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MMFS Welcomes New Board Member LaTasha Richards

marcovescio December 5, 2023 No Comments

MMFS is delighted to welcome LaTasha Richards to our Board of Trustees. Tasha is Poly Prep’s Director of Enrollment Management, Admissions, and Financial Aid, and a former Vice President of…

Welcome Back, MMFS!

marcovescio September 8, 2023 No Comments

The first few days of school are some of the most magical of the year, filled with happy reunions, brave first steps, and the excitement that comes with new beginnings.…

Lightning Poetry Strikes Again

marcovescio March 17, 2023 No Comments

The Lightning Poetry contest is one of our community’s favorite events of the year. It combines literacy with performance and really allows our students to shine. The students select and…

Martin Luther King Jr. Day at MMFS

marcovescio January 20, 2023 No Comments

On Monday, 40 students and faculty, staff, and family members gathered for our first in-person MLK Day of Service since 2020. After sharing a light breakfast, the group gathered for Silent…

Mayor Adams Talks with MMFS Students About Growing Up With a Learning Disability

marcovescio December 16, 2022 No Comments

Mayor Eric Adams came to Mary McDowell Friends School to share stories with our students about his learning disability and listen to their stories about their learning disabilities. The mayor…

The Importance of Quaker Education At MMFS

marcovescio November 14, 2022 No Comments

On Thursday, October 27th Head of School Debbie Zlotowitz spoke at the Friends Council on Education‘s annual Heads Gathering Dinner. Serving on a panel of five veteran heads of school,…

From the Director of Diversity and Equity

marcovescio October 14, 2022 No Comments

Hello! Happy fall to all of you! It is hard to believe that it’s the second week of October. Yet, the temperature and foliage let us know we have landed…

Every Student Is Everyone’s Student

marcovescio October 7, 2022 No Comments

“One school, three divisions” is a phrase we use a lot at MMFS. It describes both our primary aspiration and, often, our primary challenge: How do we cultivate a sense…

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