Category: Upper School

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…

South Africa 2025

marcovescio April 4, 2025 No Comments

During spring break, a group of 11 MMFS students and 7 faculty and staff members traveled to South Africa. This powerful experience prompted the group to reflect on the progress…

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Recognize 12 US Students

marcovescio March 13, 2025 No Comments

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are “the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens,” and since 1923 have recognized young artists like Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman…

Upper School Students Finish Strong at Ethics Bowl

marcovescio February 26, 2025 No Comments

The MMFS Ethicists returned to Fordham University on Saturday for the annual NYC High School Ethics Bowl. AJ S., Jesse GB, Beatrix G., Avery T., Izzy M., and Jackson C.…

2025 Quaker Youth Leadership Conference

marcovescio February 6, 2025 No Comments

Six upper school students represented MMFS at the 2025 Quaker Youth Leadership Conference, an annual event that brings together students from Quaker schools across the country. Every year the Friends…

Senior Art Show

marcovescio May 3, 2024 No Comments

Tuesday was the annual Senior Art Show, celebrating the work, talent, and dedication of the student artists who took an art class during their senior year. Some students exhibited a…

10th Grade Trip to Germany and Austria

marcovescio April 26, 2024 No Comments

by Head of School André Del Valle MMFS is widely recognized for making travel one of the foundations of its curriculum for students with learning disabilities. It opens the door…

College Guidance at MMFS

marcovescio April 18, 2024 No Comments

by Kim Lord, Director of College Guidance This time of year is always exciting in College Guidance as students are making final decisions about their post-secondary plans. While not every…

ASL Trip to Washington D.C.

marcovescio April 3, 2024 No Comments

Last summer Amanda Toomey and Rick Caceres used a PA grant to prepare for the first MMFS ASL trip. Over spring break, Rick, Amanda, Mary DeLouise, Beth Schneider, and Julie…

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