Our Mission and Vision

An Essential Foundation

For Lifelong Learning

Our Mission:  West Chester Friends School (WCFS) celebrates and fosters the unique gifts inherent in every child. We develop lifelong learners, contributing community members, and responsible citizens of the world by providing an academic program rooted in Quaker beliefs of community, peace, equality, integrity, stewardship, and simplicity.

Our Vision:  Our vision is to inspire children to embody the spirit of inquiry, service, and love, leaving a legacy of hope and transformation in the world.

Our Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:  West Chester Friends School is committed to ensuring that all members of the school community, including children, families, faculty, staff, and volunteers are accepted, included, respected, embraced, and celebrated. We are all unique individuals and bring value to and enrich WCFS through our diversity. Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.