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HOS Speakers Series: Question Everything!

Hope Tarullo April 23, 2026 No Comments

The Head of School Speakers Series continued last week with lower school teacher Keturah Wahrmann-Harry, who gave the inaugural presentation of work funded by the QUESTION EVERYTHING! Stacy Miller Research…

LD Pride

Hope Tarullo April 20, 2026 No Comments

by André Del Valle, Head of School When we were working on our Strategic Plan for the future of MMFS, one thing that came up time and again was “LD…

Journey to South Africa

Hope Tarullo April 8, 2026 No Comments

Once again this year, a group of MMFS seniors spent their spring break on an extraordinary trip to South Africa, with stops in Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, and Cape Town.…

Shining the Light on LD: Occupational Therapy

Hope Tarullo March 9, 2026 No Comments

This article is excerpted from Shining the Light on LD: The MMFS Learning Disabilities Handbook. What is Occupational Therapy (OT)? What Does OT Look Like in School? Occupational therapy addresses a…

MMFS Teachers Present at NYSAIS Student Support Conference

Hope Tarullo March 5, 2026 No Comments

MMFS teachers were out in force at the recent NYSAIS Student Support Conference. Four of our brilliant faculty members were invited to give presentations to the sold-out gathering at the…

Head of School André Del Valle Speaks at School Professionals of Color Summit

Hope Tarullo February 19, 2026 No Comments

Last month, Head of School André Del Valle was invited to participate in a panel discussion with other Brooklyn Heads of Color at the School Professionals of Color Summit, hosted…

Shining the Light on LD: Executive Function

Hope Tarullo February 5, 2026 No Comments

This article is the third installment in our series on learning disabilities, excerpted from Shining the Light on LD: The MMFS Learning Disabilities Handbook. Executive Function is a constellation of brain…

Quaker Youth Leadership Conference: Creat(iv)e Change

Hope Tarullo February 4, 2026 No Comments

Every year, the Friends Council on Education hosts the Quaker Youth Leadership Conference for students to participate in discussions, workshops, and activities that promote leadership and community building, while also…

Lightning Basketball Competes in KSA Pre-Holiday Tournament

Hope Tarullo January 12, 2026 No Comments

In a first for MMFS Athletics, the Lightning Varsity Basketball team traveled out of state to compete in the KSA Pre Holiday Tournament in Orlando, Florida—a sign of the growth and…

Alumni Spotlight: James Kagel, Class of 2019

marcovescio May 29, 2025 No Comments

James Kagel (He/Him, ‘19) attended MMFS as a lower, middle, and upper school student. Last month, we were thrilled to have James join us as at Illuminations: Benefit 2025 to…

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