By Kevin Murungi Director of Global Civic Engagement and Social Impact As our students navigate the challenging world issues of the day, the current work of the Department of Global Civic Engagement and Social Impact is to harness the power of BFS’ Strategic Vision and create significant opportunities. One of those opportunities took place earlier […]
Just three years ago, Isaiah Springer could not have imagined himself standing in front of more than 250 students, colleagues, family members, and friends, at a BFS Black History Month Celebration that he helped to organize. Back in 2021—as a sophomore—Isaiah was just hoping that he might help with some kind of an event to […]
The look of intensity on her face is evident, as she peers in from the pitching mound. She rocks back, swings her arm backward, and fires the pitch toward home plate. For Ruby Czeban, a member of BFS’ Class of 2024, it’s not whether the pitch is a ball or strike, it’s the fact that […]
Brooklyn Friends School has always been on the cutting edge of issues of the day and the current work of Global Civic Engagement and Social Impact is right on time. Led by Director of Global Civic Engagement and Social Impact, Kevin Murungi, BFS students and colleagues have been working on—and will continue to work on—many […]
Brooklyn Friends School’s “A Toast to Tomorrow” Gala, held in March, was more than just an event; it was a celebration of community spirit and generosity that will have a lasting impact on our school. To all who attended and supported this special occasion, whether by joining us in person or participating online, we extend […]
April is We 💙 BFS Libraries Month! Celebrate with us at our book fair on Thursday, April 18 (7:30am to 6pm) and Friday, April 19 (7:30am to 4pm) in the 3rd Floor Library at 375 Pearl Street. Our Brooklyn Friends and Families (BFF) Friends of the Library Committee, in partnership with our library colleagues and local independent bookstore McNally Jackson, is excited to host this annual Fair for […]
Dear BFS Community, There are moments in time when you have the privilege of sending a message that is truly transformative. This is one of those moments for the future of Brooklyn Friends School’s focused vision and strategic direction. I am thrilled to share that our school has just finalized the purchase of 383-393 Pearl […]
This article originally appeared in the winter edition of The Light magazine. Walk into the lobby at Pearl Street, turn to your right, and you will see a giant poster of one of our varsity soccer players—his name is Santiago McLaughlin, and he is a member of the Class of 2024. If you walk into […]
More than 200 people packed into the Lower Gym at Pearl Street on the evening of Friday, February 16 for BFS’ Black History Month celebration of Literacies, Legacies, and Leadership. In an evening complete with community, singing, dancing, and a whole lot of delicious food, there was an important message that was delivered by Head […]
Khari Taylor has just a few months remaining in his time at Brooklyn Friends School and it all seems to be happening so quickly. Khari, who is midway through just his second year since arriving at BFS, has made a deep impact on this community—on campus and off. That feeling, he is quick to point […]
In The Pearl Street Meeting House was abuzz with many positive emotions on Thursday night following the State of the School Address, which was entitled, A Time of Purpose. Asked to sum up the evening in one word, community members proudly exclaimed: PROUD, ENERGIZED, GRATEFUL. This, after hearing a comprehensive presentation from Head of School, Crissy […]
Gabby Kemp is smiling—and it is the worst kept secret at Brooklyn Friends School. Mostly because, Gabby Kemp—a member of the Class of 2024—always seems to be smiling. Here’s the second worst secret kept at BFS, she makes everyone around her smile, too! Since arriving at Brooklyn Friends in the sixth grade, Gabby has made […]
