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THE LIGHT: Ensuring the Just Place and Right Path

As the Class of 2026 prepares to embark on the next step of their journeys later this summer, we wanted to share this feature, which appears in the latest issue of The Light magazine. It gives great insight into how BFS prepares its students for college and beyond. If the third floor commons at Lawrence Street […]

How Brooklyn Friends School Supports Early Literacy in Lower School

At Brooklyn Friends School, early literacy is cultivated through joyful discovery, meaningful relationships, and a deep respect for each child’s learning journey. In our Lower School, reading and writing are not simply skills to master—they are pathways to understanding self and community. Teachers use a balanced literacy approach, integrating phonics, reading workshop, writing workshop, and […]

When it Comes to Winners, BFS Athletes Set the Standard

It is perhaps the oldest cliche in sports—it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. “Ho-hum,” might be a response from the casual fan, thinking that winning is everything. However, on Wednesday at Maimonides Park in Coney Island, both the Brooklyn Friends School Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball teams proved […]

BFS Middle School Debater Takes Home Gold

BFS seventh grader Karina S. didn’t just earn the chance to compete at the National Online Forensics Diamond Debate Invitational this weekend—she took home gold! Karina won first place in Middle School Congressional Debate and we could not be more proud of her! Karina represented Brooklyn Friends School in the online Middle School Congressional Debate […]

BFS Art Students Partner With Watermark Residents

Brooklyn Friends School was delighted in December to launch a meaningful collaboration with The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights, a vibrant senior living community. This intergenerational initiative, Making Friends: Forging Intergenerational Connections through Art-Making, brings together BFS art students and Watermark residents for a series of shared creative experiences over several months. Through regular visits, students […]

Private Schools in Brooklyn: What Makes Brooklyn Friends School Different

Families searching for private schools in Brooklyn often encounter a wide range of options. At Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), families discover something distinctive: a nationally recognized independent school grounded in Quaker values that educates the whole child from Early Childhood through 12th Grade. Located in Downtown Brooklyn, BFS blends academic excellence with a deep commitment [...]

BFS Celebrates Women’s History Month

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 […]

Why Quaker Values Matter in Modern Education

In a world that often feels like it’s spinning faster than young people can catch their breath, the enduring clarity of Quaker values offers something rare: a compass. At Brooklyn Friends School, these principles—simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship—continue to ground our students in ways that are both timeless and urgently contemporary. A Framework [...]

How Brooklyn Friends Students Lead Through Service

In a powerful display of youth leadership and community commitment, students at Brooklyn Friends School are stepping beyond the classroom to make a measurable impact throughout New York City. Through a growing number of student-driven service initiatives, young leaders are organizing projects that address food insecurity, environmental sustainability, and neighborhood support. Building Partnerships Across Brooklyn [...]

Inside the IB Curriculum at BFS: Preparing Students for Global Success

At Brooklyn Friends School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is more than a rigorous academic program—it’s a launchpad for globally minded thinkers ready to meet the challenges of an interconnected world. Through inquiry-driven classes, cross-disciplinary projects, and an emphasis on reflection, students develop the intellectual agility and empathy needed to thrive far beyond graduation.  Throughout [...]

BFS Seniors Featured For Their GSI Work

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 […]

Math Enrichment Opportunities for Middle Schoolers

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 […]