Moorestown Friends School

09/18/2026

"Student Independence: How Do Quaker Schools Develop It?"

Philadelphia and South Jersey families considering private schools or other public school alternatives often want to know what makes education at a Quaker school distinctive. What is a Quaker school’s approach to learning? How do Quaker values shape the daily student experience? And, crucially, how does a Quaker school help children become confident, capable, and independent?

Upper School Director Allie Levey and Middle School Director Max Bogaert co-authored this piece summarizing the MFS experience:

https://www.mfriends.org/quaker-schools-student-independence/

09/17/2026

Join us for Fox Tots, a five-week program for children ages 2.5 to 5 that’s designed to spark curiosity and ignite imagination! Our Fall program, which runs every Wednesday from October 21-November 18, will include themes such as “Let’s Get Moving,” “A Storytime Adventure,” and “The Magic of Music.”

Experience a taste of Beginnings at MFS for just $50, and meet some of our exceptional early education teachers.

Learn more or register at:

Discover Moorestown Friends School - where over two centuries of foundational Quaker values support a premier independent school education in the Philadelphia area. Learn about our mission, campus, leadership team, and more.

09/17/2026

MFS was recently featured in two Philadelphia Business Journal articles: “Moorestown Friends head sees Quaker values as guide in a changing world” and “Elevating education: Private schools are raising the bar for their campus experience.”

In the first feature, Head of School Julia de la Torre (pictured with students on the Global Leadership Summit trip to Ecuador and Costa Rica this Summer) reflects on Moorestown Friends' Quaker values and addresses how they might help us navigate our complex contemporary society. The second article highlights the local private schools – including MFS – that are elevating the student experience via unique campus facilities, such as the new Thrive Center.

Read more: https://www.mfriends.org/mfs-featured-in-philadelphia-business-journal/

09/16/2026

“…Some of the courses that you’ll take are going to be difficult. They’re going to challenge you, but that’s the fun of it, and that’s what’s exciting, is you’re actually really learning and being pushed to dig deeper.”

Meet students like Chloe (Class of 2026), faculty, and staff at our Fall Open House events: Sunday, October 11, 2 p.m. or Thursday, November 5, 9 a.m. (visit while classes are in session).

Read about many more Great Kids, Going Places and RSVP to an Open House at the links in our bio.

09/16/2026

“…Some of the courses that you'll take are going to be difficult. They're going to challenge you, but that's the fun of it, and that's what's exciting, is you're actually really learning and being pushed to dig deeper.”

Meet students like Chloe (Class of 2026), faculty, and staff at our Fall Open House events: Sunday, October 11, 2 p.m. or Thursday, November 5, 9 a.m. (visit while classes are in session).

Read about many more Great Kids, Going Places and RSVP to an Open House here:

https://www.mfriends.org/admissions/great-kids/

09/16/2026

Thanks to the Red & Blue Club for hosting an Ice Cream Social after practice yesterday for Middle and Upper School student-athletes. Have a great season Foxes!

09/14/2026

Admissions applications for the 2027-28 school year are officially open!

Link: https://www.mfriends.org/admissions/apply-now/

Early-Decision Deadline (necessary for all scholarships): November 30
Our Grade 9 Founders' Scholarships award up to a 50% tuition discount to recipients.

Contact Admissions for more information: [email protected]

(pictured: Ensemble members from the Class of 2026)

09/11/2026

Reminder: You have four days left to grab your MFS Fall sports gear. Our BSN team shop closes on Tuesday, September 15 — get your order in now!

Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fpWQjPcCZ4. Go Foxes!

09/11/2026

Friends, fun, and fellowship were found at yesterday's annual All-School Picnic. Best wishes to our entire community for a wonderful school year.

More photos: https://mfs.smugmug.com/General/AllSchool-Picnic/2026-All-School-Picnic

09/11/2026

Moorestown Friends School is the proud host of the finish line and post-race celebration for the Moorestown Historical Society's second annual British & Hessian Retreat Fun Run on Saturday, September 19! Come out and support this community event which debuted last year as part of the Moorestown 250 celebration. Costumes encouraged! Enjoy refreshments on the MFS Oval when your family/group has completed their reverse scavenger hunt and fun run.

The race starts at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at the Perkins Center for the Arts. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration is available online, or families may register on site on the day of the event.

Registration: https://savinghistoricmoorestown.org/events/hessian-run-2026