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Discover the Friends School Difference.
Welcome to Friends School of Wilmington—a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning. Our multi-accredited, nationally recognized curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, environmental education, and whole-child development for preschool through 8th grade students. We invite you to explore our website, meet our dedicated educators, and discover how FSW can provide your child with an exceptional education that prepares them for a bright and purposeful future. Discover the Friends School difference today.
Lifelong Learners. Lifelong Leaders. Lifelong Friends.
Montessori Preschool (2-4 Years)
Through our transformative Montessori curriculum, preschool students are empowered to explore the world with curiosity and confidence.
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Lower School (K-5th Grade)
Our Lower School students begin to develop a personal sense of identity and a shared commitment to community in order to think critically and creatively about life and learning.
Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
Our Middle School students are active agents in their intellectual and social development, learning to communicate, collaborate, and lead with integrity.
Classroom Voices
![Science Olympiad Sweep: Lower School & Middle School Teams Bring Home 16 Medals and a Top-3 Trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719968513/fsoworg/uo6pctvwvd9p7g8ydler/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719968513/fsoworg/uo6pctvwvd9p7g8ydler/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719968513/fsoworg/uo6pctvwvd9p7g8ydler/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719968513/fsoworg/uo6pctvwvd9p7g8ydler/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-4.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719968513/fsoworg/uo6pctvwvd9p7g8ydler/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-4.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719968513/fsoworg/uo6pctvwvd9p7g8ydler/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-4.png","width":2200}])
![#FSWabroad in the DR: Middle School Students Return from Dominican Republic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719954885/fsoworg/fxchoqlypuqwvg6ucqwf/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719954885/fsoworg/fxchoqlypuqwvg6ucqwf/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719954885/fsoworg/fxchoqlypuqwvg6ucqwf/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719954885/fsoworg/fxchoqlypuqwvg6ucqwf/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719954885/fsoworg/fxchoqlypuqwvg6ucqwf/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719954885/fsoworg/fxchoqlypuqwvg6ucqwf/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails-3.png","width":2200}])
![First Grade Storytellers: A Collaborative Nonfiction Writing Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719867840/fsoworg/xpwzclrjrzpkexdahugf/2_42.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719867840/fsoworg/xpwzclrjrzpkexdahugf/2_42.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719867840/fsoworg/xpwzclrjrzpkexdahugf/2_42.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719867840/fsoworg/xpwzclrjrzpkexdahugf/2_42.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719867840/fsoworg/xpwzclrjrzpkexdahugf/2_42.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719867840/fsoworg/xpwzclrjrzpkexdahugf/2_42.png","width":2200}])
![CSA at Willowdale Farm: Kindergarten Explores Community-Supported Agriculture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719867365/fsoworg/rfoddeawbveverwia1xn/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719867365/fsoworg/rfoddeawbveverwia1xn/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719867365/fsoworg/rfoddeawbveverwia1xn/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719867365/fsoworg/rfoddeawbveverwia1xn/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719867365/fsoworg/rfoddeawbveverwia1xn/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719867365/fsoworg/rfoddeawbveverwia1xn/ClassroomVoicesThumbnails.png","width":2200}])
![Junior Ranger Badges: 4th Grade Completes Immersive National Park Study]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719867875/fsoworg/eaghptdqbpeu5pbjzny5/6_10.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719867875/fsoworg/eaghptdqbpeu5pbjzny5/6_10.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719867875/fsoworg/eaghptdqbpeu5pbjzny5/6_10.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719867875/fsoworg/eaghptdqbpeu5pbjzny5/6_10.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719867875/fsoworg/eaghptdqbpeu5pbjzny5/6_10.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719867875/fsoworg/eaghptdqbpeu5pbjzny5/6_10.png","width":2200}])
![Mini Roy Lichtensteins: Preschool Stargazers Study the Pop Art Movement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719867898/fsoworg/flcm2yufutykvfkvvx0y/8_8.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719867898/fsoworg/flcm2yufutykvfkvvx0y/8_8.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719867898/fsoworg/flcm2yufutykvfkvvx0y/8_8.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719867898/fsoworg/flcm2yufutykvfkvvx0y/8_8.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719867898/fsoworg/flcm2yufutykvfkvvx0y/8_8.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719867898/fsoworg/flcm2yufutykvfkvvx0y/8_8.png","width":2200}])
![Lobbying on Capitol Hill: 7th Grade Meets with Lawmakers to Expand Child Tax Credits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719867923/fsoworg/euyq0ax0jgqqs7o5lnx2/10_7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719867923/fsoworg/euyq0ax0jgqqs7o5lnx2/10_7.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719867923/fsoworg/euyq0ax0jgqqs7o5lnx2/10_7.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719867923/fsoworg/euyq0ax0jgqqs7o5lnx2/10_7.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719867923/fsoworg/euyq0ax0jgqqs7o5lnx2/10_7.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719867923/fsoworg/euyq0ax0jgqqs7o5lnx2/10_7.png","width":2200}])
![AIC Writing Awards: 5th Grade Wins Prestigious Creative Writing Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719867957/fsoworg/boilgunzmrwdabr6adkw/12_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719867957/fsoworg/boilgunzmrwdabr6adkw/12_4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719867957/fsoworg/boilgunzmrwdabr6adkw/12_4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719867957/fsoworg/boilgunzmrwdabr6adkw/12_4.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719867957/fsoworg/boilgunzmrwdabr6adkw/12_4.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719867957/fsoworg/boilgunzmrwdabr6adkw/12_4.png","width":2200}])
At A Glance
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Student-to-teacher ratio with an average class size of 13 (Preschool & Lower School) and 18 (Middle School)
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The only multi-acre environmental education campus in all of southeast North Carolina
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Lower and Middle School students who participate in after-school enrichment clubs and athletic teams
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Buddy system for all students across all grade levels
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![Talk About Hands-On Learning!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743201638/fsoworg/tv9juxzcqpqmch2mxc4n/Screenshot2025-03-28at63906PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743201638/fsoworg/tv9juxzcqpqmch2mxc4n/Screenshot2025-03-28at63906PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743201638/fsoworg/tv9juxzcqpqmch2mxc4n/Screenshot2025-03-28at63906PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743201638/fsoworg/tv9juxzcqpqmch2mxc4n/Screenshot2025-03-28at63906PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743201638/fsoworg/tv9juxzcqpqmch2mxc4n/Screenshot2025-03-28at63906PM.png","width":1218}])
Spring is in the air—and so are end-of-year field trips! While classes are gearing up for some exciting capstone adventures, our students have been out and about all year long, engaging in hands-on, experiential learning all over Wilmington. Take a look at some of their amazing adventures over the last few months!
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![2025GrandFriendsDayPostcard (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743201290/fsoworg/z38ufpzeofojcxb51gyp/2025GrandFriendsDayPostcard.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743201290/fsoworg/z38ufpzeofojcxb51gyp/2025GrandFriendsDayPostcard.pdf","width":432}])
![Spring Spirit Week March 10th-14th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741620584/fsoworg/alup0tsxgr97r1ekf4hz/unnamed-67.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741620584/fsoworg/alup0tsxgr97r1ekf4hz/unnamed-67.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741620584/fsoworg/alup0tsxgr97r1ekf4hz/unnamed-67.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741620584/fsoworg/alup0tsxgr97r1ekf4hz/unnamed-67.png","width":878}])
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