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When you begin with the belief that each person has a unique inner light, great things can happen.
Our Doors Are Open
Teachers are our Superpower
Creative faculty offer a rich, relevant, and engaging program for all ages—one centered on curiosity, well-being, and joy.
Learning is for Life
Students find their unique voices through infinite opportunities for discovery and inquiry, with age-appropriate freedoms to chart their own paths.
The Power of Simplicity
Our community embraces silence, reflection, and listening as we learn from—and with—each other, bringing our Quaker testimonies to life.
A Community of Changemakers
Alumni remain a central part of the GFS experience, mentoring students and sharing their talents as advocates, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and scientists—changemakers of all kinds.
A Quaker, independent day school for Early Childhood through Grade 12
At Germantown Friends School, we bring together our values, our neighborhood, and our people to imagine a better world—and begin to bring it to life.
At a Glance
1,129
Students in Early Childhood - Grade 12
5:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
100%
Graduates attend a four-year college
70+
Student-led clubs and affinity groups
159
Friends Schools League athletic championship titles
13
National Merit Scholars, 2014-20
80+
Zip codes represented
GFS News & Noteworthy
![3 students with their teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700065924/germantown/emkbkdo7dydbeclrqwp6/ECTurkeyDrive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700065924/germantown/emkbkdo7dydbeclrqwp6/ECTurkeyDrive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700065924/germantown/emkbkdo7dydbeclrqwp6/ECTurkeyDrive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700065924/germantown/emkbkdo7dydbeclrqwp6/ECTurkeyDrive.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700065924/germantown/emkbkdo7dydbeclrqwp6/ECTurkeyDrive.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700065924/germantown/emkbkdo7dydbeclrqwp6/ECTurkeyDrive.jpg","width":2200}])
In one of their first lessons on the importance of stewardship and community, and the joy it brings, early childhood students lead GFS’ annual Turkey Drive by creating heart pins and giving them out in exchange for donations.
![Three women's singles squash]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699627794/germantown/se3spalk85yguagshgni/OWeaverPanAM.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699627794/germantown/se3spalk85yguagshgni/OWeaverPanAM.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699627794/germantown/se3spalk85yguagshgni/OWeaverPanAM.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699627794/germantown/se3spalk85yguagshgni/OWeaverPanAM.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699627794/germantown/se3spalk85yguagshgni/OWeaverPanAM.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699627794/germantown/se3spalk85yguagshgni/OWeaverPanAM.jpg","width":1638}])
Olivia Fiechter Weaver ‘14, made history at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile last week. Earning two gold medals and one silver medal, the squash star helped Team USA set a record.
![Fostering Active Hope for Our Planet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695915979/germantown/nwow8apubqfbvwpi1bg5/D83A6252.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695915979/germantown/nwow8apubqfbvwpi1bg5/D83A6252.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695915979/germantown/nwow8apubqfbvwpi1bg5/D83A6252.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695915979/germantown/nwow8apubqfbvwpi1bg5/D83A6252.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695915979/germantown/nwow8apubqfbvwpi1bg5/D83A6252.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695915979/germantown/nwow8apubqfbvwpi1bg5/D83A6252.jpg","width":2200}])
The student Environmental Action Club (EAC) and Campus Climate Coalition (CCC), together with staff and faculty members organized GFS’ September 8 Upper School Assembly and Sustainability Fair, emphasizing the power of embracing Active Hope as we care for and steward the earth’s beauty and resources.
![Music Department Receives Merit Award!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683215525/germantown/vuudnwluxqwns0fdfyos/D83A2879.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683215525/germantown/vuudnwluxqwns0fdfyos/D83A2879.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683215525/germantown/vuudnwluxqwns0fdfyos/D83A2879.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683215525/germantown/vuudnwluxqwns0fdfyos/D83A2879.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1683215525/germantown/vuudnwluxqwns0fdfyos/D83A2879.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1683215525/germantown/vuudnwluxqwns0fdfyos/D83A2879.jpg","width":2200}])
GFS has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
![Multicultural Parents Alliance Inspirational Speaker for Change]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683215126/germantown/tgm0tc9oyamx4d4yexcg/MPA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683215126/germantown/tgm0tc9oyamx4d4yexcg/MPA.jpg","width":359}])
The Multicultural Parents Alliance (MPA) hosted Dr. Jessica Isom for this year’s Inspirational Speaker for Change.
![Lower School Teacher De'Sean Fennell Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683215679/germantown/bi9p71ssznsmiyzhausj/image_50427393.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683215679/germantown/bi9p71ssznsmiyzhausj/image_50427393.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683215679/germantown/bi9p71ssznsmiyzhausj/image_50427393.jpg","width":640}])
GFS Lower School Teacher and Assistant Tennis Coach De'Sean Fennell was recently inducted into the Roman Catholic Sports Hall of Fame.
![GFS Wins the Felsen Cup!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683214877/germantown/r659nasvhcj6grqfkmmj/Track-Field.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683214877/germantown/r659nasvhcj6grqfkmmj/Track-Field.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683214877/germantown/r659nasvhcj6grqfkmmj/Track-Field.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683214877/germantown/r659nasvhcj6grqfkmmj/Track-Field.jpg","width":1080}])
GFS Athletics clinched the Felsen Cup for the third year in a row!
![Abigail R. Cohen ’91 Memorial Art Lecture with Kevin Snipes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683214628/germantown/e4c8bjbtk0jwt6cuqogg/Cohen-Art-1-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683214628/germantown/e4c8bjbtk0jwt6cuqogg/Cohen-Art-1-web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683214628/germantown/e4c8bjbtk0jwt6cuqogg/Cohen-Art-1-web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683214628/germantown/e4c8bjbtk0jwt6cuqogg/Cohen-Art-1-web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1683214628/germantown/e4c8bjbtk0jwt6cuqogg/Cohen-Art-1-web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683214628/germantown/e4c8bjbtk0jwt6cuqogg/Cohen-Art-1-web.jpg","width":2000}])
Our community gathered together to welcome artist Kevin Snipes for the annual Cohen Art Lecture.
![Friends Free Library Highlights Autistic Voices for Autism Acceptance Month 📚]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683214448/germantown/y9gsx4vfyl89bdatpbgw/Library-9-web.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683214448/germantown/y9gsx4vfyl89bdatpbgw/Library-9-web.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683214448/germantown/y9gsx4vfyl89bdatpbgw/Library-9-web.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683214448/germantown/y9gsx4vfyl89bdatpbgw/Library-9-web.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683214448/germantown/y9gsx4vfyl89bdatpbgw/Library-9-web.png","width":1318}])
The Friends Free Library has compiled a list of books and other neurodiversity-affirming resources for Autism Acceptance Month.
![Early Childhood Spring Performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683214233/germantown/mzyesebpzshzlrtsvg4m/EC-Spring-Performance.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683214233/germantown/mzyesebpzshzlrtsvg4m/EC-Spring-Performance.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683214233/germantown/mzyesebpzshzlrtsvg4m/EC-Spring-Performance.png","width":640}])
Early Childhood division held their annual Spring Performance in the Loeb Performing Arts Center.
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