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Our crew of characters had SO MUCH FUN at last nig Our crew of characters had SO MUCH FUN at last night’s #boroughofwestchester Halloween Parade! We love that WCFS is part of this lovely, lively community! Thanks, PTO, for organizing us! #wcfriends #halloween2024 #paradingwithfriends
Saturday Smiles (from peace poster making in the g Saturday Smiles (from peace poster making in the gym) #wcfriends #saturdaysmiles
More LEGO One Cup designs! More LEGO One Cup designs!
At LEGO Club, the “One Cup Challenge” put crea At LEGO Club, the “One Cup Challenge” put creativity to the test! Despite initial concerns at having just one 16 ounce cup to use, students’ ingenuity and imaginations were in full display. They loved showcasing their builds and sharing their design stories. #wcfriends #afterschooliscool #legoclub
There’s a new friend in the science lab! Student There’s a new friend in the science lab! Students are using Quaker process to come to consensus on its name—thoughts? We will keep you posted! #wcfriends #thesciencelab #QuakerEd #wcfriendsexcitedaboutscience
If it’s Friday, it must be Forest School Friday If it’s Friday, it must be Forest School Friday in kindergarten!  Off they go, for a lovely day of outdoor learning!  #wcfriends #outdoorlearning #forestschoolfriday #QuakerEd
First week of the 2024-2025 school year is in the First week of the 2024-2025 school year is in the books, and we are full steam ahead in week two! Celebrating our 188th year! #wcfriends #188yearsyoung #QuakerEd
As part of their study of the Underground Railroad As part of their study of the Underground Railroad, the Class of 2026 took a tour of URR history sites in #westchesterborough with a wonderful guide from the #chestercountyhistorycenter.  We appreciate being able to access our important local history through our partners in learning at CCHC! #wcfriends #Classof2026 #QuakerEd #growingthelightineverychild
A little backstage peek at Teacher Judy and the WC A little backstage peek at Teacher Judy and the WCFS Band, working hard in preparation for their upcoming holiday concert!  Students in third through fifth grade may participate in band, and receive instrumental instruction, as well as we look forward to the beautiful music they will present very soon!
Teacher Sam, W. and puppy Godiva dressed for today Teacher Sam, W. and puppy Godiva dressed for today’s festivities. It really is Taco Tuesday around here! #wcfriends #HappyHalloween2023 #wcfriendstraditions #tacotuesday
The Class of 2014 is celebrating the 10th annivers The Class of 2014 is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their WCFS graduation this school year! We love hearing from these young alums, and will be highlighting their adventures and accomplishments throughout the year. #wcfriends #alumnimonday #Classof2014
When Los Bomberos de la Calle came to campus, brin When Los Bomberos de la Calle came to campus, bringing fantastic traditional music from Puerto Rico, everyone got in on the singing and dancing, including Teacher Nate! #wcfriends #losbomberosdelacalle #hispanicheritage #teachernaterocks
In these first lovely weeks of school, so many swe In these first lovely weeks of school, so many sweet greetings between old friends and new. #wcfriends #happynewyear #QuakerEd
There are a lot of happy readers all over our camp There are a lot of happy readers all over our campus! #wcfriends #nationalbookloversday
Our West Chester Week at Summer Programs included Our West Chester Week at Summer Programs included a fun visit with Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste!  We thank the mayor for spending time with us and for teaching us about our historic borough. #wcfriends #summerprograms2023 #leadershipislearned #QuakerEd
Thanks, Jack McMichael of #chestercountybeekeepers Thanks, Jack McMichael of #chestercountybeekeepersassociation for visiting our Summer Programs today!  The Play School, Little Friends, Adventurers and Explorers loved learning about honeybees and watching them at work in the observation box. #wcfriends #summerprograms2023 #FarmWeek #QuakerEd
A few scenes from our super fun summer so far! Sto A few scenes from our super fun summer so far! Storytelling, Book and the Cook, Classic Science, Environmental Exploration, Art Outdoors…we love them all! #wcfriends #summer2023 #summervibes #summerwithfriends
Before their high school graduation, members of th Before their high school graduation, members of the WCFS Class of 2016 came to campus in their commencement attire to walk around the school where their adventures in learning began! We wish them love and luck as they attend their colleges across the country! #wcfriends #wcfriendstraditions #class of2016 #classof2023
During our Spirit Week, we decided to have a Day o During our Spirit Week, we decided to have a Day of Play—and did we ever play today! #wcfriends #dayofplay #spiritweek2023
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West Chester Friends School is accredited as a private academic school by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), the agency that is chartered by the Department of Education to accredit independent schools across the Commonwealth. Full-scale evaluations occur every ten years and include an extensive self-study and an evaluation by a visiting team of education professionals based on over 100 standards. The last full-scale evaluation for WCFS was in the 2017-2018 school year.

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