05/27/2026
Now enrolling! Discover a Pre-K STAR 4 program where children learn through play, outdoor exploration, and caring community.
Children need nurturing, love, and acceptance, as well as significant challenges and goals.
State College Friends School is an independent (private) Pre-K through 8th grade school, offering individualized attention in an inclusive nurturing learning community. A Friends School education provides a safe, supportive environment where children can grow intellectually and spiritually. Our vigorous academic program goes beyond mastery of skills in core subject areas. As an independent school,
05/27/2026
Now enrolling! Discover a Pre-K STAR 4 program where children learn through play, outdoor exploration, and caring community.
05/07/2026
Preparing curious minds for purposeful lives looks like students asking questions, pursuing meaningful research, and sharing what they learn with their community.
In 2nd and 3rd grade, students researched topics that sparked their curiosity, created thoughtful projects, and presented their work to the wider school community. Second grade students explored animals of their choice, studying their habitats and creating detailed dioramas to bring their learning to life before presenting their findings to others. At the same time, 3rd grade students researched influential people and stepped into the role of teacher through a Human Museum, helping the school community learn about the lives and impact of their person. These experiences help students grow not only in knowledge, but also in confidence, creativity, and purpose.
Your support during Centre Gives make this kind of learning possible at SCFS. These moments of discovery are how we live our mission and continue preparing curious minds for purposeful lives.
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05/07/2026
Thank you to our amazing community for helping us win the 9:00 AM Power Hour! This prize means an additional $500 for the school, helping us continue preparing curious minds for purposeful lives.
Centre Gives ends tonight at 8:00 PM. If you haven’t made your gift yet, there’s still time! Use the link in our bio to donate.
05/07/2026
Our Power Hour begins at 9:00 a.m. Help State College Friends School compete for an additional cash prize from Centre Foundation by making your gift during this special hour.
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05/07/2026
At SCFS, preparing curious minds for purposeful lives means giving students opportunities to explore real-world questions with both head and heart.
This year 4th and 5th grade students explored the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including researching the positive impact Fairtrade has on communities around the world and identifying where fair trade products can be found locally. Their learning came to life during the recent Fair Trade Fair and they wrote persuasive essays to connect global learning with local action by investigating products in our own community and thinking carefully about the power of informed consumer choices.
Your support during Centre Gives make this kind of learning possible at SCFS. These moments of discovery are how we live our mission and continue preparing curious minds for purposeful lives.
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05/06/2026
Our first Centre Gives Power Hour is today at 2:00 p.m. Gifts made during this hour are especially important. The organization with the most unique donors will win an additional cash prize from Centre Foundation. Set a reminder and help SCFS make the most of this chance to earn extra support for our students.
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05/06/2026
At State College Friends School, preparing curious minds for purposeful lives begins with hands-on, meaningful learning rooted in observation, responsibility, and wonder.
In Kindergarten and 1st grade, students are exploring the life cycles of frogs and tadpoles through close observation, nonfiction writing, and daily care for living creatures in their classroom. They are tending tadpoles collected from a local pond, gathering pond water, feeding algae and lettuce they planted themselves, and using their seasonal outdoor experiences to deepen both their scientific understanding and their writing.
Your support during Centre Gives make this kind of learning possible at SCFS. These moments of discovery are how we live our mission and continue preparing curious minds for purposeful lives.
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05/05/2026
Centre Gives starts tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. Every gift made through Centre Gives will help provide student scholarships at State College Friends School, opening the door for more children to learn and grow in our values-based community. Your support strengthens SCFS and helps advance our mission of preparing curious minds for purposeful lives. Find the link to donate in our bio!
04/24/2026
We’re hiring for the 2026–27 school year! State College Friends School is looking for caring, collaborative educators to join our joyful learning community.
Open positions include part-time Pre-K Assistant Teacher, part-time Phys Ed Teacher, and full-time Elementary Assistant Teacher. Learn more or apply by contacting [email protected].
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04/23/2026
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| Wednesday | 8am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5:30pm |