March marks the start of Women’s History Month, a time to honor the historical contributions of women in our society, and also the strength of women among us today. Here at Brooklyn Friends School, we want to honor the many different women in our communities who empower students and continue to represent the full spectrum […]
UPDATED ON 12/2/25 Two weeks ago, Brooklyn Friends School seniors Derrick W. and Beckett Z. were featured in The New York Times and brooklynfriends.org for their innovative website to assist with the affordable housing crisis in New York City. Over the holiday weekend, the dynamic duo was featured on CBS News New York. “Listening to […]
There is an entirely new feeling around the Brooklyn Friends School Theater Department these days. Led by new Drama Teacher & Productions Manager, Somalia Seaton, and All-School Performing Arts Department Chair and Productions Musical Director, Stephen Buck, BFS is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking performance planned for this fall. Below is a piece written by […]
Dear Middle School Families, The BFS Math Department is excited to share two upcoming math enrichment opportunities for Middle School students—Math League and MathCounts. These programs are designed to challenge students, deepen their problem-solving skills, and celebrate their enthusiasm for mathematics. Math League Open to: All students in Grades 5–8 The Math League is […]
We are thrilled to share that this year we are building on our annual Brooklyn Friends School Spirit Week tradition with our first-ever BFS Homecoming series of events! Homecoming Spirit Week will take place from Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31. This special week will bring our community together through spirit, celebration, and connection. Homecoming Spirit Week Schedule of Events Monday, October 27 Blue Pride Pep […]
As a Quaker school grounded in the values of Equality, Integrity, and Community, Brooklyn Friends School acknowledges that we inhabit the unceded ancestral lands of the Lenape, known as Lenapehoking. This truth invites us to move beyond acknowledgment toward relationship, reciprocity, and action. Indigenous life is not past tense—it is present, enduring, and central to […]
Martin Norregaard, one of the most beloved teachers in the history of Brooklyn Friends School, passed away this week. He was believed to be 95. Martin taught Middle School English and Social Studies at BFS from 1961–1991, and later served in various, less full-time capacities, including on the Board of Trustees. Born and raised in […]
Brooklyn Friends School is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026–2027 school year will open on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. We look forward to welcoming prospective families to learn more about our vibrant Quaker, independent school community in the heart of Brooklyn. As part of the admissions process, families are invited to attend one […]
