Every year we checks in with our alums who are either in college or have just graduated. With the pandemic, the economic downturn, and the national demand for social justice, this is a crucial year to find out how our alums are coping. Sierra Vines, a Graduate of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill […]
Every year we checks in with our alums who are either in college or have just graduated. With the pandemic, the economic downturn, and the national demand for social justice, this is a crucial year to find out how our alums are coping. Ben Francis, A Rising Senior at Brandeis University (BFS ’17) […]
Every year we check in with our alums who are either in college or have just graduated. With the pandemic, the economic downturn, and the national demand for social justice, this is a crucial year to find out how our alums are coping. Henry Killen, A Reed College Graduate (’20), (BFS ’16) Tell me […]
Every year we check in with our alums who are either in college or have just graduated. With the pandemic, the economic downturn, and the national demand for social justice, this is a crucial year to find out how our alums are coping. Emmitt Sklar, A Belk Scholar, at Davidson College in North Carolina […]
Every year we check in with our alums who are either in college or have just graduated. With the pandemic, the economic downturn, and the national demand for social justice, this is a crucial year to find out how our alums are coping. Cecilia Emy, A Rhode Island School of Design Graduate (’20), BFS […]
We’re speechless! THANK YOU! Because of you, because of our collective heart and breath, Brooklyn Friends School exceeded our fundraising goals! Together, we reached over $1 million for the 2019-2020 year! Thank YOU for your generosity and for believing in our community in the midst of all the uncertainties in our world today. Your gifts to the […]
Good afternoon. Welcome students, families, colleagues, alumni, and Board of Trustees members to this important occasion. I echo the gratitude that Lisa led with and include earnest a special message of thanks for all of our BFS colleagues, who are here with us as well. I also want to thank Lisa for her two years […]
Note: I share this message in both written and audio formats. Dear BFS Community, I connect with you today knowing that many in our school community, city, and nation have been and are hurting deeply. Throughout the past few months, we have been experiencing a global pandemic that has affected everyone in varied ways. Coupled with this […]
May 8, 2020 A Message from Head of School Crissy Cáceres I am thrilled to announce that Kamaya Prince Thompson will lead our oldest group of students as Head of Upper School beginning July 1, 2020. Kamaya will succeed Lisa Arrastia. Although we have only been in partnership for less than a year, I have […]
Bridge Film Festival Turns 21 As Students Enjoy a Virtual Film Festival on a Virtual Platform Since the year 2000, Brooklyn Friends School colleague Andrew Cohen has organized and produced the Bridge Film Festival. It was created with the goal of encouraging creative – and socially conscious – middle and upper school students to produce […]
From Head of School Crissy Cáceres: With profound appreciation for each of you and high hopes for our future, I am delighted to announce that Jason Novak will be our Head of the Lower School effective July 1, 2020. Jason will succeed Jackie Condie, who completes her 31st year at BFS in June with an […]
THANK YOU, Brooklyn Friends School community! One week ago on BFS Giving Day as our community sang together in the Meeting House, ate a fall feast in the Cafeteria, put our heads and hearts together at the Community Issues Conference, and cheered on our Panthers at the Barclays Center, we raised over $200,000 for the […]
