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 […]
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 proudly welcomed over 200 alumni, faculty, colleagues, and friends back to campus for Reunion 2025, held on May 16 and 17. This special two-day event celebrated milestone alumni classes ending in 0 and 5, filling the BFS Pearl Street and Lawrence Street campuses with joy, connection, and community spirit. A Celebration of […]
On a September evening in 2017, Becky Soll ’99 and Chuck McVey Jr. ’99, stood together on the roof of Brooklyn Friends School, surrounded by family, friends, and the city skyline. It had been 30 years since they had first met in a BFS first-grade classroom, and now, they were getting married in the very […]
Brooklyn Friends School is thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary achievement of a cohort of alumni whose short film, Quaker, has been officially selected for the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale. Set during a Quaker school’s final senior meeting before graduation, Quaker follows a group of high school seniors as they sit […]
This past week, Middle School students at Brooklyn Friends School participated in a cherished tradition deeply rooted in BFS’ Quaker values. The entire Learning Community came together in the Pearl Street Meeting House for the annual Peace Tree Ceremony—a beautiful ritual that has honored community, reflection, and the Quaker testimony of Peace for more than […]
For Eve Bromberg and Noa Buchalter, both members of the Class of 2015, Brooklyn Friends School was more than an education; it was the foundation of a lifelong friendship. Rooted in Quaker values, BFS offered the pair a space for self-discovery, personal growth, and the beginnings of a bond that continues to shape their lives. […]
As a Quaker school rooted in the values of equality, integrity, and community, we take this moment to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an important recognition of the history, culture, and contributions of Native communities. It serves as a moment to reflect on the injustices indigenous people have faced and continue to […]
The Spiritual Life Committee of Brooklyn Friends School is excited to share a few opportunities to connect to our identity as a Quaker School. Sunday, October 20, 11 am: Meeting for Worship at 110 Schermerhorn Brooklyn Monthly Meeting (BMM) is extending a special invitation to BFS families and colleagues to the Schermerhorn Meetinghouse on Sunday, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
