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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
