MoreAdam Lekfoe ‘04 Makes Television Debut
February 6, 2020
Congratulations to our own Adam Lekfoe ‘04 who is making his debut as host of TNT’s new NBA show.
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