This letter originally appears in the 2024–2025 Back-to-School Manual, which was emailed to all current families. Dear BFS Community, It is my sincere hope that you have been enjoying a wonderful summer complete with a balance of experiences that fulfill you. As is true with every summer, we have been working throughout these months […]
Congratulations to the Brooklyn Friends School Class of 2024 for all of your amazing accomplishments! Below represents a list of all of the schools to which members of the BFS Class of 2024 were admitted. Those with an asterisk indicate schools that are lucky enough to welcome a BFS graduate. American University Arizona State University […]
Brooklyn Friends School is excited to announce the dates of our Admissions Open Houses this Fall! At BFS, we proudly cultivate a joy in learning that is intellectually ambitious and celebrates each student’s gifts. We embrace a vision for children—of all ages—that connects learning to joy-making, growing to risk taking, and living to thriving. You […]
Pearl has always been there for us—now Pearl needs YOU! Join us as we transform Pearl the Panther, our cherished school mascot! We believe that Pearl is due for a makeover that reflects our vibrant school community…and so does Pearl! Watch Pearl‘s makeover proposal to Head of School, Crissy Cáceres, in the fun video below. Pearl embodies our school’s pride and spirit. Now, it’s time to infuse her with […]
As quickly as it began, the debut summer for Camp Brooklyn is soon coming to a conclusion. As the final week of Session 3 begins, campers and their families have had a ball at our dynamic summer experience at Brooklyn Friends School. So far, during Session 3, Camp Brooklyn campers have had a blast on […]
Session 1 at Camp Brooklyn is in the books for campers—with two more exciting summer sessions to come. Camp Brooklyn, a dynamic summer experience at Brooklyn Friends School, will hold Session 2 from July 8–19 and Session 3 from July 22–August 2. Find out more here! One thing was extremely obvious when evaluating the first […]
And, just like that, Brooklyn Friends School gained 55 new alums! Huge congratulations to the Class of 2024, their families, teachers, and friends. The entire BFS community could not be more excited to see what’s next for you all. You can view photos now from commencement at myBFS, and be on the lookout for comprehensive […]
The BFS community recognizes Juneteenth! Founded by the activism of the “Grandmother of Junteenth”, 94 year old retired educator, Ms. Opal Lee, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the freedom of enslaved African Americans, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. […]
At BFS, things can happen fast. Yes, it took the 5th graders months of research, data and signature collection, digging through garbage bags, and thought partnership to compose and present a letter to Head of School, Crissy Cáceres. They have a scaffolded approach, asking that a temporary solution mark the time until the big changes […]
It’s hard to even fathom, but every year the All-School Art Show seems to get better and better. This cherished BFS tradition showcasing the incredible talent of students from all Learning Communities filled the lower gym at Pearl Street, as well as the hallways of our Upper School. Huge congratulations to ALL of our student […]
The Brooklyn Bambino? Babe Ruth is one of those characters in American history that could just as easily be fictional as he was real. A huge, lumbering baseball player—with spindly legs—who was the greatest pitcher in the game before he was the greatest hitter in the game. He often hit more home runs in a […]
While mental health and wellbeing are integral to our Brooklyn Friends Community all days, weeks, and months of the year, we are spending some extra time this month across all of our learning communities focusing on mental health, wholeness, and wellbeing. As we think about mental health awareness, we recognize the importance of having a […]
