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More Details Learn More About Our Bold ConvictionsLeaps & Bounds A Clear Direction for the Future As I prepare to retire from AFS at the close of this school year, my 19th as head of school, I could not be more proud of or more excited for the AFS community. Read MoreA Vibrant Quaker School for students age 3 to grade 12 Serving students who live in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs Reaching beyond established approaches to teaching and learning AFS graduates are ready to take on the world, prepared for lives of meaning and accomplishment News Abington Friends School Selects Nicole Hood as the Next Head of School The Abington Friends School Committee has announced the appointment of Nicole Hood as Abington Friends’ 10th Head of School in the modern era. More Details Featured Story The Monster is a Messenger: Seventh Grade Horror Stories Ignite Screams, Laughs and Conversations What makes a story horrifying? In seventh grade, English, Theatre and Art team up to build a House of Horrors, and students take the lead. Read The Story Featured Story The Healing Powers of Sound and Silence: Jenny Burkholder and Roseanne Liberti on Quakerism, Podcasting and the Art of Storytelling Recording a podcast is a lot of fun, but it’s also a lot of work. Roseanne Liberti and Jenny Burkholder knew what they were signing up for, but they also saw an opportunity – to tell stories rooted in individuals’ journeys of discovery and healing, and to do a lot of laughing along the way. Read The Story Featured Story Whistling through the Graveyard You’re only at your best when you come together,” explains Jade Sander ’24, a senior on the AFS varsity track team. This year, I’m excited really get to set that pace for everyone. Last year, I tried to bring a bunch of my friends out to try. I wanted to step into that leadership role, to show people that it’s not about being fast, it’s not about where you run — you just have to want to run. The rest takes care of itself.” Read The Story AFS fosters so much confidence, creativity and curiosity in my children that I couldn’t imagine a more meaningful environment.” AFS helped me to challenge myself and to understand what college courses feel like. I had the space to push myself, with an active support system.” When we were looking for a school for our older son, we decided to try AFS for one year. Now 14 years later both our sons are thriving. ” I can’t quite believe my good fortune to have found a school that suits our family so well: AFS truly lives out our values about education” We love AFS because not only does the school embrace our daughters, with their differences, interests and passions, but because the school embraces...” X friend us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on instagram watch our videos on youtube Contact Directory Employment Calendar 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046 215.886.4350 Website by King Design...