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Holidays with Friends

Traditionally held in December, Holidays with Friends is an all-school event that emphasizes faith, service, and inclusion in a harmonious way. Designed to offer a winter uplift to everyone's spirit within the community, the evening serves as an arena for story-telling, cultural and faith exchanges, accessible service activities, and an engaging communal experience for the entire family.

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FAmily Night

FAmily Night is an all-school event held during Peace Week in January that celebrates the rich diversity that all families bring to our community. The night is filled with cultural offerings, student performances, an international family potluck, and visual art. The evening places a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.

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Caring Community Dinner

Held in March, the Caring Community Dinner serves as a fundraiser and awareness program for the Diversity Grant Fund – which provides financial support to student expenses and fees that are a part of a student's educational experiences but are not covered by financial aid.

The dinner is paired with original student performances (OriginalWorks) and a brief presentation from students who attended the year's annual National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS) Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC). This third and final all-school family program focuses on diversity and equity.

How Quakerism Creates a Culture of Acceptance

Guided by our Quaker values, Friends Academy has created a culture that values diversity, acceptance, understanding, and the importance of human connection. Explore our guide, Understanding Quakerism as a Non-Quaker, to learn more about our guiding principles and how our students live and practice these values every day.

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